The Modern Dances/Chapter 7

by Caroline Walker

The Dream Waltz

This is a graceful, pleasing and simple waltz, done to the same music as the Hesitation Waltz and Walking Boston, comprising two distinct figures.

This instruction is for the man. For the lady the only difference is that his left foot is her right foot.

Position, as shown in Illustration 1.

First Figure

Starting with the left foot take one step to the side, counting one, two, three, and drawing the right foot up to the left. Another step to the side with the left foot, this time swinging the right foot up to the left and back. Now draw the left foot up to the right. Another step with the right, this time swinging the left foot up and back, and repeat as above. In other words, this is two steps to the left, then two steps to the right, counting one, two, three to each step. On each swinging step make a quarter turn, in order to vary your direction.

Illustration 19

Second Figure

Starting with the left foot take four steps backward, as in the Walking Boston, dipping backward on the fourth step—the right foot. See Illustration 19. Then take three steps forward, the fourth step being another backward dip. The dip is always backward.

The lady will understand, of course, that she starts with her right foot, goes forward and dips forward.

Balance twice and repeat both figures.

Layout 2