In My Arms

Choreographer: Jeannette Tisch (Auckland, New Zealand) July 2020

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INTRODUCTION: 32 COUNTS

SIDE ROCK, BEHIND AND CROSS, RIGHT AND LEFT
1-2[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Rock right to right side, recover left
3&4[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Cross right behind left, left to side, cross right over left
5-6[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Rock left to left side, recover right
7&8[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Cross left behind right, right to side, cross left over right

TOE STRUTS FORWARD AND BACK, COASTER BACK, SHUFFLE FORWARD
1-2[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Right Toe strut forward
3-4[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]½ turn right, strut back left
5&6[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Coaster step, right back, together left, forward right
7&8[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Shuffle forward, left, right, left

TOE STRUTS FORWARD AND BACK, COASTER BACK, SHUFFLE FORWARD
1-2[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Right Toe strut forward
3-4[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]½ turn right, strut back left
5&6[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Coaster step, right back, together left, forward right
7&8[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Shuffle forward, left, right, left

GRAPEVINE RIGHT, ROLLING TURN LEFT
1-2[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Right to right side, cross left behind right
3-4[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Right to right side, touch left beside right
5-6[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step left ¼ turn, step right ½ turn
7-8[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step left ¼ turn, touch right beside left
RESTART FROM HERE ON WALLS 2, 4, 6 & 7 AFTER COUNT 32

SHUFFLE FORWARD, ½ TURN RIGHT, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ¼ TURN LEFT
1&2[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Shuffle forward right, left, right
3-4[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step forward left, and turn ½ right
5&6[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Shuffle forward left, right, left
7-8[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step forward right, ¼ turn left (3 o’clock)

VAUDEVILLE RIGHT AND LEFT, COASTER BACK, STEP FORWARD, ½ PIVOT
1&2[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step right over left, step back on left, touch right heel forward
&3&4[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step back on right, cross left over right, step back on right, touch left heel forward
5&6[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Coaster back on left, right together, left forward
7-8[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step forward on right, ½ pivot left (9 o’clock)
 
VAUDEVILLE RIGHT AND LEFT, COASTER BACK, STEP FORWARD, ¼ PIVOT
1&2[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step right over left, step back on left, touch right heel forward
&3&4[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step back on right, cross left over right, step back on right, touch left heel forward
5&6[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Coaster back on left, right together, left forward
7-8[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step forward on right, ¼ pivot left

CROSS POINT, CROSS POINT, ½ PIVOT LEFT, ½ PIVOT LEFT
1-2[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step right across left, point left to left
3-4[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step left across right, point right to right
5-6[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step right forward, ½ pivot left
7-8[9LOAO?:<N][2020/08/01 00:41:50][67?94;<477<4=7]Step right forward ½ pivot left

THE FINISH…………
Dance the first 18 steps, then step left forward on left foot, pivot ½ right.
ENJOY
RESTARTS ON WALLS 2, 4, 6 & 7 AFTER COUNT 32 (AFTER THE ROLLING TURN)

Submitted by - Karen Dawson: karen-dawson@xtra.co.nz

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About the Choreographer

Jeannette Tisch (Auckland, New Zealand) July 2020

Jeannette Tisch is a dynamic creative based in Auckland, New Zealand, known for her innovative approaches to dance and performance. With one captivating piece archived in our collection, she continues to inspire with her passion for movement and artistic expression.

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