CAREFREE WALTZ
Choreographer: Lana Harvey
Step Sheet
1Cross step left over right turning toe to left in preparation for turn
2Step right back turning ¼ left
3Turning another ¼ left, step left to left
4Cross step right over left turning toe to right in preparation for turn
5Step left back turning ¼ right
6Turning another ¼ right, step right to right
You are moving to the right on 1-6
FORWARD ROCK, BACK, ½ TURN, FORWARD, ROCK, BACK, TOGETHER
7-8Rock forward on left, step back on right starting ½ turn left
9Step forward on left finishing ½ turn left
10-11Rock forward on right, step back on left
12Step right together
FRONT CROSS, ¼ LEFT, ¼ LEFT, FRONT CROSS, ¼ RIGHT, ¼ RIGHT
13-18 are repeat of 1-6 and move to right
13Cross step left over right turning toe to left in preparation for turn
14Step right back turning ¼ left
15Turning another ¼ left, step left to left
16Cross step right over left turning toe to right in preparation for turn
17Step left back turning ¼ right
18Turning another ¼ right, step right to right
FORWARD ROCK, BACK, ½ TURN, BASIC WALTZ FORWARD
19-20Rock forward on left, step back on right starting ½ turn left
21Step forward on left finishing ½ turn left
22-24Waltz forward right-left-right
FORWARD, SWEEP FORWARD, CROSS-BACK-BACK
25-27Step forward on left, sweep right toe forward and across in front of left
Option: slow right leg swing forward and across left. Take full 2 counts on sweep or swing
28-30Step right across left, step back left, step back right
CROSS-BACK-BACK, CROSS-BACK-BACK TURNING ¼ RIGHT
31-33Step left across right, step back right, step back left
34-36Step right across left starting ¼ turn right, step back left, step back right finishing ¼ turn right
FORWARD, HOLD, CLOSE, FORWARD, ½ PIVOT, STEP
37-39Step forward left, hold 1 count, step right next to left,
40-42Step forward left, step forward right pivoting ½ left, step left in place
FORWARD, ½ PIVOT, STEP, FORWARD, ¼ PIVOT
43-45Step forward right, step forward left pivoting ½ right, step right in place
46-48Step forward left, hold 1 count, pivot ¼ right on balls of both feet shifting weight to right
REPEAT
When using Don Williams, you end with right crossed (34). Hold position.
For Rick Tippe, follow music slowing at end on 24-30, ending with left crossed (31). Hold position.
DANCE NOTES:
Turns on 1-6 and 13-18 are reverse turns turning back first.
There is also a double left lead on 37-42.
On the sweep (26-27) take your time and make it a graceful move.
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About the Choreographer
Lana Harvey is a renowned line dance choreographer celebrated for her innovative style, with an impressive repertoire of 75 original dances in our archive that inspire dancers worldwide. Her creative vision and ability to blend diverse rhythms have not only enriched the line dance community but have also fostered a sense of connection and joy among enthusiasts of all levels.
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