The Boy I Love

Choreographer: Roger Neff (August, 2016)

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Intro: Dance begins following spoken introduction, then 6 strong, quick beats (approx. 20 seconds into song)

OR: He’s Sure the Boy I Love by Bette Midler (Feat. Darlene Love). *See note below.

*THE BETTE MIDLER VERSION differs from the Darlene Love version, so please note the following.

RESTART: Near the end of the song, the tempo slows to a “hold”. Dance through count 12 - you will have just stepped stepped fwd on L and pointed the R toe. Hold that position on the word “boy” until you hear four strong beats, then Restart the dance from the beginning on the word “love”. You will be facing 12:00.

[1-8] Step to R, Step L Behind R (or step together), Side Shuffle, Back Rock, Shuffle Fwd
1-2Shuffle R: Step to R, Step L behind R (or step L together)

3&4Step to R, Step L beside R, Step to R

5-6Rock back on L, Recover on R

7&8Shuffle fwd: Step fwd on L, Step R beside L, Step fwd on L

Alt steps for 7&8: Change to 2 counts: Step fwd on L, Scuff R

[9-16] Step & Point x 2, Jazz Box with Cross
1-2-3-4Step fwd on R, Point L toe to side, Step fwd on L, Point R toe to side

*BETTE MIDLER VERSION: RESTART here after tempo slows and there is a hold in the music on the word “boy”, Restart on the word “love”. You will be facing 12:00.

5-6-7-8Step R over L, Step back on L, Step to R, Step L over R

[17-24] Step Touches Turning ¼ to L, Weave
1-2-3-4Step to R, Touch L beside R, Turn ¼ to L and step to L, Touch R beside L

5-6-7-8Step R over L, Step to L, Step R behind L, Step to L

[25-32] Cross Rock, Triple-Step, Rock Fwd, Rec, Touch R Beside L
1-2Cross rock R over L, Rec on L

3&4Step to R, Step L beside R, Step to R (steps move slight to R)

5-6Rock fwd on L, Rec on R

7-8Step back on L, Tap R beside L

Contact Roger at: lingofun@sbcglobal.net

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About the Choreographer

Roger Neff (August, 2016)

Roger Neff, an accomplished dancer and choreographer, has captivated audiences with his dynamic performances since joining our archive in August 2016. With two inspiring dances featured, he continues to elevate the art of dance and enrich our community with his passion and creativity.

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