FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE

Choreographer: Michael Vera-Lobos (Syd) May 07

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Start on Vocals 
1 - 8 STEP FWD, COASTER FWD, ½ TURN L, STEP FWD & ½ PIVOT, ¼ STEP, SAILOR STEP 
1,2&3,4 Step fwd L, Coaster fwd R Stepping Fwd on R & Step L beside R, Step back on R, turn ½ L on L (6:00) 
5&6,7&8 Step fwd R & Pivot ½ L, Turn a further ¼ L Stepping R to R side, Cross L behind R & Step R to R, Replace Weight on L (9:00) 
 
9 - 16 STEP BACK, ½ TURN L, SIDE ROCK & REPLACE, CROSS, ¼ R, COASTER BACK, ¼ R  
1,2,3&4 Step back on R, Turn ½ L on L, Rock R to R & Replace wt on L, Cross R over L (3:00) 
5,6&7,8 Turning ¼ R Step back on L, Coaster back on R Stepping back on R & Step L beside R, Step fwd on R (6:00), Turn a further ¼ R ending with L foot to L side (9:00) 
 
17 - 24 BEHIND & SIDE, CROSS TOUCH, ½ UNWIND, BEHIND & SIDE, CROSS ROCK, ROCK BACK, FULL TRIPLE TURN L 
1&2,3 Cross R behind L & Step L to L, Touch R over L (9:00) wt L, ½ Unwind L (End wt R facing 3:00) 
4&5,6 Cross L behind R & Step R to R , Cross Rock L over R, Rock back on R (3:00)  
7&8 Full triple L Stepping L,R,L (3:00) 
 
25 - 32 SHUFFLE FWD, STEP FWD, ¼ PIVOT R, CROSS, ¼ L, TURN 1 ¼ L STEPPING L,R,L 
1&2,3,4 Shuffle fwd R Stepping R,L,R, Step fwd L, Pivot ¼ R (End wt on R 6:00) 
5,6,7&8 Cross L over R, Turn ¼ L Stepping back on R, Turning 1 ¼ L Triple turn stepping L,R,L 
 
33 - 40 R DOROTHY, L DOROTHY, ROCK FWD, ROCK BACK, TOE BACK, ½ TOE PIVOT BACK R 
1,2&3,4& Step Diagonal R fwd R, Lock L behind R & Step Diagonal R on R, Step Diagonal L on L, Lock R behind L & Step Diagonal L on L (12:00) 
5,6,7,8 Rock fwd R, Rock back on L, Touch R toe back, Unwind ½ R Keeping wt on L (End facing 6:00) 
 
41 - 48 COASTER BACK R, STEP FWD, ¼ SWEEP L, CROSS & ¼ R, ¼ R, STEP SIDE, ½ HINGE R 
1&2,3,4 Step back R & Step L beside R, Step fwd on R, Step fwd L, Sweep R Turning ¼ L (3:00) 
5&6,7,8 Cross R over L & Turn ¼ R on L, Turn a further ¼ R on R (9:00), Step L to L, Hinge ½ R on R (3:00) 
 
49 - 56 SHUFFLE FWD L, STEP FWD, ½ PIVOT L, STEP FWD & TURN ½ R, TURN ¼ R, SHUFFLE FWD L 
1&2,3,4 Shuffle fwd L Stepping L,R,L, Step fwd R, Pivot ½ L (End wt L facing 9:00) 
5&6,7&8 Travelling fwd over R Turn ¾ R Stepping R,L,R, Shuffle fwd L Stepping L,R,L (6:00)  
 
57 - 64 COASTER FWD, STEP BACK, ½ STEP, STEP FWD, ½ PIVOT, FULL TRIPLE TURN FWD R 
1&2,3,4 Step fwd R & Step L beside R, Step back on R, Step back on L, Turn ½ R Stepping onto R (12:00) 
5&6,7&8 Step fwd L & Pivot ½ R , Step fwd L, Full triple Spin fwd R Stepping, R,L,R (6:00)  
Optional Shuffle 
 
TAG: END OF WALL 2 ADD THE FOLLOWING 
1,2,3&4 Rock fwd L, Rock back on R, Lock back on L Stepping L,R,L 
5,6,7&8 Lock back on R Stepping R,L,R, Rock back on L, Rock fwd on R  
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Michael Vera-Lobos (Syd) May 07

Michael Vera-Lobos, affectionately known as Syd, is a talented artist featured in our archive with an impressive dance that showcases their unique style and creativity. With a dedication to pushing the boundaries of movement, Syd continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike!

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