In the hand-striking figure of this dance (for hand-strokes, _see_ mark
O in "B" music) there are four movements, as follows:--
Each dancer strikes both hands together. This is called in the
Notation that follows--b.
Each, with the right hand, strikes the right hand of partner.
This is marked in the Notation--r.
Each, with the left hand, strikes the left hand of partner. This
is marked in Notation--l.
Each throws up hands. This is marked in Notation--u.
In striking, handkerchiefs are held bunched together in the hands.
[Illustration: NOTATION OF HAND-STRIKING.
BEATS 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
HANDS b b r b b l b b r l u
STEP R R R R L L L L R R R R both Ju.]