Once

Choreographer: Montana Mag - January 2017 - France

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Intro 24 counts. Start the dance on the first « we » (darling we, we were too gone.to save...)

SCT 1 : Twinkle, Fwd, 1/2 Turn, Together
1 - 2 - 3Step RF fwd diagonally (10:30), Step LF next to RF, 1/4 turn R stepping RF next to LF (1:30)
4 - 5 - 6Step LF fwd (1:30), 1/2 turn L stepping RF back (7:30), Step LF next to RF

SCT 2 : Back, Together, Cross, Scissor step
1 - 2 - 3Step RF back, Step LF next to RF, Cross RF over LF squarring 9:00
4 - 5 - 6Step LF on L side, step RF next to LF, Cross LF over RF

SCT 3 : Modified rocking chair 1/8 turn, Sweep 1/4 Turn L
1 - 2 - 3Rock RF fwd diagonally to 10:30, Recover on LF, Rock RF back
4 - 5 - 6Recover on LF facing 9:00, 1/4 turn L sweeping RF towards 6:00 (counts 5-6)

SCT 4 : Cross, Side square, Behind, Side rock, Together
1 - 2 - 3Cross RF over LF, Step LF on L side squaring 6:00, Cross RF behind LF
4 - 5 - 6Rock LF on L side, Recover on RF, (TAG HERE ON WALL 7) ,Together on LF
RESTART HERE ON WALL 5
WALL 7 : After the Tag, skip scts 5,6,7,8, Afterstart at sct 9

SCT 5 : Fwd, Together, Fwd, Hitch, Rock back
1 - 2 - 3Big Step RF fwd, Step LF together, Step RF fwd
4 - 5 - 6Hitch Left knee up, Rock back on LF, Recover on RF

SCT 6 : 1/4 turn Rock, Sway, 1/4 turn, Full turn
1 - 2 - 3 1/4 turn R with a Rock LF on L side (9:00), Recover on RF, Sway left hip on L side
4 - 5 - 6 1/4 turn R stepping RF fwd (12:00), 1/2 turn R stepping LF back , 1/2 turn R stepping RF fwd

SCT 7 : Fwd basic, Back, Drag, Touch
1 - 2 - 3Step LF forward, Close RF next to LF, Step LF in place
4 - 5 - 6Step back on RF, Drag LF,(prep.1/2 turn : turn shoulders to the right)Touch RF with LF

SCT 8 : Fwd, Sweep 1/2 Turn, Cross, Side rock
1 - 2 - 3Step LF fwd, 1/2 turn L sweeping LF on 2-3 (6:00)
4 - 5 - 6Cross RF over LF, Rock LF on L side, Recover on RF

SCT 9 : Big step Diagonal, Drag, Side point
1 - 2 - 3Big step LF fwd diagonally towards 7:30(at the same time, raise up right arm), drag RF to LF , Touch LF with RF
4 - 5 - 6Point RF on R side bending left knee (at the same time let right arm fall down,palm facing the floor), Hold (5-6)

SCT 10 : Square back, Drag, Hook, Fwd, Rondé 1/4 Turn
1 - 2 - 3Step back on RF squaring 6:00, Drag LF to RF, Hook LF
4 - 5 - 6Step LF fwd , Hitch Right knee with 1/4 turn L (3:00) on 5-6

SCT 11 : Cross, Side Rock, Fwd, Rock fwd
1 - 2 - 3Cross RF over LF, Rock LF on L side, Recover on RF
4 - 5 - 6Step LF fwd, Rock RF fwd, Recover on LF

SCT 12 : Full turn, Twinkle
1 - 2 - 3 1/2 Turn R stepping RF fwd (9:00), 1/2 turn R stepping LF back (3:00), 1/4 turn R stepping RF next to LF (6:00)
4 - 5 - 6Cross LF over RF, Step RF to R side, Step LF next to RF

ON WALL 7 (LAST WALL OF THE DANCE)
~1. TAG : Replace count 6 SCT 4 : 6 = Hold
~2. SKIP a.k.a « AFTERSTART » Once the tag is done SCT 4, go directly to SCT 9 and dance normally sections 9, 10, 11, and sct 12 with the final.

FINAL to end facing 12:00 : SCT 12 : 1/2 Turn, 1/4 Turn Rock, Cross, Side, Drag
1 - 2 - 3 1/2 turn R stepping RF fwd (9:00), 1/4 turn R with a Rock LF on L side à G (12:00), Recover on RF
4 - 5 - 6Cross LF over RF, Step RF on R side, Hold

Easier than it looks :-)

MAGALI BERENGER A.K.A. MONTANA MAG
Version française : http://countryagogo.free.fr/
© Montana Mag january 2017 - montanamag38@gmail.com

Last Update – 6th Feb 2017

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Montana Mag - January 2017 - France

Montana Mag, featured in the January 2017 issue, captivates audiences with their dynamic performances and innovative choreography. With two stunning dances archived, they continue to inspire and elevate the artistic landscape in France and beyond.

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