Heart in My Hand

Choreographer: Debbie Rushton (Debbie McLaughlin) - Jan. 2016

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SIDE, BACK ROCK, 1/4 TURN ROCK 1/2 TURN 1/2 TURN SWEEP, BEHIND SIDE CROSS SWEEP, CROSS 1/4 TURN 1/2 TURN 1/2 TURN
1 2&Step R to R side, Rock L behind R, Recover weight forward onto R
3&4Making 1/4 turn L rock forward on L, Making 1/2 turn R take weight forward onto R, Making 1/2 turn R step back on L and sweep R around from front to back (9 o clock)
5&6Cross R behind L, Step L to L side, Cross R over L and sweep L around from back to front
7&8&Cross L over R, Make 1/4 turn L stepping back on R, Make 1/2 turn L stepping L forward, Make 1/2 turn L stepping R back (6 o clock)

BACK ROCK SPIRAL FULL TURN, RUN X3, CROSS ROCK SIDE, BACK ROCK 1/4 TURN 1/2 TURN
1&2Rock back on L, Recover forward onto R, Step L forward and spiral a full turn over R shoulder (weight stays on L) (6 o clock)
3&4Making ½ turn over your R shoulder, run round R, L R in a semi circle (12 o clock)
5&6Cross rock L over R, Recover weight back onto R, Take big step to L side
7&8&Rock R behind L, Recover weight forward onto L, Make 1/4 turn R stepping R forward, Make 1/2 turn R stepping back on L (9 o clock)

1/2 TURN STEP SWEEP, CROSS SIDE BEHIND SWEEP, BEHIND 1/4 TURN STEP SWEEP, CROSS SIDE BACK ROCK 1/4 TURN 3/8 TURN
1 2&Make 1/2 turn R stepping R forwards and sweeping L around from back to front, Cross L over R, Step R to R side (3 o clock)
3 4&Cross L behind R and sweep R from front to back, Cross R behind L, Make 1/4 turn L stepping L Forward (12 o clock)
5 6&Step R forward and sweep L around from back to front, Cross L over R, Step R to R side
7&8&Rock L behind R, Recover weight forward onto R, Make 1/4 R stepping back on L, Make 3/8 turn R stepping R to R side (7 o clock)

WALK RUN RUN, STEP 1/2 TURN STEP, FULL TURN, SWEEP CROSS, FULL TURN FULL TURN
1 2&Staying on the diagonal, Step forward on L, Run forward R, L (7 o clock)
3&4&Step R forward, Pivot 1/2 turn L taking weight into L, Step R forward, Make 1/2 turn R stepping back on L (7 o clock)
5&6Make 1/2 turn R stepping R forward, Sweep L from back to front whilst making 1/8 turn R (squaring up to side wall), Cross L over R (3 o clock)
7&8&Travelling to your R, Make 2 full turns over your R shoulder stepping R, L, R, L

RESTART: During the 3rd wall after counts 15& (back rock recover) do the following steps and then Restart the dance
16 &Rock R out to R side, Recover weight onto L (&) (facing 6 o clock)

Contact: debmcwotzit@gmail.com

Last Update – 31st Jan. 2016

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About the Choreographer

Debbie Rushton (Debbie McLaughlin) - Jan. 2016

Debbie Rushton, also known as Debbie McLaughlin, brings her vibrant energy to our archive with one unique dance piece, showcasing her passion for the art form. Since January 2016, her contributions have enriched our community, inspiring creativity and joy among dancers and audiences alike.

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