Compte:
30
Mur:
2
Niveau:
Improver Contra Waltz
This contra waltz can also be danced as a partner waltz.
The first six counts are the introductory steps before the actual dance.
Introduction Steps:
Two rows one facing 6 o'clock wall one facing 12 o'clock wall (shoulder to shoulder)
1,2,3Step LF forward, (Hinge 1/2 turn R) swing RF behind LF step on RF, step on LF
4,5,6Women waltz basic but curtsey on count 5
4,5,6Men waltz basic LRL in place and Bow to the woman
Begin Waltz:
Right Twinkle, Forward Half Turn
1,2,3Cross LF over RF, recover weight on LF
4,5,6Step Forward on RF, Step on LF, turn half step on RF
Right Twinkle, Forward Half Turn
1,2,3Cross LF over RF, recover weight on LF
4,5,6Step Forward on RF, Step on LF, turn half step on RF
Opposite Hands Facing Each Other (no touching opt) Right Twinkle and Left Twinkle
1,2,3Cross LF over RF step RF to right side, recover weight on LF
4,5,6Cross RF over LF step LF to left side, recover weight on RF
Opposite Hands Facing Each Other (no touching opt) waltz "walk" counterclockwise circling each other
1,2,3Step Left, Right, Left
4,5,6Step Right, Left, Right
Opposite Hands Facing Each Other (no touching opt) waltz "walk" counterclockwise
Circling each other - on count 4,5,6 square up to the 6 and 12 walls.
1,2,3Step Left, Right, Left
4,5,6Step Right, Left, Right
To end the dance - beginning on the 7th rotation, dance the first 12 steps,
Then for the last 6 count 1,2,3 basic forward both hands up - 4,5,6 basic back while curtseying and bowing.
Contact: S&PDance@gmail.com
The first six counts are the introductory steps before the actual dance.
Introduction Steps:
Two rows one facing 6 o'clock wall one facing 12 o'clock wall (shoulder to shoulder)
1,2,3Step LF forward, (Hinge 1/2 turn R) swing RF behind LF step on RF, step on LF
4,5,6Women waltz basic but curtsey on count 5
4,5,6Men waltz basic LRL in place and Bow to the woman
Begin Waltz:
Right Twinkle, Forward Half Turn
1,2,3Cross LF over RF, recover weight on LF
4,5,6Step Forward on RF, Step on LF, turn half step on RF
Right Twinkle, Forward Half Turn
1,2,3Cross LF over RF, recover weight on LF
4,5,6Step Forward on RF, Step on LF, turn half step on RF
Opposite Hands Facing Each Other (no touching opt) Right Twinkle and Left Twinkle
1,2,3Cross LF over RF step RF to right side, recover weight on LF
4,5,6Cross RF over LF step LF to left side, recover weight on RF
Opposite Hands Facing Each Other (no touching opt) waltz "walk" counterclockwise circling each other
1,2,3Step Left, Right, Left
4,5,6Step Right, Left, Right
Opposite Hands Facing Each Other (no touching opt) waltz "walk" counterclockwise
Circling each other - on count 4,5,6 square up to the 6 and 12 walls.
1,2,3Step Left, Right, Left
4,5,6Step Right, Left, Right
To end the dance - beginning on the 7th rotation, dance the first 12 steps,
Then for the last 6 count 1,2,3 basic forward both hands up - 4,5,6 basic back while curtseying and bowing.
Contact: S&PDance@gmail.com
