First Dance Routine to “Then”
Now, let’s put all of the steps you’ve learned together into this lovely routine! To learn the routine, we suggest you learn it in sections. Practice each section without music first and then with music. Also, watch the demo video and use the written instruction listed below for musical cues. Have fun!
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Dance Demo - Full Body
Written Instruction
Intro (2 sets of 8)
Walk out for 8 counts (leader takes follower’s left hand with left hand on count 8)
Walk in circle for 4 counts
Leader turns follower clockwise and gets in dance position
Pattern 1
Side basic
Right to left turn
Rotating basic to side by side position
Leaders face loop (1 2), spin into Cradle (56), Double Outside Turn to 2-hand hold (7 8)
Swing Pattern
Basic x2
Leaders wrap
Inside turn
Continuous rock steps
Basic
Waists roll
Should slide
Basic
Double face loop
Shadow position and lean (Music cue: “I thought I loved you THEN”)
Spin out to Side by Side Position
Step into Dance Position
Pattern 2
Slow Foxtrot Basic
LRT
Foxtrot Basic
LRT with Double Spin (end in shadow)
Side Basic
Sway x3 , Double Right Turn to 2-hand position (with left hand)
Repeat Swing Pattern
*Take full 8 counts in Lean
Two Step Pattern
Highlight
Triple Turns from Shadow Position and Lift (Music cue: “I can just see you”)
Dip, Double Right Turn to Side by Side (Music cue: “I can just see you”)
Leader’s Faceloop to Lean
Leader unwinds (music cue: “I'm ever gonna love you more”)
Walk towards each other slowly
4 Slow Sways
Send out, Cradle, Double Outside Turn to 2-Hand Hold
Swing Pattern Variation
Basic x2
Leaders wrap
Inside turn
Continuous rock steps
Double face loop
Ending Pattern
Walk in circle (8 counts)
Reverse circle (8 counts)
Turn, face loop and The Moon Lift