Diamante Waltz
Choreographer: Norman Gifford
Demo Video
Step Sheet
Or any good 48 count waltz between 100 - 106 BPM
(Stride forward oblique, pivot turn ¼ left, step, stride forward, swivel turn 3/4 right, step) **
1-3 Left stride right oblique; right step pivot turning ¼ left; left step forward [10:30]
4-6 Right stride forward; left step forward turning 3/4 right; right step forward [7:30] (*)
(Stride forward, pivot turn ¼ left, step, stride forward, swivel turn 3/4 right, step) **
1-3 Left stride forward; right step pivot turning ¼ left; left step forward [4:30]
4-6 Right stride forward; left step forward turning 3/4 right; right step forward [12:30]
(Crossover, step side, behind, long step side, draw left together, hold)
1-3 Left crossover; right step side; left behind [12:00]
4-6 Right long step side; draw left slowly together; hold
(Rolling full turn left, crossover, step side, behind)
1-3 Left step side in 3rd position into full rolling turn left (LRL) [12:00]
4-6 Right crossover; left step side; right behind
(Left long step side, draw right slowly together, hold, rolling turn right)
1-3 Left long step side; draw right slowly together; hold
4-6 Right step side in 3rd position into full rolling turn right (RLR) [12:00]
(Crossover, step side, behind, long step side, draw left together, hold)
1-3 Left crossover; right replace; left step side
4-6 Right crossover; left replace; right step side
(Crossover, step side, behind, step in 3rd position, pivot turn ½ right)
1-3 Left crossover; right step side; left behind
4-6 Right step side in 3rd position; left step forward; pivot turn ½ right [9:00]
(Left stride forward, swivel turn ½ left, left step back, coaster step)
1-3 Left stride forward; right step forward into swivel turn ½ left; left step back
4-6 Right step back; left together; right step forward [3:00]
Repeat
(*) If you use the “The Last Waltz”, there is a restart after 6 counts on the 3rd wall (6:00).
** This 12 beat pattern forms a diamond with its points in the cardinal directions.
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Music
About the Choreographer
Norman Gifford is a talented choreographer and dancer, celebrated for his innovative contributions to the art of dance, with an impressive collection of 69 works featured in our archive. With a passion for inspiring movement, Norman continues to captivate audiences and fellow artists alike through his creative vision and dedication to the craft.
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