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Choreographer: Gemma Ridyard – January 2018

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Intro - 24 counts - Dance begins facing 1.30

S1: Full diamond turn left
1-3Step L fwd (1), step R fwd (2), turn ¼ L stepping back on L (3) (11:30)

4-6Step back on R (4), step back on L (5), turn ¼ L stepping R fwd (6) (7:30)

7-9Step L fwd (7), step R fwd (8), turn ¼ L stepping back on L (9) (4:30)

10-12Step back on R (10), step back on L (11), turn ¼ L stepping R fwd (12) (1:30)

S2: Twinkle 1/2 turn, 2 x twinkle's back, back sweep
1-3cross LF over RF (1) make a 1/4 turn L step RF back (2) make a 1/4 turn L step LF to L side (3)

4-6cross RF behind LF (4) rock LF to L side (5) replace weight RF (6)

1-3cross LF behind RF (1) rock RF to R side (2) replace weight LF (3)

4-6cross RF behind LF (1) sweep LF from back to from (2-3)

S3: 2x Twinkles back, back sweep 1/4 R, behind side cross
1-3cross LF behind RF (1) rock RF to R side (2) replace weight

4-6cross RF behind LF (4) rock LF to L side (5) replace weight RF (6)

1-3cross LF behind RF (1) sweeping RF from front to back making a 1/4 turn R (2-3)

4-6cross RF behind LF (4) step LF to L side (5) cross RF over LF (6)

S4: Slide L drag, Slide R drag, 1/4 1/2 back, back together together
1-3take a big side step L (1) drag RF to LF touch (2-3)

4-6take a big side step R (4) drag LF to RF touch (4-6)

1-3make a 1/4 turn L step LF forward (1), make 1/2 turn L step RF back (2), Step LF back (3)

4-6step back on RF (4) close LF to RF (5) close RF to LF (6)

S5: 2 x drag walks forward, pivot 1/2 step, rock replace back
1-3step LF forward (1) drag RF toward LF (2-3)

4-6step RF forward (4) drag LF toward RF (4-6)

1-3step LF forward (1) pivot half turn R transfer weight to RF (2) step LF forward (3)

4-6rock RF forward (4) replace weight to LF (5) step RF back

S6: 1/2 turn L, balance hold with arm line
1-3make a 1/2 turn L step LF forward (1) close RF to LF rising on to the balls of both feet as you reach both arms forward and up (2-3) (lyrics lifting your head - eyes look up)

4-6hold on the balls of both feet (4-6) (weight finishing LF)

S7: Run back RLR, run back LRL, coaster step, spiral full turn R
1-3step back on RF (1) step back on LF (2) step back on RF (3)

4-6step back on LF (4) step back on RF (5) step back on LF (6)

1-3step RF back (1) close LF to RF (2) step RF forward (3)

4-6step LF forward (4) unwind a full turn R keeping weight on LF (5-6)

S8: Step sweep cross, step cabriole (step developers kick)
1-3step RF forward (1) sweep LF from back to front angling body to (1.30) (2-3)

4-6step LF forward to the diagonal (1) develope right leg forward (5-6)

(Option) 4-6 step LF forward to diagonal (4) swing right leg through jumping from left foot left foot touch R heel (5) left for lands down weight on LF RF pointed forward (6)

S9: Back drag hold, 1/2 turn R hold, step lock, unwind full turn R
1-3staying on the diagonal step RF big step back (1) drag LF to meet RF (2) step LF next to RF (3)

4-6make a 1/2 a turn R step forward on RF (7.30) (4) drag LF toward RF (5-6)

1-3step LF forward to (1) step RF forward (2) lock LF behind RF (3)

4-6unwind a full turn over L shoulder transferring weight to RF (7.30) (4-6)

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About the Choreographer

Gemma Ridyard – January 2018

Gemma Ridyard is a talented choreographer and performer featured in our archive with two dynamic dances that showcase her innovative style and passion for movement. Since January 2018, she has continued to inspire audiences with her energetic performances and creative artistry.

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