Respectable Waltz

Choreographer: Chris Watson - June 2017

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Intro: 24 counts start on the lyrics, weight on L - Dance moves 1/4 CCW (version 0.01)

{1-6} STEP SWEEP, CROSS FRONT, SIDE BEHIND
1, 2, 3Large step R foot forward and sweep L foot from behind to front for two counts
4, 5, 6Cross L foot over R, Step R to R side and step L foot behind R

[7-12] STEP R HIP, HIP x 3
1, 2, 3Step R to side slowly swaying hips R (weight on R) for two count
4, 5, 6Step L to side as you sway Hips L.R.L * RESTART WALL 5

[13-18] SAILOR STEP, BEHIND SIDE CROSS
1, 2, 3Step R behind L, Step L to side and R back to centre
4,5,6Step L foot behind R , Step R to R side, Step L across in front of R

[19-24] STEP AND DRAG, 1 ¼ ROLL L
1, 2, 3Big Step R to R side and drag L towards R over two counts (weight on R)
4, 5, 61/4 Turn L stepping forward onto L , 1/2 Turn L stepping back onto R , 1/2 Turn L, Stepping forward onto L
(Alternate for 1 1/4 roll: Turn 1/4 L stepping forward onto L, Walk Forward, R,L)

[25-30] STEP FORWARD DRAG, STEP BACK HOOK
1, 2, 3Step forward onto R drag L towards R over and point L toe to L side
4, 5, 6Step back onto L, Drag R toward L and hook R heel in front of L shin

[31-36] 320 DEGREE TURN, STEP HITCH, KICK
1, 2, 3Turning over your R Shoulder make a 320 degree turn (7 O’clock) stepping forward on R, Step L in place and R slight forward
4, 5, 6Step forward on L (Still at 7 O’clock Angle) Hitch R knee and kick R foot forward

[37-42] 1/2 TURN WALTZ, STEP HITCH, KICK.
1, 2, 3Step Back On R, Make a ½ turn L stepping forward onto L, step forward onto R (1 O’clock)
4, 5, 6Step L foot forward, Hitch R foot, Kick R Foot

[43-48] STEP BACK, DRAG, CROSS, STEP FORWARD 130o TURN TO 9 O’CLOCK WALL SWEEPING R
1, 2, 3Step Back on R, drag L towards R, cross L toe over R foot
4, 5, 6Step forward onto L, Sweep R foot from behind turning a 130 degrees L to 9 O’clock Wall
[48] Begin again!

Restart: Wall 5 (facing 12.00) Dance counts 1-12 and restart
Finish: Dance to count 24 and step R fwd. and drag L towards R facing the front

Chris Watson. Email. chris@chriswatsontravel.com.au

Last Update - 20th Nov. 2017

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Chris Watson - June 2017

Chris Watson, featured in our June 2017 collection, brings an infectious energy to the dance floor with their vibrant choreography. With one captivating dance archived, their creative spirit continues to inspire and elevate the dance community.

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