The schottische is a partnered country dance that apparently originated in Bohemia. It was popular in Victorian era ballrooms as a part of the Bohemian folk-dance craze and left its traces in folk music ...

How do you dance the schottische?

The schottische is a partnered dance, thought to have originated in Scotland, Bohemia, or Poland; it is a basic step made up of two sidesteps to the left and right, followed by a turn in four steps. In some areas, the sidesteps and turn are replaced by Strathspey hopping steps.

What does the word schottische mean?

1 : a round dance resembling a slow polka. 2 : music for the schottische.