Beautiful Dawn

Choreographer: Craig Bennett and Niels Poulsen - Dec 2014

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Intro: Start after 16 counts (app. 12 secs into track). Weight on L.

Restart: On wall 7, starts facing 6:00, after 16 counts. See note below
Ending: See description below

[1 – 8] Fwd R Sweep, Cross, Side Rock Cross, Side L, R Diagonal Back Rock, 3/8 L, ½ L, Fwd R
1 – 2Step fwd on R sweeping L fwd and also turning body slightly R (1), cross L over R (2) 12:00

3&4&Rock R to R side (3), recover on L (&), cross R over L (4), step L to L side (&) 12:00

5 – 6Turn 1/8 R rocking back on R (5), recover fwd L (6) 1:30

7 – 8&Turn 3/8 L stepping back on R (7), turn ½ L stepping fwd on L (8), step fwd on R (&) 3:00

[9 – 16] L Rock Fwd, L Coaster Cross, Side R, Up ½ L Sweep, & R Cross Rock, Side R, Cross
1 – 2Rock fwd on L (1), recover back on R (2) 3:00

3&4&Step back on L (3), step R next to L (&), cross L over R (4), step R to R side (&) 3:00

5Turn ½ L on R swinging/sweeping L to L side AND also going up on toes of R at the same time (5) … hit that beat. [9:00

&6 – 7Step quickly down on L (&), cross rock R over L (6), recover back on L (7) 9:00

8&Step R to R side (8), cross L over R (&) 9:00

[17 – 25] R Side Rock, Cross, Rock & Roll Full Turn R, Lunge R, Point L, ¼ L Running L R L
1 – 3Rock R to R side (1), recover on L (2), cross R over L (3) 9:00

4&5Rock L to L side (4), turn ¼ R stepping fwd on R (&), turn ½ R stepping back on L (5) 6:00

6 – 7Turn ¼ R lunging R to R side (6), point L to L side (7) 9:00

8&1Turn ¼ L running fwd on L (8), run fwd on R (&), run fwd on L (1) (or do a L full turn on &1)

– Styling for the 3 runs: try not to turn that ¼ L in your upper-body too early. Delay the ¼ turn finishing it when you do your last run fwd on L [6:00]

[26 – 32] R Rock Fwd, R Back Lock Step, ¼ L Side L, Point R/Prep, Roll Full Turn R
2 – 3Rock fwd on R (2), recover back on L (3) 6:00

4&5Step back on R opening body up to R side (4), lock L over R (&), step back on R (5) 6:00

6 – 7Turn ¼ L stepping L to L side (6), point R to R side (7) 3:00

8&(1) Turn ¼ R stepping fwd on R (8), turn ½ R stepping back on L (&), turn ¼ R stepping R to R side and sweeping L fwd (1) 3:00

Start again

Ending: Your last wall is wall no. 10, starts facing 12:00. To end facing 12:00 do until count 23
(now facing 9:00). Then do a ¾ run around L running L R L ending with a R sweep fwd 12:00

Restart: On wall 7 which starts facing 6:00. Do up to count 7 (recovering back on L from your rock step); Rather than doing side R & cross you turn ¼ R stepping fwd on R (8) and L (&). This means you Restart facing [6:00]

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About the Choreographer

Craig Bennett and Niels Poulsen - Dec 2014

Craig Bennett and Niels Poulsen, dynamic dancers and choreographers from December 2014, have brought their unique flair to the dance world with two captivating performances archived for enthusiasts to enjoy. Their infectious energy and innovative style continue to inspire dancers everywhere, making their contributions a cherished part of our collection.

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