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Choreographer: Tara Henton

Step Sheet

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The count of this dance is in compound meter, which means the beats are actually subdivided into 3 parts (1&a, 2&a, etc.) rather than two. It is not a waltz, because there are four beats in each measure of music. With the exception of the last 4 counts, the steps are all danced on the first and third subdivisions of each beat. As a result of this, you should feel a 'long, long, short, long...' type pattern as you dance it

SIDE ROCK, CHASSE ¼ TURN RIGHT, SCUFF, STEP WITH A ¼ TURN RIGHT AND TOUCH, SCUFF, CHASSE RIGHT

1-2a3Rock out on left to left side, recover weight onto right, step left together, making a ¼ turn right step right forward (3:00)

4a5Scuff left forward next to right, making another ¼ turn right step left to the side, touch right next to left (6:00)

6-7a8Scuff right forward and around to the right, chasse to the right stepping right, left, right

CROSS UNWIND ¾ TURN RIGHT, SHUFFLE, ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, CLOSE, ROCK BACK, RECOVER, STEP PIVOT ½ TURN RIGHT, STEP ¼ TURN RIGHT

1-2a3Cross left over right and unwind a ¾ turn right taking weight on left foot, shuffle forward right, left, rock forward on right (3:00)

4a5Recover weight onto left, step together with right, rock back on left

6-7a8Recover weight onto right, step left forward, pivot ½ turn right taking weight on right, making ¼ turn right step left to the side (finishing at 12:00)

ROCK, STEP, CLOSE, ROCK, STEP, STEP PIVOT ½ TURN RIGHT, STEP, ¾ TURN RIGHT, RECOVER

1-2a3-4Rock out on right to right side, recover weight onto left, step right together, rock out on left to left side, recover weight onto right

5-6a7-8Step forward on left pivoting a ½ turn right, step down on right in place, making ½ turn right step back on left, making a ¼ turn right step right to the side, recover weight onto left (finishing at 3:00)

Easy option to replace ¾ turn:

5-6a7-8Step forward on left pivoting a ½ turn right, step down on right in place, step left together, step right forward pivoting a ¼ turn left, step on left in place

CLOSE, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, CLOSE, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SWAY RIGHT, SWAY LEFT WITH A ½ TURN LEFT, SWAY RIGHT, CHASSE LEFT

a1-2Step right next to left, cross rock left over right, recover weight onto right

a3-4Step left next to right, cross rock right over left, recover weight onto left

5&a-6&aSway to the right side taking weight on right, rise up on toes, lower heels taking weight on right foot; sway to the left taking weight on left, rise up left toe making a ½ turn left (to 9:00) while lifting right knee slightly, lower heels taking weight on left

7&a-8aStep right to right side and sway, rise up on toes, lower heels taking weight on right foot; chasse to the left stepping left, right (optional full turn left on the chasse)

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About the Choreographer

Tara Henton

Tara Henton is a dynamic choreographer and dancer known for her innovative style and vibrant performances. With three exciting pieces featured in our archive, Tara continues to inspire audiences and elevate the art of dance.

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