Tell It Like It Is

Choreographer: Malene Jakobsen , Denmark (Sept 2010)

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Note: The dance is written similar to Cry Me Out, and again the music sounds as a very fast waltz, but it isn’t. The dance is dedicated to Julia, who has helped me in writing this dance.

Intro: 2 counts, app. 4 sec. into track - dance begins with weight on L

(1-9) Rock, ball, back rock, ½, ¼, ½, ball step with hitch, shuffle back, back with sweep
1-2 (1) Rock forward on R, (2) recover onto L 12.00

a3-4 (a) Step R next to L, (3) rock back on L (4) recover onto R

&a (&) Turn ½ R stepping back on L, (a) turn ¼ R stepping forward on R 9.00

5-6 (5) Step forward on L, (6) turn ½ R 3.00

a7 (a) step L next to R, (7) step forward on R hitching L

8&a (8) Step back on L, (&) step R next to L, (a) step back on L

1 (1) step back on R sweeping L from front to back

(10-17) Back with sweep, back rock, run forward, ¼ point, cross, side, back rock, side rock, cross
2 (2) Step back on L sweeping R from front to back

a3 (a) Rock back on R, (3) recover onto L

4&a (4&a) Run forward R, L, R

5 (5) On ball of R make ¼ turn R pointing L to L side 6.00

6a (6) Cross L over R, (a) step R to R side

7-8 (7) Rock back on L, (8) recover onto R

&a1 (&) Rock L to L side, (a) recover onto R, (1) cross L over R

(18-25) Recover, side, cross rock, side, step, touch, ¾, ball, touch, full turn, mambo
2a (2) Recover onto R, (a) step L to L side,

3-4 (3) Cross R over L, (4) recover onto L

&a (&) Step R to R side, (a) step forward on L

5-6 (5) Touch R behind L, (6) make ¾ turn R putting weight on R 3.00

a7-8 (a) Step slightly forward on L , (7) touch R behind L, (8) make full turn R putting weight on R

&a1 (&) Rock forward on L, (a) recover onto R, (1) step back on L

(26-32) Recover, ball, side rock, cross, side, behind, side, cross, ¼, step, ½, full turn
2 (2) Recover onto R

a3-4 (a) Step L next to R, (3) rock R to R side, (4) recover onto L

&a5 (&) Cross R over L, (a) step L to L side, (5) cross R behind L

a6 (a) Step L to L side, (6) cross R over L

a7 (a) Turn ¼ L stepping forward on L, (7) step forward on R 12.00

8 (8) Turn ½ L – weight on L 6.00

&a (&) Turn ½ L stepping back on R, (a) turn ½ L stepping forward on L 6.00

Contact: lovelinedance@live.dk

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About the Choreographer

Malene Jakobsen , Denmark (Sept 2010)

Malene Jakobsen from Denmark is a vibrant artist whose contributions to our archive include one captivating dance that showcases her unique talent and passion for movement. Since September 2010, she has continued to inspire audiences with her dynamic performances and creativity.

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