LANGUAGE OF LOVE FOR TWO

Choreographer: Norman Gifford

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MAN'S PART
ROCK-STEP FORWARD, RECOVER, CHA-CHA STEPS, ROCK-STEP BACK, RECOVER, CHA-CHA STEPS

1-2-3&4Left rock forward; right replace; cha-cha steps back (left-right-left)
5-6-7&8Right rock back; left replace; cha-cha steps forward (right-left-right)

SIDE-ROCK, REPLACE, CROSS-LOCK-STEP, HIP SWAYS, HOLD
1-2Left rock side; right replace
3&4Left crossover; right lock-step side; left crossed-over
5-8Right step side into hip sways (right-left-right); hold

LEFT STEP SIDE IN 3RD POSITION, FULL SPIN TURN LEFT, SHUFFLE STEPS FORWARD, ROCK FORWARD, REPLACE TURNING ¼ RIGHT, CHASSÈ RIGHT
1-2Left step side turning ¼ left; right step forward in full spin turn left (9:00)
3&4Shuffle step forward (left-right-left)
5-6Right rock-step forward; left replace back turning ¼ right (12:00)
7&8Chassè right side (right-left-right)

ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, ¼ TURNING SAILOR STEP MOVING FORWARD, ½ PIVOT TURN LEFT, STEP FORWARD, DRAW TOGETHER
1-2Left rock forward; right replace
3&4Left sweep behind turning ¼ left; right together; left step forward (9:00)
5-6Right step forward; pivot turn ½ left (3:00)
7-8Right step forward; left draw together (no weight on left foot)

REPEAT

TAGS
At the end of first 3:00 wall (facing 6:00 wall), add sways:

1-4Hip sways (left-right-left-right)
At the end of first 9:00 wall (facing 12:00 wall), add:

1-2-3&4Left crossover; right replace; chassè left (left-right-left)
5-6-7&8Right crossover; left replace; chassè right (right-left-right)
1-2-3&4Left rock forward; right recover; left ½ turning triple step (left-right-left)
5-6Right step forward; pivot turn ½ left
7-8Right step forward; left draw together (no weight on left foot)
At the end of next 3:00 wall (facing 6:00 wall), add sways:
1-4Hip sways (left-right-left-right)
At the end of next 12:00 wall (facing 3:00 wall) repeat the sway pattern
1-4Hip sways (left-right-left-right)

LADY'S PART
Rock-step back, recover, cha-cha steps, rock-step forward, recover, cha-cha STEPS

1-2Right rock back; left replace
3&4Cha-cha steps forward (right-left-right)
5-6Left rock forward; right replace
7&8Cha-cha steps back (left-right-left)

SIDE-ROCK, REPLACE, CROSS-LOCK-STEP, HIP SWAYS, HOLD
1-2Right rock side; left replace
3&4Right crossover; left lock-step side; right crossed-over
5-8Left step side into hip sways (left-right-left); hold

RIGHT STEP SIDE IN 3RD POSITION, FULL SPIN TURN RIGHT, SHUFFLE STEPS FORWARD, ROCK FORWARD, REPLACE TURNING ¼ LEFT, CHASSÈ LEFT
1-2Right step side turning ¼ right; left step forward in full spin turn right
3&4Shuffle step forward (right-left-right)
5-6Left rock-step forward; right replace back turning ¼ left
7&8Chassè left side (left-right-left)

ROCK BACK, RECOVER, CROSS-LOCK-STEPS LEFT FORWARD OBLIQUE, ¼ TURN RIGHT ROCKING BACK, ROCK FORWARD, REPLACE BACK, HOLD
1-2Right rock back; left replace
3&4Right crossover; left lock-step oblique; right step crossed-over on left oblique
5-6Left step side turning ¼ right; right rock-step forward
7-8Left replace back; hold

REPEAT

TAG
At the end of first 3:00 wall (lady facing 12:00 wall), add sways:

1-4Hip sways (right-left-right-left)
At the end of first 9:00 wall (woman facing 6:00 wall), add:

1-2-3&4Right crossover; left replace; chassè right (right-left-right)
5-6-7&8Left crossover; right replace; chassè left (left-right-left)
1-2-3&4Right rock back; left recover; cha-cha steps forward (right-left-right)
5-6Left step forward; right step back
7-8Left step back; hold
At the end of next 3:00 wall (lady facing 12:00 wall), add sways:
1-4Hip sways (right-left-right-left)
At the end of next 12:00 wall (woman facing 9:00 wall) repeat the sway pattern
1-4Hip sways (right-left-right-left)

HANDWORK:
Open position with both hands joined until rolling turn in 3rd pattern of 8. Rejoin hands at end of rolling turn. Release hands on count 1 of 4th pattern of 8 and rejoin hands on count 8

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About the Choreographer

Norman Gifford

Norman Gifford is a talented choreographer and dancer, celebrated for his innovative contributions to the art of dance, with an impressive collection of 69 works featured in our archive. With a passion for inspiring movement, Norman continues to captivate audiences and fellow artists alike through his creative vision and dedication to the craft.

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