The Shade

Choreographer: Celia Stevens , NZ - September 2017

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This dance is done in two directions only:

Intro: 16 Counts – Approx. 10 secs

S:1 [1-8] SIDE, BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS, HOLD, &-CROSS, SIDE, SAILOR:
1-2&3-4Step L side, Step R behind, Step L side, Step R over, Hold

&5-6Step L side, Step R over, Step L side

7&8Step R behind, Step L side, Step R side

S:2 [9-16] BEHIND, ¼ FWD, ½ SHUFFLE, COASTER, HEEL SWITCHES L-R:
1-2Step L behind, Turn ¼ right Step R forward 3.00

3&4Turn ½ right Shuffle back L-R-L 9.00

^^^Wall 6 Step change counts 3,4 Restart – see note below
5&6Step R back, Step L together, Step R forward

7&8&Touch L heel forward, Step L together, Touch R heel forward, Step R together

S:3 [ 17-24] L DOROTHY, R DOROTHY, ½ PIVOT, ¼ CHASSE:
1-2&Step L forward left diagonal, Step R behind, Step L together

3-4&Step R forward right diagonal, Step L behind, Step R together

5-6Step L forward, Turn ½ right weight R 3.00

7&8Turn ¼ right Step L side, Step R together, Step L side 6.00

S:4 [25-32] SAILOR, CROSS POINT, SAMBA, CROSS POINT:
1&2Step R behind, Step L side, Step R side

3-4Cross/step L over slightly forward, Point R toe side

5&6Cross/step R over slightly forward, Step L side, Step R side

7-8Cross/step L over slightly forward, Point R toe side

**Wall 2 Restart – Count 8 step R together

S:5 [33-40] ¼ JAZZ-BOX FWD, ½ PIVOT, ½ SHUFFLE: [Further ¼ turn L to restart again]
1-4Cross/step R over, Step L back, Turn ¼ right Step R side, Step L forward 9.00

**Wall 3 Restart – Step change, straight jazz-box with touch facing 6 o’clock.
5-6Step R forward, Turn ½ left weight L 3.00

7&8Turn ½ left Shuffle back R-L-R 9.00

(1) Turn ¼ left Step L side 6.00
Note count 1 above is the first step of S:1 Count 1 – in order to keep the dance a 2 wall dance, you need to turn ¼ left to face 6 o’clock after the half shuffle.

[40] START AGAIN & ENJOY! ????

RESTARTS: Some very simple changes are needed to be able to restart with Left foot.
On Wall 2 dance up to S:4 Count 7, Replace count 8 with Step R together then Restart facing 12.00
On Wall 3 dance up to S:5 Count 4, Replace ¼ Jazz-box to a jazz-box touch [6.00] then Restart facing 6.00
On Wall 6 dance up to S:2 Count 2, Replace counts 3&4 to count 3 – 4 with the following step change:
3-4Turn ¼ right step L side, Step R together. Then Restart facing 12.00

FINISH: On Wall 8 dance up to S:1 Count 5, Then simply unwind ½ left to face front

Contact: stevenscelia3@Qgmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Celia Stevens , NZ - September 2017

Celia Stevens, hailing from New Zealand, captivated audiences with her dynamic performance showcased in our archive since September 2017. With an infectious passion for dance, she continues to inspire others with her unique style and artistry!

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