Big Easy Waltz
Choreographer: Hedy McAdams – Rel. April 2017
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A - BACK - DRAG – DRAG
BACK - TURN - FORWARD
(Beginning weight L)
1(Big) Step R back
2,3Drag L foot back toward R, pressing down on ball of L foot (extend arms forward for balance, if needed)
4Step L back
5Turn 1/2 right [6:00] and step R forward
6Step L forward
B - FORWARD - HOLD - HOLD
BACK - TURN - FORWARD
1Step R forward
2,3HOLD, HOLD (while holding, slide L behind R to “locked” position, but keep weight R)
4Step L back
5Turn 1/2 right [12:00] and step R forward
6Step L forward
C - FORWARD - PULL - PULL
FORWARD - PULL - PULL
1Begin 6-count tango walk: Step R forward, crossing L slightly
2,3Pull L slowly (take 2 counts) toward and past the inside of R foot
4Step L forward, crossing R slightly
5,6Pull R slowly (take 2 counts) toward and past the inside of L foot
D - FORWARD - TURN - DIAGONAL
LUNGE - TURN - TURN
1Step R forward with toe out
2Turn 1/4 right [3:00] and step L back on a diagonal left (your body will now be angled slightly right on 3:00 wall)
3Step R back (maintaining diagonal)
4Cross/lunge L over R
5Turn 1/4 left [12:00] and step R back
6Turn 1/2 left [6:00] and step L forward
Note: The turn for counts D5, D6, and E1 is a rolling left turn progressing to the right, along 3:00 wall.
E - RIGHT - HOLD - HOLD
TURN - TOGETHER - FORWARD
1Turn 1/4 left [3:00] and step R to the right
2, 3HOLD, HOLD
4Using a CCW* ronde with L foot to propel turn, Turn 1/2 left [9:00] and step L in place
5Turn 1/4 left [6:00] and step R in place
6Step L slightly forward
Note: The turn for counts E4, E5, and E6 is a turn in place.
F - FORWARD - HOLD - HOLD
BACK - TURN - FORWARD
1Leading with R hip, step R forward on a diagonal right
2,3HOLD, HOLD (while holding, slide L behind R to “locked” position, but keep weight R)
4Step L back
5Turn 1/2 right [12:00] and step R beside L
6Step L forward
G - FORWARD - POINT - HOLD
FORWARD - POINT - HOLD
1Step R forward, slightly crossing L
2,3Sharply, point L to left, HOLD
4Step L forward, slightly crossing R
5,6Sharply, point R to right, HOLD
H - CROSS - TURN - TOGETHER
FORWARD - FORWARD - TOGETHER
1Cross R over L
2Turn 1/4 right [3:00] and step L back
3Step R beside L
4,5Step L forward, Step R beside left**
6Step L beside R
BEGIN AGAIN!
* CW = Clockwise; CCW = Counter-clockwise
** Steps H5 through A1 constitute a forward-moving coaster pattern
Finish: Dance ends on count E3 during the 13th repetition, which begins on the original wall. Section D in this repetition has same footwork as previous phrases, with one exception. In order to finish dance on original wall [12:00], for count D2, step L to left (rather than turning 1/4 right to face 3:00; the remaining counts are the same as usual). This way the rolling turn will face and end on 12:00 rather than 3:00.
Following is a step-by-step breakdown, if needed:
D2 - Step L to left (staying on Wall One rather than turning 1/4 right) D3 - Step R to right and slightly back
D4 - Cross L over R D5 - Turn 1/4 left [9:00]
D6 - Tap L toe behind R foot and unwind 1/2 left [3:00] E1 - Turn 1/4 left [12:00] and step R to the right
E2-3 - Holding weight R, make a CCW* circle with ball of L foot, ending with ball of L behind R foot
Please do not alter this step sheet in any way. If you would like to use this dance on your website, please make sure it is in its original format and include all contact details on this script.
Copyright © 2015 Hedy McAdams ~ All rights reserved. HedyDance@gmail.com ~ DanceAdventures.com
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Hedy McAdams – Rel. April 2017
Hedy McAdams, a vibrant talent who made her debut in April 2017, brings a unique flair to our archive with one captivating dance. Her passion for performance continues to inspire and engage audiences, making her a cherished part of our artistic community.Can't find the right video?
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