As Long As U Love Me Tender

Choreographer: Ira Weisburd (Jan. 2016)

Teach Video

Demo Video

Step Sheet

PDF

Introduction: 16 count instrumental. Start on the vocal 14 seconds into the song (on the word “loneliness”)
BEGIN with RIGHT FOOT. NO TAGS !! NO RESTARTS !!

PART I. (SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS SHUFFLE; SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS SHUFFLE)
1-2Step R to R, Step L to L

3&4Step R across L, Step L to L, Step R across L

5-6Step L to L, Step R to R

7&8Step L across R, Step R to R, Step L across R

PART II. (MAMBO CROSS, MAMBO CROSS; ROCKING CHAIR)
1&2Step R to R, Step L to L, Step R across L

3&4Step L to L, Step R to R, Step L across R

5-6Step R forward, Recover back onto L

7-8Step R back, Recover forward onto L

PART III. (R LINDY, L LINDY WITH 1/8 TURN R)
1&2Step R to R, Step-close L beside R, Step R to R

3-4Step L back, Recover forward onto R

5&6Step L to L, Step-close R beside L, Step L to L

7-8Step R back (making 1/8 Turn R), Recover forward onto L (1:30)

PART IV. (FORWARD, RECOVER, SHUFFLE 1/4 TURN R; FORWARD, RECOVER, SHUFFLE 1/2 TURN L)
1-2Step R forward, Recover back onto L

3&4Step R to R (making 1/8 Turn R to face 3:00), Step-close L beside R, Step R to R (making 1/8 Turn R) (4:30)

5-6Step L forward, Recover back onto R, squaring up at (3:00)

7&8Step L to L, Step-close R beside L, Step L to L (making 1/2 Turn L) (9:00)

BEGIN DANCE.

Contact: dancewithira@comcast.net

Music

About the Choreographer

Ira Weisburd (Jan. 2016)

Ira Weisburd is a talented choreographer whose innovative work has been celebrated in the dance community, with two dynamic pieces featured in our archive since January 2016. Known for his ability to blend movement and emotion, Ira continues to inspire audiences with his creative vision and commitment to the performing arts.

Can't find the right video?

Find More Videos

Comments from dancers (0)

No comments yet — sign in to start the conversation.