First Dance Routine to “Speechless”

Now, let’s put all of the steps you’ve learned together into this lovely routine! We’ve also included a written instruction below. Have fun!

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Intro (2 sets of 8)

  • Walk in circle (4 counts), Follower’s right turn and face loop, end in casual dance position (4)

  • Promenade with double turn towards front and end in dance position

Slow Foxtrot Pattern 1

  • Side Basic

  • Double Turn

  • Foxtrot Basic x 1

  • Left Rock Turn (LRT) x 1

  • Foxtrot Basic x 1

  • LRT with Double Spin

Swing Pattern

  • Basic x 2

  • Wrap 

  • Inside

  • Continuous Rock Steps

  • Basic x 1

  • Outside

  • Inside

  • Waist Roll

  • Inside Turn to Shoulder Slide

  • Transition: Follower takes 2 steps towards leader (starts with right foot) (2 counts), 3 swivel (R,L,R), free spin, end in shadow position

Foxtrot Pattern 2

  • Side Basic (bring left arms around waist on 5, 6, 7, 8)

  • Side Basic (bring right arm to left shoulder), unwind and double turn (leader switch hand), end in dance position

  • Foxtrot Basic x 1

  • LRT x 1

  • LRT w/Double Spin

Swing Pattern

  • Repeat swing pattern up until Shoulder Slide

  • Transition: Walk into Lift (8 counts)

  • Lean and roll out and step into position (8 counts)

Slow Foxtrot Pattern 3

  • Foxtrot Basic (hand on chest)

  • LRT

  • Basic

  • LRT

Transition

  • Repeat Intro

  • Add assisted jump (jump on count 7)

Swing Pattern

  • Repeat swing pattern up until Shoulder Slide

  • End in Circular Dip