Saltwater Power

Choreographer: Carol Cotherman (USA) - June 2021

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*This dance is dedicated to Billie Sue for her love of the ocean!

#16-count intro. 2 restarts after 32 counts on Walls 5 & 6

¼ Turn, Touch, ¼ Turn, Scuff, Triple Step, Rock, Recover
1-2¼ Turn right stepping right to side, touch left by right (look over right shoulder to 6:00)
3-4¼ Turn left stepping left forward, scuff right
5&6Step right forward, step left by right, step right forward
7-8Rock left forward, recover to right
*Optional arm movement on chorus lyrics, "I go down": On count 1, start an arc with right arm, pointer finger extended, sweeping up and around and ending pointing down toward right foot on count 2.

Back, Back, Reverse Rocking Chair, ¼ Triple Step
1-2Step left back, step right back (with knee pops)
3-4Rock left back, recover to right
5-6Rock left forward, recover to right
7&8¼ Turn left stepping left, right, left (9:00)
 
Cross, Side, Rock Behind/Dip, Recover, Side, Behind, ¼ Turning Triple
1-2Step right over left, step left to side
3-4Rock right behind left with a dip, recover to left
5-6Step right to side, step left behind right
7&8¼ Turn right stepping right forward, step left by right, step right forward

Step, ¼ Turn, Cross, Side, Rock Behind/Dip, Recover, ¼ Turning Triple
1-2Step left forward, ¼ pivot turn right taking weight to right
3-4Step left over right, step right to side (3:00)
5-6Rock left behind right with a dip, recover to right
7&81/4Turning triple right stepping left, right, left (done almost on the spot with slight backward movement) (6:00)
*Restarts here on walls 5 & 6

Back, Point, Back, Point, Rock, Recover, Triple Step
1-2Step right back slightly behind left, point left to side
3-4Step left back slightly behind right, point right to side
5-6Rock right back, recover to left
7&8Triple step forward stepping right, left, right

Rocking Chair, Step, ½ Pivot Turn, ¼ Turning Triple
1-2Rock left forward, recover to right
3-4Rock left back, recover to right
5-6Step left forward, ½ pivot turn right taking weight to right
7&8¼ Turning triple step right stepping left, right, left (done almost on the spot with slight backward movement) (3:00)

Ending: Final Wall 8 starts facing 3:00. Dance through count 22. Change the ¼
Turning triple on counts 23 & 24 to: 23 - Step right to side 24 - Step left over right. Tada!

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About the Choreographer

Carol Cotherman (USA) - June 2021

Carol Cotherman from the USA is an enthusiastic dancer and artist known for her vibrant performances. With one delightful dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire others with her passion for the art of dance.

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