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Choreographer: Marjo Ranta

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This dance recently won first place at the Finnish National Dance Championships "Get In Line" in Helsinki. This was the winning "Progressive Dance (non-country)" category

2 TOE HEEL STRUTS FORWARD, ½ MONTEREY TURN

1-2Step right toe forward, lower right heel (optional finger snaps)

3-4Step left toe forward, lower left heel (optional finger snaps)

5-6-7-8Touch right toe to right side, turn ½ right as you step right next to left, touch left toe to left side, step left next to right

½ MONTEREY TURN, TOUCHES, HOLDS

1-4Repeat Monterey turn from above

5-6Touch right toe diagonally back, hold - optional finger snaps during hold, also can look over your right shoulder as you touch back

7-8Touch right next to left, hold - optional finger snaps, also look forward

STEP FORWARD, HEEL LIFTS (BOUNCE) WITH ¼ TURN LEFT, ROCK STEP, SHUFFLE

1Step right forward

2-3-4Lift heels 3 times as you turn ¼ to the left - bounce heels

5-6Rock step left back, step right in place

7&8Left shuffle forward left, right, left

TOE HEEL TOUCHES, ¼ TURN RIGHT, HOLD

1-2Touch right toe in to left instep, touch right toe to right side

3-4Repeat

5-6Touch right toe in to left instep, hold

7-8Turn ¼ right and touch right heel diagonally forward, hold

JAZZ BOX, HITCH & SCOOT, JUMP BACK (OUT, OUT), JUMP FORWARD, HOLD

1-2Cross step right over left, step left back

3-4Step right to right side, hitch left knee as you scoot back slightly on right foot

&5-6Step left diagonally back (&), step right to side, hold - styling: this pattern is like an "out, out, " step. - on count 5 bend both knees and put hands on thighs

7-8Straighten up and scoot forward with both feet, hold

2 SHUFFLES FORWARD, STEP, HOLD, TURN ½, HOLD

1&2-3&4Right shuffle forward, left shuffle forward

5-6Step right forward, hold

7-8Turn ½ left as you transfer weight to left foot, hold

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Marjo Ranta

Marjo Ranta is a dynamic choreographer and dancer with an impressive portfolio, featuring four captivating dances archived in our collection. Her innovative approach and vibrant performances continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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