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Starting with the right foot, take four slow, running, slightly springy steps backward and the same forward. These steps should be made in a slow, easy run, barely lifting the feet from the floor.

Position, as shown in Illustration 1.

Circling consists simply in turning completely around, letting the feet follow the body naturally.

Swing the right foot around backward, the left around forward, the right backward again and the left forward—four steps to complete the Circle. Repeat this Circle before starting the next figure.

Swing the left foot around forward, the right around backward, the left forward again and the right backward—four steps to complete the Circle. Repeat this Circle before starting the next figure.