Take Me Away

Choreographer: Gerard Murphy , Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (May 15, 2008)

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Start point: 16 counts in - on lyrics.

Kick forward, cross step, back, side, forward lock step, ½ turn, ½ turn
1&2,3 Low kick R diagonally across L; cross step R down over L; step L slightly back; step R to R

4&5 Step forward onto L; lock step R behind L; step forward onto L

6,7,8 Step forward onto R; pivot 1/2 turn L (weight to L - to face 6 o'clock); pivot on ball of L a 1/2 turn L while stepping back onto R (to face 12 o'clock)

Step, cross front, step, touch, step, cross behind, hold, touch, behind, ¼ turn, step forward
&1 Step L to L; cross step R over L

2,3 Step L to L; touch R toes next to L

&4 Step R to R; cross point L behind R while bending knees slightly

5,6 HOLD; touch L toes to L (with a straight L leg) and returning knees to normal position

7&8 Step L behind R; step R 1/4 turn to R; step forward onto L

Walk, walk, ½ turn step, hitch and touch and touch, cross step
1,2 Step forward onto R; step forward onto L

3&4 Step forward onto R; pivot 1/2 turn L (weight to L); step forward onto R

5&6 Hitch L knee slightly; step down onto L; touch R toes to R (with a straight R leg)

&7,8 Step R next to L while making a 1/4 turn R; touch L toes to L (with a straight L leg); cross step L over R

Diagonal shuffle; diagonal step, touch, cross rock recover, cross rock recover ¼ turn
1&2 Shuffle diagonally forward to the R: R, L, R

3,4 Long step L diagonally forward to the L; drag and touch R next to L

5&6 Cross step R forward over L; rock on ball of L to L; recover onto R

7&8 Cross step L over R; rock on ball of R to R; recover onto L while making a 1/4 turn L

Start over!

TAG: happens once after SIX rotations, facing the 6 o’clock wall:
1,2 Walk forward: R, L

3,4 Step forward onto R; pivot 1/2 turn L (weight to L – to face 12 o’clock)

End dance at 3 o’clock wall – continue walking all the way off the floor toward 3 o’clock

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About the Choreographer

Gerard Murphy , Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (May 15, 2008)

Gerard Murphy hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and has captivated audiences with his vibrant dance performances since May 15, 2008. With one dazzling dance featured in our archive, Gerard exemplifies the passion and creativity that make him a rising star in the dance community.

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