MIDNIGHT WALTZ

Choreographer: Jo Thompson Szymanski (USA) July 92

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Or Music: Let There Be Peace On Earth? by Scooter Lee from Test Of Time CD or any medium tempo waltz.

Section 1	Crossing Twinkle Step (Spiral) with 1/2 Turn Right. x 2.
1 - 2	Step left forward across right. Step right to right side.
3	Step left to left side. (Turning body slightly left).
4 - 5	Step right forward across left. Step left beside right making 1/4 turn right.
6	Step right 1/4 turn right and to right side.
7 - 12	Repeat steps 1 - 6

Section 2	Cross Rocks & Left Grapevine.
13 - 15	Cross rock left over right. Rock back onto right. Step left to left side.
16 - 18	Cross rock right over left. Rock back onto left. Step right to right side.
19 - 21	Cross rock left over right. Rock back onto right. Step left to left side.
22 - 24	Cross right over left. Step left to left side. Cross right behind left.
Note:	Steps 13 - 21 are frequently danced as twinkle steps although the dance was originally choreographed as above.

Section 3	Sways Left & Right.
25 - 27	Step left large step to left side. Slowly slide right beside left.
28 - 30	Step right large step to right side. Slowly slide left beside right.

Section 4	Step Slow Kick & Back 1/2 Turn Left x 2.
31 - 32	Step forward left. Slowly low kick right forward with pointed toe.
33	Begin lowering right leg.
34 - 35	Step back on right. Make 1/2 turn left, step forward onto left.
36	Step right beside left.
37 - 42	Repeat steps 31 - 36

Section 5	Twinkle 1/4 Turn Left, Basic Twinkle Back.
43	Step left diagonally forward to make 1/4 turn left.
44 - 45	Step right beside left. Step left in place.
46 - 48	Step back right. Step left beside right. Step right in place.

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About the Choreographer

Jo Thompson Szymanski (USA) July 92

Jo Thompson Szymanski is an acclaimed dance choreographer from the USA, celebrated for her innovative contributions to the dance community. With two dynamic dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and energize dancers around the world!

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