Splendored Thing
Choreographer: William Sevone . (Oct 2010)
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Step Sheet
My thanks to Candy Tan for reminding me what a beautiful song this is.
IMPORTANT NOTE:- Be aware of the deceptive tempo changes within this dance. Hence the dance being levelled at
Those more experienced within the Intermediates. Guide: each repetition starts with the vocals.
Always remember - 'The beat may reach your feet - but the rhythm should electrify your soul'.
Dance starts with the vocals.
Sway:R-L. Behind. Side. Press Step. Back. Lock (12:00)
1 – 2Sway right to right. Sway/recover onto left.
3 – 4Step right behind left. Step left to left.
5 – 6Press right forward. Recover onto left.
7 – 8Step backward onto right. Lock left across front of right.
Press Step. Full Turn. 1/4 Sweep. 3/4 Sweep (12:00)
9 – 10Press right backward. Recover onto left.
11 – 12Turn ¼ left & step right to right side (9). Turn ¾ left & step forward onto left (12)
13 – 14Turning ¼ left – sweep right from back & step slightly forward (over 2 counts) (9)
15 – 16Turning ¾ left – sweep left from back to behind right (over 2 counts) (12)
4x Back Sweeps (12:00)
17 – 18Sweeping right front to back – step backward onto right.
19 – 20Sweeping left front to back – step backward onto left.
21 – 22Sweeping right front to back – step backward onto right.
23 – 24Sweeping left front to back – step backward onto left.
Style note: 17-24 moving back ward swaying arms into direction of sweeps.
1/4 Sway. 3x Sway. 2x Full Turn (12:00)
25 – 26Turn ¼ right & sway right to right (3). Sway onto left.
27 – 28Sway onto right. Sway/recover onto left.
Style note: Sway arms in direction of body sway.
29 – 30Turn ½ left & step right to right side (9). Turn ¾ left & step forward onto left (12)
31 – 32Turn ¼ left & step right to right side (9). Turn ¾ left & step forward onto left (12)
2x Diagonal Step-Lock-Diagonal Step. 3/8 Back. Rock Back (6:00)
33 – 34Step right diagonally forward left. Lock left behind right..
35 – 36Step right diagonally forward right. Step left diagonally forward right.
37 – 38Lock right behind left. Step left diagonally forward left.
39 – 40Turn 3/8 left (to face 6) & step backward onto right. With slight sweeping action – rock backward onto left.
2x Diagonal Step-Lock-Diagonal Step. 3/8 Back. 1/2 Fwd (6:00)
41 – 42Step right diagonally forward left. Lock left behind right..
43 – 44Step right diagonally forward right. Step left diagonally forward right.
45 – 46Lock right behind left. Step left diagonally forward left.
47 – 48Turn 3/8 left (to face 12) & step backward onto right. Turn ½ left & step forward onto left (6)
1/2 Back. Back. Cross. Side. Behind. Sway. Sway. Cross (12:00)
49 – 50Turn ½ left & step backward onto right (12). Step backward onto left.
51 – 52Cross right over left. Step left to left side.
53 – 54Step right behind left. Sway left to left side.
55 – 56Sway/recover onto right. Cross left over right.
Side. Behind. Sway. Sway. 2x Slow Diagonal (12:00)
57 – 58Step right to right side. Step left behind right.
59 – 60Sway right to right side. Sway/recover onto left.
61 – 62Step right diagonally forward left (over 2 counts or Step then Hold on 2nd count)
63 – 64Step left diagonal forward right (over 2 counts or Step then Hold on 2nd count)
Dance note: On final repetition there is a musical change within the section – keep to original tempo.
Finale: After count 64 of the 3rd (final) repetition - keep to original tempo.
1 – 2Sway right onto right side. Sway into centre.
3 – 4Sway left to left side. Sway into centre (weight on right).
5 – 6Step left diagonal forward right (over 2 counts or Step then Hold on 2nd count)
7 – 8Step right diagonally forward left (over 2 counts or Step then Hold on 2nd count)
On count 8 assume a ‘pose’ and hold until music finishes .
Dance note: Counts 1-4 are performed as a figure ‘8’
Translating…
Music
About the Choreographer
William Sevone . (Oct 2010)
William Sevone is a talented dancer and choreographer known for his energetic performances and innovative routines. With two dynamic dances featured in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his artistic vision.Can't find the right video?
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