A Christmas Truce

Choreographer: The Highlander (Nov 2014)

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(In Commemoration of the First World War)

Alt. music:- Old Soldiers by Hal Ketchum 127 bpm

Belleau Wood - 24 Count Intro, Start on the word “Snow”. 2 tags, at end of walls 1 & 2
Old Soldiers – 32 Count Intro, Start on the word “Hard”. No Tags or Restarts

Left Grapevine with a Sweep, Jazz Box Cross.
1-2Step L to left side, Step R behind L,

3-4Step L to left side, Sweep R forward,

5-6Step R across L, Step Back onto L,

7-8Step R to right side, Step L across R.

Side Drag, Back Rock, Step Forward, Full Spiral Turn right, Forward, Together.
1-2Step R to right, Drag L towards R,

3-4Rock back onto L, Recover,

5-6Step L forward, Full turn right on ball of L foot,

7-8Step R forward, Step L next to R.

Forward, Sweep, Weave Right, Sweep, Behind, Side.
1-2Step R forward, Sweep L forward,

3-4Step L across R, Step R to right,

5-6Step L behind R, Sweep R back,

7-8Step R behind L, Step L to left side.

Slow Cross Rock, Side, Forward Rock, ¼ left, Cross.
1-4Cross rock R over L, Hold, Recover onto L, Step R to right,

5-6Rock forward onto L, Recover,

7-8Turn 1/4 left stepping L to left side, Step R across L.

Side Rock, Cross, Side, Back, Sweep, Back, Sweep.
1-2Rock L to left side, Recover,

3-4Step L across R, Step R to right side,

5-6Step L back, Sweep R towards back,

7-8Step R back, Sweep L towards back.

Back Rock, ½ Turn right, ¼ Turn right, Cross Rock, Side Cross.
1-2Rock L back, Recover,

3-4Turn ½ right stepping back onto L, Turn ¼ turn right stepping R to right side,

5-6Cross rock L over R, Recover,

7-8Step L to left, Step R across L.

Side Drag, Back Rock, Side Drag, Back Rock,
1-2Step L to left, Drag R towards L,

3-4Rock back onto R, Recover,

5-6Step R to right, Drag L towards R,

7-8Rock Back onto L, Recover.

Slow Forward Mambo, Slow Coaster Cross
1-2Rock forward onto L, Recover,

3-4Step L back, Hold,

5-6Step R back, Step L next to R,

7-8Cross R over L, Hold.

For Belleau Wood only. 4 count tag at end of walls 1 & 2
1-2Sway Left, Hold

3-4Sway Right, Hold.

The music Belleau Wood has a couple of breaks in it which are just danced through.
The first break occurs during Section 5 of wall 3. Slow down very slightly during this break, starting Section 6 on the word “thought”
The second one occurs during section 3 of wall 5. Speed up slightly during this break, starting section 4 on the word “Just”

(Contact - theldhighlander@gmail.com)

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About the Choreographer

The Highlander (Nov 2014)

The Highlander, released in November 2014, captivates audiences with its vibrant storytelling and enchanting performances. With one unforgettable dance featured in our archive, it showcases the artistic flair that continues to resonate with fans.

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