Schottische

A dance for couples originating in Eastern Europe and popular in the 19th Century.

The basic form is in two parts:

1. Step, close, step, hop starting Left foot ,Repeat starting Right foot in Open Position
2. Step L, hop L, step R, hop R, (repeat) turning on each hop. Closed Position

The tune 'La Schottische' is perfect for the dance and fits the pattern beautifully, especially the A part.