IN A HEARTBEAT

Choreographer: John Reilly

Step Sheet

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NIGHTCLUB BASIC, SYNCOPATED RIGHT WEAVE, SIDE ROCK WITH ¼ TURN LEFT, FULL TURN TRAVELING FORWARD, STEP FORWARD

1&2Rock back on right, replace weight on left, step right to right side

3&4Cross left behind right, step right to right, cross left over right (in front)

5&6Rock right to right side, replace weight on left making ¼ turn left, step forward right foot

7&8½ turn right stepping back on left, ½ turn right stepping forward on right, step forward on left

SIDE-ROCK-BEHIND TWICE, CHASSE RIGHT, HINGE ½ TURN RIGHT, CROSS LEFT

1&2Rock right to side replace weight on left, cross right foot behind left

3&4Rock left to side, replace weight on right, cross left foot behind right

5&6Step right to right side, bring left together, step right long step to right

7&8Step left to left side, turn ½ right stepping right to right, cross left over right

POINT-HITCH-SLIDE, LEFT NIGHTCLUB BASIC, RIGHT SAILOR STEP, ½ PIVOT RIGHT STEP FORWARD LEFT

1&2Point right toe to right side, hitch right knee, slide right to right

3&4Rock back on left, replace weight on right, step left to left

5&6Cross right behind left, step left to side, step right foot forward

7&8Step forward left, pivot ½ turn right, step forward on left

CROSS ROCK TOGETHER TWICE, ¾ TURN RIGHT WITH SWEEP, LEFT MAMBO FORWARD, SIDE ROCKS WITH STYLE

1&2Cross rock right over left, replace weight on left, step right beside left (shoulder width)

3&4Cross rock left over right, replace weight on right, step left beside right

5&6Cross right over left, step back on left making ¼ turn right, sweep right ½ turn right (ronde) weight now on right

7&8Rock forward on left, replace weight on right, touch left together

1&2Side rock left, replace with right, side rock left

REPEAT

PHRASING NOTES
2nd wall: 36 counts add additional right side mambo touch
35&36Rock right to right side, replace weight on left, touch right beside left
6th wall: 32 counts
Finish: cross left over right unwind a full turn right, sweeping right leg round and behind left & strike a pose
If danced to Breathe or We Danced do the dance up to count 31& and finish by bringing your left foot together weight ends on left. This makes the dance 32-counts and allows you to begin again on your right.

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About the Choreographer

John Reilly

John Reilly is a talented dancer and choreographer whose vibrant style has captivated audiences both on stage and in video. With two stunning dances preserved in our archive, he continues to inspire new generations of performers with his passion and creativity.

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