Dutchess Beguine

Music Begin The Beguine - The Limeliters
Choreographers: Doug Miranda and Jackie Snyder - 9/99

2 wall, 64 count, Intermediate

This dance was choreographed 9/24/99 in the living room of our gracious hosts Louis, Josie and Vianne Janssen. We are so grateful for the warm hospitality bestowed upon us from so many wonderful new friends here in New Zealand. We would especially like to dedicate this dance to Vianne and Josie for making this tour possible and opening the door to what we truly believe is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with some of the friendliest people on this planet!
   
Set 1: Two 1/4 Turn Hip Pivots, Rock Forward, Recover, 1/2 Turn R Triple Step
1-2 Step R forward while swaying R hip forward, turn 1/4 turn L swaying L hip to L (weight on L)
3-4 Step R forward while swaying R hip forward, turn 1/4 turn L swaying L hip to L (weight on L)
5-6 Rock forward R, back on L,
7&8 1/2 Triple to the Right - R-L-R
   
Set 2: Two 1/4 Turn Hip Pivots, Rock Forward, Recover, 1/2 Turn L Triple Step
1-2 Step L forward while swaying L hip forward, turn 1/4 turn R swaying R hip to R (weight on R)
3-4 Step L forward while swaying L hip forward, turn 1/4 turn R swaying R hip to R (weight on R)
5-6 Rock forward L, back on R,
7&8 1/2 Triple to the Left - L-R-L
   
Set 3: R Side Rock, Cross Triple Step, 3/4 Turn Right, Shuffle Forward R-L-R
1-4 Rock R to R side, Recover onto L, Cross shuffle R-L-R
5-6 Step L to L while making a 1/4 turn R, Step 1/2 turn R with R foot
7&8 Shuffle forward L-R-L - you should now be facing (9.00) wall
   
Set 4: R Side Rock, Cross Triple Step, 3/4 Turn Right, Shuffle Forward R-L-R
1-4 Rock R to R side, Recover onto L, Cross shuffle R-L-R
5-6 Step L to L while making a 1/4 turn R, Step 1/2 turn R with R foot
7&8 Shuffle forward L-R-L - you should now be facing (6.00) wall
   
Set 5: Sway Forward, Sway back, Sway Forward & Back, 1/2 Turn Triple
1-2 Step forward R and Sway forward,
3-4 Sway back onto L
5-6 Step forward R and Sway forward, Sway back onto L
7&8 1/2 Triple to the Right - R-L-R
   
Set 6: Sway Forward, Sway back, Sway Forward & Back, 1/2 Turn Triple
1-2 Step forward L and Sway forward,
3-4 Sway back onto R
5-6 Step forward L and Sway forward, Sway back onto R
7&8 1/2 Triple to the Right - L-R-L
   
Set 7: Rock Forward and Back, Rock Back and Forward, Skate, Hold, Skate, Hold
1-4 Rock forward on R, Rock back on L, Rock back on R, Rock forward on L
5-6 At 45º angle to the R, Skate R foot forward putting weight on R, hold
7-8 At 45º angle to the L, Skate L foot forward putting weight on L, hold
   
Set 8: Rolling Vine to R, Big Step L, Slide & Touch
1-4 While turning a full turn (360º) to the Right, Travelling Right, Step R, L, R, L
5 Take a big step with L to the L side
6-7 Slide R in next to L
8 Touch R next to L
   
  Start the dance again!
   
   
Tag: to fit phrasing of the music the following easy 8 count tag occurs after the 3rd wall. You’ll be facing the (6.00) wall
 
TAG: Rock, Recover, Cha Cha in place, Rock Back, Recover, Cha Cha in place
1-2 Rock forward onto R, Rock back onto L,
3&4 Triple R-L-R in place
5-6 Rock back onto L, Rock forward onto R,
7&8 Triple L-R-L in place
   
  Start the dance again!