First Dance Routine to “For Once In My Life”

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 (3 SETS OF 8)

• Walk out for 8 counts (anyway you like, be creative and be you!)

• Get into Side by Side Position (4 counts) Roll into Shadow Position (4 counts)

• 3 Kicks (start with right foot, 2 counts each) Follower’s turn right to dance position

Dance Pattern

• Basic (drop hand at the end)

• Follower’s Double Turn

• Basic

• Rotating Basic

• Basic (drop hand at the end)

• Double Turn to Duo Turn

Quick Transition (1 set of 8)

Send follower out, pull in and circular Dip

Repeat Dance Pattern

• Alternating turns (end in 2-hand hold)

• Cradle

• Follower’s left turn

• Basic

• Rotating basic

• Follower’s double turn

• Forward basic

Quick transition (2 sets of 8)

Send follower out, inside turn to cradle position, lean, roll out to side by side

Highlight

• 1st and 2nd sets: Ying Yang x 2

• 3rd and 4th set: Hammerlock and Walk

• 5th and 6th Lazo, face each other in 2-hand hold, end in cradle position

• 7th: Sways x 5 (start with left foot, 2 counts each)

• 8th: Roll out to side by side position, spin into dance position

Repeat Dance Pattern

Ending

Send follower out, cradle, roll out, spin into dip