Emmerdale Waltz Sequence Dance Walkthrough

This 1979 arrangement by WJ Crook (sometimes called the Ennerdale Waltz) is one of the golden oldies of the sequence dances, found in the programmes of most popular sequence dances. It is very classical in nature with solo turns, points and double hand hold, but it also includes many standard waltz figures such as whisk, wing and telemark.

In my experience, pupils can find the 2 hovers confusing, often getting mixed up as to which one they are dancing! So - the first one is in double hand hold so there is enough room to step through to whisk. The second is a hover in promenade position, so the couple remain in promenade position in ballroom hold, thereby making the exit to contra check easier.

Happy dancing!

[seawolfe]

Thank you for breaking down the dance and naming each movement. I enjoy all of your tutorials. Very helpful. ❤️ 👍

[youfitter]

Love all your videos. Very helpful for the dearly beloved and I. New to sequence dancing and enjoying it!

[geoffreydillon]

Well done Phil & Shannah. Thank you for doing the Emmerdale Waltz as per the script.
Too many dances on You tube not correctly danced so they are putting learners on the wrong track by using them as a learning tool. Your demos are consistently good. Keep up the good work. Thank You.

[sequencedanceuk]

Thank you very much Geoffrey, we're glad they are of some help :)

[smartglide]

Thanks a lot to you both Phil and Shannah. Can you also please do sequence dance steps for Tango Terrific, thanks.