Zenyatta's Waltz
Choreographed by Michele Burton🇺🇸
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Step Sheet
48 Count, 2 Wall
9/27/2025
Or Music:
Open Arms Artist: Colin Raye 104 bpm
Somebody Loves You Artist: Scooter Lee 112 bpm
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(1-6) Waltz Box
1–3
Step L foot forward; Bring R foot to L, stepping side R; Step L slightly back
4–6
Step R back; Bring L to R, stepping side L (angle to L diagonal); Step R to front left diagonal [11 o’clock]
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(7-12) Whisk ~ Chasse
1-3
Step L to front left diagonal, starting ¼ turn left; Finish ¼ turn left, step R side right; Step L crossed tightly behind R, should feel like a lock (lower on this step, bending knees slightly). [9 o’clock]
4
Step R forward to left front diagonal
5&6
Step L side left; Step R beside L; Step L side left (smooth & connected to floor – the ‘&’ count can be done behind or in front of L foot if preferred)
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(13-18) Lunge Return ¼ Turn ~ Step Turn (Full Spiral) Step
1-3
Step R in front of L; Return wt. to L; Turn ¼ R, stepping forward on R [12 o’clock]
4–6
Step forward on L foot; Full spiral turn right on ball of L; Step R forward (ct. 6)
Note: (easier option: cts. 4—6 Step forward on L foot; Step forward on R foot; Drag L foot forward beside R
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(19-24) Balance Forward ~ Balance Back
19–21
Step L foot forward; Step R slightly forward; Step L foot slightly back
22–24
Step R foot back; Step L slightly back; Step R foot slightly forward [12 o’clock]
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(25-30) Forward 1/4 Turn ~ Back Balance (Or Basic)
25–27
Step L foot forward; Turn 1/4 left, stepping slightly back on R; Step back on L [9 o’clock]
28–30
Step R foot back; Step L slightly back; Step R foot slightly forward (not a coaster step)
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(31-36) Forward 1/2 Turn ~ Back Balance (Or Basic)
31–33
Step L foot forward; Turn ½ left, stepping back on R; Step L back [3 o’clock]
34–36
Step R foot back; Step L slightly back; Step R foot slightly forward (not a coaster step)
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(37-42) Twinkle Right ~ Twinkle Left
37–39
Step L foot to right front diagonal; Step R foot side right; Step L foot to left front diagonal [3 o’clock]
40–42
Step R foot to left front diagonal; Step L foot side left; Step R foot to right front diagonal
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(43-48) Cross Side ¼ Back ~ Back ¼ ¼ (Waltz Weave)
43–45
Step L foot across front of R; Step L side left; Turn ¼ left, stepping L back
46–48
Step R back; Turn ¼ left, stepping L foot side left; Turn 1/4, stepping R foot forward [6 o’clock]
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Begin Again
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Choreographers note: The music is not perfectly phrased, but the musical arrangement allows for a 48 count dance without tags or restarts.
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Zenyatta – the first filly to defeat all the colts in the 2009 Breeder’s Cup. A horse with a BIG personality. Run Like A Girl!!
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