Halifax Jig

Choreographer: Gerard Murphy , Elizabeth MacDonald – Jan 2016

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1&2&Touch R heel forward, step R in place, touch L heel forward, step L in place
3&4Touch R toes back, step R in place, hook L heel to R shin
5,6,7,8Step L forward, scuff R next to L, step R forward, scuff L next to R

1&2&3&4Cross shuffle to R: cross step L over R, traveling to R and end with wt. on L
5,6Step R to R making ¼ turn L, step back onto L
7&8Rock back onto R, recover onto L, step forward onto R

1,2Cross step L over R, step back onto R
&3,4Make ¼ turn L and step L forward, step forward onto R, step forward onto L
5,6Sweep R counter-clockwise to step forward onto R
7,8Sweep clockwise to step forward onto L

1,2&3,4Step R to R, touch L next to R, step L in place, cross step R over L, step L to L
5,6,7,8Touch R toes back, pivot ½ turn R shifting wt. to R, step L forward, snap fingers of both hands in air at shoulder height in front

1&2Step R to R, cross rock L over R, recover onto R
3&4Step L to L, cross rock R over L, recover onto L
5&6&7&8Step R to R, cross rock L over R, recover onto R, rock L to L, recover onto R, cross rock L over R, recover onto R

1&2Step L to L, cross rock R over L, recover onto L
3&4Step R to R, cross rock L over R, recover onto R
5&6&7&8Step L to L, cross rock R over L, recover onto L, rock R to R, recover onto L, cross rock R over L, recover onto L

1,2,3,4Step a long step R onto R heels, step L next to R, step a long step R onto R heels, step L next to R
5&6&7&8Paddle ¾ turn R (a series of ball changes with the weight staying over the R)

1&2Rock L to L, recover on R, cross step L over R
3&4Rock R to R, recover on L, cross step R over L
5,6Step L to L, touch R heel next to L
7&a8Step in place: R, L, R, L (bending knees slightly)

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
dance@trybarefoot.com acappella@ns.sympatico.ca
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Gerard Murphy , Elizabeth MacDonald – Jan 2016

Gerard Murphy and Elizabeth MacDonald, dynamic performers since January 2016, have captivated audiences with their exceptional talent and creativity. With a notable dance featured in our archive, they continue to inspire and energize the world of dance.

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