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Robert Kemp Philp124157. La Polka Country Dances. All form two lines, ladies on the right, gentlemen on the left. Figure. Top lady and second gentleman heel and toe (polka step) across to each other's place--second lady and top gentleman the same. Top lady and second gentleman retire back to places--second lady and top gentleman the same. Two couples polka step down the middle and back again--two first couples polka waltz. First couple repeat with the third couple, then with fourth, and so on to the end of dance. 158. The Highland Reel. This dance is performed by the company arranged in parties of three, along the room in the following manner: a lady between two gentlemen, in double rows. All advance and retire--each lady then performs the reel with the gentleman on her right hand, and retires with the opposite gentleman to places--hands three round and back again--all six advance and retire--then lead through to the next trio, and continue the figure to the end of the room. Adopt the Highland step, and music of three-four time. 159. Terms used to Describe the Movements of Dances. Balancez.--Set to partners. Chaine Anglaise.--The top and bottom couples right and left. Chaine Anglaise double.--The right and left double. Chaine des Dames.--The ladies' chain. Chaine des Dames double.--The ladies' chain double, which is performed by all the ladies commencing at the same time. Chassez.--Move to the right and left. Chassez croisez.--Gentlemen change places with partners, and back again. Demie Chaine Anglaise.--The four opposite persons half right and left.

