Overcomer

Choreographer: Mark Simpkin (June 2014)

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Dance begins on vocals after 32 counts. Version 1

Notes:-
There is one 4 count Tag at the end of wall 2*,
Restart on Wall 3 after 32 counts,
Restart on wall 5 after 48 counts

[1 – 8] STEP FWD L, R SHUFFLE, STEP 1/2 PIVOT,1/2 TURNING LOCK SHUFFLE, ROCK BACK
1,2&3,4, 5Step fwd L, Shuffle fwd R, L, R, Step fwd L, Pivot ½ turn R, (6.00)

6&7,8Turning ½ over R Lock Shuffle L,R,L, Rock back R (12.00)

[9- 16] REPLACE L, R KICK BALL CROSS, STEP R, SAILOR 1/4 L, BALL STEP, PIVOT 1/2
1,2&3,4Replace wgt L, Kick R, Ball, Cross L over R, Step R to R side ( 12.00)

5&6&7,8Turning ¼ L Sailor Step L,R,L, (9.00), R tog, Step L fwd, Pivot ½ turn R wgt on R (3.00)

[17-24] SIDE L, HOLD, BALL CROSS L SHUFFLE, SIDE R, REPLACE L, BEHIND R, SIDE L, CROSS R
1,2&3&4Step L to L side, Hold, Step R tog, Cross L , Step R to R, Cross L(3.00)

5,6,7&8Rock/Step R to R side, Replace L, Step R behind, Step L to L side, Cross R over L

[25-32] TURNING OVER L 1/4 , 1/2 , L COASTER, FWD R, 1/2 BACK L, 1/2 TURNING SHUFFLE R L R
1,2,3&41/4 turn L, 1/2 turn L Step back R, L Coaster, (6.00)

5, 6, 7&8Step fwd R, Turning 1/2 R Step back L, Turning 1/2 over R Shuffle R, L, R (6.00) RESTART 3RD WALL

[33-40] STEP, 1/4 PIVOT, CROSS L SHUFFLE, 1/4, 1/4, CROSS R SHUFFLE
1, 2, 3&4,Step fwd L, Pivot 1/4 turn R (wgt R), Cross shuffle L, R, L (9.00)

5, 6, 7&81/4 L step back R, 1/4 L step L to L side, Cross shuffle R, L, R (3.00)

[41- 48] L SIDE, REPLACE R, L SAILOR, BALL CROSS, 1/4, 1/2 TURNING SHUFFLE L
1,2,3&4Rock/Step L to L, Replace wgt R, L Sailor

&5,6,7&8R tog, Cross Lover R, 1/4 L Step Back R, Making 1/2 turn L Shuffle L, R, L (6.00) RESTART 5TH WALL

[49-56] ROCK R HEEL, REPLACE, HEEL SWITCHES & L & R &, STEP L, PIVOT 1/2, SHUFFLE 1/2
1, 2&3&4&Rock Step fwd R Heel, Replace wgt L, tog R, Touch L heel fwd, tog L, Touch R heel fwd, tog R, (6.00)

5, 6,7&,8,Step L fwd, Pivot 1/2 R, Making 1/2 turn R shuffle Back L, R, L (6.00)

[57 - 64] 1/4 R STEP R, HOLD, BALL STEP R, REPLACE L, BEHIND R, 1/4 L, WALK R L TURNING FULL TURN R
1,2,&,3,41/4 turn R Step R to R side, Hold, Step L tog, Step R to R side, Replace wgt L, (9.00)

5,6,7,8&Step R behind L, 1/4 L, Turning 1/2 L Step Back R, Turning 1/2 L Step fwd L, Step R tog **(6.00)

TAG:
1,2,3,4ROCK FWD R, REPLACE L, ROCK BACK R, REPLACE L (Rocking Chair)

Note; The last step of the dance 64&** is left out at the end of wall 2, and replaced at the end of the rocking chair tag.
Add the & count in when doing the restart on wall 5**

This Dance is dedicated to Betty Murdoch, who challenged me to choreograph to this song, for all Cancer Fighters.
The Overcomers!

Contact: 0418 440 402 - msimpkin@bigpond.net.au - www.southerncrosslinedancers.com

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About the Choreographer

Mark Simpkin (June 2014)

Mark Simpkin is a dynamic performer celebrated for his captivating artistry and dedication to dance. With one stunning piece archived in our collection, he continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his vibrant energy and passion for the craft.

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