Begin The Beguine (For Beginners)

Choreographer: Yvonne Krause (USA) June 2016

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[1-8] RUMBA BOX TO RIGHT THEN STEP FORWARD
1-4Step right to right side, step left next to right, step forward right, hold.

5-8Step left to left side, step right next to left, step back on left, hold.

[9-16] ROCK BACK RECOVER STEP FORWARD, HOLD, LEFT LOCK STEP
1-4Rock back on right, recover onto left, step forward on right, hold.

5-8Step forward left, lock right behind left, step forward left, hold.

[17-24] REVERSE RUMBA BOX RIGHT THEN STEP BACK
1-4Step right to right side, step left next to right, step back on right, hold.

5-8Step left to left side, step right next to left, step forward on left, hold.

[25-32] ROCK FORWARD RECOVER STEP BACK, HOLD, LEFT LOCK STEP BACK
1-4Rock forward on right, recover on left, step back on right, hold.

5-8Step back on left, lock right across left, step back on left, hold.

[33-40] SCISSOR STEPS RIGHT & LEFT W/HOLDS
1-4Rock right out to right side, step left next to right, cross right over left, hold.

5-8Rock left out to left side, step right next to left, cross left over right, hold.

[41-48] STEP TOGETHER W/1/4 TURN RIGHT, STEP LOCK STEP FORWARD
1-4Step right to right side, step left next to right, step forward right making ¼ turn right, hold.

5-8Step forward on left, lock right behind left, step forward on left, hold.

[49-56] ROCK RECOVER W/1/4 TURN RIGHT, STEP LOCK STEP FORWARD
1-4Rock forward on right, recover on left, step forward as you turn ¼ turn right, hold.

5-8Step forward on left, lock right behind left, step forward on left, hold.

[57-64] ROCKING CHAIR, JAZZ BOX W/CROSS
1-4Rock forward on right, rock back on left, rock back on right, rock forward on left.

5-8Cross right over left, step back on left, step right to right side, cross left over right.

TAG: There is an 8-count tag after the third time around. Do the following:
Two scissor steps-one right and one left w/holds.

May You Always Dance Like No One Is Watching

Contact: ykrause@yahoo.com

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About the Choreographer

Yvonne Krause (USA) June 2016

Yvonne Krause is an accomplished dancer from the USA, celebrated for her vibrant performances and dynamic style. With one captivating dance in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with her passion and dedication to the art of dance.

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