FRIENDSHIP WALTZ

Choreographer: Margo Durrant

Step Sheet

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Position:follows standard line of dance, start dance in closed position: man facing LOD and lady's back to LOD. Couples travel in a circle

LADIES
BASIC WALTZ STEP

1-2-3Back right, left, right

4-5-6Back left, right, left

1-2-3Back right-left-right

4-5-6Back left-right-left

1-2-3Forward right-left-right

4-5-6Stepping forward under man's left arm on left (4) and turning ¼ turn right on (5) & together on (6)

Now holding hands with men on both sides, facing into the circle

WALTZ INTO CENTER - ALL HOLDING HANDS

1-2-3Forward right-left-right

4-5-6Forward left-right-left

CROSS LEFT ARM OVER RIGHT, ½ TURN LEFT
Drop hands

1-2-3In place: left-right-left (cross left arm over right and join hands)

4-5-6½ turn waltz step to the left: left-right-left (lift arms up and step left-right-left while ½ turning to the left)

FORWARD WALTZ - ALL HOLDING HANDS MOVING FACE-FORWARD AWAY FROM CIRCLE

1-2-3Forward right-left-right

4-5Forward left-right

6Step ¼ left to face your partner

½ PINWHEEL TO THE RIGHT
Couple side-by-side when executing counts 1-2

1-2-3With man on your right side, place your left hand on the right side of his waist and waltz ½ turn to right: right-left-right

LET GO OF PARTNER

4-5-6With back to LOD. Waltz to new partner: left-right-left (closed position with new partner)

REPEAT
MEN
BASIC WALTZ STEP

1-2-3Forward left, right, left

4-5-6Forward right, left, right.

1-2-3Forward left-right-left

4-5-6Forward right-left-right

1-2-3Back left-right-left

4-5-6Back right-left-right forward left-right-left (lifting left arm to let lady pass under turning her ¼ turn right so she is now on your left side, man steps back on right (4) turning ¼ left, step to side on (5) and together on (6)

Now holding hands with ladies on both sides, facing into the circle

WALTZ INTO CENTER - ALL HOLDING HANDS

1-2-3Forward left-right-left

4-5-6Forward right-left-right

CROSS LEFT ARM OVER RIGHT, ½ TURN LEFT
Drop hands

1-2-3In place: left-right-left (cross left arm over right and join hands)

4-5-6½ turn waltz step to the left: right-left-right (lift arms up and step right-left-right while ½ turning to the left)

FORWARD WALTZ - ALL HOLDING HANDS MOVING FACE-FORWARD AWAY FROM CIRCLE

1-2-3Forward left-right-left

4-5Forward right-left

6Step ¼ right to face your partner

½ PINWHEEL TO THE RIGHT
Couple side-by-side when executing counts 1-2

1-2-3With lady on your right side, place your right hand on left side of her waist and waltz ½ turn to the right: left-right-left

LET GO OF PARTNER

4-5-6Facing LOD Waltz to new partner: right-left-right (closed position with new partner)

REPEAT
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Margo Durrant, Claude & Janice McGinn, Bill & Anita Wilson, Gary & Joan Scott, Richard & Lorraine Pike, Cynthia Campbell, Alan & Darlene Crofton, Lynn McGrath, Stephen & Dianne McCullough, Judy Madill, Dennis Campbell, Wayne Edwards, Bob & Beth Humfreys, Jim & Joyce Wasyliw, Ivan Canton

Music

About the Choreographer

Margo Durrant

Margo Durrant is an accomplished dancer and choreographer, known for their innovative approach to movement and storytelling. With one captivating dance showcased in our archive, Margo's artistry continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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