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Rh Second bar: The space between the last place of the right foot in the first bar and its place in "I" in the second bar, does not represent proportionate progress across the floor; the steps of the three bars are diagrammed consecutively, to avoid the confusion of superimposed lines. On count "1" of the second bar, advance the right foot from its raised posterior position to anterior fifth position. Fill in the count of "2" with a slow advance of the left foot to fourth position, which it reaches on count "3"; upon which it receives the weight, the right foot simultaneously being raised from the floor in posterior fourth position on count "4."

Third bar: On "I," plant the right foot in posterior fourth position and slowly sink the weight back on it; on "2," glide the left foot back slowly (3) to reach third position on count "4."

The figure is executed in open position of the couple. Its manner is smooth, without dips. It is usually repeated several times in succession.

8. : a turn en arabesque.

The man crosses the right foot in front of the left, and transfers his weight to it (i. e., the right foot).