Wake the Dead

Choreographer: Derek Steele , (Feb. 2017)

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Intro: After 32 counts with the lyrics “Can you feel the beat...”
Sequence: 32, TagA, 32, TagB, 32, TagA, 32, TagA, 32, 32, 32, 24 *Restart, 32’s to end

Choreographer’s Note: This is polka based in rhthym, but make it as smooth as you like and have fun!

[1-8] Triple Side R, 1/4 Hinge Turn, Triple Side L, 1/4 Hinge Turn, Triple Side R, L Coaster Step
1&2Step side R, Step together L, Step side R [12:00]

&3&4Turn 1/4 left to 9:00 (weight on R, L foot free), Step side L, Step together R, Step side L

&5&6Turn 1/4 left to 6:00 (weight on L, R foot free), Step side R, Step together L, Step side R

7&8Step back L, Step together R, Step forward L

[9-16] Step, Point, Step, Point, Back, Point, Sailor 1/4 L
1,2Step forward R, Point/touch L to side

3,4Step forward L, Point/touch R to side

5,6Step back R, Point/touch L side

7&81/4 Turning Sailor Step: Step L just behind R heel, Step side R turning 1/8 to left to 5:00, Turn 1/8 to left to 3:00 stepping slightly forward L

[17-24] Step, 1/2 Turn, Prep, Reverse 1/2, Triple 1/2 Turn, Step, 1/4 Turn*
1,2Step forward R, Turn 1/2 left to 9:00 taking weight on L

3,4“Prep” step forward R, Turn 1/2 right to 3:00 stepping back L

5&6Turn 1/4 right to 6:00 stepping side R, Step together L, Turn 1/4 right to 9:00 stepping forward R

7,8* Step forward L, Turn 1/4 right to 12:00 taking weight on R* (*or R touch together for restart)

*Restart: During wall 8 (which starts at original back wall) replace count 24 (count 8 of this section) with:
Turn 1/4 right to face back wall touching together R to Restart dance from the top.

[25-32] Cross, Side, Sailor 1/2 L, Cross, Point, Kick-Ball-Touch
1,2Step L across R, Step side R

3&41/2 Turning Sailor Step: Step L just behind R heel turning 1/8 to left to 11:00, Step side R turning 1/8 left to 9:00, Turn 1/4 to left to 6:00 stepping side L

5,6Step R across L, Point/touch L to side

7&8Small/Low kick forward L, Step together L, Touch R next to L

Tag A: 4 counts added at completion of walls 1, 3, 4: Step, 1/2 L, Step 1/2 L
1,2Step forward R, Turn 1/2 left taking weight on L

3,4Step forward R, Turn 1/2 left taking weight on L

Tag B:12 counts added at the completion of wall 2: Triple R, Rock, Recover, Triple L, Rock, Recover, Step, 1/2 L, Step, 1/2 L
1&2Small step side R, Step together L, Small step side R

3,4Rock L behind R, Recover weight to L

5&6Small step side L, Step together R, Small step side L

7,8Rock R behind L, Recover weight to R

9,10Step forward R, Turn 1/2 left taking weight on L

11,12Step forward R, Turn 1/2 left taking weight on L

Sites: www.dereksteele.net - www.motorcitydanceclassic.com

This step sheet may be freely copied intact, however, modifications to this step sheet may not be made without the permission of the choreographer. ddsteele199@comcast.net

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About the Choreographer

Derek Steele , (Feb. 2017)

Derek Steele, a dynamic performer featured in our archive since February 2017, captivates audiences with his exceptional talent and vibrant stage presence. With one remarkable dance to his credit, he continues to inspire and uplift through the art of movement.

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