Merry Widow Waltz
Source: Daryl Powell (from
Liverpool Plains, NSW area), probably dates from the very early 1900s.
Formation: Couples in upper promenade hold, both start on left
foot.
Music: 32 bar waltz e.g. Merry Widow Waltz (midi), Barcarolle,
Plaisir D'Amour
Bars
2 Two slow steps forward
2 Two forward diagonal steps (chassé) to the left
(with right foot stepping behind the left)
4 Point right foot: in front; then to the right; then
close feet togther and; then bend knees in a dip. (One count per
move)
2 Step back on left foot (slow) slightly raising and
pointing front foot, then back on right foot (slow),
2 then then 3 quick steps back (L,R,L)
2 Rock forward on to right foot, rock back on to left
foot
2 Rock forward on right, then bring feet together
while swivelling right and ending facing out of circle towards the wall.
(Maintain upper promenade hold, gent behind lady.)
2 Two chassé steps to the left
2 Two chassé steps to the right
3 Ladies step away from partner, and walk a tight
circle by the R Sh for 3 steps and finish facing partner. Gents do a
similar circle, starting LF and pulling L Sh back
1 bow or curtsey to partner
8 Take ballroom hold, and waltz four turns, and end by
opening out to upper promenade hold, facing LOD, ready to repeat
sequence.
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