Are You Lonesome Tonight (Tony Anderson String Orchestra) [90 bpm];
Broken Heartstrings (Rita MacNeil) [92 bpm]; any slow waltz music 80-110 bpm
NOTE: No tags, no restarts. Steps described for Lead. Follow-steps opposite except where noted.
Abbrev.: fwd = forward; L = left; R = right; LF = left foot; RF = right foot; Lead = Lead role; Follow = Follow role
1-3
Step LF fwd, step RF beside LF, step LF in place
4-6
Step RF back, step LF beside RF, step RF in place
Variation: Swing balance forward and hook balance back: For 1-3, step LF fwd and swing R leg fwd slowly and point fwd or slightly off floor; for 4-6, step RF back and drag LF back to cross R leg in a toe touch or hook.
1-3
Step LF fwd and ¼ turn L, step RF to R, slide LF to RF
4-6
Step RF back and ¼ turn L, step LF to L, slide RF to LF
Variation: For 1-3, complete a 1¼ turn to L by stepping LF fwd with ¼ turn L, step RF small step to L and spin ½ L, step LF in place and spin ½ L.
CHANGE STEP FORWARD STARTING LF
1-3
Step LF fwd, step RF to R, slide LF to RF
HALF TURNING BOX TO RIGHT
1-3
Step RF fwd and ¼ turn R, step LF to L, slide RF to LF
4-6
Step LF back and ¼ turn R, step RF to R, slide LF to RF
Variation: For 1-3, complete a 1¼ turn to R by stepping RF fwd with ¼ turn R, step LF small step to R and spin ½ R, step RF in place and spin ½ R.
CHANGE STEP FORWARD STARTING RF
1-3
Step RF fwd, step LF to L, slide RF to LF
Last Update - 29 May 2020