Melbourne Colonial Dancers held a Summer Ball in 2016. The Charmaine was part of the dance program for the evening. Our Musicians were the Melbourne Colonial Dance Band. The Dance Instructions are:
CHARMAINE 32 bar Slow Foxtrot;
4/4 time Over the shoulder promenade hold
Written by Norm Chapple, Bendigo & Melbourne
Start L foot. 5 steps forward (Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow) then swivel keeping legs apart to face Against Line of Dance (LOD).
Start R foot. 5 steps forward against LOD (SSQQS) then swivel keeping legs apart …
Start L foot. 2 steps forward (SS).
Cross L over R. 4 quick steps backwards (QQQQ)
Start L foot. One step forward. (S)
Cross R over L. 4 quick steps backwards (QQQQ)
Start R foot. Step one & point left (SS)
Step L foot & point right (SS)
Men
Start R foot. 2 quick steps forward (QQ & swivel to face diagonally against LOD.
Bring (Q) R foot to Left; pause (Q)
Step Left one step (S) diagonally against LOD & swivel forward; 3 slow steps forward; swivel inwards towards partner
Step Left one step (S). 2 chasse against LOD ballroom hold with partner
Waltz (4/4 time).
Women
Start R foot. Turn complete circle to right (QQ). Step forward diagonal towards centre to R side of partner with R foot … bring left to right (QQ)
Step R foot backwards diagonal to wall & swivel to face against LOD. Step backwards Left foot & swivel to face LOD … 2 steps forward & Left swivel inwards to face against LOD.
Step Right one step (S). 2 chasses against LOD
Waltz (4/4 time).