Take Me Away

Choreographer: Diana Dawson (May 2014)

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Intro – 8 counts, start on the word ..take me AWAY. There are two Restarts. CW direction.

Section 1: RIGHT SIDE, BEHIND & CROSS, SIDE, LEFT BACK, ROCK, KICK-BALL-CROSS
1-2Step right to right side, step left behind right

&3-4Step right to right side, cross step left over right, step right to right side

5-6Rock back on left foot, recover onto right

7&8Kick left foot forward, step back on left, cross step right over left

Section 2: PADDLE TURNS 1/4 RIGHT, LEFT CROSS, BACK & CROSS, SIDE
1-2Step forward on left, pivot 1/8 turn right (weight onto right)

3-4Step forward on left, pivot 1/8 turn right (completing 1/4 turn right, weight on right) [3.00]

5-6Cross step left over right, step back on right

&7-8Step left to left side, cross step right over left, step left to left side

Section 3: RIGHT BACK, ROCK, SHUFFLE 1/2 TURN LEFT, LEFT BACK, ROCK, WALK FORWARD x2
1-2Rock back on right foot, recover onto left

3&4Shuffle 1/2 turn left, stepping – Right-Left-Right [9.00]

5-6Rock back on left foot, recover onto right.

7-8Walk forward Left-Right

Section 4: LEFT SIDE, ROCK & SIDE, ROCK, RIGHT SAILOR STEP, LEFT SAILOR STEP
1-2Rock left to left side, recover onto right,

&3-4Step left beside right, Rock right to right side, recover onto left

5&6Step right behind left, step left to left side, step right to right side

7&8Step left behind right, step right to right side, step left to left side

Section 5: RIGHT BEHIND, UNWIND 1/2 TURN, SHUFFLE FORWARD, JAZZBOX CROSS
1-2Step right behind left, unwind 1/2 turn right keeping weight on right foot. [3.00]

3&4Left Shuffle forward stepping Left-Right-Left (NOTE: Restart here on walls 2 and 4)

5-6-7-8Cross step right over left, step back on left, step right to right side, cross step left over right

Section 6: RIGHT CHASSE, BACK, ROCK, LEFT CHASSE, BACK, ROCK
1&2Step right to right side, close left beside right, step right to right side

3-4Rock back on left, recover onto right

5&6Step left to left side, step right beside left, step left to left side

3-4Rock back on right foot, recover onto left

Section 7: RIGHT FORWARD, ROCK, & LEFT FORWARD, ROCK, SHUFFLE BACK, ROCK BACK
1-2Rock forward on right foot, recover onto left

&3-4Step right beside left, rock forward on left foot, recover onto right

5&6Shuffle backwards stepping Left, Right, Left

7-8Rock back on right, recover onto left

Section 8: STEP, PIVOT 1/2 TURN, SHUFFLE, STEP, PIVOT 1/2 TURN, SHUFFLE
1-2Step forward on right, pivot 1/2 turn left [9.00]

3&4Shuffle forward stepping Right-Left-Right

5-6Step forward on left, pivot 1/2 turn right [3.00]

7&8Shuffle forward stepping Left-Right-Left

Begin Again

RESTARTS; On Walls 2 and 4 (facing {6.00} and [12.00] respectively)
Dance through to Section 5, Steps 1-4 then restart at the beginning

TOWARDS THE END OF THE DANCE (Wall 6) - the music slows down during Section 1 (on steps 7&8 Kick ball cross)
and Section 2 (steps 1-4 – Paddle turns) - Slow down your steps accordingly then pick up the beat on steps 5-6 onwards.

Contact: www.silverstarswesterndancers.com - dianadawson@btinternet.com - Tel:01896 756244

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About the Choreographer

Diana Dawson (May 2014)

Diana Dawson, a dynamic performer featured in our archive since May 2014, captivates audiences with her exquisite talent and vibrant energy. With one standout dance to her credit, she continues to inspire and leave a lasting impression on all who experience her artistry.

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