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Quadrille
The Original Cuirassiers, by G.M.S. Chivers

Introduction and honours (8 bars)
8 bars	All 4 couples chasse-croise with demi-balance
8 bars	The 1st lady advances and stops, the opposite man advances and stops; both retire and pirouette
8 bars	Ladies Moulinet right, and back to the left; meanwhile the men circle round to the right
8 bars	Ladies join right hands in the centre, men take their partners left hands, and form two lines. Set twice, then turn the men into the middle
8 bars	Men join left hands in the centre, ladies take their partners right hands, and form two lines. Set twice, then turn back to places
8 bars	All 4 couples promenade around the set
Repeat for 2nd, 3rd and 4th couples; end with a final Chasse Croise for 8 bars

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