FIRST LOVE

Choreographer: Martin Ritchie

Step Sheet

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Begin after 14 counts (14 seconds). It may feel a bit odd at first as the vocals begin slightly before the dance

SIDE, SAILOR STEP ¼ LEFT, ½ PIVOT, ¼, SAILOR STEP, ROCK

1Step right to side and begin to drag left towards right foot

2&3Step left behind right, step right to side, step left to side with ¼ turn left

4&5Step forward on right, pivot ½ turn left, step forward on right ¼ turn left (facing front again)

6&7Step left behind right, step right to side, step left in place swaying hips left

8Sway hip right (weight onto right)

SIDE-CLOSE-SIDE, CROSS-TURN-STEP, LEFT-LOCK-LEFT, ROCK-TURN-STEP

9&10Left to side, step right together, step left to side

11&12Cross right over left, unwind ¾ turn, step forward on right

13&14Step forward left, lock-step right together, step forward on left

15&16Rock forward on right, recover weight onto left, turn ½ right on ball of left as you step onto right foot

LEFT-LOCK-STEP, STEP-STEP-SWEEP, CROSS-BACK-TURN, LEFT-LOCK-STEP

17&18Step forward left, lock-step right together, step forward on left

19&20Step forward right, step forward left, sweep right round side to in front of left (or make a full turn left on 19&)

21&22Step right across left, step back on left, step back on right ½ turn right

23&24Step forward left, lock-step right together, step forward on left

CROSS-TURN-SWEEP, RIGHT SAILOR, LEFT SAILOR, BUMP RIGHT, BUMP LEFT

25&26Cross step right over left, step back on left, turn ½ right (on ball of left) as you sweep right out to side

27&28Step right behind left, step left to side, step right in place

29&30Rock left to side, recover weight onto right, cross step left over right

31-32Step right to side and bump hips right, bump hips left

REPEAT

TAG
At the end of the 5th wall, repeat steps 31,32
If you try to dance through without the tag, it will feel terrible because of the odd two counts.

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About the Choreographer

Martin Ritchie

Martin Ritchie is a talented choreographer and dancer with an impressive collection of 31 unique dances archived, showcasing his creativity and passion for movement. Known for his infectious energy and innovative style, Martin continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike through his dynamic work.

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