Old Friend

Choreographer: W.D. (Bill) Chapman. (Aug, 2010)

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– Dedicated to my Wife, Rosaline – my Best Friend – with love

[1–12] FORWARD,SIDE,ROCK,WEAVE LEFT,SIDE,DRAG,BACK,ROCK,TOUCH,HOLD
1-2-3L Step forward to Right diagonal, R Rock-step to side Right, Recover onto L,

4-5-6R Cross-step over L, L Step to side Left, R Cross-step behind L,

1-2-3L large Step to side Left, R Drag toward L, R Rock-step back behind L,

4-5-6Recover onto L, R Toe Touch to side Right (slightly raising L Heel), HOLD (lowering L Heel),

[13-24] CROSS,SIDE,ROCK,WEAVE RIGHT,SIDE,DRAG,BACK,ROCK,TOUCH,HOLD
1-2-3R Cross-step over L, L Rock-step to side Left, Recover onto R,

4-5-6L Cross-step over R, R Step to side Right, L Cross-step behind R,

1-2-3R Large step to side Right, L Drag toward R, L Rock-step back behind R,

4-5-6Recover onto R, L Toe Touch to side Left (slightly raising R Heel), HOLD (lowering R Heel),

[25-36] BACK,SIDE,ROCK,BACK,SIDE,ROCK,BACK,ROCK,FORWARD,STEP,1/4 PIVOT,CROSS
1-2-3L Step back, R Rock-step to side Right, Recover onto L,

4-5-6R Step back, L Rock-step to side Left, Recover onto R,

1-2-3L Rock-step back, Recover onto R, L Step forward,

4-5-6*R Step forward, Pivot 1/4 Turn Left, R Cross-step over L,

(* note WALL 2 - modification with Restart)
4-5-6R Step forward Turning 1/4 Turn Left, Rock weight onto L, Recover onto R - RESTART

[37-48] SCISSOR STEP,SIDE,SWAY,SWAY,STEP,STEP 1/2 PIVOT,STEP,FULL TURN
1-2-3L Step to side Left, R Step next to L, L Cross-step over R (scissor step),

4-5-6R Step/sway to side Right, Sway hips to Left, Sway hips to Right,

1-2-3L Step forward, R Step forward, Pivot 1/2 Turn Left,

4-5-6R Step forward, (moving forward) Make a full 360 degree clockwise Turn stepping L-R;

( alternative to steps 4-5-6 - Basic waltz forward R-L-R )

Begin again

TAG: At the end of wall 3, dance the following 6 counts:
1-2-3Waltz forward L-R-L,

4-5-6Waltz back R-L-R,

NOTE: At the end of Wall 6 – there is a long pause in the song lasting for 15 counts at tempo. Do the following:
1-2-3L Step forward, R Rock-step to side Right, Recover onto L,

4-5-6Sway Right, HOLD on 5-6

1-2-3Sway Left, HOLD on 2-3

4-5-6Sway Right, HOLD on 5-6

1-2-3Sway Left, HOLD, Sway Right - Start again from beginning

FINISH: (wall 7) - Dance to Count 48,THEN ADD the following -
1-2-3L Step forward, Pivot 1/2 Turn Right, Turn 1/4 turn Right stepping L to side Left,

4-5-6R Cross-step over front of L, HOLD on counts 5-6. - I hope you enjoy the Dance!

Contact: Auckland, New Zealand, e-mail: billchap@xtra.co.nz , Tel/fax: 64 9 834 4202, mobile; 021 160 4170

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About the Choreographer

W.D. (Bill) Chapman. (Aug, 2010)

W.D. (Bill) Chapman is a passionate dancer and choreographer, known for his creative contributions to the art of dance. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Bill continues to inspire audiences with his vibrant energy and artistic vision.

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