Dancing Without an Instructor

THE SOCIABLE.

The calls for the Sociable are:

	Measures.
Head couples, right and left	8
Side couples, right and left	8
All ladies to the right, turn and change partners	8
All promenade	8
Head couples, ladies’ chain	8
Side couples, ladies’ chain	8
All ladies to the right	8
All promenade	8
Head couples, four hands around to left and reverse	8
Side couples, the same	8
Ladies to the right	8
All promenade	8
Head couples, right hands across, half around and reverse	8
Side couples, the same	8
Ladies to the right	8
All promenade	8
Chassez to places	—
Repeat.

The first two movements in the sociable are the same as before described.

All Ladies to the Right.—Four ladies balance to the right, turn and change partners, each lady taking the place of the next lady on the right.

This movement keeps all the couples in constant motion and calls for a continual change of partners. This is why, in a private dance, the sociable is always popular.

All Promenade.—Give both hands to partners and glide in a circle to the right, all around the set, till original position is reached.

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