La Mer

Choreographer: The Highlander. (June 2013)

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8 count intro – Start on the word “Mer”

Cross Rock & Side, ¼ ¼ Left, Cross Rock, & Cross &Behind, ¼ right.
1-2Cross Rock R over left, recover onto L

&3Step R to right side, Cross L over right

4&Turn ¼ left stepping back on R, Turn ¼ left stepping L to left side. (6:00)

5-6Cross Rock R over left, Recover onto L

&7Step R to right side, Cross L over right

&8&Step R to right side, step L behind right, turn ¼ right stepping R forward (9:00)

Left Forward Mambo, Right Back Mambo, Step Turn step, Triple Full Turn Left
1&2Rock forward on L, Recover onto R, Step back on L,

3&4Rock back on R, Recover onto L, Step forward onto R

5&6Step forward on L, Pivot ½ turn right, Step forward onto L (3:00)

7&8Travelling forward a triple full turn left stepping R,L,R.

(Easier alternative, Shuffle Forward R,L,R)

& Step, Full Spiral Turn Right, Triple Full Turn Right, Forward Mambo ¼ left, Cross ¼ ¼ right Cross.
&1Step L next to right, Step forward onto R

2Step forward onto L making a full spiral turn right keeping weight on left foot

3&4travelling forward Triple full turn right, stepping R,L,R (3:00)

(Easier alternative for counts 2,3&4 - Turn ½ right, stepping back onto L, Shuffle ½ turn right, stepping R,L,R),
5&6Rock forward onto L, Recover onto R, turn ¼ left stepping L to left side, (12:00)

7&Cross R over left, Turn ¼ right stepping back onto L,

8&Turn ¼ right stepping R to right side, Cross L over right. (6:00)

Side Rock, Cross Side Rock Cross Side, Side Rock, Sailor Full Turn
1-2Rock R to right side, Recover onto L,

&3&Cross R over left(angling body to left),Rock L to left side, Recover onto R angling body to right,

4&Cross L over right, Step R small step to right side,

5 -6Rock L to left side, Recover onto R,

7&8Sailor full turn left, stepping L,R,L.

Sweep Cross, Back Side Cross Sweep Cross, Side Rock, Behind, Side, Cross Rock, ¼ Left
1-2Sweep R round crossing R in front of left, Step back onto L

&3-4Step R to right side, Cross L over right, Sweep L round and step R over left

5&Rock L to left side, Recover onto R

6&Step L behind right, Step R to right side,

7&8Cross rock L over right, Recover onto R, Turn ¼ left stepping onto L (3:00)

Paddle ¼ left, Paddle ¼ left, Cross Back Side, Step Turn Step, 1/2 1/4 Together Side
1&Touch R toe forward and paddle ¼ turn left,(weight on L) (12:00)

2&Touch R toe forward and paddle ¼ turn left, (Weight on L)(9:00)

3&4Cross R over left, Step Back onto L, Step R to right side,

5&6Step forward onto L, Pivot ½ turn right, Step forward onto L, (3:00)

7&Turn ½ left stepping back onto R, Turn ¼ left stepping L to left side,

8&Step R next to left,, Step L to left side. (6:00)

For a shorter version (24 count), dance only the first 3 sections, replacing the final cross step in section 3 with a step next to right foot, and restarting from section 1.

Contact Email – theldhighlander@gmail.com

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The Highlander. (June 2013)

The Highlander, featured in June 2013, captivates audiences with their dynamic performances and vibrant energy. With one exceptional dance showcased in our archive, they continue to inspire and entertain with their unique artistry.

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