CONTRA WALTZ
Choreographer: Irene Groundwater
Demo Video
Step Sheet
FORWARD, FORWARD, FORWARD, FORWARD, FORWARD, FORWARD
1-2-3Left forward, right forward, left forward
4-5-6Right forward, left forward, right forward
On forward walks dancers will go between 2 people facing them in opposite line. Option: clap the opposite persons hands as you go between the line
¼ TURN LEFT, SIDE, TOGETHER, ¼ TURN LEFT, SIDE, TOGETHER (½ TURNING BOX STEP)
1Left forward making ¼ turn left on step
2-3Side step right, step left beside right
4Right back making ¼ turn left on step
5-6Large side step left, step right beside left
Dancers should now be facing people in the opposite line - head on
FORWARD, TOGETHER, TOGETHER, BACK, TOGETHER, TOGETHER
1-2-3Left forward, step right beside left, step left beside right
4-5-6Right back, step left beside right, step right beside left
Option: dancers can clap hands with opposite line dancers on counts 2-3
SIDE, DRAG, TOUCH, SIDE, DRAG, TOUCH
1Small side step left
2-3Drag right towards left, touch right ball beside left instep
4Large side step right
5-6Drag left towards right, touch left ball beside right instep
This should bring you back to your original position to start the dance over again. Option: on count 3, clap hands to the left shoulder high. Option: on count 6, clap hands to the right shoulder high
REPEAT
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Music
About the Choreographer
Irene Groundwater is a celebrated line dance choreographer renowned for her innovative choreography, with an impressive catalog of 104 dances that have left a lasting impact on the dance community. Her unique blend of creativity and passion not only inspires dancers around the globe but also enriches the art of line dancing, making it accessible and enjoyable for all.
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