THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN

Choreographer: Sue Coats

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Step Sheet

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BIG STEP RIGHT, DRAG, STEP, CROSS ½ TURN LEFT, RIGHT CROSS SAMBA, LEFT CROSS SAMBA (MOVING SLIGHTLY FORWARD)
1-2Take a big step to right on right, drag left beside right (weight on right)
&3-4Step on left, cross right over left, turn ½ left (weight on left)
5&6Right cross samba: cross right over left, step left to left side, step right to right side
7&8Left cross samba: cross left over right, step right to right side, step left to left side

ROCK FORWARD, ROCK BACK, ½ TURN RIGHT, STEP, PIVOT ½ RIGHT SLIDE BACK, SIDE ROCK, SIDE ROCK ¼ TURN, STEP, STEP FORWARD, PIVOT ½ RIGHT
1-2&Rock forward on right, rock back on left, make ½ turn right stepping forward on right
3-4Step forward left, pivot ½ right (weight on left), slide right back next to left
5-6Rock right to right side, return weight to left making ¼ turn right
&7-8Step right next to left, step forward on left, pivot ½ turn right (weight on right)

FULL TURN TRIPLE STEP, STEP, LOCK, STEP, ROCK FORWARD, ROCK BACK & HOOK, ½ TURN LEFT SHUFFLE FORWARD
1&2Full turn triple step left left-right-left (moving slightly forward)
3&4Step forward on right, lock left behind right, step forward on right
5-6Rock forward on left, rock back on right as you hook left in front of right
7&8Turning ½ left shuffle forward left-right-left

STEP FORWARD MAKING FULL TURN LEFT, HOOK, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ROCK FORWARD, ROCK BACK, STEP BACK, CROSS SHUFFLE RIGHT
1-2Step forward on right making full turn left, hook left across right
3&4Shuffle forward left-right-left
5-6Rock forward on right, rock back on left
&7&8Step back on right, cross shuffle to right left-right-left

REPEAT

RESTART
On the 7th wall (back wall), dance the first 15 beats. On beat 16, tap right next to left and restart the dance front the beginning (facing 9:00 wall)
To finish the dance, do the first 4 beats

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About the Choreographer

Sue Coats

Sue Coats is a passionate choreographer and dance educator known for her innovative approach to movement and expression, with 28 unique dances featured in our archive. Her vibrant energy and dedication to the art of dance inspire both her students and fellow artists alike!

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