Carrousel Waltz (P)

SWEETHEART OR SKATERS POSITION

CROSSING STEPS

TANDEM TURNS

Release left hands, and during the turn pass right hands overhead.

After passing clasped hands down re-catch free hands on step 6.

Release right hands and re-catch after turns, pass left hands overhead during both turns.

CARROUSEL STEPS:

line of dance crossing right in front of left on 4 count.

REPEAT

SINGLE DANCER OPTION:AllSteps can be done by single dancer except the carrousel turns. Employ simple turns instead of tandem turns, while facing in appropriate directions. Use the diamond star described below instead of the carrousel turns.DIAMOND STAR:1-2-3Step forward left-right-left with ¼ left turn. (face inside line of dance)

My objective was to slow down and elongate all turns and moves to emphasize the graceful flow of the waltz steps. For those with other motives, i add this amendment of variations.

VARIATIONS:

For the more advanced dancer, wanting to add some challenge to this dance: 1. Perform two or more turns in 12 steps instead of one for the tandem turns. (not as graceful for most) 2. The man and woman can make two revolutions in the carrousel turn instead of one. (pretty tough for the man) 3. On the standard waltz steps, man can turn the woman ½ turn to left and back again, for a facing move. Hands will be crossed when couple is facing each other. (the woman may not like it) 4. Use faster music, but I think the number selected, or similar bpm waltz, is the best for these moves.