The Figures

The English Country Dances reveal their full splendor in the expansive lines of the Longways. To facilitate your orientation on the dance floor, we have structured the essential choreographies according to the number of interacting dancers.

Let yourself be inspired by our directory. With a single click on the respective categories, you will be directed straight to our central knowledge database, where in-depth descriptions await you.

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Solo Figures

The individual pathing in the Longway

Actions of the individual dancer
(e.g., Cast off, Foot to, Set to & Set)

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Couple Figures

The dialogue with the partner

Harmonious interactions in pairs
(e.g., Turn Partner, Two-hand turn & Cross over)

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Two-Couple Figures

Complex patterns for four dancers

The heart of many Country Dances
(e.g., Lead down, lead up & cast, Chain, Round by four & Hands across)

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Three-Couple Figures

Expansive and grand choreographies

Dynamic patterns for six dancers
(e.g., Round by six, Lead out lines, Hey on the other side & Swing corners)