When I Dance

Choreographer: Ira Weisburd (USA) Dec 2012

Demo Video

Step Sheet

PDF

I dedicate this dance to the memory of my father, Sidney.
To him, there was no finer singer than Frank Sinatra !!

Start Dance on word “Distance” at 15 sec. - *One Easy Restart at 12:00 (on wall 5)

PART I. (L TWINKLE, R TWINKLE)
1-2Step L across R, hold

3-4Step R to R, Step-close L to R

5-6Step R across L, hold

7-8Step L to L, Step-close R to L

PART II. (STEP L ACROSS R, HOLD, VINE 2 STEPS TO R; 1/4 TURN R ON R, HOLD; 1/4 PIVOT TURN R)
1-2Step L across R, hold

3-4Step R to R, Step L behind R

5-6Make 1/4 turn R on R, hold (Face 3:00)

7-8Step L forward, make 1/4 pivot turn R onto R (Face 6:00)

PART III. (L TWINKLE, R TWINKLE)
1-2Step L across R, hold

3-4Step R to R, Step-close L to R

5-6Step R across L, hold

7-8Step L to L, Step-close R to L

PART IV. (STEP L ACROSS R, HOLD, VINE 2 STEPS TO R; 1/4 TURN R ON R, HOLD, STEP FORWARD, LOCK)
1-2Step L across R, hold

3-4Step R to R, Step L behind R

5-6Make 1/4 turn R on R, hold (Face 9:00)

7-8Step L forward, Lock R behind L

PART V. (STEP L FORWARD, HOLD; ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER; STEP R BACK, HOLD; ROCK BACK, RECOVER)
1-2Step L forward, hold

3-4Step R forward, Recover back on L

5-6Step R back, hold

7-8Step L back, Recover forward on R

PART VI. (STEP L FORWORD, HOLD; STEP FORWARD, LOCK, STEP, HOLD; PIVOT 1/2 TURN TO R)
1-2Step L forward, hold

3-4Step R forward, Lock L behind R

5-6Step R forward, hold

7-8Step L forward, pivot 1/2 turn R onto R (Face 3:00)

PART VII. (STEP L FORWARD, HOLD; ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER; STEP R BACK, HOLD; ROCK BACK, RECOVER)
1-2Step L forward, hold

3-4Step R forward, Recover back on L

5-6Step R back, hold

7-8Step L back, Recover forward on R

PART VIII. (STEP L FORWARD, HOLD; STEP FORWARD, LOCK, STEP, HOLD; PIVOT 1/4 TURN TO R)
1-2Step L forward, hold

3-4Step R forward, Lock L behind R

5-6Step R forward, hold

7-8Step L forward, pivot 1/4 turn R onto R (Face 6:00)

BEGIN DANCE.

On Wall 4 (6:00), Dance the first 16 counts ie. Part I & II (only); then Restart Dance on Wall 5 (at 12:00).

Ending: The last time you do Parts 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 -7),
Make 1/4 turn R on R to face 12:00, Step L across R, Step R to R, Touch L toe behind R.

Contact - Email: dancewithira@comcast.net

Music

About the Choreographer

Ira Weisburd (USA) Dec 2012

Ira Weisburd, a talented choreographer from the USA, has made a vibrant mark in the dance community with six captivating works featured in our archive since December 2012. His innovative choreography continues to inspire and engage audiences, showcasing a unique blend of creativity and passion.

Can't find the right video?

Find More Videos

Comments from dancers (0)

No comments yet — sign in to start the conversation.