Arkansas Waltz

Choreographer: Jan Brookfield – August 2017

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Section 1 : FORWARD, HOLD, TOUCH; BASIC WALTZ BACK
1,2,3: Step L forward, hold for one count, touch R next to L
4,5,6: Step R back, small balance step on L, transfer weight onto R

Section 2 : STEP SIDE, DRAG, TOUCH; STEP ¼ TURN, ROCK ¼ TURN, RECOVER
1,2,3: Step L to left side, drag R towards L, touch R next to L
4,5,6: Making quarter turn right, step forward on R; making quarter turn right, rock L to left side; recover onto R (6 o’clock)

Section 3 : LEFT TWINKLE; WEAVE LEFT FOR 3 COUNTS
1,2,3: Step L across in front of R, step R to right side, step L to left side
4,5,6: Step R across in front of L, step L to side, step R across behind L

Section 4 : STEP SIDE, DRAG, TOUCH; STEP SIDE, DRAG, TOUCH
1,2,3: Step L to left side, drag R towards L, touch R next to L
4,5,6: Step R to right side, drag L towards R, touch L next to R

Section 5 : STEP ¼ TURN, ROCK ¼ TURN, RECOVER; RIGHT TWINKLE
1,2,3: Making a quarter turn left, step forward on L, making another quarter turn left, rock R to right side, recover onto L
4,5,6: Step R across in front of L, step L to left side, step R to left side (12 o’clock)

Section 6 : WEAVE RIGHT FOR 3 COUNTS; STEP SIDE, DRAG, TOUCH
1,2,3: Step L across in front of R, step R to side, step L across behind R
4,5,6: Step R to right side, drag L towards R, touch L next to R

Section 7 : BASIC WALTZ FORWARD WITH ¼ TURN LEFT ; BASIC WALTZ BACK
1,2,3: Making quarter turn left, step L forward, small balance step on R, transfer weight onto L
4,5,6: Step R back, small balance step on L, transfer weight onto R (9 o’clock)

Section 8 : BASIC WALTZ FORWARD WITH ½ TURN LEFT; BASIC WALTZ BACK
1,2,3: Making half turn left, step L forward, small balance step on R, transfer weight onto L
4,5,6: Step R back, small balance step on L, transfer weight onto R (3 o’clock)

NB : 6 COUNT TAG : STEP SIDE LEFT, DRAG, TOUCH; STEP SIDE RIGHT, DRAG TOUCH
Tag occurs at the end of wall 1 (facing 3 o’clock), and at the end of wall 4 (facing 12 o’clock)
1,2,3: Step L to left side, drag R to L, touch R next to L
4,5,6: Step R to right side, drag L to R, touch L next to R

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About the Choreographer

Jan Brookfield – August 2017

Jan Brookfield, a talented choreographer, joined our archive in August 2017, bringing energy and creativity to the dance community. With two captivating dances featured, Jan's work continues to inspire and engage audiences with its rhythmic brilliance and artistic flair.

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