Better With A Girl Like You (P)

Choreographer: Greg and Samantha Van Zilen - May 2017

Step Sheet

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Step description by Outta Line Country Dance Instruction

Starting Position: Side-by-Side aka Sweetheart / Same Footwork

(1-8) Stroll leading right then left
1,2Angle body 45 degrees left (1/8 turn) stepping right foot to side, cross left foot behind right.

3,4Straighten to face line of dance stepping right foot forward, brush left foot forward.

5,6Angle body 45 degrees right (1/8 turn) stepping left foot to side, cross right foot behind left.

7,8Straighten to face line of dance stepping left foot forward, brush right foot forward.

Direction facing: Angling body left you will be facing between inside and LOD and traveling on a right diagonal. Angling body right you will be facing between outside and LOD and traveling on a left diagonal.

(9-16) Right toe strut, left toe strut, step right, ½ turn left, step right, ¼ turn left
1,2Touch right toe forward, drop heel taking weight onto right foot.

3,4Touch left toe forward, drop heel taking weight onto left foot.

5,6Step right foot forward, pivot ½ turn left, transferring weight to left foot.

7,8Step right foot forward, pivot ¼ turn left, transferring weight to left foot.

Hands: Release right hands and raise left on count 5. Join right hands bringing both to tandem position on count 8.
Direction facing: 1-5 LOD, 6-7 RLOD, 8 OLOD.

(17-24) Weave with ¼ turn left, jazz box
1,2Cross right foot over left, step left foot to side.

3,4Cross right foot behind left, ¼ turn left stepping left foot forward.

5,6Cross right foot over left, step left foot back.

7,8Step right foot to side, step left foot forward.

Hands: Return to side-by-side on count 4.
Direction facing: 1-3 OLOD, 4-8 LOD.

(25-32) 4 shuffles traveling LOD
1&2Step right foot forward, step left foot next to right, step right foot forward.

3&4Step left foot forward, step right foot next to left, step left foot forward.

5&6Step right foot forward, step left foot next to right, step right foot forward.

7&8Step left foot forward, step right foot next to left, step left foot forward.

Direction facing: 1-8 LOD.

Note: This dance was choreographed with beginner dancers in mind. If comfortable feel free to add variations such as turns on the stroll and shuffles; as instructors we only ask to be courteous of the beginners and during lessons to do the dance as choreographed

Greg & Samantha Van Zilen: (860) 537-5849 - outtalinedj@aol.com

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Greg and Samantha Van Zilen - May 2017

Greg and Samantha Van Zilen, featured in our May 2017 collection, are a dynamic duo celebrated for their infectious energy and creativity on the dance floor. With one captivating dance in our archive, they continue to inspire and entertain audiences with their passion and artistry.

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