Could I Have This Dance

Choreographer: Karen Tripp

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Alternative songs:
TG Sheppard – Last Cheater’s Waltz
Kay Starr – Rock ‘n Roll Waltz
George Strait – You look so good in love
Patti Page – Tennessee Waltz

Englebert Humperdink: The Last Waltz
– After second time through, add 1 forward waltz, 1 back waltz
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Intro: 4-measure wait (12 beats)

TWINKLE LEFT & RIGHT (TWICE)
1 Step L forward across in front of R

2 Step side on R turning slightly to left

3 Step left to side with body facing slightly left

4 Step R forward across in front of L

5 Step side on L turning slightly to the right

6 Step right to side with body facing slightly right

7-12 Repeat all of above

WALTZ FORWARD, TWICE
13-14-15 Step forward on L, step R beside L, step L beside R

16-17-18 Step forward on R, step L beside R, step R beside L

WALTZ BACK, TWICE
19-20-21 Step backward on L, step R beside L, step L beside R

22-23-24 Step backward on R, step L beside R, step R beside L

SIDE BALANCE LEFT & RIGHT, ONE WALTZ BOX
25 Step side on L

26 Cross R behind L taking weight

27 Recover on L in place

28 Step side on R

29 Cross L behind R taking weight

30 Recover on R in place

31-32-33 Forward on L, step side on R, close L to R

34-35-36 Back on R, step side on L, close R to L

LEFT HALF TURN WALTZ, BACKUP WALTZ (ALL TWICE)
37 Step L forward beginning ½ left turn

38 Step R next to left continuing turn

39 Step L next to R finishing turn

40 Step back on R

41 Step L next to R

42 Step R in place

43-48 Repeat 37-42 **

** For “Could I have this Dance” music, after the chorus is sung, hold for 3 beats before starting again.
This happens twice in the song.

Choreographer: Karen Tripp, Cranbrook, BC, karen@trippcentral.ca

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About the Choreographer

Karen Tripp

Karen Tripp is a vibrant creative artist with an impressive collection of 21 dances featured in our archive, showcasing her expertise and passion for movement. With a commitment to inspiring others through her choreography, Karen continues to electrify audiences and elevate the art of dance.

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