Maids of Arrochar
Choreographer: Jim Collins (March 2020)
Step Sheet
Alternate 1: Could I have this dance by Anne Murray
Alternate 2: Take it to the limit by the Eagles
Or any other slow waltz
Start with weight on RIGHT. Easiest to teach and learn in sections of 12 counts.
SECTION 1
Forward full basic
1-6Left forward, right side, left together, right forward, left side, right together
Backward full basic
7-12Left back, right side, left together, right back, left side, right together
SECTION 2
Forward quarter turn left, back ½ basic
13-15left (turning a quarter), right side, left together
16-18right back, left side, right next to left
Repeat (forward quarter turn left, back ½ basic)
19-21left (turning a quarter), right side, left together
22-24right back, left side, right next to left
SECTION 3
Left twinkle, right twinkle
25-27left cross over right, right to side, collect left next to right
28-30right cross over left, left to side, collect right next to left
Diagonal Step lock steps (x2)
31-33left forward, lock right behind, left forward
34-36right forward, lock left behind, right forward
SECTION 4
Left balance step with drag, right balance step with drag
37-39left to left, drag right next to left(touch)
40-42right to right, drag left next to right(touch)
Rear balance step with drag, forward balance step with drag
43-45left back, close right with a drag (touch)
46-48right forward, close left with a drag step (touch)
Repeat. Enjoy.
This can be done as a partner line dance in the sweetheart position.
Thanks to Ginger Kozlowski for her kind mentoring and to Steve Cavanaugh for his stepsheet review.
Contact: seacoastlinedance@gmail.com
Alternate 2: Take it to the limit by the Eagles
Or any other slow waltz
Start with weight on RIGHT. Easiest to teach and learn in sections of 12 counts.
SECTION 1
Forward full basic
1-6Left forward, right side, left together, right forward, left side, right together
Backward full basic
7-12Left back, right side, left together, right back, left side, right together
SECTION 2
Forward quarter turn left, back ½ basic
13-15left (turning a quarter), right side, left together
16-18right back, left side, right next to left
Repeat (forward quarter turn left, back ½ basic)
19-21left (turning a quarter), right side, left together
22-24right back, left side, right next to left
SECTION 3
Left twinkle, right twinkle
25-27left cross over right, right to side, collect left next to right
28-30right cross over left, left to side, collect right next to left
Diagonal Step lock steps (x2)
31-33left forward, lock right behind, left forward
34-36right forward, lock left behind, right forward
SECTION 4
Left balance step with drag, right balance step with drag
37-39left to left, drag right next to left(touch)
40-42right to right, drag left next to right(touch)
Rear balance step with drag, forward balance step with drag
43-45left back, close right with a drag (touch)
46-48right forward, close left with a drag step (touch)
Repeat. Enjoy.
This can be done as a partner line dance in the sweetheart position.
Thanks to Ginger Kozlowski for her kind mentoring and to Steve Cavanaugh for his stepsheet review.
Contact: seacoastlinedance@gmail.com
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Jim Collins (March 2020)
Jim Collins is a dynamic artist and choreographer featured in our archive with two innovative dances that showcase his creative vision and passion for movement. Known for his ability to inspire and engage audiences, Jim continues to make a vibrant impact in the world of dance.Can't find the right video?
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