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The Ostende, 1910

[The Ostende]




Open position: Gentleman crossing hands with lady;

Both dancers beginning with the right foot.

1st Step

Schottische to the right - One measure of music

Schottische to the left - One measure of music.

2nd Step

Slide upon the right foot - two beats.
Slide upon the left foot - two beats.
Slide upon the right foot - two beats.
Slide upon the left foot - two beats.

3rd Step (Face partner, drop hands)

Schottische again to the right - One measure of music

Schottische again to the left - One measure of music.

4th Step (give right hand to partner)

Take four walking steps, "a la minuet," half around,

finishing with feet in first position upon fourth step.

(Two counts to each step.) Two measures of music.

Cross hands and begin over as described above.

from "The Original Ostende Dance," by Jacob Mahler, 1910.
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