Us Against The World

Choreographer: Jannie Tofte Andersen (DK) Aug 2012

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Intro: NONE! You start on the very first sound of the piano. Alternative you start 16 counts later with count 17 facing the back wall (app. 16 seconds into track)

[1-8] Basic R, Sweep behind ¼ L, Rock step, Ball cross ¼ L ¼ L
1-2&Step R to R side, close L behind R, cross R over L 12:00

3-4&Step L to L side sweeping R from front to back, cross R behind L, turn ¼ L stepping L fw 09:00

5-6Rock R fw, recover onto L 09:00

&7&8Step R next to L, cross L over R, turn ¼ L stepping R back, turn ¼ L stepping L to L side 03:00

[9-16] Mambo R, Sweep x2, Cross side back, Rocking chair, Full turn R
&1&Rock R fw, recover onto L, step R next to L 03:00

2-3Step L fw sweeping R from back to front, step R fw sweeping L from back to front 03:00

4&5Cross L over R, step R to R side, step L back 03:00

6&7&Rock R back, recover onto L, rock R fw, recover on L 03:00

8&Turn ½ R stepping R fw, turn ½ R stepping L back 03:00

[17-24] ¼ basic R, Scissor L, ¼ L ½ L sweep, Jazz box ½ R, Full turn R
1-2&Turn ¼ R stepping R to R side, close L behind R, cross R over L 06:00

3&4Step L to L side , close R next to L, cross L over R 06:00

&5Turn ¼ L stepping R back, turn ½ L stepping L fw sweeping R around from back to front 09:00

6&7Cross R over L, turn ¼ R stepping L back, turn ¼ stepping R fw 03:00

&8Turn ½ R stepping L back, turn ½ R stepping R fw 03:00

[25-32] Mambo step step sweep, Sailor ¾ L cross, Recover, Basic L, Side rock cross rock
&1&2Rock L fw, recover onto R, step L next R, step R back sweeping L from front to back 03:00

3&4&Turn ¼ L stepping L back and slightly behind R, turn ¼ L stepping R back, turn ¼ L crossing L over R, recover back onto R 06:00

5-6&Step L to L side, close R next to L, cross L over R 06:00

7&8&Rock R to R side, recover onto L, cross rock R over L, recover onto L 06:00

TAG – After 2nd wall – facing 12:00
Basic R, Basic L
1-2&Step R to R side, close L behind R, cross R over L 12:00

3-4&Step L to L side, close R next to L, cross L over R 12:00

RESTART – On wall 5 after 16& counts – facing 06:00 (03:00)
Dance the dance up to count 16& - turn ¼ turn R to do a R basic (facing 06:00) as you would normally do – here’s your restart.

Ending – wall 8:
Dance the dance up till 12 – then step L back sweeping R ¼ R to face the front

Good luck & enjoy!

Contact: jannietofte@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Jannie Tofte Andersen (DK) Aug 2012

Jannie Tofte Andersen from Denmark has captivated audiences since August 2012 with her vibrant choreography, contributing four dynamic dances to our archive. Her innovative style and passion for dance continue to inspire and engage dancers worldwide.

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