A Love That Will Last

Choreographer: Johanna Barnes (Oct 2014)

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Details: 16 ct intro, Restart after 8 counts on phrase 5* Smooth (with some Cuban motion),

[1~8]: STEP, ¼ L, CROSS, TOUCH, SIDE ROCK-RECOVER, TOGETHER, SIDE STEP, TOGETHER
1R step forward (12:00)

2turn ¼ left (9:00), weight onto L

3R step across L

4touch L next to R

5L rock (or sway with hip) out to left side

6recover weight to R

7L step next to R

8R step to right side

&L step next to R

[9~16]: FORWARD STEP (1/8TH R), ROCK-RECOVER, BACK, ½ REVERSE PIVOT R, FORWARD DOUBLE CHASSÉ, PRESS
11/8th of a turn (toward 11:00), R step forward

(essentially finishing a chassé to the corner)
2L push-rock forward (try a straight leg)

3recover weight back onto R (try a bent knee)

4L step back (try going to ball-of-foot)

(open upper body to left, and slightly bend L knee to create torque for right pivot)
&½ turn right, stepping onto R (5:00)

5** L step forward (left hip leading toward 5:00)

&R (lock) step behind L

6L step forward (pushing off from R)

&R (lock) step behind L

7L step forward (pushing off from R)

8R press forward with a bent knee

**Counts 5-7: Can also be modified as a comfortable double left side chassé (toward 5:00, leading with the left side)

[17~24]: SLOW SWEEP (SQUARE UP), VINE L, ROCK-RECOVER, ¼ VINE R
1return weight to L, while beginning a clockwise sweep with R from front to back

2complete the R sweep, squaring up to 6:00

3R step behind L

&L step to left side

4R step across L

5L rock (or sway with hip) out to left side

6return weight to R

7L step behind R

&¼ turn right, step R forward (9:00)

8L step forward

[25~32]: STEP BEVEL-SWEEPS x2, SLOW ROCKING CHAIR
1R step forward and across L, use a small rotation left, hips open to the left

2rotate right while bringing in the L, with a bent knee, toes of L to R instep (no weight)

3L step forward and across R, use a small rotation right, hips open to right

4rotate left, while bringing in the R, with a bent knee, toes of R to L instep (no weight)

5R rock forward

6return weight back to L

7R rock back

8return weight forward to L

(BEGIN AGAIN, and most certainly DWYF!)

*RESTART: You will start phrase 5 on your original 12:00 start wall. Complete counts 1-7, then, while keeping weight on L, take an easy ¼ turn to your right on count 8 (which puts you back onto the same original 12:00 start wall) and begin the full phrase from count 1 with your R foot.
*You are replacing the 8& chassé with a ¼ turn right from your L foot on count 8 to restart the dance.

Copyright © Johanna Barnes, please do not alter this step description without written permission from the choreographer.
This step description is intended to be a guideline. Dance demos and visual references may be found on the DanceWhatYouFeel YouTube channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/DanceWhatYouFeel

Contact: Johanna@dancewhatyoufeel.com ~ www.dancewhatyoufeel.com ~ 203.464.5322

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About the Choreographer

Johanna Barnes (Oct 2014)

Johanna Barnes, an accomplished dancer featured in our archive since October 2014, has enchanted audiences with her unique blend of grace and energy. With two captivating dances showcasing her talent, she continues to inspire and uplift through her passionate performances.

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