Minute Waltz

 

Description:                4 Wall Line Dance Waltz, 24 Counts, Upper Beginner Level

Choreographer:          Bill Bader   604-684-2455     [email protected]   http://www.billbader.com

Music:

   Signature Song:       “Someone Must Feel Like A Fool Tonight" by Kenny Rogers      (104 bpm)

                                 This song is phrased in 24's, matching the pattern perfectly.

 

 

            BACK DIAGONAL, TOGETHER, TOGETHER, BACK DIAGONAL, TOGETHER, TOGETHER

1          Step L back on left diagonal keeping toe toward front wall (12:00).

2-3        Step R beside L.  Step L beside R.

4          Stride R back on right diagonal keeping toe toward front wall (12:00).

5-6        Step L beside R.  Step R beside L.

 

            BACK, DRAW, CLOSE, FORWARD, FULL SPIN, FORWARD

            Note:  This entire section is done facing your original 12:00 wall.

7          Keeping R toe/ball on floor pointing forward and face toward 12:00:  Take a Large Step straight

            back on L behind R with L toe turned approx. 1/4 left so that feet are now almost in a "T" shape

            with R toe toward 12:00 and with L toe approx. toward 9:00.  Important:  The upper body turns

            left, but the face remains forward toward 12:00.

8-9        Slide R toe back toward L instep for 2 counts gradually lifting R heel.  Weight remains on L.

            Face and toe of R foot remain forward toward 12:00.   OPTION:  For men (or women!) wearing a

            cowboy hat, it is nice styling to occasionally tip your hat and lower your chin as you do this slide.

10         Step R forward toward 12:00.

11         Step L forward into a full spin right (360^o clockwise).

12         Step R slightly forward.     

 

            WALTZ BASIC:  FORWARD, TOGETHER, TOGETHER, BACK, TOGETHER, TOGETHER

13         Step L forward.

14-15    Step R beside L.  Step L beside R.

16         Step R back.

17-18    Step L beside R.  Step R beside L.

 

            QUARTER LEFT, FORWARD, 1/2 PIVOT, FORWARD, TOUCH, HOLD

19         Step L to left side turned 1/4 left.      (9:00)

20         Step R forward.

21         Keep both feet in place turn 1/2 left shifting weight forward onto L.     (3:00)

22         Stride (Large Step) R forward.

23         Touch L beside R

24         Hold