CHOPSTICKS FOR CHILDREN

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Waltz Exercise
LS E-7

Formation: Single circle, facing center, hands joined.

DANCE

Meas. (3 counts per measure.; i.e., 1-2 = 6 counts

1- 2 Circle to the left six steps, then face center;

3- 4 Clap hands six times;

5- 6 Circle to the right six steps, then face center;

7- 8 Clap hands six times, then join hands;

9-10 Balance in; balance out; (Step fwd on L, touch R to L, hold one count; step back on R, touch L to R, hold one count.)

11-12 Turn in place with six steps;

13-14 Balance in; balance out;

15-16 Turn again in place.

SUMMARY

1- 2 Circle left;

3- 4 Clap;

5- 6 Circle right;

7- 8 Clap;

9-10 Balance in, 2, 3; out, 2, 3;

11-12 Turn;

13-14 Balance in, 2, 3; out, 2, 3;

15-16 Turn.

Note: Emphasize the 1, 2, 3 rhythm, small steps – on ball of foot, heel off the floor.