The Tipperary Bounce

Choreographer: Sonja Hemmes – Feb. 2016

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Start after introduction: The anchor’s weighed and the gangway’s up, I’m leaving Tipperary

INTRODUCTION
THIS DANCE HAS A 32 COUNT INTRODUCTION SONG BEFORE THE DANCE BEGINS: (Dance the first 24 counts of the dance in slow rhythm. Then dance the last 8 counts with 1/2 turn Monterey’s instead of 1/4 Monterey’s, to start the dance facing the front.
MONTEREY 1/2 TURN RIGHT, MONTEREY 1/2 TURN RIGHT
1-2Point right to right side, 1/2 turn right stepping right next to left

3-4Point left to left side, step left next to right

5-6Point right to right side, 1/2 turn right stepping right next to left

7-8Point left to left side, step left next to right

DANCE
POLKA FORWARD RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
1&2Step forward with right foot, step together with left foot, step forward with right

3&4Step forward with left foot, step together with right foot, step forward with left

5&6Step forward with right foot, step together with left foot, step forward with right

7&8Step forward with left foot, step together with right foot, step forward with left

CHARLESTONS, (X2)
1&2Step forward with right foot, touch forward with left toe

3&4Step back with left foot, touch back with right toe

5&6Step forward with right foot, touch forward with left toe

7&8Step back with left foot, touch back with right toe

STEP BACK, HITCH, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, SLAPPING KNEES
1&2Step back on right foot, hitch left knee, slap left knee with right hand

3&4Step back on left foot, hitch right knee, slap right knee with left hand

5&6Step back on right foot, hitch left knee, slap left knee with right hand

7&8Step back on left foot, hitch right knee, slap right knee with left hand

MONTEREY 1/4 TURN RIGHT, MONTEREY 1/4 TURN RIGHT
1-2Point right to right side, 1/4 turn right stepping right next to left

3-4Point left to left side, step left next to right

5-6Point right to right side, 1/4 turn right stepping right next to left

7-8Point left to left side, step left next to right

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About the Choreographer

Sonja Hemmes – Feb. 2016

Sonja Hemmes, featured in February 2016, is a talented dancer with three captivating performances in our archive that showcase her passion and artistry. Known for her vibrant energy and engaging stage presence, Sonja continues to inspire audiences with her exceptional talent.

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