Spirit of the High Country

Choreographer: Hiroko Carlsson (Grafton, Australia) October 2019

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[S1] Step, Sweep-Cross-Side, 1/4L, Sweep-Cross-Side, 1/4R Side, Together-Cross, 1/4R, 1/4R-Together
1 2&Step forward on R and sweeping L around R, Cross L over R, Step R to the side
3 4&Make a ¼ turn left stepping L to the side and sweeping R around L, Cross R over L, Step L to the side
5 6&Make a ¼ turn right stepping R to the side, Step L next to R, Cross R over L
7 8&Make a ¼ turn right stepping back on L, Make a ¼ turn right stepping R to the side, Step L together (6:00)

[S2] Fwd, Step-Paddle, Syncopated Weave Right, Fwd Rock-1/2L, Full Turn R-Together
1 2&Step forward on R, Step forward on L, Make a ¼ turn right recover weight on R
3&4&Cross L over R, Step R to the side, Step L behind R, Step R to the side
5 6&Rock/step forward on L, Recover weight on R, Make a ½ turn left stepping forward on L
7&Step forward on R, Make a ½ turn right stepping back on L
8&Make a ½ turn right stepping forward on R, Step L together (3:00)

[S3] Basic NC Right, Hinge 1/2R-Cross, Side, Sailor Step into 1/4R-Drag Together
1 2&Step R to the side, Rock/step L behind R, Recover weight on R
3 4&Make a ¼ turn right stepping back on L, Make a ¼ turn right stepping R to the side, Cross L over R
5 6&Step R to the side sweeping L around R, Step L behind R, Step R to the side
7 8Step L to left, Making a ¼ turn right and drag R close to L (weight ends on R) (12:00)

[S4] Fwd, Chase Turn 1/2L, Prissy Walk
1 2&Step forward on L, Step forward on R, Make a ½ turn left recover weight on L
3 4Prissy walk forward RL (6:00)

Tag 1: End of Wall 1: Basic NC Right/Left, Sway-Sway (6:00)
1 2&Step R to the side, Rock/step L behind R, Recover weight on R
3 4&Step L to the side, Rock/step R behind L, Recover weight on L
5 6Step R to the side sway right, Sway left (6:00)

Tag 2: End of Wall 3: Basic NC Right, Hinge 1/2R-Cross, Sway-Sway-Together, Basic NC Left, Hinge 1/2L-Cross, Sway-Sway-Together (6:00)
1 2&Step R to the side, Rock/step L behind R, Recover weight on R
3 4&Make a ¼ turn right stepping back on L, Make a ¼ turn right stepping R to the side, Cross L over R
5 6&Step R to the side sway right, Sway left, Step R together (12:00)

1 2&Step L to the side, Rock/step R behind L, Recover weight on L
3 4&Make a ¼ turn left stepping back on R, Make a ¼ turn left stepping L to the side, Cross R over L
5 6&Step L to the side sway left, Sway right, Step L together (6:00)

Tag 3: End of Wall 4: Do “Tag2” Twice (starting from 12:00)

Ending: Step forward on R (12:00)

Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information. (hirokoclinedancing@gmail.com)
(updated: 2/Oct/19)

STEPSHEET TAKEN FROM COPPERKNOB (144.217.101.242)
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About the Choreographer

Hiroko Carlsson (Grafton, Australia) October 2019

Hiroko Carlsson, based in Grafton, Australia, is an accomplished dancer known for her vibrant performances and artistic flair. Since October 2019, she has contributed six dynamic dances to our archive, showcasing her innovative style and passion for the art of movement.

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