THE INNER CIRCLE

Choreographer: Dan Testa

Step Sheet

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The count-in is quick when using "The Inner Light" by The Beatles. The song begins with a droning note. After about 2 seconds, a sitar plays 4 counts of music. Then, drums and other instruments join in. The DJ should count 5,6,7,8 over the 4 counts of sitar. The dancers start when the drums come in. There are rhythm breaks (where there is just the droning note) right before each vocal section. Keep dancing at the same speed during these breaks. The first vocal section starts as the second dance pattern starts. The second vocal section starts with count 21 of the fourth dance pattern. The music ends at about count 5 of the seventh pattern

SIDE ROCK, SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS ROCK, SIDE SHUFFLE (WITH A TURN)

1-2Rock right to side, recover left in place

3&4Side shuffle to the right (right-left-right)

5-6Rock left crossing in front, recover right in place

7&8Side shuffle to the left (left-right-left) while turning ¼ left

STEP PIVOT STEP, SAILOR STEP, CROSS, TURN, SAILOR STEP

9-10Step right forward, pivot turn ¼ left

11Step right in place

12&13Left sailor step (left behind, right in place, left to side)

14-15Cross right over left, unwind left ½ turn (weight on left)

16&17Right sailor step (right behind, left in place, right to side)

BEHIND SIDE CROSS, KICK BALL CHANGE, SIDE ROCK, CROSS SHUFFLE

18-19Step left behind right, step right to side

20Step left crossing in front

21&22Kick ball change right

23-24Rock right to side, recover left in place

25&26Cross right over left, slide left next to right, cross right over left

(TURN) ROCK, STEP (TURN), LEFT SHUFFLE, STEP PIVOT

&27Turn ¼ left (without shifting weight), rock left forward

28&Recover right in place. Turn ½ left (without shifting weight)

29&30Left shuffle forward (left-right-left)

31-32Step right forward, pivot turn ½ left

WALK, LEFT SHUFFLE, STEP PIVOT, RIGHT SHUFFLE, WALK

33Walk forward right

34&35Left shuffle forward (left-right-left)

36-37Step right forward, pivot turn ½ left

38&39Right shuffle forward (right-left-right)

40Walk forward left

REPEAT

Music

About the Choreographer

Dan Testa

Dan Testa is a dynamic choreographer and dance enthusiast known for his innovative style and passion for movement. With an impressive 31 dances in our archive, Dan continues to inspire and engage audiences through his creative artistry.

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