Irish Eyes Waltz

Choreographer: Helaine Norman – Feb. 2016

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Note: First 24 counts can be taught as ultra beginner dance, then add the rest of the 48 counts as a beginner dance after several lessons. There is also an option for high beginners for counts 37 through 48.

S1: LEFT TWINKLE, RIGHT TWINKLE
1-2-3Step L across R (1), step R beside (2), step L beside (3);

4-5-6Step R across L (4), step L beside (5), step R beside (6)

S2: WALTZ FORWARD, WALTZ BACK
7-8-9Step L forward (7), step R beside (8), step L beside (9);

10-11-12Step R back (10), step L beside (11), step R beside (12)

S3: ¼ TURN WALTZ FORWARD, WALTZ BACK
13-14-15¼ turn left step L forward (13), step R beside (14), step L beside (15);

16-17-18Step R back (16), step L beside (17), R beside (18)

S4: STEP POINT HOLD, STEP POINT HOLD
19-20-21Step L forward (19), point R side (20-21);

22-23-24Step R back (22), point L side (23-24)

S5: 1/2 TURN WALTZ FORWARD, WALTZ BACK
25-26-27Step L forward (25), ½ turn left stepping R forward (26) shifting weight beside on L (27)

28-29-30Step R back (28), step L beside (29), step R beside (30)

S6: 1/4 TURN FORWARD WALTZ X 2 (MAKING ARC)
31-32-331/4 turn step L forward (31), step R beside (32), step L beside (33)

34-35-361/4 turn step R forward (34), step L beside (35), step R beside (36)

S7: STEP POINT HOLD, STEP POINT HOLD
37-38-39Step L forward (37), point R side (38-39)

40-41-42Step R back (40), point L side (41-42)

S8: ¼ TURN STEP POINT HOLD, STEP POINT HOLD
43-44-45¼ turn step L forward (43), point R side (44-45)

46-47-48Step R behind L (46), point L side (47-48)

Begin again.

OPTION FOR 37 THROUGH 48 FOR HIGH BEGINNERS:
37-38-39Step L forward (37) brush R forward (38-39)

40-41-42Step R back (40 ), point L back (41-42)

43-44-45¼ turn L step L forward (43), touch R beside L (44-45)

46-47-48Step R side (46) (with sway to right) R while pointing L side (47-48)

Contact: helaine43@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Helaine Norman – Feb. 2016

Helaine Norman is a talented dancer celebrated for her captivating performances, with two exceptional dances featured in our archive. Her vibrant energy and artistic expression continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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