If most of the figures are danced between facing couples across the set, as in the 19th century quadrille and dances derived from it, the couple opposite the first is the " second couple ".

In Irish set dances, the third couple ( sometimes termed the " first side couple ") is to the left of the " first top couple " ( the couples facing the first top and first side are the " second top couple " and the " second side couple " respectively ).

In the second, she dances with him.

It was a two story building with the classrooms on the first floor, and a community room on the second for meetings and dances in 1869.

" The second cycle is a medley of dances, each given a specific title so that people would know " which dances with real names we Czechs have.

The story tells of the capture of Prince Igor and son Vladimir of Russia by Polovtsian leader Khan Konchak, who entertains his prisoners lavishly and calls on his slaves to perform the famous Polovtsian dances, which provide a thrilling climax to the second act.

Balanchine created dances for five movies, all of which featured Vera Zorina, whom he met on the set of The Goldwyn Follies and who subsequently became his second wife.

The suite of dances in the second act reflects the nationalities of the Soviet Union ; at the time, the Republic of Armenia was one of 16 republics within the Union.

The next week, she was asked to dance three dances ( a Waltz, a Salsa and a Cha-Cha-Cha ) only receiving 9s and 10s, and receiving the second 30.

Like some other Cuban dances, there are three steps to four beats, with the first step of a figure on the second beat, not the first.

Many features of our own history are repeated in this history, though under changed circumstances: The equivalent of the 16th and 17th Centuries have bold navigators and adventurers, romanticised by later generations but unpleasantly brutal and ruthless when looked at closely ; in the late 18th to mid-19th Centuries, a decadent old order is overthrown by revolution followed by a reign of terror and the reemergence of Republicanism ; though Italy remains a central part of the Roman Empire, the Latin dialect spoken there develops into a kind of Italian, and the name " Marcus " changes into " Marco "; though Vienna is a provincial capital which never had an Emperor of its own, its population dances the Waltz ; by the 20th Century, people travel by cars rather than carriages and by the second half of the century, space flight is achieved.

When Julie, Queenie, and the black chorus sing the second chorus of the song in the 1936 version, they are presumably unaware of any orchestral accompaniment, but in the 1951 film, when Magnolia sings and dances this same chorus, she does so to the accompaniment of two deckhands on the boat playing a banjo and a harmonica, respectively.

Le Pantalon was a popular song, where the second and third part were popular dances.

The authors of the manuscript did not arrange the pieces in suites, but rather grouped dances by key first and by genre second.

Reunited with an old partner ( Keaton ), Calvero gives a triumphant comeback performance but immediately suffers a heart attack and dies in the wings while just a few feet away Terry, the second act on the bill, dances on stage.

Some scholars believe that second lining has its origins in traditional West African circle dances, where children formed a periphery circle outside the main circle of adult dancers.

These dances were officially banned for a time because they were deemed threatening to the white inhabitants of the city, and their resurgence in second lining suggests a similar celebration of individual freedom.

The first book included lute ayres, described as " Aries for 4 voices to the Lute, Orphorion, or Basse-viol, with a Dialogue for two Voices ..."; the second part contained dances such as " Pavens, Galiards, Almaines, Toies, Jigges, Thumpes, and such like ..." scored for combinations of viols.

The troupe performed a suite of West Indian dances in the first half of the program and a ballet entitled Tropic Death, with Talley Beatty, in the second half.

His music is characterized by the same-easy flowing melodies and well-marked rhythm that distinguish the dances of the younger Strauss, to whom alone he can be ranked second in this kind of composition.

This is the second time in four episodes Maggie dances.

During the second chorus, she dances tap with a few people outside of the auto shop.

Under this category, a minimum of 3 to 5 couples ( depending on individual competition rules ) perform a pre-choreographed routine to a song of their choosing, where the group dances in synchronization and into different formations.

In the context of International Standard category of ballroom dances, for some time the foxtrot was called " Slow Foxtrot ", or " Slowfox ".

In the dance known as Bolero is one of the competition dances in American Rhythm ballroom dance category.

However it is natural to include in this category such groups of dances as circle dances, line dances, novelty dances, or simply club dancing in solo.

Today the category is obsolete, but the dances themselves survived, moved back to the category of folk dances.

At some dance events, such as " Neva Cup " ( Невский кубок ) in St. Petersburg, balls of Esta-Mephi club, Moscow, or " Russian Formation Cup-2007 " held in Tyumen these dances comprise the competition category of " Homeland Dances " ( Отечественные танцы ).

Slow Waltz was also the name of a dance in the International Standard dance category of ballroom dances.

A category of dances in American Style ballroom competitions.

This usage originated from the names of Waltz and transferred to other dances of similar category.

This category includes partner dances danced socially that are either of Latin American origin or arbitrarily classified and commonly recognized as such.

This category for moves used in multiple swing dances.

This category is for dances used in religious and other ceremonies and rituals.

The rest may be searchable via the: category: Dance moves and via lists specific to particular dances.

The music and dances in this category share a high tempo, givin a " tossing " feeling, which is often reflected in the rotation part of the dance in the form of a jump or a lift as part of the step recurring in every measure until the couple decides to dance without rotation for a while.

So, for that matter, are the newer dances -- the `` Kalmuk Dance '' with its animal movements, that genial juggling act by Sergei Tsvetkov called `` The Platter '', the rousing and beautiful betrothal celebration called `` Summer '', `` The Three Shepherds '' of Azerbaijan hopping up on their staffs, and, of course, the trenchant `` Rock 'n' Roll ''.

Shakers today are most known for their cultural contributions ( especially style of music and furniture ). The Shakers composed thousands of songs, and also created many dances ; both were an important part of the Shaker worship services.

Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world.

There are also a number of historical dances, and local or national dances, which may be danced in ballrooms or salons.

The definition of ballroom dance also depends on the era: balls have featured popular dances of the day such as the Minuet, Quadrille, Polonaise, Polka, Mazurka, and others, which are now considered to be historical dances.

There are other dances historically accepted as ballroom dances, and are revived via the Vintage dance movement.

Ballroom / Smooth dances are normally danced to Western music ( often from the mid-twentieth century ), and couples dance counter-clockwise around a rectangular floor following the line of dance.

Latin / Rhythm dances are commonly danced to contemporary Latin American music, and, with the exception of a few traveling dances ( e. g., Samba and Paso Doble ), couples do not follow the line of dance but perform their routines more or less in one spot.

The majority of surviving choreographies from the period are English country dances, such as those in the many editions of Playford's The Dancing Master.

Other dance styles, such as the Italian and Spanish dances of the period are much less well studied than either English country dance or the French style.

Sometimes described as New England folk dance, contra dances can be found around the world, though they are especially popular in North America.

Gender-free philosophy can be used almost anywhere conventional traditional dances are currently being held.

In some places, square dances are thrown into the mix.

At most dances, no special outfits are worn, but " peasant skirts " or other full, lightweight skirts are popular, as these have a very pretty effect when swinging or twirling and some dancers find them more comfortable to dance in than pants.

Contra dances are arranged in long paired lines of couples.

Gymnastics, figure skating and synchronized swimming are sports that incorporate dance, while martial arts kata are often compared to dances.

Ballet, ballroom ( such as the waltz ), and tango are classical styles of dance while square dancing and the electric slide are forms of step dances.