A Wonderful Time Up There
Count:
32
Wand:
2
Ebene:
Improver line/contra dance
Choreograf/in:
Chen Kuo-Wei (SG)
Musik:
A Wonderful Time up There - Pat Boone
Position: Form 2 lines facing each other
Dedicated to Joseph and wife Valerie, and the Singapore Stompers
ROCK AND ROLL STEPS AND LEFT ½ TURN WITH OPTIONAL ARM MOVEMENTS (LOOK NICE)
1-2Touch right toe forward, step on right foot
Arms: hold your opposite partner's right hand
3-4Touch left toe forward, step on left foot
Arms: as you begin to turn left, raise right arm higher so you can turn with your partner together still holding hands, you may have to bend body back slightly to compensate for different heights
5-6Complete half turn left (now facing new wall) at same time, touch right toe, step on right foot
7-8Touch left toe backwards, step on left foot
Alternatively you may hold hands just for the first 4 counts and release hands when doing the turns. The union of both right hands will help both dancers to "pass" each other on the right side. However, those who feel awkward in holding hands, please raise both arms above elbow level with lots of attitude
9-16Repeat the above 8 counts and you should face the original wall
QUICK SIDE STEPS, CROSSES (FROM HERE YOU RELEASE YOUR HAND! STILL FACING FRONT WALL)
1-2Step right foot to right, recover on left
3-4Cross right over left, step on left
5-6Step on right, cross left over right
7-8Step on right, recover on left and clap at same time (optional)
STOMPS, RUN, PIVOT LEFT HALF TURN
1-2Stomp forward on right foot, (hold 1 count)
3-4Stomp forward on left foot, (hold 1 count)
5-6Run forward on right foot, followed by left foot
7-8Step forward on right, pivot left half turn, step on left
Now you face new wall by changing places with your partner, taking care to pass each other via the right shoulder
REPEAT
ENDING
The music ends when both partners are executing the pivot turn. Just please take care to step turn, face each other with open arms and curtsy
Dedicated to Joseph and wife Valerie, and the Singapore Stompers
ROCK AND ROLL STEPS AND LEFT ½ TURN WITH OPTIONAL ARM MOVEMENTS (LOOK NICE)
1-2Touch right toe forward, step on right foot
Arms: hold your opposite partner's right hand
3-4Touch left toe forward, step on left foot
Arms: as you begin to turn left, raise right arm higher so you can turn with your partner together still holding hands, you may have to bend body back slightly to compensate for different heights
5-6Complete half turn left (now facing new wall) at same time, touch right toe, step on right foot
7-8Touch left toe backwards, step on left foot
Alternatively you may hold hands just for the first 4 counts and release hands when doing the turns. The union of both right hands will help both dancers to "pass" each other on the right side. However, those who feel awkward in holding hands, please raise both arms above elbow level with lots of attitude
9-16Repeat the above 8 counts and you should face the original wall
QUICK SIDE STEPS, CROSSES (FROM HERE YOU RELEASE YOUR HAND! STILL FACING FRONT WALL)
1-2Step right foot to right, recover on left
3-4Cross right over left, step on left
5-6Step on right, cross left over right
7-8Step on right, recover on left and clap at same time (optional)
STOMPS, RUN, PIVOT LEFT HALF TURN
1-2Stomp forward on right foot, (hold 1 count)
3-4Stomp forward on left foot, (hold 1 count)
5-6Run forward on right foot, followed by left foot
7-8Step forward on right, pivot left half turn, step on left
Now you face new wall by changing places with your partner, taking care to pass each other via the right shoulder
REPEAT
ENDING
The music ends when both partners are executing the pivot turn. Just please take care to step turn, face each other with open arms and curtsy