To A Child
Choreographer: Ross Brown (UK) Jan 2015
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Step Sheet
This dance uses the Viennese Waltz Rhythm, which utilises a second syncopated beat in between two whole counts. For example, 1 & a 2 or 3 & a 4. These beats are equally spaced.
STEP, DRAG ½ TURN L. BACK, DRAG ½ TURN L. STEP, HITCH / RAISED SWEEP ¼ TURN L. CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND.
1 &Step forward with left, make a ½ turn left dragging right up to left.
2 &Step back with right, make a ½ turn left dragging left up to right.
3 &Step forward with left, make a ¼ turn left hitching right knee
Or: sweeping right foot forward in the air.
4 & aCross step right over left, step left to the left, cross step right behind left. (9 O’CLOCK)
STEP ¼ TURN L, HITCH / RAISED SWEEP. CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND. SWAY; LEFT, RIGHT.
5 &Make a ¼ turn left stepping forward with left, hitch right knee or sweep right foot forward in the air.
6 & aCross step right over left, step left to the left, cross step right behind left.
7 – 8Step left to the left swaying left, sway right. (Weight ends on right) (6 O’CLOCK)
[TURNING DIAMOND SHAPE] STEP, DRAG. BACK, DRAG. X2.
1 &Step left foot forward to right diagonal, drag right up to left.
2 &Step right foot back to right diagonal, make a ¼ turn left dragging left up to right.
3 &Step left foot forward to left diagonal, make a ¼ turn left dragging right up to left.
4 &Step right foot back to right diagonal, make a ¼ turn left dragging left up to right. (9 O’CLOCK)
SYNCOPATED CHASSE LEFT. STEP ¼ TURN R, BACK ½ TURN R. BACK, DRAG TOGETHER.
5 – a 6Step left to the left, close right up to left, step left to the left.
7 – aMake a ¼ turn right stepping forward with right, make a ½ turn right stepping back with left.
8 &Step back with right, drag left up to right. (6 O’CLOCK)
Optional : Counts 5 – a 6 can be replaced with a ROLLING VINE FULL TURN L.
STEP, SWEEP. STEP, FLICK BEHIND. BACK, SWEEP ¼ TURN R. BACK, TOUCH TOGETHER.
1 &Step forward with left, sweep right foot forward.
2 &Step forward with right, flick left leg behind right.
3 &Step back with left, make a ¼ turn right sweeping right foot back.
4 &Step back with right, touch left next to right. (9 O’CLOCK)
END OF DANCE!
TAGs :-
At the end of Wall 2, dance the entire Tag (facing 6 o’clock).
At the end of Wall 6, dance Counts 1 & and 4 & (facing 6 o’clock).
1 &Step forward with left, kick/raise right leg forward.
2 &Step back with right, sweep left back.
3 &Step back with left, sweep right back.
4 &Step back with right, drag left up to right. (Weight ends on right)
Contact: ross-brown@hotmail.co.uk
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Ross Brown (UK) Jan 2015
Ross Brown (UK) has been an innovative force in the dance community since January 2015, captivating audiences with his dynamic choreography. With two memorable dances preserved in our archive, Ross continues to inspire and energize dancers around the world.Can't find the right video?
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