The dance can be performed by any number of couples arranged in a complete circle, each alternate couple facing the opposite way to the rest. This produces a series of squares or sets, each consisting of two couples facing one another.

The same movements are executed in all the sets at once. The couples in each set have their backs towards the couples in the adjoining sets. Each set may be regarded as a little square, the ends of which are occupied by the two couples, while the sides are vacant.

One set consists of two couples, standing facing one another, the first gentleman and first lady constituting the first couple; the second gentleman and second lady the second couple. The square has four sides—two opposite two—the two opposite sides now occupied by the couples will be designated the ends; the two other opposite sides will be called the sides.

The music is in waltz time, with three beats in a measure. The calls for the Spanish dance are:

The movements have all been described before. After all have returned to places, each couple waltz around in their own square once, and then take another half turn into he adjoining set, where they stop. Thus the couples have new vis-a-vis each time the dance is performed.