Because You Loved Me

Choreographer: Joan Price (USA)

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Start on the word "times"

(1 – 8) Nightclub 2-Step Basic L, R; ¼ Turn R On Ntclub Basic L, Step R, L, Pivot ½ R
1,2& Step L to L side, rock R behind L, recover onto L;

3,4& Step R to R side, rock L behind R, recover onto R

5,6& Turn ¼ to Right while stepping L to L side, rock R behind L, recover onto L (3:00)

7,8& Walk forward R, L, pivot turn ½ R stepping onto R (9:00)

(9-16) 3 Scissors: L, R, L; R Brush Hitch Cross
1&2,3&4 Rock L to L side, recover R, cross L over R, Rock R to R side, recover L, cross R over L

5&6,7&8 Roc k L to L side, recover R, cross L over R, brush R beside L, hitch R knee, cross R over L

(17 -24) Chasse L, R sailor ¼ turn, syncopated lock steps ("joeys")
1&2,3&4 Side shuffle L, R, L; R ¼ turning sailor step (sweep R behind L turning ¼ R, recover L, step R forward) (12:00)

5&6&7&8& Step L forward to L diagonal, lock R behind L, step L forward to L diagonal, step R forward to R diagonal, lock L behind R, step R forward to R diagonal, step L forward to L diagonal, step R forward (end weight on R)

(25 -32) 4 Sways, L Point Drag X 2
1-4 Sway hips L, R, L, R

5-8 Extend L leg to L side pointing toes, drag L leg in beside R (wt. on R), repeat

(33-40) Turning Nightclub Basics: In Place, ½ L, ¼ R, ¼ L
1,2& Step L to L side, rock R behind L, recover onto L;

3,4& Turn ½ L while stepping R to R side, rock L behind R, recover onto R (6:00)

5,6& Turn ¼ to Right while stepping L to L s ide, rock R behind L, recover onto L (9:00)

7,8& Turn ¼ L while stepping R to R side, rock L behind R, recover onto R (6:00)

(40-44) L Point Drag X 2
1-4 Extend L leg to L side pointing toes, drag L leg in beside R (wt. on R); repeat

RESTARTS: Please don't be afraid of the phrasing - restarts are easy to hear, and the song is beautiful.
Wall 1 - Dance all 44 counts, end facing 6:00
Wall 2 - Dance 36 counts, restart after ½ turning nightclub, section 5, facing 12:00
Wall 3 - Dance all 44 counts, end facing 6:00
Wall 4, 5, 6 - Dance 32 counts, restart after point/drags, section 4, facing 6:00
Wall 7 - Dance ends during section 4 at 12:00 - strike a pose and hold

Choreographer's note: This dance can be turned into a beginning level, 16-count, 4-wall line dance by dancing just the first 2 sections and repeating - no restarts.

Because You Loved Me is dedicated to the memory of Robert Rice, my partner in dance, love, and life.

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About the Choreographer

Joan Price (USA)

Joyful and dynamic, Joan Price is a talented dancer from the USA, recognized for her captivating performances and innovative choreography. With one dazzling dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences with her passion and creativity.

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