Start side by side in the cape position. Cape position: Man will be on the lady's left, his right hand is at her right shoulder, lady's right hand joins the mans right hand. His left hand and her left hand are joined in front. All couples start facing the front of the dance floor. The dance is done with waltz sets, with both the man and the lady starting on the same foot, their left. A waltz set consists of a left, right, left, followed by a right, left, right.