The Ontario (Braun, "Three New Dances," 1901):
This is an easy polka sequence composed by H. L. Braun of Pittsburg in 1901.
It's notable for including an inward rollaway.
Both facing LOD, holding inside hands.
Part I - Promenade and Inward Rollaway (4 bars): Starting outside feet, a full polka* promenade along LOD (1-and-2, 3-and-4). Then, face partner and complete a full turn solo (1-and-2, 3-and-4), Leads clockwise and Follows counterclockwise (an inward rollaway).
* Technically, this is described as a polka redowa in 2/4 time.
Part II - Four-Slide Galop (4 bars): One full turn of Glide Polka (a.k.a. Four Slide Galop) (1-and-2-and-3-and-4, 5-and-6-and-7-and-8).
Repeat from the beginning.
No music is specified, but the dance is in 2/4 time.
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The Ontario (Braun, "Three New Dances," 1901):
For more dance descriptions, see our three books on dancing:
The Book of Mixers: 100 Easy-Teach Dances for Getting Acquainted (2022) by Richard Powers and Nick & Melissa Enge,
Cross-Step Waltz: A Dancer's Guide (2019) by Richard Powers and Nick & Melissa Enge, and
Waltzing: A Manual for Dancing and Living (2013) by Richard Powers and Nick Enge.
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