When the Dam Breaks

Choreographer: Donna Manning – April 2018

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#12 count intro

S1. Full Turn Monterey W/ Ronde
1-2-3Step R fwrd, point L to L side (both arms out to sides with R side of upper body slightly back – torque)

4, 5-6Starting from the head…bringing arms in to chest -turn ¾ L bringing L underneath center transferring weight to L but staying on the front of the foot (3:00), continuing another ¼ turn L on the ball of the L allow the R to sweep back to across the front of you (12:00

S2. Cross, ¼ Turn, Step Back, Settle
1,2,3Cross R over L, on the ball of the R ¼ turn R step back on L, step R back (3:00)

These next 3 counts will leave room for your feeling of the music
4, 5-6Step L back(3:00) for 5-6 options I danced….

*Settle back into L hip and pause – use your L arm to continue flow of movement
*If you allow your body to turn back to the front you can lunge on the L coming back up on 6 making sure you go back to 3:00
RESTART HERE: Start wall 4 facing 9:00 after count 12 you’ll be facing 12:00 perfect position to start over

S3. Step, Attitude (lift), Collect, ½ Turn, Change Weight
1-2-3Step R fwrd, lift L extended leg (toes extended heel to inside line) – lower L to center (3:00)

4,5,6Continuing the leg movement-take weight to ball of L slightly behind the body. Use the whole count to take weight and make a ½ turn over the L shoulder (9:00), Close R to L and take weight, step step L slightly back

Sec. 4: Step, Ronde, Sailor Step
1, 2- 3Step R back, sweeping L front to back for 2 counts

4, 5, 6step L behind R, R to R side, replace weight to L opening up R hip (9:00)

Sec.5: Behind, ¼ Turn, Step, Spiral, Step, Touch
1, 2, 3R behind L, ¼ turn L stepping L fwrd, step R fwrd

4-5, 6full turn L spiral – letting L wrap close to R ankle (or float close to the floor), step out L fwrd, touch R next to L as you bend both knees allowing body to lower (6:00)

S6. Step and Sway R, repeat L
1-2-3Sway to R as you step R to R side (use arms as you are comfortable) – collect L next to R DON’T change weight

4-5-6Sway to L as you step L to L side (use your arms) – you can collect R next to L to prepare for next section

S7. ¼ Turn R Balance, ½ Turn R Balance
1-2,3Step R to R side but on the ball of the R allow ¼ turn to R to happen DURING the count NOT turn then step, step down on L next to R (9:00), change weight to R

4-5,6Step L back starting ½ turn R on the ball of L- DURING ½ turn – bring R to L changing weight to FINISH ½ turn (3:00), step L fwrd

S8. R fwrd Balance, Step Back, ½ Turn, ½ Turn
1,2,3Step R fwrd, close L to R, change weight to R

4-5,6Step L back at slight angle back L diagonal facilitate about ¼ turn R (6:00), continue turning R ¼ stepping R slightly fwrd (9:00), NOW using the WHOLE 6th beat – step L fwrd and on the ball of the L make ½ turn R (9:00) let R leg trail behind you for styling

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Donna Manning – April 2018

Donna Manning is an accomplished dancer and choreographer whose vibrant energy captivates audiences. With one stunning dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and elevate the art of performance.

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