So She Dances

Choreographer: Nancy Greene (Canada) September 2018

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Count in: 48 beats intro, start on vocals (approx 25 seconds from start of track)
**2 Restarts & one 3 beat Tag

S1 [1 - 12] 1/2 turn L fwd Basic, Full turn R Progressive fwd Basic, L Twinkle, Cross, Hitch
1,2,3Step L fwd (1), 1/2 turn L stepping R slightly back (2), Step L beside R (3) 12:00
4,5,6Step R fwd (4), 1/2 turn R stepping L back (5), 1/2 turn R stepping R fwd (6) (or fwd Basic) 6:00
1,2,3Cross L over R (1), Slight 1/8 turn to L Step R back (2), Step L beside R (3) 4:30
4,5,6Step R to L diagonal (4), Turn 1/8 R as you Lift L toe to R knee (5) and Hold there (6) 6:00
************ RESTART HERE DURING WALL 4 (while facing 3:00) ************

S2 [13 - 24] Diamond Fallaway, 5/8 Sweeping Turn L, Cross, Side Rock, Recover
1,2,31/8 turn R stepping L fwd (1), 1/8 turn L stepping R to R (2), 1/8 turn L stepping L back (3) 4:30
4,5,6Step R back (4), 1/8 turn L stepping L to L (5), 1/8 turn L stepping R fwd (6) 1:30
1,2,31/8 turn L Step L fwd (1), keeping weight on L continue 1/2 turn L sweeping R back to front (2, 3) 6:00
4,5,6Cross R over L (4), Rock L to L side (5), Recover weight to R (6) 6:00

S3 [25 - 36] 1/8 R, Flick, Flick, Back/Sweep, Weave R, Step Side w Drag/Sweep
1,2,3Step L to R diagonal (1), Flick R foot fwd (2), draw R foot inward a bit & Flick fwd again (3) 7:30
4,5,6Step R behind L (4), 1/8 turn L Sweeping L front to back (slightly off floor if you can) (5, 6) 6:00
1,2,3Step L behind R (1), Step R to R side (2), Step L across R (3) 6:00
4,5,6Step R to R (4), Drag L to R ankle (5), then draw L to R diagonal & sweep to L (6) 6:00

S4 [37 - 48] 1 1/4 Turn L, Full Turn R, Fwd Basic, Step R back, Point & Twist R
1,2,31/4 turn L stepping L fwd (1), 1/2 turn L stepping R back (2), 1/2 turn L stepping L fwd (3) 3:00
4,5,6Step R fwd (prep) (4), 1/2 turn R stepping L back (5), 1/2 turn R stepping R fwd (6) 3:00
*Easier Turning Option for beats 37 - 42: = 1 1/4 Turn L , over 2 progressive turns - 3/4 L & 1/2 L
*1,2,3 1/4 turn L stepping L fwd (1), 1/4 turn L stepping R to R (2), 1/4 turn L stepping L back (3) 9:00
*4,5,6 Step R back (4), 1/4 turn L stepping L to L (5), 1/4 turn L stepping R fwd (6) 3:00
*********** RESTART HERE DURING WALL 7 (while facing 12:00) after music fade to bells
1,2,3Step L fwd (1), Step R beside L (2), Step L Beside R (3) 3:00
4,5,6Step R back (4), Point L fwd as you twist the upper body to R & lean back slightly (prep) (5, 6) 3:00

Restart Wall 4 (Starts at 9:00) - Restart after 12 counts (while facing 3:00)
Restart Wall 7 (Starts at 9:00) - Restart after 42 counts (while facing 12:00). This makes 4 turns in a row
During Wall 7 the music softens & fades briefly around beat 25 - 36. Keep counting during drag/sweep. The first 1 1/4 turn R towards 12:00 falls on 3 bell notes (37-39) and the 2nd full turn L falls on the words “ When I - close - my” (40-42). Restart on “Eyes”.
If you find this Restart tough, I suggest substituting the Easier Turning Option, leading up to it. It is a little less rushed feeling.
This may also help make it feel Unique and therefore easier to distinguish from the usual pattern.

Tag (3 beats): At the end of Wall 8 (facing 3:00) - Developé (1, 2, 3)
Keeping weight solidly on R, drag the L foot to R ankle(1), Raise L foot to R Shin (2), Bend R leg slightly as you extend L Leg fwd (whatever height you can) while leaning back slightly (3). You will “fall” fwd onto L to Restart the dance.

Ending: The dance ends 6 counts into Wall 12 (2nd time returning to 12:00). So do Beats 1, 2, 3 as usual, which makes a ½ turn to 6:00. Make another 1/2 turn L stepping R back (4) Hold as you open your arms (5,6)

Contact: Nancy Greene (480-686-7144), DanceWithNanc@icloud.com or NGreene464@gmail.com

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Nancy Greene (Canada) September 2018

Nancy Greene is a celebrated Canadian athlete and advocate for active living, renowned for her inspiring contributions to sports and community engagement. With one captivating dance in our archive, she embodies the spirit of joy and movement that unites us all.

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