I'm The One (Partners) (P)
Choreographer: Jean Louis Lequeux (March 2015)
Step Sheet
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTNERS:
PARTNERS ARE AROUND THE DANCE FLOOR, MOVING COUNTER-CLOCKWISE, HE STANDS INSIDE THE CIRCLE AND SHE STANDS OUTSIDE THE CIRCLE.
He starts with lyrics, WoLF
She starts with lyrics, WoRF
SECTION I: SIDE-TO-SIDE, MOONWALK BOSSA NOVA
POSITION
Side-to-side; His RHd holds her LHd
HIS STEPS
Start WoLF, LT touches RH, RH down/on LT
1: Glide RF back, maintaining body bent forward, switch (LH down/on RT)
2: Glide LF back, maintaining body bent forward, switch (RH down/on LT)
3: Glide RF back, maintaining body bent forward
4: Tap LT near RH
5: Glide RF back, maintaining body bent forward, switch (LH down/on RT)
6: Glide LF back, maintaining body bent forward, switch (RH down/on LT)
7: Glide RF back, maintaining body bent forward
8: Tap LT near RF, FT
HER STEPS
Start WoRF, RT touches LH, LH down/on RT
1: Glide LF back, maintaining body bent forward, switch (RH down/on LT)
2: Glide RF back, maintaining body bent forward, switch (LH down/on RT)
3: Glide LF back, maintaining body bent forward
4: Tap RT near LH
5 , 6, 7: like 1, 2, 3
8: Tap RT near LF, FT
SECTION II: JAZZ BOX, BOSSA NOVA BOX
POSITION : SIDE-TO-SIDE; RELEASE HER/HIS HAND
HIS STEPS
BOSSA NOVA BOX
1: RF right
2: LF near right
3: RF behind
4: LT tap near RF, FT, LH down
JAZZ BOX
5: RF crosses LF
6: LF on left side
7: RF right
8: LT tap near RF
HER STEPS: BOSSA NOVA BOX
1: LF left
2: RF near left
3: LF behind
4: RT tap near LF, FT, RH down
JAZZ BOX
5: LF crosses RF
6: RF on right side
7: LF left
8: RT tap near LF
SECTION III: CORCOVADO FORWARD, VALPARAISO FORWARD
POSITION: SIDE-TO-SIDE; RELEASE HER/HIS HAND
HIS STEPS
CORCOVADO: STRETCH ARMS, HOLD ARMS AT THE LEVEL OF SHOULDERS (LIKE A CROSS, THE CORCOVADO CROSS)
1: Step RF forward on left diagonal
2: Step LF forward on left diagonal
3: Step RF near LF, FT
4: Tap LT
VALPARAISO: STRETCH AND HOLD ARMS UP IN V, LIKE IN VALPARAISO
5: Step RF forward on right diagonal
6: Step LF forward on right diagonal
7: Step RF near LF, FT
8: Tap LT, FT, WoLF
HER STEPS
CORCOVADO: STRETCH ARMS, HOLD ARMS AT THE LEVEL OF SHOULDERS (LIKE A CROSS, THE CORCOVADO CROSS)
1: Step LF forward on right diagonal
2: Step RF forward on right diagonal
3: Step LF near RF, FT
4: Tap RT
VALPARAISO: STRETCH AND HOLD ARMS UP IN V, LIKE IN VALPARAISO
5: Step LF forward on left diagonal
6: Step RF forward on left diagonal
7: Step LF near RF, FT
8: Tap RT, FT WoRF
SECTION IV: SHE OVERTAKES HIM, SHE MAKES A HALF TURN LEFT, BOSSA NOVA SPIN
START POSITION: SIDE TO SIDE;
HIS STEPS:
FT, WOLF, FLEX KNEES ON SPOT;
1: His RHd holds her LHd inviting her to overtake pulling her LHd to the left diagonal and release her hand; On spot, flex RK (LK stretched)
2: On spot, flex LK, stretch RK
3: On spot, flex RK (LK stretched)
4: On spot, Tap RT, stretch both knees
POSITION: FACE-TO-FACE
SPIN LEFT
5: His LHd against her RHd, LF behind
6: His LHd pushes her RHd, pivot
7:Spin 360° left
8: Tap LT near RF
END POSITION: EMBRACE
HER STEPS:
OVERTAKE, ½ TURN LEFT,
1: LF forward on left diagonal, overtaking him
2: RF near LF
3: LF behind preparing to turn
4: Pivot ½ turn left
POSITION: FACE-TO-FACE
BOSSA NOVA SPIN RIGHT
5: RHd against his LHd, RF behind
6: His LHd pushes her RHd, pivot
7: 360 degrees turn
8: Tap RT near LT
END POSITION: EMBRACE
SECTION V: PROMENADE
POSITION: EMBRACE
