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Paine's 1st Set - 3rd La Poule

 
32 bar Quadrille, repeated four times, led by each lady in turn
by James Paine, orchestra leader at Almack's, 1816
 
 
 
Introduction and Honours (8 bars)
4 bars1st lady and vis-a-vis traverse, touching palms, and turn to face in
4 barsCross back giving left hand to join into line, right hand to partners
4 barsBalance in line twice, outer dancers turn on the last beat
4 barsThe head couples promenade to the opposite side of the Set
4 bars1st lady and vis-a-vis advance and retire
4 bars1st lady and vis-a-vis dos-a-dos
4 barsHeads advance and retire
4 barsHeads demi chain anglais home
Repeat dance for 2nd, 3rd and 4th lady
 

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