relate to the lady's part. The gentleman's is exactly the same, but in the countermotion.

THE LONG BOSTON

The ordinary form of the Boston as described in the foregoing pages is commonly known as the "Long" Boston to distinguish it from other forms and variations. It is danced in 3/4 time, either Waltz or Mazurka, and at any tempo desired. As this is the fundamental form of the Boston, it should be thoroughly acquired before undertaking any other.

THE SHORT BOSTON

The "Short" Boston differs from the "Long" Boston only in measure. It is danced in either 2/4 or 6/8 time, and the first movement (in 2/4 time) occupies the duration of a quarter-note. The second and third movements each occupy the duration of an eighth-note. Thus, there exists between the "Long" and the "Short" Boston the same difference as between the Waltz and the Galop. In the more rapid forms of the "Short" Boston, the rising and sinking upon the second and third movements naturally take the form of a hop or skip. The dance is more enjoyable and less fatiguing in moderate tempo.

THE OPEN BOSTON

The "Open" Boston contains two parts of eight measures each. The first part is danced in the positions shown in the illustrations facing pages 8 and 10, and the second part consists of 8 measures of the "Long" Boston.

In the first part, the dancers execute three Boston steps forward, without turning, and one Boston step turning (towards the partner) to face directly backward (1/2 turn). 4 measures.

This is followed by three Boston steps backward (without turning) in the position shown in the illustration facing page 10, followed by one Boston step turning (toward the partner) and finishing in regular Waltz Position for the execution of the second part.

THE BOSTON DIP

The "Dip" is a combination dance in 3/4 or 3/8 time, and contains 4 measures of the "Long" Boston, preceded by 4 measures, as follows:

Standing upon the left foot, step directly to the side, and transfer the weight to the right foot (count 1); swing the left leg to the right in front of the right, at the same time raising the right heel (count 2); lower the right heel (count 3); return the left foot to its original place where it receives the weight (count 4); swing the right leg across in front of the left, raising the left heel (count 5); and lower the left heel (count 6). 2 measures.

Swing the right foot to the right, and put it down directly at the side of the left (count 1); hop on the right foot and swing the left across in front (count 2); fall back upon the right foot (count 3); put down the left foot, crossing in front of the right, and transfer weight to it (count 4); with right foot step a whole step to the right (count 5); and finish by bringing the left foot against the right, where it receives