La Petite Pearl

Choreographer: Linda and Dave Benton (Jan, 2012)

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Intro: After 42 counts (7 X 6 Waltz counts) (approximately 15 seconds)

INTRODUCTORY PORTION OF DANCE (waltz timing)
Section 1: Step R, point L, hold, cross L, sweep R
1,2,3Step forward on R(1), point L to L side(2), hold(3)

4,5,6Step forward on L placing foot in front of R(4), sweep R from back to front(5,6)

Section 2: Cross, hold, hold, sway hips left hold hold
1,2,3Cross R over L(1), hold (2), hold (3)

4,5,6Step L to L side swaying hips to L(4,5,6)

Section 3: Sway hips R and L
1,2,3Sway hips to R(1,2,3)

4,5,6Sway hips to L(4.5.6)

Section 4: ¼ turn R into a basic waltz step rock back on L, hold
1,2,3¼ turn R stepping forward on R(1), step L next to R(2), R next to L(3)

4,5,6Rock back on L(4), hold(5,6)

Repeat the previous four sections 3 more times bringing you back to 12:00, and then do the following only once

BRIDGE: Step R (12:00) ½ Pivot L, X 2, Step R, Hold, Hold, Touch (12:00)
1,2,3,4Step forward on R (1), ½ pivot L(2), step forward on R(3), ½ pivot L(4)(12:00)

5,6,7,8Step R, hold 6, hold 7, touch or stomp L next to the R on 8(12:00)

(Option for beginners is to replace 1-4 with a rocking chair starting forward on R)

MAIN PORTION OF DANCE: (Starts at approx 51 seconds into the music)
Section 1: Rock forward on L, recover onto R, triple ¼ L , rocking chair
1,2,3&4Rock forward on L(1), Recover onto R(2), side L(3) R tog (&) ¼ L on L(4)(9:00)

5,6,7,8Rock R forward (5), recover L (6), rock R back (7), recover L (8)(9:00)

Section 2: Walk RLR, touch L, walk back LR, triple ½(LRL) (3:00)
1,2,3,4Walk forward R(1), L(2), R(3), touch with emphasis L next to R(4)(3:00)

5,6,7&8Walk back L(5), R(6), L ¼ L(7)(6:00), R next to L(&), L ¼ L(8)(3:00)

Section 3: Walk RLR, touch L, walk back LR, triple ¼ L (12:00)
1,2,3,4Walk forward R(1), L(2), R(3), touch with emphasis L next to R(4)(3:00)

5,6,7&8Walk back L(5), R(6), L ¼ L(7), R next to L(&), step side on L(12:00)

Section 4: R Rock Forward, recover on L and triple ¼ R, rocking chair (3:00)
1,2,3 &4Forward rock R(1), recover onto L(2), side R(3),L tog(&) ¼ R on R(4) (3:00)

5,6,7,8Rock L forward (5), recover R (6), rock L back (7), recover R(8) (3:00)

Repeat this main portion

There will be 10 rotations to the end of the dance, cross unwind to face 12:00

We choreographed this dance to provide a beginner floor split for Maggie Gallagher’s Caribbean Pearl.

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About the Choreographer

Linda and Dave Benton (Jan, 2012)

Linda and Dave Benton, featured in January 2012, are a dynamic dancing duo known for their infectious energy and passion for the art of dance. With one performance in our archive, their unforgettable style continues to inspire and delight audiences everywhere!

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