My Merry Way

Choreographer: Michele Perron , DANCE Expressions (May 2012)

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Introduction: 16 Counts - CW Rotation,

Sec. I (1- 8) FORWARD, HOLD, WALK, WALK, FORWARD, HOLD, BACK, BACK
1,2RIGHT Step forward, HOLD

3,4LEFT, RIGHT Steps forward

5,6LEFT Step forward, HOLD

7,8RIGHT Step Back, LEFT Step back

Sec. II (9-16) TURN, HOLD, ACROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, HOLD, SIDE, SIDE [Reverse Twinkle]
1,2Turn 1/4 R with RIGHT Step side R, HOLD [3 o’clock]

3,4LEFT Step across front of R, RIGHT Step side R

5,6LEFT Step crossed behind R (& slightly back), HOLD

7,8RIGHT Step side R (& slightly back), LEFT Step side L (& slightly forward)

Sec.III (17-24) BEHIND, HOLD, TURN, TURN, TOGETHER, TOUCH, TOGETHER, TOUCH
1,2RIGHT Step crossed behind L (& slightly back), HOLD

3,4Turn 1/4 L with LEFT Step forward, Turn 1/4 L with RIGHT Step side R [9 o’clock]

5,6LEFT Step beside R, RIGHT Toe/Touch side R

7,8RIGHT Step beside L, LEFT Toe/Touch side L

Sec.IV (25-32) ACROSS, HOLD, SIDE, SIDE [Twinkle], Forward/Rock, Back/Rock [Rocking Chair]
1,2LEFT Step across front of R (& slightly forward), HOLD

3,4RIGHT Step side R, LEFT Step side L & diagonal L

5,6RIGHT Rock/Step forward diagonal L, LEFT Recover/Step back with 1/8 Turn L [6 o’clock]

7,8RIGHT Rock/Step back, LEFT Recover/Step forward with 1/4 Turn L [3 o’clock]

Begin Again

Ending: You will be facing the front wall, at the beginning of Sec III, execute Right Step crossed behind L, then take a large Left side step, spread arms out to sides and create a “Pose” in a side lunge.

Notes: Timing for this dance is based on the rhythm of the “Slow Foxtrot”: Slow-Quick-Quick [Slow = 2 beats of music,
Quick = 1 beat of music]. Smooth, elegant, flowing, subtle rise & fall action; these are some of the features of the Slow Foxtrot.

Contact: michele.perron@gmail.com - micheleperron.com

Copyright © 2012 Michele Perron (michele.perron@gmail.com) All rights reserved
Internet Video Copyrights assigned to Edie Driskill (edie@linelessons.com)

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About the Choreographer

Michele Perron , DANCE Expressions (May 2012)

Michele Perron is a dynamic choreographer and dancer renowned for her vibrant creations, two of which are proudly featured in our DANCE Expressions archive since May 2012. Her innovative artistic vision continues to inspire and energize the dance community!

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