Beyond Beautiful

Choreographer: Julia Wetzel - June 2018

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Intro: 8 counts from start of Nightclub rhythm. Start dance on lyrics “time” (8 sec. into track)
Note: No Tags/Restarts
Recognition: I would like to credit well-known SF Bay Area instructor Bob Boesel for naming the ”Crooked Vine” step
Dedication: Choreographed for the NTLDC 2018 Event
 
[1 – 8] Basic R, Basic L, ¼ Arc Walk R L R, Step, Pivot ½
1, 2&Step R to right side (1), Close L behind R (2), Cross R over L (&) 12:00
3, 4&Step L to left side (3), Close R behind L (4), Cross L over R (&) 12:00
5 - 7Step R fw to right diag. and continue walking L R in a CW arc pattern towards 3:00 (5-7) 3:00
8&Step L fw (8), Pivot ½ turn right step R fw (&) 9:00
 
[9 – 16] ½ Sweep, Behind, Side, Cross Rock, Back, Back Touch, 3/8, Weave, ¼
1, 2&½ Turn right step L back sweep R from front to back (1), Step R behind L (2), Step L to left side (&) 3:00
3, 4&Cross rock R over L (3), Recover on L but stay facing left diag (1:30) (4), Step R back (&) 1:30
5, 6Extend L leg back and touch ball of L back (1:30) (5), 3/8 Turn left square up to 9:00 placing weight on L (6) 9:00
Optional Styling: Reach L arm fw (5), Turn palm up closing hand and pull hand in (6)
7&8&Cross R over L (7), Step L to left side (&), Step R behind L (8), ¼ Turn left step L fw (&) 6:00
 
[17- 24] Spiral, Run, Run, Step, Step, Pivot ½, Prissy Walk, Crooked Vine
1, 2&Step R fw and spiral full turn left on R (1), Sm. step L fw (2), Sm. step R fw (&)
Non-turning Option: Step R fw (1) 6:00
3, 4&Step L fw (3), Step R fw (4), Pivot ½ turn left weight on L (&) 12:00
5, 6Cross R over L open body to left diag. (5), Cross L over R open body to right diag. (6) 12:00
7&8&¼ Turn left step R to right side (7), Step L behind R (&), ¼ Turn right step R fw (8), ¼ Turn right step L to left side (&) 3:00
Style: Body is traveling towards 12:00 during Crooked Vine
 
[25 – 32] Sweep, Behind, Side, Cross, Side Rock, Cross, Side, Touch, Rolling Turn, Cross
1, 2&Step R behind L and sweep L from front to back (1), Step L behind R (2), Step R to right side (&) 3:00
3, 4&Cross L over R (3), Rock R to right side (4), Recover on L (&) 3:00
5, 6&Cross R over L (5), Step L to left side (6), Touch R next to L (&) 3:00
7&8&¼ Turn right step R fw (7), ½ Turn right step L back (&), ¼ Turn right step R to right side (8), Cross L over R (&) 3:00
Non-turing Option (Vine) : R to right side (7), L behind R (&), R to right side (8), Cross L over R (&)
 
Ending: At the end of Wall 8, dance up to Count 29 (Cross R over L) facing 12:00, take big step L to left side dragging R to L as Elton drags out the lyrics “look”, then finish the dance with a rolling turn right as normal or make a double rolling turn right as he sings “tonight”

Contact: JuliaLineDance@gmail.com, www.JuliaWetzel.com

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Julia Wetzel - June 2018

Julia Wetzel is an accomplished dancer known for her vibrant performances, with two captivating pieces featured in our archive since June 2018. Her dynamic artistry continues to inspire and engage audiences, showcasing her passion for movement and creativity.

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