The Lovers (P)

Choreographer: Dan Albro (3/9/2017)

Step Sheet

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Intro: 32 counts, Start with vocals
Start: Single hand hold, men’s right, ladies left. Men’s footwork described, ladies opposite except where noted.

[1-8] WALK FWD 3 STEPS, TOUCH, STEP SIDE, TOUCH, ¼ TURN, TOUCH
1,2,3,4Step fwd R, step fwd L, step fwd R, touch L next to R

5,6,7,8Step side L, touch R next to L, turn ¼ right stepping fwd R, touch L next to R (facing OLOD)

Hands: On count 8 join mans left with ladies right.

[9-16] SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE, TOUCH, SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE, TOUCH
1,2,3,4Step side L, step R next to L, step side L, touch R next to L

5,6,7,8Step side R, step L next to R, step side R, touch L next to R

[17-24] ROCK, REPLACE, LADIES UNDER ARM TURN, ROCK REPLACE, STEP FWD
1,2Rock back on L, replace weight on R

3,4,5,6MAN: Turn ¼ right stepping side L, hold, rock back R, replace weight fwd on L

7,8MAN: Turn ½ left stepping back on R, hold (facing FLOD)

3,4,5,6LADY: Turn ¼ left stepping fwd R, turn ½ left on ball of R, rock back on L, replace weight on R

7,8LADY: Turn ½ right stepping on ball of L, hold

Hands: On count 3 man bring ladies right over her head. On count 7 man releases ladies right at his right hip.

[25-32] ROCK, REPLACE, STEP, HOLD, SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE, HOLD
1,2,3,4Rock back on L, replace weight on R, step fwd L, hold

5,6,7,8Step side R, step L next to R, step side R, hold

Hands: On count 1 man picks up ladies left with his right. On count 3 man picks up ladies right in his left and places his right behind ladies back. (closed social position)

[33-40] WALK FWD 3 STEPS, HOLD, ANGLE FWD, HOLD, ¼ SIDE, TOUCH
1,2,3,4Step fwd L, step fwd R, step angle fwd L, hold

5,6,7,8Step fwd R (lining up right shoulders), hold, turn ¼ right stepping side L, touch R toe next to L

[41-48] RUMBA BOX
1,2,3,4Step side R, step L next to R, step fwd R, touch L toe next to R

5,6,7,8Step side L, step R next to L, step back L, touch R toe next to L

[49-56] SIDE, TOGETHER, ¼ TURN, HOLD, ROCK, REPLACE, ¼ TURN, HOLD
1,2,3,4Step side R, step L next to R, turn ¼ right stepping fwd R, hold

5,6,7,8Rock fwd L, replace weight on R, turn ¼ left stepping side L, hold

Hands: On count 3 man releases his right from ladies back. On count 7 man picks up ladies left in his right and releases her right.

[57-64] TURN LADY 1 ¼ FLOD, BRUSH, STEP, LOCK, STEP, BRUSH
1,2,3,4MAN: Turn ¼ left stepping fwd R, step fwd L, step fwd R, brush fwd L

5,6,7,8MAN: Step fwd L, cross lock R behind L, step fwd L, brush fwd R

1,2,3LADY: Turn ¼ right stepping fwd L, turn ½ right stepping back R, turn ½ right stepping fwd L,

4LADY: Brush fwd R.

5,6,7,8LADY: Step fwd R, cross lock L behind R, step fwd R, brush fwd L

Hands: On count 1 man bring ladies left over her head, returning to starting position.

Music

About the Choreographer

Dan Albro (3/9/2017)

Dan Albro, featured in our archive with one dynamic dance from March 9, 2017, captivates audiences with his vibrant energy and passion for performance. With an infectious enthusiasm for movement, Dan continues to inspire both dancers and spectators alike!

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