Girl Behind the Mask

Choreographer: Jo Rosenblatt (August 2014)

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Start: 32 Counts from heavy beat, Weight on Left

Section 1: Kick, Ball, Forward, Kick, Ball, Forward, Side, Rock, Behind, Side, Cross
1&2 3&4Kick R fwd, Step R beside left, Step L fwd, Kick R fwd, Step R beside left, Step L fwd

5 6 7&8Step R to right, Rock back onto L, Step R behind left, Step L to left, Cross R over left (12)

Section 2: ¼ Turn Step, Rock, ¼ Turn Step, Rock, Coaster Step, Paddle Turn
1 2Making a ¼ turn left step fwd on L, Rock back onto R

3 4Making a ¼ turn left step fwd on L, Rock back onto R

5&6 7 8Step L back, Step R beside left, Step L fwd, Step R fwd, Making a ¼ turn left Step L to left (3)

Section 3: Forward, Rock, ½ Turn Walk, Walk, Forward, Rock, ¼ Turn, Cross
1 2 3 4Step fwd on R, Rock back onto L, Making a ½ turn right Step R fwd, Step L fwd

5 6 7 8Step fwd on R, Rock back onto L, Making a ¼ turn right Step R to right, Cross L over right (12)

Section 4: Side, Hold, Tog, Cross, Hold, ¾ Turn, Forward, Touch
1 2&3 4Step R to right, Hold, Step L beside right, Cross R over left, Hold

5 6Making a ¼ turn right Step L back, Making a ½ turn right Step R fwd

7 8Step fwd on L, Touch R toe behind left heel (9)

Section 5: Shuffle Back, ½ Turn Shuffle Forward , Step, Pivot, Together, Forward, Hold & Clap
1&2Step R back, Step L beside right, Step R back

3&4Making a ½ turn over left shoulder step L fwd, Step R beside left, Step L fwd

5 6Step R fwd, Making a ½ turn left step L fwd (9)

&7 8Step R beside left, Step L fwd, #### Hold & Clap

Section 6: Side, Rock, Behind, Rock, Side, Rock, Behind, ½ Unwind
1 2 3 4Step R to right, Rock back onto L, Step R behind left, Rock back onto L

5 6 7 8Step R to right, Rock back onto L, Touch R behind left, Unwind 180 right (weight on right) (3)

Section 7: Side, Rock, Cross, Rock, Side, Rock, Cross, 3/4 Unwind
1 2 3 4Step L to left, Rock back onto R, Cross L over right, Rock back onto R

5 6 7 8Step L to left, Rock back onto R, Touch L over right, Unwind 270 right (weight on left)**** (12)

Section 8: Heel, Ball, Cross, Side, Rock, ¼ Sailor Step, Forward, ¼ Turn Touch
1&2Touch R heel to right diagonal, Step R beside left, Cross L over right

3 4Step R to right, Rock back onto L

5&6Turning ¼ turn right step R behind left, Step L to left, Step R beside left (3)

7 8Step L forward, Turning ¼ turn right on the ball of your left foot right touch R beside left (6)

Restart: Wall 2 at Count 56 **** restart at 6 o’clock.

Tag & Restart: Wall 6 after Count 39 ### make a ¼ turn right on the ball of your left foot and touch R beside left to restart at 12 o’clock.

Styling: In Sections 6 & 7, on Count 1, swing both arms out to their respective sides. On Count 2, bring your arms back in and cross them in front of your chest. Repeat this for Counts 3 to 8.

Styling: On Walls 2, 4 & 7 instead of crossing your hands in front of your chest in Sections 6 & 7, bring them back across your face with your palms facing out to emulate a mask hiding your face when he sings “a masquerade etc”.

FINISH: Wall 8 dance to Count 14 and Stomp your R foot to the right while placing your hands across your face on Count 15 to finish the dance at the front wall.

Contact: errolandjo@bigpond.com

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About the Choreographer

Jo Rosenblatt (August 2014)

Jo Rosenblatt is a talented dancer and choreographer, celebrated for their unique style and creativity in the world of dance. With one captivating performance showcased in our archive since August 2014, Jo continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with their passion and artistry.

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