Medicine For Heartbreak
Choreographer: Jannie Tofte Andersen (DK) January 2018
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Step Sheet
Note: Yes – technically this is a waltz, but the timing stays the same this way. Just humor me
[1-8] L Twinkle cross sweep, Cross ¼ ¼ L cross sweep, Weave, ¼ ½ R, Basic ½ L x2
1&a2Cross L over R (1), step R to R side (&), step L to L side (a), cross R over L sweeping L CW (2) 12:00
3&a4Cross L over R (3), turn ¼ L stepping R back (&), turn ¼ L stepping L to L side (a), cross R over L sweeping L CW (4) 06:00
5&a6Cross L over R (5), step R to R side (&), cross L behind R (a), turn ¼ R stepping R fw, keep turning another ½ R on R (like pencil turn) (6) 03:00
7&aStep L fw (7), turn ½ L stepping R back (&), step L back (a) 09:00
8&aStep R back (8), turn ½ L stepping L fw (&), step R fw (a) 03:00
[9-16] Mambo step step sweep, Behind side cross lunge, Rolling vine 1½ L, Back rock side x2
1&a2Rock L fw (1), recover onto R (&), step L back (a), step R back sweeping L CCW (2) 03:00
3&a4Cross L behind R (3), step R to R side (&), cross L over R (a), lunge to R side (prep) (4) 03:00
5&a6Turn ¼ L stepping L fw (5), turn ½ L stepping R back (&), turn ½ L stepping L fw (a), turn ¼ L stepping R to R side (6) 09:00
7&aRock L back (7), recover onto R (&), step L to L side (a) 09:00
8&aRock R back (8), recover onto L (&), step R to R side (a) 09:00
[17-24] Sailor step behind sweep x2, Behind ¼ R, Step ½ R Step, Full turn L, Rock hitch
1&a2Cross L behind R (1), step R to R side (&), step L to L side (a), cross R behind L sweeping L CCW (2) 09:00
3&a4Repeat counts 1&a2 09:00
5&a6Cross L behind R (5), turn ¼ stepping R fw (&), step L fw turning ½ R slowly (a6) weight stays L 06:00
&aStep down R (&), step L fw (a) (Prep R) 06:00
7&a8Turn ½ L stepping R back (7), turn ½ L stepping L fw (&), rock R fw (a), recover L hitching R (8) 06:00
[25-32] Sailor step behind sweep x2, Cross point x2, ¼ ¼ R, Cross ¼ ¼ L
1&a2Cross R behind L (1), step L to L side (&), step R to R side (a), cross L behind R sweeping R CW (2) 06:00
3&a4Repeat counts 1&a2 06:00
5&-6&Cross R behind L (5), point L to L side (&), cross L over R (6), point R to R side (prep L) (&) 06:00
7&aTurn ¼ R stepping R fw (7), step L fw (&), turn ¼ R stepping onto R (a) 12:00
8&aCross L over R (8), turn ¼ L stepping R back (&), turn ¼ L stepping L to L side (a) 06:00
[33-40] Step sweep, Full Monterey, Twinkle, Cross rock side x2, Diamond ½ R
1-2&Step R fw sweeping L CW (1), step L fw (2), point R to R side prepping L (&) 06:00
3Collect R next L while making full turn R (weight R) (3) 06:00
4&aCross L over R (4), step R to R side (&), step L to L side (a) 06:00
5&aCross rock R over L (5), recover onto L (&), step R to R side (a) 06:00
6&aCross rock L over R (6), recover onto R (&), step L to L side (a) 06:00
7&aCross R over L (7), turn 1/8 R stepping L back (&), step R back (a) 07:30
8&aTurn 1/8 R crossing L behind R (8), step R to R side (&), turn 1/8 R stepping L fw 10:30
[41-48] Step sweep, Full Monterey, Twinkle, Cross rock side x2, Cross ¼ ¼ R cross sweep
1-2&Square up to 12:00 step R fw sweeping L CW (1), step L fw (2), point R to R side prepping L (&) 12:00
3Collect R next L while making full turn R (weight R) (3) 12:00
4&aCross L over R (4), step R to R side (&), step L to L side (a) 12:00
5&aCross rock R over L (5), recover onto L (&), step R to R side (a) 12:00
6&aCross rock L over R (6), recover onto R (&), step L to L side (a) 12:00
7&a-8Cross R over L (7), turn ¼ R stepping L back (&), turn ¼ R stepping R to R side (a), cross L over R sweeping R CCW (8) 06:00
[49-56] Weave, Side rock ¼ L back slide, Coaster step, Step sweep x2, Mambo ½ R, ¼ R sweep
1&aCross R over L (1), step L to L side (&), cross R behind L (a) 06:00
2&aRock L to L side (2), recover onto R while turning ¼ L (&), step L back (a) 03:00
3-4&aStep R a big step back, sliding L toward R (3), step L back (4), step R next to L (&), step L fw (a) 03:00
5-6Step R fw sweeping L CW (5), step L fw sweeping R CCW (6) 03:00
7&a8Rock R fw (7), recover onto L (&), turn ½ R stepping onto R (a), staying on R sweep L ¼ R (8) 12:00
[56-64] Weave, Side rock ¼ R back slide, Coaster step, Step sweep x2, Mambo ¼ L, Cross sweep
1&aCross L over R (1), step R to R side (&), cross L behind R (a) 12:00
2&aRock R to R side (2), recover onto L while turning ¼ R (&), step R back (a) 03:00
3-4&aStep L a big step back, sliding R toward L (3), step R back (4), step L next to R (&),step R fw (a) 03:00
5-6Step L fw sweeping R CCW (5), step R fw sweeping L CW (6) 03:00
7&a8Rock L fw (7), recover onto R (&), turn ¼ L stepping L to L(a), cross R over L sweeping L CW (8) 12:00
Good luck & enjoy!
Contact - jannietofte@gmail.com
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Jannie Tofte Andersen (DK) January 2018
Jannie Tofte Andersen from Denmark has captivated audiences since January 2018 with her vibrant dance performances, showcasing her unique style and passion for movement. With one dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire others in the world of dance.Can't find the right video?
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