For Once In My Life

Choreographer: Michael Barr (USA) March 2017

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Lead: 24 cts.

[1-8] Walk R, L, Forward - Step Side - Heel Touch – Ball-Cross, Side, 1/4 Turning Sailor
1 – 2Step R forward; Step L forward;

3 & 4Step R forward in front of L; (&) Step L side left; Touch R heel to right diagonal

&5 – 6(&) Step R next to L heel; (5) Step L in front of R; (6) Step R side right

7 & 8Step L behind R; Turn ¼ left stepping R next to L; Step L forward ( 9:00)

[9-16] Repeat: Walk R, L, Forward - Side Step - Heel Touch – Ball-Cross, Side, 1/4 Turning Sailor
1 – 8This section is identical to the first set of 8 except you are start it on the 9 o’clock wall and finish on the 6:00

[17-24] Touch, Step Forward, Touch 1/2 Turn R – Touch 1/2 Turn R, Forward-1/4-Cross
1 – 4Touch/tap R next to L; Step R forward; Turn ½ right on R touch/tap L back; Step L in place (12:00)

5 – 6Turn ½ right on L touch/tap R forward; Step R in place (6:00)

7 & 8Step L forward; Turn ¼ right onto R; Step L in front of R (9:00)

[25-32] Side Toe Strut, Cross Toe Strut – Side Toe Strut, 1/2 Kick-Ball-Change
1 – 6(1) R toe side right; (2) Drop heel; (3) L toe in front of R; (4) Drop heel; (5) R toe side right; (6) Drop heel

7&8Turn ½ right on ball of right and kick L forward; Rock/Step ball of L back; Step R forward (3:00)

Note: These can have a bit of movement from the hips if you like. Also start your ½ turn as you finish count 6.

[33-40] Rock, Return, 1/2 Turning Shuffle – Rock, Return, 3/4 Turning Shuffle
1,2 3&4(1) Rock forward on L; (2) Return weight to R; Turn ¼ left on L; (&) Step R next to L; Turn ¼ left on L (9:00)

5,6 7&8Rock forward on R; Return weight to L; (7) Turn ¼ right on R; (&) Step L next to R; (8)Turn ½ right on R (6:00)

[41-48] L: Side, Behind-Side-Cross, Side – Sailor Step, Behind-Side-Cross
1,2&3,4(1) Step L side left; (2) Step R behind L; (&) Step L side left; (3) Step R in front of L; (4) Step L side left

5 & 6(5) Step R behind L; (&) Step L next to R; (6) Step R side right

7 & 8(7) Step L behind R; (&) Step R side right; (8) Step L in front of right (6:00)

[49-56] Repeat R: Side, Behind-Side-Cross, Side – Sailor Step, Behind-Side-Cross
1,2&3,4(1) Step R side right; (2) Step L behind R; (&) Step R side right; (3) Step L in front of R; (4) Step R side right

5 & 6(5) Step L behind R; (&) Step R next to L; (6) Step L side left

7 & 8(7) Step R behind L; (&) Step L side left; (8) Step R in front of left (6:00)

[57-64] Syncopated Double & 2 Single Touches going backwards - Repeat
&1,2(&) Small Step on L side left; (1) Touch R forward; (2) Lift R heel off floor and return to floor (Pulse once)

&3&4(&) Step back on R; (3) Touch L forward; (&) Step L back; Touch R forward

&5,6(&) Step back on R; (5) Touch L forward; (6) Lift L heel off floor and return to floor (Pulse once)

&7&8&(&) Step back on L; (7) Touch R forward; (&) Step back on R; (8) Touch L forward; (&) Step L next to R (6:00)

Begin Again!

Tags: End of wall 2 & 4 there is an 8-count tag. They start on the front wall and end on the front wall

[1-8] Walk, Walk, Step Forward, Swivel Left – Swivel Right, Swivel Left, Step Forward, Turn 1/2 Left
1,2,3,4Walk forward: R, L; Step R forward; (4) Swivel on balls of both feet about ½ left (keep looking to front wall)

5,6,7,8Swivel about ½ right; Swivel ½ to back wall; Step R forward; (8) Turn ½ left onto your L (12:00)

Contact: michaelbarr575@gmail.com / www.michaelandmichele.com

Last Update – 30th March 2017

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About the Choreographer

Michael Barr (USA) March 2017

Michael Barr, a talented dancer from the USA, joined our archive in March 2017, where he showcased his passion and creativity through one captivating dance. His vibrant energy and artistic expression continue to inspire and delight audiences, making him a cherished part of our collection.

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