AUSTRALIAN VERSION Merry Widow Waltz Source: Daryl Powell (from Liverpool Plains, NSW area) Formation: Couples in upper promenade hold, both start on left foot. Music: 32 bar waltz e.g. Merry Widow Waltz (midi), Barcarolle, Plaisir D'Amour Bars 2 Two slow steps forward 2 Two forward diagonal steps to the left (with right foot stepping behind the left). 4 Point right foot : in front; then to the right; then close and; then bend knees in a dip. (One count per move) 4 Both step back on left foot slowly, then right, then 1-2-3 (L,R,L = SQQ). 2 Rock forward by stepping on right foot, back on left 2 Rock forward on right, bring feet together swivelling right and ending facing out of circle towards the wall. (Maintain upper promenade hold.) 2 Two chassé steps to the left. 2 Two chassé steps to the right. 4 Ladies step out and away from partner, stepping around for 3 steps and back to face partner on the 4th. 8 Waltz four turns.