If Life Could Be Different

Choreographer: Karen Tripp, August 2019

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Wait through the initial four beats of music, start on the word “l’ami”.

(S1) DIAGONAL FWD (1), SAILOR STEP (2a3), BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS-UNWIND ½ LEFT (4&a5), FORWARD LOCKING STEP (6a7), SWEEP TO A POINT (8) (6:00)
1Step R to slight right diagonal

2a3Sweep L behind right, step R to side, step L next to right

4&a5Cross R behind left, step L to side, cross R over left, unwind left ½ using right toe to help turn, switch weight back to left (6:00)

6a7Step R forward, lock L behind, step R forward

8Sweep L from back to front and point L to side

(S2) FLICK LEFT (1), BEHIND-ROCK SIDE-RECOVER (2a3), HINGE ½ R (4&a), BIG SIDE LEFT (5), 2 SWAYS (6,7), SWEEP BACK TO FRONT (8) (6:00)
1Flick L behind right

2a3Cross L behind right, rock R to side, recover weight to L

4&aCross R over left, turn ¼ R and step left, turn ¼ R and step right to side

5Big step L to side

6,7,8Sway weight to right, sway weight to left, sweep R from back to front

(S3) JAZZ BOX CROSS (1,2a3), BACK-SIDE-CROSS-SWEEP BACK TO FRONT (4&a5), CROSS-SIDE-BEHIND (6&a), SLOW SWEEP FRONT TO BACK (7,8) (6:00)
1Cross R over left

2a3Step L back, step side R, cross L over right

4&a5Step R back, step L to left side, cross R over left, sweep L from back to front

6&a7Cross L over right, step R to right side, cross L behind right, sweep from front to back

8Hold sweep position for one count

(S4) ROCK BACK TO A SIT-LINE, RECOVER FWD (1,2), SHUFFLE BACK (3a4), RECOVER FWD (5), FULL TURN LEFT (6a7), FORWARD (8)
1,2Rock back on R into a sitting position with left knee bent, recover forward on L

3a4Step back on R, close L next to right, rock back on R

5Recover forward on L

6a7Turn ½ left stepping back on R, turn ¼ left stepping L together, turn ¼ left stepping R forward

8Step L forward

TAG: At the end of wall 1, 3, and 5, add 2 slow sways (R, L).

END: After you’ve danced the tag the third time, which will be Wall 5 (2:30 mins), the music will slow. Dance counts 1-8 slowly with the music, and replace the Unwind ½ with a quick FULL Unwind left, do the Forward Locking Step, and this will leave you facing 12:00 with the Point Left to the Side, and hold.

Contact: karen@trippcentral.ca

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About the Choreographer

Karen Tripp, August 2019

Karen Tripp, a vibrant choreographer and performer, has captured the essence of movement with two captivating dances featured in our archive since August 2019. Her creative spirit and dedication to the art form continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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