Gypsy Rose

Choreographer: Lorraine Kurtela

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Intro: Start after the word “Ohhhh,” on the word, “Say”

[1-8] CHARLESTON
1 – 4Touch R forward; Hold; Step R back; Hold 12:00

5 – 8Touch L back; Hold; Step L forward; Hold

[9-16] TOE TAPS with FINGERS FLASHING
1 – 4Tap R toe to right; Hold; Tap R toe to right; Hold

5 – 8Tap R toe to right; Hold; Tap R toe to right; Hold

Arm styling: Flash fingers from both hands to the right diagonal at waist level

[17-24] COASTER STEP ~ ¼ PIVOT TURN
1 – 4Step R back; Step L beside R; Step R forward; Hold

5 – 8Step L forward; Turn ¼ right, taking weight onto R; Step L in front of R; Hold 3:00

Tag occurs here on 3rd rotation ~ see below

[25-32] WEAVE ~ DRAG STEP
1 – 4Step R to right; Step L behind R; Step R to right; Step L in front of R

5 – 8Step R to right (big step); Drag L toward R; Step L beside R; Hold

[33-40] JAZZ BOX ¼ TURN
1 – 4Step R in front of L; Hold; Step L back; Hold

5 – 8Turn ¼ right, stepping R side right; Step L slightly forward 6:00

[41-48] JAZZ BOX ¼ TURN
1 – 4Step R in front of L; Hold; Step L back; Hold

5 – 8Turn ¼ right, stepping R side right; Step L slightly forward 9:00

[49-56] TOUCH RIGHT HOLD, TOGETHER HOLD ~ TOUCH LEFT HOLD, TOGETHER HOLD
1 – 4Touch R to right; Hold; Step R beside L (or slightly forward); Hold

5 – 8Touch L to left; Hold; Step L beside R (or slightly forward); Hold

[57-64] MAMBO ~ COASTER
1 – 4Step R forward; Return weight to L; Step R slightly back; Hold

5 – 8Step L back; Step R beside L; Step L forward; Hold

TAG: 16 ct. tag after 24 cts. of wall 3 on the 9:00 wall
1 – 4Slight lunge to right on R leg (assume the umpire’s “You’re safe signal); Hold cts. 2,3,4

5 – 8Shift weight for 5,6,7,8 back to L, pulsing knees to the beat for 4 cts

(optional styling: 4 small alternating shoulders as weight is shifted to L foot)
1 – 8Sway R; Hold; Sway L; Hold; Sway R; Hold; Sway L hold

Restart the dance from the beginning after the 16 ct. tag

HAPPY DANCING!

Contact: mgoose5@comcast.net

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About the Choreographer

Lorraine Kurtela

Lorraine Kurtela is a talented choreographer and performer, celebrated for her dynamic creativity and innovative dance styles. With three captivating dances featured in our archive, Lorraine continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with her passionate artistry.

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