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Show PRIVATE DANCING. 505 and with respect to the second step described before, it is always performed by that person who has his back towards the side on which the waltz begins, as the person who faces that side always executes the first step. T o waltz properly, all the beats, or terns, should be clearly marked, being attentive not to turn upon les pointes, or toes, in the same beats, such a system not being convenient for the turning of two persons at once ; every turn in a waltz should be clearly and fully performed, so that on finishing, the waltzers should come always opposite to the same side as they were on setting out; without which, the course of the waltzes cannot be followed, and the waltzer would, in consequence, fall upon those who are coming behind him, or who are in the middle of the room, which is very frequently the case. Care should be taken not to make use of those vicious attitudes, the second of which is ever more indecent than the first, and which, indeed, have their origin in loose society. The gentleman should hold the lady by the right hand, and above the waist, or by both hands, if waltzing be difficult to her ; or otherwise, it would be better for the gentleman to support the right hand of the lady by his left. The arms should be kept in a rounded position, which is the most graceful, preserving them without motion; and in this position one person should keep as far from the other as the arms will permit, so that neither may be incommoded. \ ' \ |
