For The First Time

Choreographer: Niels Poulsen , DK (July 09)

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Intro: 16 counts from first beat (app. 16 seconds into track). Start with weight on R

* 2 RESTARTS: On wall 3 and 6. On both walls do the first 8 counts, then restart from count 1. On wall 3 you restart facing 6:00 and on wall 6 you restart facing 12:00

* 1 EASY TAG: On wall 8, after 24 counts, facing 3:00. Turn and step ¼ L swaying L (1), swaying R (2), then restart dance (facing 3:00) turning ¼ L to face 12:00 on your first count

NOTE: This dance is dedicated to Guyton Mundy

Extra note: A big THANK YOU to Lennie and Bjarne for telling me about this awesome track!

(1–8) ¼ L, Jazz ¼ R, Walk 1/8 R, Cross Turn Turn, Basic R, Side Step L, Twist ¼ R
1 Turn ¼ L stepping fw on L and sweeping R foot fw (1) [9:00]
2&3& Cross R over L (2), turn ¼ R stepping back on L (&), step R to R side (3), turn 1/8 R walking fw on L (&) [1:30]
4&5 Square up to 3:00 crossing R over L (4), turn ¼ R stepping back on L (&), turn ¼ R stepping R a big step to R side (5) [9:00]
6&7 Bring L behind R (6), cross R over L (&), step L to L side (7) [9:00]
8 Twist both heels ¼ L turning body ¼ R (8) (weight R) [12:00]
* RESTARTS here on wall 3 restart facing 3:00 and wall 6 restart facing 9:00

(9–16) ½ L, Cross, Side Rock L, Full Turn Sweep, Cross, Basic R, Back Back Cross, ¼ L
1 Unwind ½ L onto L foot sweeping R foot fw (1) [6:00]
2&3 Cross R over L (2), rock L to L side (&), recover on R turning ¼ R starting to sweep L to L side (3). [9:00]
Option: Do a pirouette full turn instead on count 3 and 4 (A pirouette: full turn on ball of one foot touching the inside of your knee with the non-turning foot)
4&5 Turn ¾ R on R finishing full turn (4), cross L over R (&), step R a big step to R side (5) [6:00]
6&7 Bring L behind R (6), cross R over L (&), step back on L (7) [6:00]
&8& Step back on R (&), cross L over R (8), turn ¼ L stepping back on R (&) [3:00]

(17–24) ½ L, Walk R L, Step Turn Turn, ¼ L Into Sway L R, ¼ L, ½ L
1 Turn ½ L stepping fw on L (1) [9:00]
2–3 Drag and cross R fw and over L (2), drag and cross L fw and over R (3) [9:00]
4&5 Step fw on R (4), turn ½ L stepping onto L (&), turn ½ L stepping back on R (5) [9:00]
6–7 Turn ¼ L stepping L to L side into a sway with upper body (6), recover R into a sway and a slight twist with your upper body to R side (7) [6:00]
8& Turn ¼ L stepping L fw (8), turn ½ L stepping back on R (&) [9:00]
* TAG + RESTART on wall 8 after 24 counts, facing 3:00 and step ¼ L swaying L (1), swaying R (2), then restart dance turning ¼ L to face 12:00

(25–32) ¼ L, 1/8 L Walk, Step ½ R, Fw L, Full Turn L, 1/8 L Cross Rock & Cross Rock
1 Turn ¼ L stepping onto L (1) - Note: steps 8&1 are a L rolling vine [6:00]
2&3 Turn 1/8 L walking fw on R (2), step fw L (&), turn ½ R stepping fw on R (3) [10:30]
4&5 Step fw on L (4), turn ½ L stepping back on R (&), turn ½ L stepping fw on L (5) [10:30]
6–7 Sweep R foot 1/8 L into a cross rock with R over L (6), recover weight to L (7) [9:00]
&8& Step R a small step to R side (&), cross rock L over R (8), recover weight to R (&) [9:00]

Start again… and ENJOY!

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About the Choreographer

Niels Poulsen , DK (July 09)

Niels Poulsen, hailing from Denmark, brings a vibrant flair to the dance scene with two captivating works featured in our archive. Known for his innovative style and infectious passion, he continues to inspire and uplift audiences through his artistic creations.

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