STEPS OF THE MAXINA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 17894, 14 June 1920, Page 8

STEPS OF THE MAXINA

LEARN HOW TO DANCE IT. Although the Maxlna is not a “fashionable” dance, it is popular in dancing circles. This is evident by the number of inquiries we have had since our Special Dancing Supplement was issued from readers asking us to publish the steps. The dance consists of five parts, thus: FIRST PART. Partners facing same directions, lady’s left hand in gentleman’s left, her right hand in the gentleman’s right, which passes behind her. Commence on left. Glide forward, then right, then left, then right, Two-step to left and two-step to right. Glide left forward, then right. Swing to right in semi-circle, bringing left to the fore, with bent knee. Point right forward. Repeat, commencing on right foot. SECOND PART. Hold as before. Left heel to the floor. Hop to ball of right foot, at same time turning slightly. This is performed eight times in all, during which a complete circle should have been made. THIRD PART. Hold as before. Glide left to front. Dip forward on right, bending knee. Left foot forward, heel to the floor. Left foot to rear, toe to the floor. Repeat. FOURTH PART. Two-step to left. Two-step to right. Glide left forward; then right. Point left forward and pause, during which lady turns and faces gentleman. FIFTH PART. Holding as in waltz. Waltz four bars or two-step four times, which' ever preferred.