Pastorale (Waltz)

Choreographer: Daniel Chen (Australia) January 2018

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SEQUENCE: AA Tag1 BB Tag2 AA Tag1 BB Tag1 Tag1 A

PART A - 24 Counts
The steps for the first 24 counts (S1 to S4) are taken from and therefore exactly the same as “Try To Remember”, a 24-Count Beginner dance choreographed by Maria Tao.

AS1. LEFT TWINKLE, RIGHT TWINKLE WITH ½ TURN RIGHT
1-2-3Cross left over right, step right to right, step left in place (facing the left diagonal)

4-5-6Cross right over left, ¼ turn right stepping left back, ¼ turn right stepping right to right

AS2. CROSS, POINT, BACK, BACK, CROSS
1-2-3Cross left over right, point right to right side (over 2 counts)

4-5-6Step right back, step left back, cross right over left

AS3. STEP/SWAY, DRAG, KICK, SIDE, TOGETHER, ¼ TURN RIGHT
1-2-3Step/sway left to left, drag right towards left, low kick right forward across left

4-5-6Step right to right, step left next to right, ¼ turn right stepping right forward

AS4. CROSS, UNWIND ½ TURN RIGHT, SAILOR STEP
1-2-3Cross left over right, unwind ½ turn right (over 2 counts)(weight on left)

4-5-6Cross right behind left, step left to left, step right to right (3 o’clock)

PART B - 24 Counts
BS1. OPEN REVERSE TURN, BACK WHISK
1-2-3Step L across R and pivot ¼ L, step R back, step L back [9:00]

4-5-6Step R back (body turning 1/4 L), Step L back, Step R closely behind L

BS2. CHASSE, BEHIND, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER
1-2&3Step L to R, step R to R with 1/8 turn to L, step L beside R with 1/8 turn to L, step R to R [4:30]

4-5-6Step L behind R, side rock with R turning ¼ [7:00], recover onto L.

BS3. BALLROOM WEAVE (International ballroom Waltz figure)
1-3Step R back pivoting ¼ L [3:00], step L fwd pivot ½ [9:00], step R to side & slightly back

4-6Step L behind R slight turn [10:30], step R back straightening body [9:00], step L to side

BS4. ½ TURN, TWINKLE
1-2-3Step R diag forward, Step L diag forward and then turn ½ body facing [1:30], Hold

4-5-6Step R forward, side rock with L turning body R [3:00], recover onto R

TAG1 - 6 Counts - 2 Twinkles
TAG2 - 9 Counts - 2 Twinkles + Hesitation (Step L forward, step R back, drag L across R with no weight)

ENDING. At the end of the last Part A, turn to the front while doing the Unwinding step, and then dance Twinkles and pose.

Contact: dkchen1058@gmail.com

Last Update – 28th Jan. 2018

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About the Choreographer

Daniel Chen (Australia) January 2018

Daniel Chen is a vibrant Australian artist known for his dynamic performances that seamlessly blend contemporary and traditional dance styles. Since January 2018, he has captivated audiences with two remarkable dances featured in our archive, showcasing his creativity and dedication to the art form.

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