Brighter Than the Sun

Choreographer: Karen Hannaford (NZ) Jan 2012

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16 count intro, start on vocals

[1-8] Cross, side rock, cross, side rock, rock forward, recover, right lock back.
1,2&Cross R over left, rock L to left side, recover weight to R.

3,4&Cross L over right, rock R to right side, recover weight to L

5,6Rock fwd on R, recover weight to L

7&8Step R back, lock R in front of left, Step R back.

[9-16] 1/4L side rock, and side rock, cross, turn back ½, cross and heel.
1,2Turn ¼ left and rock L to left side, recover weight to R

&3&4Step L next to right, rock R to right side, recover weight to L, cross R over left.

5,6Turn ¼ right and step L back, turn ¼ right and step R to right side

7&8Cross L over right, step R beside left, touch L heel forward at 45 degrees

[17-24] Together, R rock fwd, together, L rock fwd, sweep, sailor step, hold.
&1,2Step L next to right, rock R forward, recover weight on L

&3,4Step R next to left, rock L forward, recover weight on R

5,Sweep L back taking weight on left,

6&7,8Step R behind left, step L to left side, step R to right side, hold

[25-32] Together, side, cross rock, ¼ shuffle, ½ pivot, walk.
&1,2,3Step L next to right, Step R to right side, cross L over right, recover weight to R

4Step L to left

[# Wall 6 restarts here- 3:00],
&5Step R next to L, turning ¼ left step L forward

6,7,8Step R forward, pivot ½ left taking weight on L, Step R forward.

[33-40] ¼ turn hips, cross unwind, coaster step, cross samba
1&2Turn ¼ right stepping L to left side bump hips left, right, left

3,4Cross R over left, unwind ½ left taking weight on R

5&6Step L back, step R beside left, step L forward.

7&8Cross R over left, step L to left side, step R to right side

[41-48] sailor ¼, Toe and heel, together, R fwd, ½ pivot, together, fwd, scuff
1,2&Turning ¼ left Cross L behind right, Step R to right side, step L to left side

3&4Tap R toe next to left foot with knee turned slightly in, step R next to left, touch L heel fwd at 45 degrees

&5,6,Step L next to right, Step R fwd, pivot ½ left taking weight on L

&7,8Step R next to left, step L fwd, scuff R fwd

[* Wall 3 restarts here – 6:00]

[49-56] ¼ turn hips, cross, unwind, coaster step, cross samba
1&2Turn ¼ left stepping R to right side and bump hips right, left, right

3,4Cross L over right, unwind ½ right taking weight on L

5&6Step R back, step L next to right, step R forward

7&8Cross L over right, step R to right side, step L to left side

[57-64] sailor ¼, toe and heel, together, L fwd, ½ pivot together, walk 2.
1,2&Turning ¼ right cross R behind left, Step L to left side, step R to right side

3&4Tap L toe next to right foot with knee turned slightly in, Step L next to right, touch R heel fwd at 45 degrees

&5,6Step R next to left, Step L fwd, pivot ½ right taking weight on R

&7,8Step L next to right, walk fwd R,L

TAG : At the end of walls 1 and 2 add the following 8 count tag, side rock, behind side cross X2
1,2,3&4Rock R to right side, recover weight to L, cross R behind left, step L to left side, Cross R over left

5,6,7&8Rock L to left side, recover weight to R, cross L behind right, step R to right side, cross L over right

RESTARTS:-
On wall 3 dance up to count 48(*) and start again, now facing 6:00
On wall 6 dance up to count 28(#) turning to face the front and start again, now facing 12:00

Contact: linedancergal@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Karen Hannaford (NZ) Jan 2012

Karen Hannaford is a talented dancer from New Zealand, recognized for her vibrant energy and passion for performance. With one captivating dance featured in our archive since January 2012, she continues to inspire audiences with her unique artistry and dedication to the craft.

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