The Waltz Choreographer Unknown This is a Couples' Dance. Start facing your Partner. Gent's R arm is under the Lady's L arm. Lady's L arm is running along Gent's arm with her hand on the Gent's shoulder. Gent's L and Lady's R hands are held at shoulder level. Counts: 1-2-3 G: Step forward L,R,L (long, short, short) or dip, two, three). 4-5-6 Step forward R,L,R (long, short, short) or (dip, five, six). 1-2-3 L: Step back R,L,R (long, short, short) or (dip, two, three). 4-5-6 Step back L,R,L (long, short, short) or (dip, five, six). Start Again!