Better Than You Left Me

Choreographer: Gail Smith - March 2015

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INTRO: 36 Counts ( 24 Counts from the hard downbeat )

S1: LEFT BASIC FORWARD, RIGHT BASIC BACK
1-2-3Step L forward, step R together, step L together

4-5-6Step R back, step L next to R foot, step R together

S2: WEAVE, LONG STEP TO SIDE, DRAG, TOUCH
1-2-3Step L across R, step R to side, step L behind R

4-5-6Step R long step to side, drag L and touch next to R foot

S3: 1/4, SWEEP 1/4, R TWINKLE
1-2-3Turn 1/4 L and step L fwd, sweep R around as you turn 1/4 L [6:00]

4-5-6Step R across L, step L to side and slightly fwd, R to slight fwd diagonal

S4: STEP, SLOW LIFT, BACK, DRAG
1-2-3Step L fwd, slowly lift and extend the R leg with toes pointed fwd

4-5-6Step R a large step back (body angled R - 7:30), drag L toes toward R foot (prep for turn)

****** RESTART here on wall 3. Happens facing 12:00

S5: FULL FWD TURN, TWINKLE
1-2-3Step L to 1/4 turn L, turn 1/4 & step R back, turn 1/2 & step L fwd ( option: fwd basic )

4-5-6Step R across L, step L to side and slightly fwd, R to slight fwd diagonal

S6: CROSS, SIDE, CROSS, SIDE, 1/4, 1/4
1-2-3Step L across R, step R to side, step L across R

4-5-6Step R to side, 1/4 turn L & step L to side, 1/4 turn L & step R to side [12:00]

S7: BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, 1/4, 1/2, TOGETHER
1-2-3Step L behind R, step R to side, Left step across R

4-5-61/4 turn R & step R fwd, 1/2 R stepping L back, step R together (or slightly back) [9:00]

S8: LONG STEP TO SIDE, DRAG
1-2-3Step L long step to side, drag R next to L foot ( weight on L )

4-5-6Step R to side as you sway R, L, R

S9: BACKWARD TWINKLES
1-2-3Step L behind R, step R to side and slightly back, L to slight fwd diagonal

4-5-6Step R behind L, step L to side and slightly back, R to slight fwd diagonal

S10: FWD SWEEPS
1-2-3Step L fwd, sweep R around from back to front, touch R toes fwd ( weight on L )

4-5-6Step R down in place , sweep L around from back to front, touch L toes fwd ( weight on R )

**** To begin dance again - step L down in place for count 1

REPEAT

ENDING: IF you want to end facing the front wall. After the 3rd set (18 Counts)
CROSS, 1/4, 1/4, SIDE, DRAG
1-2-3Step L across R, turn 1/4 L and step R to side, turn 1/4 L and step L to side

4-5-6Step R to side, drag L over to R

Contact ~ Website: StepByStepWithGail.jimdo.com - smith_n_western_2000@yahoo.com

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About the Choreographer

Gail Smith - March 2015

Gail Smith is a talented dancer and choreographer whose dynamic performances have captivated audiences since March 2015. With two stunning pieces featured in our archive, she continues to inspire through her innovative artistry and passion for movement.

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