DOORS OF LIFE
Choreographer: Michael Barr (CA) June 07
Teach Video
Demo Video
Step Sheet
| 48 ct. lead | |
| Song Information: A special thank you to Michiko Tomiya for informing me of this song. Available at iTunes Japan | |
| 1-6 | TWINKLE RIGHT ? TWINKLE 1/2 TURN RIGHT |
| 1 - 2 - 3 | Step L forward on the right diagonal; Step R next to left; Step L in place facing the left diagonal |
| 4 - 5 - 6 | Step R forward on the left diagonal; Turn ¼ right stepping back on L; Turn ¼ right stepping R side right |
| 7-12 | TWINKLE RIGHT ? TWINKLE 3/4 TURN RIGHT |
| 1 - 2 - 3 | Step L forward on the right diagonal; Step R next to left; Step L in place facing the left diagonal |
| 4 - 5 - 6 | Step R forward on the left diagonal; Turn ¼ right stepping back on L; Turn ½ right stepping R forward (3 o?clock) |
| 13-18 | PRESS FORWARD-RETURN-STEP BACK ? CROSS FRONT-STEP BACK-1/2 RIGHT |
| 1 - 2 - 3 | Press ball of L forward into floor; Return weight to R in place; Step L back on left diagonal |
| 4 - 5 - 6 | Step R back crossing over left on the left diagonal; Step L back; Turn ½ right stepping forward on R (9 o?clock) |
| 19-24 | FORWARD 1/4 SCISSOR CROSS ? * SYNCOPATED VINE W/ ¼ TURN RIGHT |
| 1 - 2 - 3 | Step forward onto ball of L; Turn ¼ right stepping ball of R next to left; Step L in front of right |
| &4 &5 | Step R side right; Step L behind right; Step R side right; Step L in front of right |
| &6 & | Step R side right; Step L behind right; (&) Turn ¼ right stepping forward on R (3 o?clock) |
| * Easier option for 4-5-6: | |
| 4 - 5 - 6 | Step R side right; Step L behind right; Turn ¼ right stepping forward on R (3 o?clock) |
| 25-30 | STEP FORWARD-PIVOT 1/2 TURN RIGHT-CHANGE WEIGHT TO RIGHT ? STEP (prep)-FULL TURN |
| 1 - 2 - 3 | Step L forward; Turn ½ right on balls of both feet; Change weight to right |
| 4 - 5 - 6 | Step L forward (prep); Turn ½ left stepping back on R; Turn ½ left stepping forward on L (9 o?clock) |
| 31-36 | * STEP (prep)-FULL TURN ? STEP FORWARD-FORWARD-1/4 TURN LEFT |
| 1 - 2 - 3 | Step R forward (prep); Turn ½ right stepping back on L; Turn ½ right stepping forward on R |
| 4 - 5 - 6 | Step L forward; Step forward onto ball of R; Return weight to L as you turn ¼ left (6 o?clock) |
| * Harder option for 1-2-3: | |
| 1-2-3-& | Step R forward; Step L forward starting a full turn right; Finish turn with weight still on L; (&) Step forward onto R |
| 37-42 | TWINKLE LEFT ? TWINKLE RIGHT |
| 1 - 2 - 3 | Step R forward on left diagonal; Step L next to right; Step R in place facing right diagonal |
| 4 - 5 - 6 | Step L forward on right diagonal; Step R next to left; Step L in place facing left diagonal (6 o?clock) |
| 43-48 | CROSS (prep) 1/4-1/2 TURN RIGHT ? * SYNCOPATED TURNS (paddle turn) |
| 1 - 2 - 3 | Step R forward on left diagonal; Turn ¼ right stepping back on L; Turn ½ right stepping forward on R (3 o?clock) |
| &4 | (&) Step onto ball of L slightly forward; Turn ½ right stepping R in place |
| &5 | (&) Step onto ball of L slightly forward; Turn ½ right stepping R in place |
| &6 | (&) Step onto ball of L slightly forward; Turn ¼ right stepping R in place (6 o?clock ? facing right diagonal) |
| * Easier option for 4-5-6: | Drop the ?&? counts and do a Slow ¼ pivot turn to your right |
| 4 - 5 - 6 | (4)Step L forward; (5)Turn ¼ right on balls of both feet; (6)Change weight to right (6 o?clock) |
| Begin again!!! | |
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About the Choreographer
Michael Barr (CA) June 07
Michael Barr (CA) is a passionate dancer and choreographer with a captivating style that brings joy to every performance. With one mesmerizing dance in our archive, he continues to inspire enthusiasts and fellow artists alike with his creative flair and dedication to the art.Can't find the right video?
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