Lorelei

Choreographer: Alison J. Austerberry (April 2013)

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The dance tells the tale of the lovely Lorelei (or Loreley) a Mermaid Siren who bewitched sailors and knights with her beautiful singing, luring them to their death.
Therefore it should be danced in true Sailor/Knightly fashion (folded arms, bows and ship ahoy actions)
Do not be put off by the tags and re-starts they are easy and the music once you have heard it a few times will tell you where they are. The music slows at the end enabling you to take a final bow.

FORWARD RIGHT SHUFFLE, ROCK FORWARD. TRAVELLING BACK LEFT AND RIGHT SAILOR STEPS
1&2Step forward on Right. Step Left next to Right. Step forward Right.

3-4Rock forward on Left Recover on Right

5&6Step Left behind right. Step Right in place. Step Left next to Right

7&8Step Right behind left. Step Left in place. Step Right next to Left (slightly angling body to right diagonally)

ROCK FORWARD, LEFT COASTER STEP, SYNCOPATED TURNING VINE, LEFT HEEL DIG
9-10Rock forward on Left. Recover on Right

11&12Step back Left. close Right beside Left. Step Forward Left.

& 13Step Right to Right side. Step Left behind Right

& 14Step Right to Right side. Cross Left over Right

& 15Step Right to Right side. Cross Left behind Right

& 16Step back on Right turning body 1/4 turn Left. Place Left heel down

SYCNCOPATED TOE AND HEEL SWITCHES, 2 X MAMBO ROCKS
& 17Touch right toe to right side

&Place right foot next to left foot

18Touch left toe to left side

&Place left foot next to right foot

19Touch right heel forward

&Place right foot next to left foot

20Touch left toe forward

& 21&22Cross rock right over left. Step on Left. Step Right back in place

& 23&24Cross rock left over right. Step on Right. Step Left back in place

FORWARD RIGHT SHUFFLE, FORWARD LEFT CROSS TURNING SHUFFLE, RIGHT BACK SHUFFLE, LEFT FORWARD ¼ TURNING SHUFFLE
25&26Step forward on Right. Step Left next to Right. Step forward on Right

27&28Step forward on Left (crossing left over right and making 1/4 turn right. Step Right next to left. Step left next to Right

29&30Step back on Right. Step Left next to right. Step right next to left.

31&32Step forward on Left making 1/4 turn left. Step right next to left. Step left in place.

START AGAIN

TAG 1: After Walls 3,6,9,11, and 12 - each time followed by a Re-start
1-2Step forward on Right. Pivot 1/2 turn step on Left

3-4Step forward on Right. Pivot 1/2 turn step on Left

TAG 2: Repeat Counts 25-32 (done once on Wall 10) followed by a Re-start

Contact: austerberryalison9@googlemail.com

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About the Choreographer

Alison J. Austerberry (April 2013)

Alison J. Austerberry is a talented performer whose dynamic presence has left a lasting impression in the world of dance. With one captivating piece archived, her creativity and passion continue to inspire both audiences and fellow artists alike.

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