You Raise Me Up Waltz

Choreographer: Karen Tripp , Dec 2014

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Ending: Dance ends after 48 counts facing 12:00

Wait 4 measures (12 counts), left lead

TWINLE ¼ LEFT; SYNCOPATED WEAVE 4 (9:00)
1-2-3Cross left over right as you start turning the body left ¼, step side right, close left to right (9:00)

4-5&6Cross right over left, step side left, step right behind left, step side left

CROSS LUNGE, RECOVER, SIDE; CROSS LUNGE, RECOVER, SLOW SWEEP
7-8-9Cross right over left bending both knees slightly, recover to left, step side right

10-11-12Cross left over right bending both knees slightly, recover to right, sweep left foot from front towards back over 2 counts(no wt)

SAILOR ¼ LEFT; FORWARD, LOCK, FORWARD (6:00)
13-14-15Continuing the sweep, step left behind right as you turn ¼ left, step on right squaring up to 6:00, step slightly forward left

16-17-18Step forward right, lock left behind right, step forward right

FORWARD COASTER STEP; BACK COASTER STEP
19-20-21Step forward left, close right to left, step back on left

22-23-24Step back on right, close left to right, step forward on right

FORWARD WALTZ; BACK, ½ TURN LEFT (12:00)
25-26-27Step forward left, close right to left, step slightly forward left

28-29-30Step right foot back turning toe in to prep for turn, turn ½ left and step forward left, step forward right

FORWARD, TAP TWICE; BACK, SLOW SWEEP
31-32-33Step left forward, tap right toe diagonally right twice

34-35-36Step back on right, sweep left toe from front towards back over 2 counts

BACK WEAVE 3, SIDE DRAW RIGHT WITH TOUCH
37-38-39Step left behind right, step side right, cross left over right

40-41-42Big side step right, drag left toe next to right over 2 counts

LEFT FULL TURN ROLL IN 3, RIGHT TWINKLE (12:00)
43-44-45Turn ¼ left and step left, turn ½ left and step back on right, turn ¼ left and step side left

46-47-48Cross right over left, step side on left angling body slightly to right, close right to left

ENDING: Step left in front of right and slightly bend both knees, as you slowly bring arms out to sides.

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About the Choreographer

Karen Tripp , Dec 2014

Karen Tripp, a talented dancer since December 2014, has invigorated our archive with two captivating performances that showcase her passion and artistry. Her vibrant expressions and dynamic choreography continue to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike!

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