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Waltz Variation #5 (0:00)
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STYLE:
American Style Waltz

LEVEL:
Intermediate to Advanced

DESCRIPTION:
Twinkle, Lasso to Lady's Run Behind Man's Back, Syncopated Spot Run, Back Whisk & Closed Finish.

STEP#COUNTDESCRIPTIONNOTES
Begin Closed position, facing line of dance.
 
11Left foot forward. 
22Right foot diagonally forward, right side leading. Then brush LF to RF, turning to promenade position.Slight body turn to right to end in promenade position. 
33Left foot side & slightly forward in promenade position.Moving towards diagonal center. 
 
41Right foot forward in promenade position & CBMP.Release right hand from lady's back. Lift left hand and begin to pass in front of lady. 
52Left foot forward & across in CBMP.Moving down line of dance, passing in front of lady under raised LH-RH hold. 
63Right foot side.Lower left hand at completion of underarm pass. 
 
71Left foot back & slightly to side. 
82Cross right foot behind left foot (5th position). 
93Replace weight to left foot.Draw left hand towards right hip, leading lady to dance towards your right side. Then place lady's right hand on your hip, releasing LH-RH hold. 
 
101Right foot side.1/4 turn to left between 9-10. (Lady passing behind your back). 
112Cross left foot behind right foot (5th position).Raise left arm as lady passes around from behind your left side. 
123Replace weight to right foot.Place right hand on lady's back to take basic alternate hold with left arm extended outward to side. Begin to turn to right. 
 
13-164 circling forward runs outside partner, LF, RF, LF, RF.Continue turning to right, up to 1 & 1/2 turns over 13-16. 
 
17-20REPEAT STEPS 13-16. Checked action in CBMP on last step (RF), preparing to step backwards.Continue turning to right, up to 1 & 1/4 turns over 17-20. 
 
211Left foot back in CBMP (partner outside).Begin to turn to right. 
222Right foot diagonally back, right side leading.1/8 turn to right between 22-23. 
233Cross left foot behind right foot in promenade position (Whisk).Take lady's right hand with your left and resume normal closed dance hold. 
 
241Right foot forward & across in promenade position & CBMP. 
252Left foot side & slightly forward.Lead lady to turn to left to end in closed position. 
263Close right foot to left foot. 
STEP#COUNTDESCRIPTIONNOTES
Begin Closed position, backing line of dance.
 
11Right foot back. 
22Left foot back, left side leading. Then brush RF to LF, turning to promenade position.1/4 turn to right between 1-2. 
33Right foot side & slightly forward in promenade position.Moving towards diagonal center. 
 
41Left foot forward & across in promenade position & CBMP.Release left hand from man's shoulder. 
52Right foot forward.Raise right hand as man passes underneath. 
63Left foot diagonally forward.Lower right hand as man completes underarm pass. 
 
71Right foot forward in CBMP.1/8 turn to right between 6-7. 
82Left foot forward, left side leading.1/4 turn to right between 7-8. 
93Right foot forward in CBMP toward man's right side.1/4 turn to right between 8-9. (Man will place your right hand on his waist). 
 
101Left foot forward, left side leading.1/4 turn to right between 9-10, passing behind man's back. Maintain contact between your right hand and man's waist. 
112Right foot forward in CBMP.1/4 turn to right between 10-11, passing man's left side to end in front. 
123Left foot forward, left side leading. 
 
13-164 circling forward runs outside partner, RF, LF, RF, LF.Continue turning to right, up to 1 & 1/2 turns over 13-16. 
 
17-20REPEAT STEPS 13-16.Continue turning to right, up to 1 & 1/4 turns over 17-20. 
 
211Right foot forward in CBMP, outside partner.Begin to turn to right. Release right hand from man's waist. 
222Left foot side.1/4 turn to right between 21-22. 
233Cross right foot behind left foot in promenade position (Whisk).Place left hand on man's shoulder and resume normal closed dance hold. 
 
241Left foot forward & across in promenade position & CBMP.Begin to turn to left. 
252Right foot side.1/8 turn to left between 24-25, returning to closed position. 
263Close left foot to right foot. End in closed position. 
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