HIS STEPS
1: ¼ turn right, turn chess left, WoRF
2: Step LF along dance line
3: Step RF
4: Tap LT
POSITION: SIDE-TO-SIDE, HIS RHD HOLDS HER LHD
5: Release left hand (her right hand) ¼ turn right, Step RF forward
6: Step LF forward
7: Step RF
8: Tap LT
HER STEPS
1: ¼ turn left, turn chess right, WoLF
2: Step RF along dance line
3: Step LF
4: Tap RT
POSITION: SIDE-TO-SIDE, HIS RHD HOLDS HER LHD
5: Release right hand (his left hand) ¼ turn left, Step LF forward
6: Step RF forward
7: Step LF
8: Tap RT
POSITION: SIDE-TO-SIDE, RELEASE HANDS
SECTION VI: SHE OVERTAKES HIM, PURSUIT, EMBRACE
HIS STEPS: ON SPOT MOVES, THEN PURSUIT
1: His RHd holds her LHd inviting her to overtake, pulling her LHd to the left diagonal and release her LHd; On spot, flex RK (LK stretched)
2: On spot, flex LK, stretch RK
3: Step RF forward, following her
4: Tap LT
5: Step RF forward, following her
6: Step LF forward, following her
7: On spot, flex RK (LK stretched)
8: On spot, tap LT
POSITION: EMBRACE
HER STEPS
OVERTAKING
1: LF forward on left diagonal, overtaking him
2: RF near LF
3: Step LF forward
4: Tap RT
PURSUIT
5: Step LF forward
6: Step RF forward
7: LF behind, ½ turn left facing him
8: Tap LT
POSITION: EMBRACE
SECTION VII: HABANERA BOSSA NOVA; RECIFE-RIO BRANCO (BOSSA NOVA SIDE ROCK)
HIS STEPS: HABANERA
1: RF forward
2: Rock forth, lifting slightly LF
3: Rock back, lifting slightly RF
4: RF back, tapping toes near LF, FT
HIS STEPS: RECIFE-RIO BRANCO
5: RF right
6: Rock left, lifting slightly RF
7: Rock right, lifting slightly LF
8: Tap LT near RF
HER STEPS
HABANERA
1: LF backward
2: Rock back, lifting slightly RF
3: Rock forth, lifting slightly LF
4: LF back tapping toes near RF, FT
RECIFE-RIO BRANCO
5: LF left
6: Rock right, lifting slightly LF
7: Rock left, lifting slightly RF
8: Tap RT near LF
POSITION: EMBRACE
SECTION VIII: VARENDO (ZIGZAG); FRENCH BONJOUR, ENLAÇANDO (WRAPPING OUT AROUND HIS RIGHT ARM)
HIS STEPS: VARENDO,
1: Step RF forward on right diagonal,
2: step LF forward on left diagonal
3: Step RF forward
4: Tap LT near RF
HIS STEPS: FRENCH BONJOUR, ENLAÇANDO
5: Release arms, his RHd holds her RHd (“bonjour”), RF slightly back
6: Invitation to wrap around his RHd, LF left
7: While wrapping , RF near LF
8: Tap LT near RF, release her RHd
POSITION: SIDE-BY-SIDE, HIS RHD HOLDS HER LHD
HER STEPS: VARENDO
1: Step LF backward on left diagonal
2: Step RF backward on right diagonal
3: Step LF backward on
4: Tap RT near LF
HER STEPS: FRENCH BONJOUR, ENLAÇANDO WITH ½ TURN LEFT
5: Release arms, his RHd holds her RHd (“bonjour”), LF forward on left diagonal turning LF 90°
6: Invited to wrap around his right arm: pivot quarter turn left, stepping RF left
7: RHd down, preparing to finish the half-turn, LF near RF turning 90°, her RHd is now behind her back holding his RHd
8: Tap RT near LF, release RHd
POSITION: SIDE-BY-SIDE: HIS RHD HOLDS HER LHD
Do it again, cowboys (gaúchos) & cowgirls (gaúchas)!
Contact : eMail: jean_lw_lequeux@yahoo.com
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Jean Louis Lequeux (March 2015)
Jean Louis Lequeux is a talented choreographer and dancer known for his innovative style and captivating performances. With six dynamic dances archived, he continually inspires audiences and fellow artists alike with his artistic vision and passion for movement.Can't find the right video?
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