Behind The Glass

Choreographer: Debbie McLaughlin (Eng) Feb 2012

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Count in: Straight away! There is NO lead in. The first beat is the first step.

SIDE, BEHIND & STEP, ½ TURN ½ TURN BACK, SWAY SWAY, STEP TURN STEP
1, 2&Step R to R side, Cross L behind R, Step right to R side (angling body to R diagonal- 1 o clock)

3, 4&5Step L forward to R diagonal, Pivot ½ turn R taking weight forward onto R, Make ½ turn R stepping back on L, Step back on R (You should still be facing the R diagonal)

6 – 7Rock back on L swaying body to face 11 o clock, Sway forward on R (body back to facing 1 o clock)

&8&Step L forward (1 o clock), Pivot ½ turn R taking weight onto R, Step L forward (7 o clock)

SIDE BACK ROCK, ROCK & CROSS SIDE, BACK ROCK & BACK ROCK TURN ¼ TURN ½
1, 2&Straighten up to 6 o clock stepping R to R side, Rock L behind R, Recover weight forward onto R

3& 4&Rock L out to L side, Recover weight onto R, Cross L over R, Step R to R side

5 – 6&Rock L behind R, Recover weight forward onto R, Step L to L side

7&8&Rock R behind L, Recover weight forward onto L, Make ¼ turn L stepping back on R, Make ½ turn L stepping forward on L (9 o clock)

SIDE BEHIND & SWEEP ½ TURN, FULL TURN STEP ¼ HITCH LUNGE, RECOVER, COASTER STEP
1, 2&3Step R to R side, Cross L behind R, Make ¼ turn R stepping forward on R, Keeping weight on R make ½ turn R sweeping L foot around (6 o clock)

4&5Step L forward, Make ½ turn L stepping back on R, Make ½ turn L stepping forward on L (6 o clock)

&6, 7Hitch R knee up (or sweep) and make ¼ turn L, Slightly lunge forward on R, Recover back onto L

8&1Step back on R, Step L beside R, Step forward on R - preparing to turn (3 o clock)

½ TURN ½ TURN STEP, ½ TURN ¼ TURN, CROSS SIDE BEHIND SIDE CROSS UNWIND &
2&3Make ½ turn R stepping back on L, Make ½ turn R stepping forward on R, Step forward L (prep to turn)

4&Make ½ turn L stepping back on R, Make ¼ turn L stepping L to L side

5&6&Cross R over L, Step L to L side, Cross R behind L, Step L to L side

7, 8&Cross R over L and slowly unwind a full turn L transferring weight onto R, Make ¼ turn L stepping L small step forward (ready to step R to R side to start the dance again..) End facing 3 o clock

Note: At the end of the 6th wall, the music slows right down as you do the unwind on count 30.
Make this a VERY SLOW unwind. Continue as normal into the 7th (and final) wall.

Contact: debmcwotzit@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Debbie McLaughlin (Eng) Feb 2012

Debbie McLaughlin is a talented dancer and choreographer celebrated for her captivating performances, including two dynamic pieces featured in our archive. Since joining in February 2012, Debbie has continued to inspire audiences with her passion for dance and creative artistry.

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