The Glide, or Waltz, Lancers consist of figures similar to those of the plain lancers, but they are somewhat curtailed to allow the waltz movement to be introduced at intervals. FIRST FIGURE. | Measures. | Head couples forward and back | 4 | Forward and turn opposite partners | 4 | Cross over, first couple inside | 4 | Return to places, second couple inside | 4 | Waltz | 16 | All balance to corners | 8 | Repeat movement. Danced twice by side couples. SECOND FIGURE. | Measures. | Head couples forward and back | 4 | Forward again, ladies in the center | 4 | Chassez and turn partners to places | 8 | All ladies to the right | 8 | All waltz | 16 | Repeat movement. Danced twice by side couples. When all the ladies balance to the right they turn and remain with new partners, then waltz. THIRD FIGURE. | Measures. | Head couples forward and back | 4 | Forward and address | 4 | Waltz | 16 | Ladies’ chain | 8 | Repeat. Danced twice by side couples. FOURTH FIGURE. | Measures. | Head couples to the right and address | 4 | To the left and address | 4 | Waltz | 16 | Right and left across | 8 | Repeat. Danced twice by side couples. FIFTH FIGURE. | Measures. | All right and left all around | 16 | First couple waltz (inside set, facing out) | 8 | Couples form in column, march | 8 | Face partners, forward and back | 4 | Forward and turn partners to places | 4 |
Third, second and fourth couples waltz inside set in rotation. The figure ends with right and left all around. Danced four times. FINALE. All waltz around the room; or each set right and left all around.
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