REEL PRELUDE

Choreographer: Julie Boyd

Step Sheet

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This dance is choreographed to be done as a prelude to the Electric Reel dance, when done to track #1 of the Lord of the Dance CD. Track #1 consists of 1 minute intro, 1 minute flute interlude, and the remainder is what the Electric Reel dance is done to. Reel Prelude starts at exactly the 1:00 minute mark, which is when the flute begins, and continues until the electric reel dance music starts. We enjoy this as an alternative to the track #16 music due to the fact that track #16 gives the dancers very little time to get on the floor. The dance goes quite well with the flute interlude.

Beats 45-48 are only for the 3rd (last) repetition of the dance. The first two reps are only 44 beats long.

3 IRISH JIGS FORWARD, TOE TAPS

&Cross left over right at knee level

1&2Shuffle forward left-right-left

&Cross right over left at knee level

3&4Shuffle forward right-left-right

&Cross left over right at knee level

5&6Shuffle forward left-right-left

&Cross right over left at knee level

7Tap right foot in 10 o'clock direction (in front of left foot)

8Tap right foot in 2 o'clock direction

3 IRISH JIGS BACKWARD, TOE TAPS

&Cross right over left at knee level

9&10Shuffle backward right-left-right

&Cross left over right at knee level

11&12Shuffle backward left-right-left

&Cross right over left at knee level

13&14Shuffle backward right-left-right

&Cross left over right at knee level

15Tap left foot in 10 o'clock direction (in front of right foot)

16Tap left foot in 2 o'clock direction

SHUFFLE FORWARD, PUSH ½ TURN TO THE LEFT

17&18Shuffle forward left-right-left

19Step forward with right foot

20Turn ½ turn to left, transferring weight to left foot

SHUFFLE FORWARD, PUSH ½ TURN TO THE RIGHT

21&22Shuffle forward right-left-right

23Step forward with left foot

24Turn ½ turn to right, transferring weight to right foot

SIDE SHUFFLE TO LEFT, ROCK STEP

25&26Side shuffle left-right-left

27Rock back on right foot

28Rock forward onto left foot

SIDE SHUFFLE TO RIGHT, 1/8 TURN ROCK STEP

29&30Side shuffle right-left-right

31Rock back on left foot, making a 1/8 turn to left

You should end up facing 10:30 o'clock

32Rock forward onto right foot

FORWARD SHUFFLE, ¼ TURN, FORWARD SHUFFLE

33&34Shuffle forward left-right-left in 10:30 direction

&Turn a ¼ turn to right on ball of left foot

You should now be facing 1:30 o'clock direction

35&36Shuffle forward right-left-right in 1:30 direction

¼ TURN X 2

37Step with left foot and turn a ¼ turn to left so that you face 10:30 again

38Step with right foot and turn a ¼ turn to right so that you face 1:30 again

FORWARD SHUFFLE, ¼ TURN, FORWARD SHUFFLE

39&40Shuffle forward left-right-left in 10:30 direction

&Turn a ¼ turn to right on ball of left foot

You should now be facing 1:30 o'clock direction

41&42Shuffle forward right-left-right in 1:30 direction

STEP BACK

43Step back on left foot

44Step back on right foot

Only for 3rd (last) repetition of dance

45Step back on left foot

46Tap right foot beside left foot

47&48Right leading kick-ball-change

REPEAT
You will have started the dance at the correct time and paced it correctly if, when the flute interlude ends and the drums speed up, you are at beat 33 of the dance (the start of the 10:30/1:30 shuffles). As soon as the right leading kick-ball-change (beats 47&48) is done, you start the Electric Reel dance.

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About the Choreographer

Julie Boyd

Julie Boyd is a talented choreographer known for her innovative approach to dance, showcasing her unique style through one captivating piece in our archive. With a passion for movement and storytelling, Julie continues to inspire others to embrace the art of dance with energy and creativity.

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