The Poet & I

Choreographer: Berta Burns - July 2015

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TAG (12 Counts): At the end of walls 3 & 6 facing 3:00.

INTRO: 24 counts.

[1-6] R Cross Rock Recover, L Cross Rock Recover
1-3Step R across L diagonal front, Step L in place, Step R beside L

4-6Step L across R diagonal front, Step R in place, Step L beside R

[7-12] Step Kick, Back Back Side
1-3Step R forward to 10:30, Kick L forward while slightly raising R heel, Return R heel to floor while lowering L

4-6Step L back, Step R back (still facing 10:30), Step L to L squaring up to 9:00

[13-18] R Cross Rock Recover, L Cross Rock Recover
1-3Step R across L diagonal front, Step L in place, Step R beside L

4-6Step L across R diagonal front, Step R in place, Step L beside R

[19-24] Step Kick, Back Back Side
1-3Step R forward to 7:30, Kick L forward while slightly raising R heel, Return R heel to floor while lowering L

4-6Step L back, Step R back (still facing 7:30), Step L to L squaring up to 6:00

[25-30] Step R Sweep L, Step L Sweep R
1-3Step R forward, Sweep L from back to front in 2 counts

4-6Step L down, Sweep R from back to front in 2 counts

[31-36] Rock Recover 1/2, Step-Hook-Step Full Turn
1-3Rock R forward, Recover on L, Step R to 12:00 making 1/2 turn R 12:00

4-6Step L forward, Step R forward pivoting both R L balls completing a a full turn counter-clockwise (a reverse spiral turn), step L forward 12:00

[37-42] Rock Recover Step, Big Step Back Drag Touch
1-3Rock R forward, Recover on L, Step R back

4-6L Take a big step back, Drag R, while angling body facing 10:30, & Touch R next to L in 2 counts 10:30

[43-48] R Big Step 1/8 L, Drag Touch, Rolling Vine Full Turn
1-3R Take a big step to R facing 9:00, Drag L & Touch next to R in 2 counts 9:00

4-6Step L to 6:00, Step R forward pivoting 1/2 turn L (12:00), Making ¼ Turn L Step L next to R

TAG: Music is slow down at this point, please dance accordingly
[1-6] 1/4 Turn L, R Big Step To R, Touch L & Hold, L Big Step to L, Touch R & Hold
1-3Making 1/4 Turn L facing 12:00, R take big step to R, Touch L next to R, Hold

4-6L take big step to L, Touch R Next to L, Hold

[7-12] Weave To R, Fan R
1-3Step R to R, Step L behind R, Step R to R

4-6Cross L over R front, Fan R to L front

ENDING: Do a complete rotation right after the 2nd tag (Wall 7) at regular speed. Wall 8: Dance up to 18 counts of music (facing 6:00 at this point), Step R forward (19th count), Step L forward pivoting 1/2 turn to 12:00 (20th count), recover on L (21st count), Step R forward & Pose (22nd count). The music slow down for the last 22 counts as well, so dance accordingly.

ENJOY!!!

Contact: bertaburns1668@gmail.com

Last Update - 4th Aug 2015

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Berta Burns - July 2015

Berta Burns is a dynamic dancer whose creativity and passion shine through in her performances. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and mesmerize audiences with her unique style and energy.

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