The Gate Is Open

Choreographer: Erica de Vaan (March 2017)

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Intro: 16 counts from the beat - starting on the word “window”

Kick ball change x2, rockstep, step ¼ turn R, touch
1 & 2RF kick fwd – RF step on ball – weight on LF
3 & 4RF kick fwd – RF step on ball – weight on LF
5 - 6RF rock fwd – rock back on LF
7 - 8RF step ¼ turn R – LF touch beside RF

Kick ball change x2, rockstep, shuffle ½ turn L
1 & 2LF kick fwd – LF step on ball – weight on RF
3 & 4LF kick fwd – LF step on ball – weight on RF
5 - 6LF rock fwd – rock back on RF
7 & 8LF step ¼ turn L – RF close - LF stap ¼ turn L

Lockstep fwd, scuff, shuffles fwd L & R
1 - 2RF step fwd – LF cross behind
3 - 4RF step fwd – LF scuff heel
5 & 6LF step fwd – RF close – LF step fwd
7 & 8RF step fwd – LF close – RF step fwd

Jazzbox ¼ L, touch, montery turn ¼ R
1 - 2LF cross over – RF step back
3 - 4LF step ¼ turn L – RF touch beside LF
5 - 6RF point R side – RF close ¼ turn R
7 - 8LF point L side – LF close

Start over and enjoy !

Tag: After the 1e , 3e and 4e wall
Chassé R, rock step, chassé L, rockstep
1 & 2RF stap R side – LF close – RF step R side
3 – 4LF rock back – weight back on RF
5 & 6LF step L side – RF close – LF step L side
7 – 8RF rock back – weight back on LF

Point, hold R L , rocking chair
1 – 2RF point R side – Hold
&RF close
3 – 4LF point L side – Hold
&LF close
5 – 6RF rock fwd – rock back on LF
7 – 8RV rock back – weight back on LF

Ending: The dance ends up with part 2 count:
7LF stomp ¼ turn L [12]

Contact: ericadevaan@live.nl

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About the Choreographer

Erica de Vaan (March 2017)

Erica de Vaan is an innovative dancer and choreographer known for her dynamic performances that captivate audiences. With one outstanding dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and elevate the art of movement!

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