schottische
1 of 1noun/ˈʃɑtɪʃ/
Forms:schottisches
1
a partnered folk dance in 2/4 or 4/4 time, featuring hopping and gliding steps; popular in Europe and the Americas
The schottische is a traditional dance that originated in Germany and is commonly performed at social events. It features a moderate tempo with a mix of walking steps and quick, lively movements. Dancers typically move in couples, performing a series of steps that include hops and turns. The schottische is often danced to folk or ballroom music, and it combines elements of both waltz and polka, offering a cheerful and dynamic style.
- They performed a lively schottische at the festival.
- The schottische combines hops, slides, and turns.
- He taught a basic schottische step to beginners.
- The band played a fast schottische tune.
- The schottische was once a popular ballroom dance.
2
music performed for dancing the schottische