Volare

Choreographer: Frank Trace

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You must use the 2 minute & 26 second version of Bobby Rydell’s “Volare”.
“Best Of Bobby Rydell” CD.

STEP TOUCHES RIGHT & LEFT, X4 (MOVING SLIGHTLY FORWARD)
1-4 Step R to R side, touch L next to R, step L to L side, touch R next to L (move slightly forward)

5-8 Step R to R side, touch L next to R, step L to L side, touch R next to L (move slightly forward)

Styling: Swing arms right and left with finger snaps.

VINE RIGHT, ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS STEP, HOLD
1-4 Step R to R side, step L behind R, step R to R side, cross step L over R

5-8 Rock R to R side, recover onto L, cross step R over L, hold

STEP TOUCHES LEFT & RIGHT, X4 (IN PLACE)
1-4 Step L to L side, touch R next to L, step R to R side, touch L next to R (in place)

5-8 Step L to L side, touch R next to L, step R to R side, touch L next to R (in place)

Styling: Swing arms left and right with finger snaps.

VINE LEFT, ROCK, RECOVER 1/4 TURN RIGHT, STEP FORWARD
1-4 Step L to L side, step R behind L, step L to L side, cross step R over L

5-8 Rock L to L side, recover on R turning 1/4 right, step L forward, hold (3:00)

PIVOT 1/2 LEFT, PIVOT 1/4 LEFT, JAZZ BOX
1-4 Step R forward, pivot 1/2 left, step R forward pivot 1/4 left (6:00)

5-8 Cross step R over L, step L back, step R to R side, step L forward

SMALL SHUFFLE STEPS FORWARD (TWICE), PIVOT 1/2, TOUCH, HOLD
1&2 Very small shuffle steps forward (R, L, R) (moving only slightly forward)

3&4 Very small shuffle steps forward L, R, L (moving only slightly forward)

5-8 Step R forward, pivot 1/2 left, touch R next to L, hold (12:00)

Styling: On count 7 bring arms up in a “V” shape (Volare) and hold on count 8.

REPEAT

Optional 4 Count Dramatic Opening:
Begin by facing back wall. Cross L over R weight on R. Arms down to side. When music begins, count to 8. Then start a 2 count unwind 1/2 turn right raising arms up as Bobby slowly starts singing the word “vooooolare”. Arms should be up in a "V" shape on count 3, hold on count 4. Facing 12:00 and weight on left foot. Start the basic dance, sway arms right and left with finger snaps. Smile and sing-a-long with Bobby :-)

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About the Choreographer

Frank Trace

Frank Trace is a talented choreographer and dancer known for his innovative style and dynamic performances. With 19 captivating dances preserved in our archive, Frank continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his creative vision and passion for the art form.

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