The Sway
Choreographed by Unknown
Description: 16 count, partner/circle dance
Music: Black Velvet by Alannah Myles
It's Your Call by Reba McEntire
Black Coffee by Lacy J. Dalton
(Mark's Note: This dance has so many different/regional variations that a stepsheet may be more confusing than not having one. Just sayin'..your local dancers and instructors will be the BEST source for choreography!)
Position: Lady faces the OLOD with her hands raised at her shoulders, heels together. Man stands
behind her with his hands holding hers, heels together. Alternative position would have the man
wrapping his arms slightly around the lady with the hands being held slightly in front of the
lady's body (for this intimacy, you might want to be good friends)
Version as danced in Suffolk County Long Island New York
Start dancing on lyrics
1-2 Step left to side, touch right together
3-4 Step right to side, touch left together
5-6 Step left to side, touch right together
7 Turn ¼ right and step right forward
Arms move to Reverse Promenade Position facing RLOD
8 Kick left forward (low, moving from the hip)
1-2-3 Step left back, step right back, step left back
Drop right hands
4 Turn ¾ left and step right to side (ILOD)
Re-grasp right hands
5-6 Cross left behind right, turn ¼ right and step right forward (LOD)
7 Turn ½ right and step left back (RLOD)
8 Turn ½ right and step right forward (LOD)
Turn ¼ right to face OLOD to begin dance again
REPEAT