BAY PATH WALTZ

Choreographer: Bob Pfau

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Step Sheet

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Position:Closed dance position, Men facing OLOD, Ladies facing ILOD. Man's steps are listed, Ladies are mirror image

¼ TURN, TOGETHER, IN PLACE (4)
1-3Step forward on left turning ¼ left, step right together, step left in place (now facing 9:00)
4-6Step back on right turning ¼ left, step left together, step right in place (now facing 6:00)
7-9Repeat 1-3 (now facing 3:00)
10-12Repeat 4-6 (now facing 12:00)
Position body slightly to left of partner for smoother crossover

CROSSOVER (LADY GOES BEHIND MAN); LADY TURNS INTO CLOSED DANCE POSITION
13-15(Raise left arm) step diagonally forward left on left, pivot ½ left to face partner(now facing ILOD), step left in place
Man: place and keep right hand on right thigh (first crossover only)
16-18(With left arm raised) turn ¼ right while stepping right, left right (now facing LOD), lady makes ¾ turn left ending in dance position (lady facing RLOD)

TWINKLES (2)
19-21Step left across right at 45 degree angle, step right next to left while turning ¼ to left, step slightly forward left
22-24Step right across left, step left together turning 1/8 right (facing LOD), step right next to left

STEP APART; LADY TURNS INTO CLOSED DANCE POSITION; WEAVE (6 COUNTS)
25-27(Slide hands to double hand hold) while taking small step back on left, step right beside left, step left in place
28-30(Raise left arm) turn ¼ right while stepping right, left, right (facing OLOD), lady turns ¾ left into closed dance position (facing ILOD)
31-33Step left to left, step right behind left, step left to left
34-36Step right across left, step left to left, step right behind left
Position body slightly to left of partner for smoother crossover

CROSSOVER (LADY GOES BEHIND MAN); CROSSOVER (MAN GOES BEHIND LADY)
37-39(Raise left arm) step diagonally forward left on left, pivot ½ to left to face partner (facing ILOD), step left in place
40-42(Switch hands, mans right & ladies left, raise right arm), step diagonally forward left on right, pivot ½ right to face partner (facing OLOD), step right in place

FREE FULL TURN (OUTSIDE); CROSS, SIDE, TOGETHER
43-45(Release hands) step towards LOD on left beginning full left turn, step on right and continue turning, step on left completing full turn (facing OLOD) and sweeping right arm behind lady and into closed dance position
Turn somewhat close to each other to make it easy to sweep into closed dance position for final three steps (45-48)
46-48Step right across left, step left to left, step right next to left

REPEAT
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About the Choreographer

Bob Pfau

Bob Pfau is a talented dancer and choreographer, known for his vibrant performances and creative contributions to the dance community. With seven captivating dances archived, Bob continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his passion and dedication to the art of movement.

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