(Sections borrowed from Daniel Whittaker’s “Improver Dance” Dream Lover”***)
Dream Lover by Daniel Whittaker (UK) is a favorite at The Hayloft Barn;
This dance is was created for those who cannot do turns or multiple syncopations – but still want to dance along with those who can – and to enjoy this great track.
Start: 16 count intro (start on vocals)
Or Dream Lover by Jason Donovan. Album: “Let it be me”( 2:36 - iTunes)
[1-8] Chasse Rock Step, Toe Struts
1&2
Step R to side, Step L next to R, Step R to side ***
3-4
Rock back on L, Recover weight on R ***
5-8
Touch L toe to L, Drop L heel, Cross strut R toe across L, Drop R heel ***
[9-16] Chasse Rock Step, Toe Struts
1&2
Step L to L, Step R next to L, Step L to L ***
3-4
Rock R back, Recover weight on left ***
5-8
Touch R toe to R, Drop R heel, Cross strut L toe across R, Drop L heel ***
[17-24] Rumba Box – Hold & Clap
1-4
Step R to side, Step L next to R, Step R forward, Hold & Clap
5-8
Step L to side, Step R next to L, Step L back, Hold & Clap
[25-32] Step, Together, Step, Touch, Step, Together, Step Touch
1-4
Step R to side, Step L next to R, Step R to side, Touch L next to R
5-8
Step L to side. Step R next to L, Step L to side, Touch R next to L
[33-40] Side & Hold, In out In, Side & Hold, In Out In (SQQS, SQQS) ***(Repeat)
1-2
(S) Step R to R, Hold,
&3,4
(QQS)Touch L next to R(&), Touch L out to side(3) Touch L next to R(4)
&7,8
(QQS)Touch R next to L(&), Touch R to R(7), Touch R next L(8)
[41-48] Side & Hold, In out In, Side & Hold, In Out In (SQQS, SQQS) ***
1-2
(S) Step R to R, Hold,
&3,4
(QQS)Touch L next to R(&), Touch L out to side(3) Touch L next to R(4)
&7,8
(QQS)Touch R next to L(&), Touch R to R(7), Touch R next L(8)
[49-56] Vine R with ¼ R, Vine Left – end at 3:00
1-4
Step R to side, Step L behind R, Step forward making ¼ turn R, Brush L next to R
5-8
Step L to side, Step R behind L, Step L to side, Brush R next to L
[57-64] Vine R, Hold/Brush, Cross, Step, Step, Hold/Hitch
1-4
Step R to side, Step L behind R, Step R to side, Hold (option: brush L forward)
5-8
Cross L over R, Step back on R, Step slightly back on L, Hold (option:Hitch R knee)
EASY 8 COUNT TAG (Elvis Knees) during wall 3 after count 24 ***
1-2
Step R to side and push L knee in towards R, HOLD
3-4
Step L in place and push R knee in towards L, HOLD
5-8
Push L knee towards R, Push R knee towards L, Push L knee towards R, Push R knee towards L
IF Tag is not good on your KNEES– THEN
1-4
Step slightly R, Hold, Step slightly L, Hold
5-8
Sway hips – R, L, R, L ---- or take tiny steps in place R,L,R,L
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