Cold Dark Earth

Choreographer: Brandi Gross (Jan. 2016)

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This dance placed 1st in the Intermediate/Advanced Category at Ft. Wayne Dance For All.

Intro-32 counts

[1-8] DIPS X2, BEHIND, SIDE AND PREP, ¼ L, ½ L, ½ L, STEP, ¼ R, UPPER BODY L-R-DOWN
1 – 2Dip hips down and to the left (1), Dip hips down and to the right (2)

& 3Step L behind R (&), Step R to R side rotating upper body R to prep for L turn (3)

4 & 5Turn ¼ L stepping fwd on L (4), Turn ½ L stepping back on R (&), Turn ½ L stepping fwd on L (5) (9:00)

6 &Step fwd on R (6), Turn ¼ R stepping L to L (&)

7 &Sharply rotate upper body to L (7), Sharply rotate upper body R to face fwd keeping weight on L(&)

8Snap upper body down pulling fists in toward hips and pulling R ft next L (8)

[9-16] STEP, ROCK, RECOVER, STEP W/ ARMS, CROSS, UNWIND, ROCK W/ SNAP, RECOVER
1 2 &Big step R to R (1), Rock L behind R (2), Recover onto R (&)

3 &Step L out to L bringing R fist above head (3), Bring L fist above head crossing in front of R wrist (&)

4 – 7Slowly lower crossed hands in front of body (4,5), Cross R over L (6), Unwind a full turn L (7) (12:00)

8 &Rock fwd onto R snapping L hand out in front of body (snap is optional) (8), Recover onto L (&)

**Restart here on wall 2. For count 16, keep weight on R to restart.**

[17-24] STEP, SWEEP, BEHIND, SIDE, ROCK, RECOVER, ½ L, FULL SPIRAL, STEP ¼ L, TURN HEAD, SWAY, ¼ L BODY ROLL
1 2 &Step back onto R sweeping L to back (1), Step L behind R (2), Step R to R (&)

3 & 4Cross rock L over R (3), Recover onto R (&), Turn ½ L stepping fwd on L into a L full spiral (4) (6:00)

5 – 6Step down pressing onto R with body open looking at 6:00 (3:00) (5), Turn head L to 12:00 keeping weight on R (6)

7 – 8Sway hips L (7), Turn ¼ L and roll body back ending with weight on R (8) (12:00)

[25-32] ROCK, RECOVER, STEP W/ ½ L SWEEP, CROSS, ROCK, RECOVER, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER
1 & 2Rock back onto L (1), Recover onto R (&), Step fwd onto L and turn ½ L sweeping R around (2) (6:00)

3 – 5Cross R over L (3), Rock L to L reaching open R hand across body (4), Recover onto R pulling hand in (5)

6 – 7Cross L behind R (6), Step R to R (&), Cross rock L over R lifting L arm up (7),

8Recover on R lowering arm (8)

RESTART: After 16 counts on wall 2. On count 16 keep weight on R.

ENJOY!!

Please do not alter this step sheet in any way. –
Contact: Brandi Gross, bgross388@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Brandi Gross (Jan. 2016)

Brandi Gross, featured in our archives since January 2016, brings a vibrant energy to the dance community with her creative expressions and unique style. With one captivating dance in our collection, Brandi continues to inspire and uplift audiences with her passion for movement.

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