Better Off

Choreographer: Paul and Linda Reese (Nov 2014)

Step Sheet

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Intro: 46 ct - She starts singing right away with piano music in background but wait for the main music to kick in stronger about 22 seconds into song

Section 1: Step L forward (stride), R forward, pivot ½ turn L, Weave L
1-3Step left forward, step right forward, pivot ½ right angled slightly to 5:30

4-6Cross right over left, step left to left side, step right behind left (6:00)

Section 2: Big step L, drag R towards L pointing R toe ¼ R, step R down finishing ¼ turn, step L forward, pivot ¼ R
1-3Step left a big step to left side, (2) drag right in towards left (3) point right toe ¼ to right

4-6Step down on right (finishing the ¼ turn), step left slightly forward, pivot ¼ right (12:00)

Section 3: Cross, Sweep for 2 counts, Repeat With R
1-3Cross left over right, sweep right around to front for 2 counts

4-6Cross right over left, sweep left around to front for 2 counts

Section 4: ¼ Twinkle, twinkle
1-3Cross left over right, turn ¼ left stepping on right, step left together (9:00)

4-6Cross right over left, step left to left side, step right together (traveling forward)

*To make dance more of a challenge counts 4-6 can be changed to a full turn right
4-6Step right forward to right diagonal prepping for ½ turn right, step left back finishing ½ turn right, step right forward ½ turn right

Section 5: Step, Hitch, Kick, Step Back, Drag
1-3Step left forward, hitch right, kick right slightly forward

4-6Step right back angled right, drag left next to right over 2 counts

Restart on wall 3 replacing first 3 counts with ¼ turn left

Section 6: ½ Turn L, ½ turn L
1-3Step left forward straightening on 9:00 wall, step right back ¼ turn left, step left ¼ turn left

4-6Step right back ¼ turn left, step left forward ¼ turn left, step right slightly forward (9:00)

Section 7: Reverse twinkle moving back, reverse twinkle moving back
1-3Step left back behind right, step right back to right side, step left to L side

4-6Step right back behind left, step left back to left side, step right to R side

Section 8: Sweep 1/2 L, R 1/4 turn twinkle
1-3Step forward on left, make 1/2 turn left bringing right close to ankle sweeping toe across floor(weight stays on left) (3:00)

4-6Cross right over left, step left back 1/4 turn right, step right to right side (6:00)

Section 9: Step Forward, Forward Rock, Recover, Step Back, Drag
1-3Step left forward, rock forward on right, recover on left

4-6Step right back, drag left next to right over 2 counts (6:00)

Begin Again

Restart on wall 3. After Section 5 (you will be facing 9:00 wall) Restart dance with Section 1 replacing the ½ turn (1-3) with a ¼ turn left to 6:00 wall Step left forward, step right forward, pivot ¼ turn left angled slightly left - then continue with weave left (4-6)

Contact: paulandlindar@hotmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Paul and Linda Reese (Nov 2014)

Paul and Linda Reese are a dynamic dance duo featured in our archive with two captivating performances that showcase their incredible chemistry and talent. Their passion for dance and commitment to excellence have inspired audiences since November 2014, making them a cherished part of our artistic community.

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