MY FIRST WALTZ

Choreographer: Patty Hui Hua Wu

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Step Sheet

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Thanks to my instructor, Gene Morrill, for coming up with the name to this dance

BASIC WALTZ FORWARD MAKING 1/8 TURN LEFT, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, STEP 1/8 TURN RIGHT, WEAVE, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER

1-3Step left forward make 1/8 turn left(facing 10:30), close right beside left, replace weight to left

4-6Cross rock right over left, recover onto left, step right to right side make 1/8 turn right (facing 12:00)

7-9Cross step left over right, step right to side, step left behind right

10-12Step right to side, cross rock left over right, recover onto right

STEP SIDE LEFT, DRAG, STEP SIDE RIGHT, DRAG, TOUCH, ¼ TURN LEFT TWINKLE, RIGHT TWINKLE FORWARD

1-3Step left to side, swaying hip and drag the right toe beside left (over 2 counts)

4-6Step right to side, swaying hip and slight drag the left toe, touch left beside right

7-9Step left forward make ¼ turn left, step right to side, step left in place

10-12Cross step right over left, step left to side, step right in place

BASIC WALTZ FORWARD, WALTZ BACKWARD, STEP, PIVOT ½ TURN LEFT, STEP, STEP, PIVOT ¼ TURN RIGHT, STEP

1-3Step left forward, close right to left, close left to right

4-6Step right back, close left to right, close right to left

7-9Step left forward, step right forward make pivot ½ turn left, step left forward

10-12Step right forward, step left forward make pivot ¼ turn right, step right forward

BASIC WALTZ FORWARD, WALTZ BACKWARD, ¼ TURN, POINT, HOLD, ¼ TURN, POINT, HOLD

1-3Step left forward, close right to left, close left to right

4-6Step right back, close left to right, close right to left

7-9Step left forward make ¼ turn left, point right toe to side, hold

Optional styling for count 8 and 9: raise right arm forward at chest high and left arm to the side, hold

10-12Step right next to left make ¼ turn right, point left toe to side, hold

Optional styling for count 11 and 12: raise left arm forward at chest high and right arm to the side, hold

REPEAT

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After wall 2
LEFT TWINKLE, RIGHT TWINKLE
1-3Cross left over right, step right to side, step left in place

4-6Cross right over left, step left to side, step right in place

ENDING
After section 1, step left to side with arms out to sides

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About the Choreographer

Patty Hui Hua Wu

Patty Hui Hua Wu is a talented dancer and choreographer known for her captivating performances, two of which are featured in our archive. With a vibrant spirit and a commitment to her craft, Patty continues to inspire audiences through her dynamic artistry and innovative movement.

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