The Diff (P)

Choreographer: Maureen McShane – Sept 2015

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Hold: Sweetheart Hold
Count-in: 32 count intro (approx. 22 seconds into the track)
Restarts: Walls 2 & 7, after 16 counts each time

First Section:
Calling Suggestion: Right forward rock, quarter turn right, triple, left cross rock, triple
1, 2Both Partners: Rock right foot forward, Recover weight onto left,

3&4Both Partners: Turning a quarter turn over your right shoulder, step right foot to the right side, close left together, step right.

5 6Both Partners: Cross left foot over right, recover weight onto right

7&8Both Partners: Step onto left, step right next to left, step left.

Second Section:
Calling Suggestion: Slow weave, behind side cross, side rock, quarter turn left, coaster step.
1, 2Both Partners: Step right foot in front of left, step left foot to the side,

3&4Both Partners: Step right foot behind left, step left foot to the side, cross right foot over left

5 6Both Partners: Rock left foot to the left side, make a quarter turn over left shoulder,

7&8Both Partners: Step left back, step right together, step left forward.

**Restart here on walls 2 and 7**

Third Section:
Calling Suggestion: Shuffle forward right, shuffle forward left,
1&2Both Partners: Step right foot forward, close left foot behind, step right foot forward

3&4Both Partners: Step left foot forward, close right behind, step left.

(The following partner’s pattern differs from the lead partner here)
Calling Suggestion Lead partner: Walk right, Walk left,
5 6Lead Partner: Walk right forward, walk left forward,

Calling Suggestion Following partner: Half turn, Half turn,
5 6Following Partner: Half turn stepping back on right foot, half turn stepping forward on left foot,

Calling Suggestion (Both partners): shuffle right
7&8Both Partners: Step right foot forward, close left foot beside right, step right foot forward

Fourth Section:
Calling Suggestion: Switches, Heel Hook Heel Ball change, pivot half turn, pivot half turn
1&2&Both Partners: Touch left heel forward to the diagonal, close left foot beside right, touch right foot forward to the diagonal, close right beside left

3&4&Both Partners: Touch left heel forward, flick left heel up in front of right knee, touch left heel forward, close left beside right

5 6Both Partners: Step right forward, pivot a half turn,

7 8Both Partners: Step right forward, pivot half turn, ending with weight on the left.

Start again!

Contact: hanlontony@eircom.net

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About the Choreographer

Maureen McShane – Sept 2015

Maureen McShane has been a vibrant contributor to our artistic community since September 2015, showcasing her exceptional talent and passion for dance. With one captivating piece preserved in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike.

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