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Choreographer: Barbara Grimshaw

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Position:Double Hand Hold. Man Facing OLOD, Lady Facing ILOD, Opposite (Mirror image) footwork

BEHIND ROCK/SIDE (TWICE)
1-3MAN: Step left behind right, rock weight forward onto right, step left to left side
 LADY: Step right behind, etc
4-6MAN: Step right behind left, rock weight forward onto left, step right to right side
 LADY: Step left behind

CHANGE PLACES (HANDS: MAN'S LEFT IN LADY'S RIGHT)
1-3MAN: Step left forward (under lady's right arm), pivoting ½ to left step on right, step left next to right
 LADY: Step right forward, pivoting ½ to right step on left, step right next to left
4-6MAN: Step in place on right, left, right
 LADY: Full turn right in place on left, right, left - under man's left arm

BACK AWAY, ROLLING TURN (1 & ¼)
1-3MAN: Step back on left, step right next to left, step left in place
 LADY: Step back on right, step left next to right, step right in place
Release hands
4-6MAN: Step right ¼ to right, step left back ½ to right, step right ½ to right
 LADY: Step left ¼ to left, step right back ½ to left, step left ½ to left

TWINKLES (CHANGING HANDS)
Man's left in lady's right

1-3MAN: Step left across front of right, step right to right side, step left next to right
 LADY: Step right across, etc
Man's right in lady's left
4-6MAN: Step right across front of left, step left to left side, step right next to left
 LADY: Step left across, etc

TURN/POINT/HOLD, FORWARD/POINT/HOLD
Man's left in lady's right

1-3MAN: Step left forward ¼ right into LOD, point right toes to right side, hold
 LADY: Step right ¼, etc
4-6MAN: Step forward on right, point left toes to left side, hold
 LADY: Step left forward, etc

TURN WALTZ TO STARTING POSITION
1-3MAN: Step left to left side, step right next to left, step left in place
 LADY: Half turn left - slightly forward on right, left, right (under man's left arm
Man facing LOD, lady facing RLOD
4-6MAN: Step right ¼ to right side, step left next to right, step right in place
 LADY: ¾ Turn left on left, right, left (under man's left arm)
Back into starting position (man facing OLOD, lady facing ILOD - double hand hold)

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About the Choreographer

Barbara Grimshaw

Barbara Grimshaw is an accomplished choreographer and dancer known for her innovative approach to movement and storytelling. With two captivating dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with her dynamic creativity and passion for the art of dance.

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