Edge of My Life

Choreographer: Ira Weisburd (March, 2011)

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a.k.a. O.T.D. (ODE TO DIANE) This Dance is dedicated to my fiancé: Diane.

Introduction: Start on the word “Standing”. Approx 10 seconds into the song.
ONE RESTART (2nd Time Thru after Part VI.) (facing 6:00– See Sequence Below)

PART I. STEP, HOLD, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER; STEP, HOLD, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER
1-4Step R to R, hold, Step L across R, recover back onto R

5-8Step L to L, hold, Step R across L. recover back onto L

PART II. 1/2 TURN R IN 2 STEPS, STEP BEHIND, SIDE; CROSS, HOLD, STEP BACK, STEP TO R.
1-4(Rolling Vine to R): Make 1/2 Turn R in 2 steps, Step back on R, Step L to L

5-8Step forward on R, hold, Step back on L, Step R to R (6:00)

PART III.CROSS, HOLD, RECOVER, SIDE; CROSS, HOLD, RECOVER, SIDE
1-4Step L diagonally forward to R corner, Hold, Recover back on R, Step L to L

5-8Step R diagonally forward to L corner, Hold, Recover back on L, Step R to R

PART IV. WEAVE 4 STEPS, CROSS, HOLD, RECOVER, SIDE.
1-4Step L across R, Step R to R, Step L behind R, Step R to R

5-8Step L across R, hold, Step back on R, Step L to L

PART V. R TWINKLE, L TWINKLE (MAKING 1/4 TURN L)
1-4Step R across L, Hold, Step L to L, Step R to R

5-8Step L across R, hold, Step R to R, Make 1/4 turn L on L (3:00)

PART VI. STEP, HOLD, 1/2 PIVOT TURN; STEP, HOLD, 1/2 PIVOT TURN
1-4Step forward on R, Hold, Step forward on L, pivot 1/2 turn R onto R (9:00)

5-8Step forward on L, Hold, Step forward on R, pivot 1/2 turn L onto L. (3:00)

PART VII. 1/4 TURN R IN 2 STEPS, ROCK BACK, RECOVER (2x)
1-4Make 1/8 turn R on R, Make another 1/8 turn R on L, Rock back on R, Recover forward on L (6:00)

5-8Make 1/8 turn R on R, Make another 1/8 turn R on L, Rock back on R, Recover forward on L (9:00)

PART VIII. STEP, CROSS-ROCK, STEP, CROSS-ROCK, MAKE 1/2 R TURN IN 2 STEPS
1-4Step R to R, Cross and Step L over R, Recover back on R, Step L to L

5-8Cross and Step R over L, Recover back on L; Make 1/4 turn R on R, Make 1/4 turn R on L (3:00)

BEGIN DANCE AGAIN.

SEQUENCE: Part I, II, III, IV,V,VI,VII,VIII. Second Time Only: Part I-VI. Restart Dance.

Repeat Dance 4 more times like the first time ie. Parts 1-8. Ending: Fig I. (Counts 1-6&) to face front wall.

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About the Choreographer

Ira Weisburd (March, 2011)

Ira Weisburd, featured in our archive since March 2011, is a talented dance artist known for his innovative choreography and dynamic performances. With a passion for movement that inspires both audiences and fellow dancers alike, Ira's work continues to resonate long after the curtain falls.

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