Only A Shadow

Choreographer: Bob Boesel (Jan 2011)

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Lead In: 24 counts, weight on right. Dance starts on first heavy beat, approx 10 sec into track.
Phrasing: Three restarts*. Sequence: 78,72,78,72,78,48,72

A. FWD 1/8L, SIDE 1/4L, BACK, BEHIND, FWD 1/8L, FWD
1-3Step forward 1/8 turn L on L, 1/4 turn L step side on R, step back on L (7:30)

4-6Step R behind L, 1/8 turn L forward on L, step forward on R (6:00)

B. FWD, SWEEP 1/4L, CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND
1-3Step forward on L, sweep R forward into 1/4 turn L over two counts (3:00)

4-6Cross step R over L, step L to side, step R behind L

C. SIDE, DRAG, FWD 1/4R, BACK 1/2R, FWD 1/2R
1-3Long step side on L, drag R to L over two counts (3:00)

4-6Turn 1/4 R forward on R, turn 1/2 R back on L, turn 1/2 R forward on R (6:00)

D. LUNGE, HOLD, BACK, FWD 1/2L, FWD
1-3Lunge forward on L, extend L arm forward over two counts (6:00)

4-6Recover back on R, turn 1/2 L step forward on L, step forward on R (12:00)

E. FWD, SWEEP 1/8L, CROSS, BACK, TOG
1-3Step forward on L, sweep R forward into 1/8 turn L over two counts (10:30)

4-6Cross lock R over L, step back on L, step R next to L (10:30)

F. LUNGE, HOLD, BACK, BACK, BACK
1-3Lunge forward on L, extend L arm forward over two counts (10:30)

4-6Recover back on R, step back on L, step back on R (10:30)

G. BACK DRAG, BACK DRAG
1-3Long step back on L, drag R to L over two counts (10:30)

4-6Long step back on R, drag L to R over two counts (10:30)

H. FWD, BACK 1/2L, TOG, BACK, FWD 1/2L, TOG
1-3Step forward on L, turn 1/2 L stepping back on R, step L next to R (4:30)

4-6Step back on R, turn 1/2 L stepping forward on L, step R next to L (10:30)

* Restart dance here on wall 6. You will be facing 6:00.

I. FWD, 1/8L POINT, HOLD, CROSS, POINT, HOLD
1-3Step forward on L, turn 1/8 L point R to R side, hold (9:00)

4-6Cross step R over L, point L to L side, hold (9:00)

J. CROSS, BACK 1/8L, BACK, BEHIND, FWD 1/4L, FWD
1-3Cross step L over R, turn 1/8 L stepping back on R, step back on L (7:30)

4-6Step R behind L, turn 1/4 L stepping forward on L, step forward on R (4:30)

K. FWD, 1/8L POINT, HOLD, CROSS, POINT, HOLD
1-3Step forward on L, turn 1/8 L point R to R side, hold (3:00)

4-6Cross step R over L, point L to L side, hold (3:00)

L. CROSS, BACK 1/4L , BACK, BACK, FWD 1/2L, FWD
1-3Cross step L over R, turn 1/4 L stepping back on R, step back on L (12:00)

4-6Step back on R, turn 1/2 L stepping forward on L, step forward on R (6:00)

* Restart dance here on walls 2 and 4. You will be facing 12:00 both times.

M. FWD, HITCH, KICK, BACK, DRAG, DRAG
1-3Step forward on L, hitch R, kick R forward (6:00)

4-6Long step back on R, drag L to R over two counts (6:00)

Start dance again from back (6:00) wall.....have fun!

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About the Choreographer

Bob Boesel (Jan 2011)

Bob Boesel has been a vibrant contributor to our artistic community since January 2011, showcasing his talent through innovative choreography. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, his creative spirit continues to inspire and engage audiences.

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