I LOVED HER FIRST

Choreographer: Norman Gifford

Step Sheet

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STRIDE FORWARD, POINT, HOLD, STRIDE BACK, POINT, HOLD

1-3Left stride forward; right toe point to side; hold

4-6Right stride back; left toe point to side; hold

STRIDE, ½ TURN, STEP, COASTER STEP

1-3Left stride forward; right step forward turning ½ left; left step back

4-6Right step back; left together; right step forward (6:00)

STRIDE, ¾ TURN, HOLD, LEFT STRIDE FORWARD, RIGHT SWEEP FORWARD

1Left stride forward (5th position)

2-3Right step forward into ¾ spiral lock left turn on 2-3

4-6Left stride forward; right sweep forward on beats 5-6 (no weight) (9:00)

JAZZ BOX TURNING ¼ RIGHT, CROSSOVER, CHASSÉ RIGHT

1-3Right crossover; left step back; right step forward turning ¼ right (12:00)

4Left crossover

5&6Right step side; left step together; right step side

CROSSOVER, TURN ¼ LEFT, STEP FORWARD, STRIDE FORWARD, LEFT SLOWLY DRAW TOGETHER

1-3Left crossover; right step side swivel turning ¼ left; left step forward (9:00)

4-6Right stride forward; left draw together on beats 5-6 (no weight)

COASTER STEP, RIGHT STEP BACK TURNING ¼ RIGHT, LEFT DRAW TOGETHER

1-3Left stride forward; right together; left step back

4-5Right stride back turning ¼ right; left draw together (12:00)

6Hitch left knee up

CROSSOVER STEPS WITH KNEE HITCHES

1-3Left crossover; hold; hitch right knee sharply upwards

4-6Right crossover; hold; hitch left knee sharply upwards

Alternate steps: instead of the hitch patterns you can do "twinkle steps" as:

1-3Left crossover; right step together; left step together

4-6Right crossover; left step together; right step together

CROSSOVER, STEP SIDE, POINT, CROSSOVER, REVERSE ROLLING TURN ½ RIGHT, STEP SIDE

1-3Left crossover; right step side; left step side in 3rd position

4-6Right crossover; left step side turning ½ right; right step side (6:00)

REPEAT

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Done at the beginning of the third 12:00 wall only
STRIDE FORWARD; DEVELOPÉ, STEPS BACK TURNING ½ LEFT
1-2Left stride forward; draw right knee up

3Extend toe forward and down

4-6Right step back; left step back turning ½ left; right step forward (12:00)

STRIDE FORWARD; DEVELOPÉ, STEPS BACK TURNING ½ LEFT

1-2Left stride forward; draw right knee up

3Extend toe forward and down

4-6Right step back; left step back turning ½ left; right step forward (6:00)

Music

About the Choreographer

Norman Gifford

Norman Gifford is a talented choreographer and dancer, celebrated for his innovative contributions to the art of dance, with an impressive collection of 69 works featured in our archive. With a passion for inspiring movement, Norman continues to captivate audiences and fellow artists alike through his creative vision and dedication to the craft.

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