East of Jerusalem Waltz

Choreographer: Jo Thompson Szymanski - 2011

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[1-6] TWO TWINKLES
1-3Step L across R; Step R to right; Step L to left
4-6Step R across L; Step L to left; Step R to right

[7-12] CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, 1/2 TURNING TWINKLE
1-3Step L across R; Step R to right; Step L behind R
4Step R to right (toe out) turning 1/4 right
5Finish another 1/4 turn right then step L to left
6Step R to right

[13-24] REPEAT - TWO TWINKLES, CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, 1/2 TURNING TWINKLE
1 – 3Step L across R; Step R to right; Step L to left
4 – 6Step R across L; Step L to left; Step R to right

1 – 3Step L across R; Step R to right side; Step L behind R
4Step R to right (toe out) turning 1/4 right
5Finish another 1/4 turn right then step L to left
6Step R to right

[25-30] DIAGONAL BALANCE RIGHT
1 – 3(Facing right diagonal) Step L forward to that diagonal; Step R together; Step L together
Styling: Both arms lift up in front of you
4 – 6Step R back to where you started; Step L together squaring up; Step R together
Styling: Both arm lower

[31-36] DIAGONAL BALANCE LEFT
1 – 3(Facing left diagonal) Step L forward to that diagonal; Step R together; Step L together
Styling: Both arms lift up in front of you
4 – 6Step R back to where you started; Step L together squaring up; Step R together
Styling: Both arms lower

[37-42] FORWARD 1/2 TURN, BACK BALANCE
1 – 3Step L forward turning 1/4 left; Step R side turning another 1/4 left; Step L back
4 – 6Step R back; Step L together; Step R together

[43-48] FORWARD 1/4 TURN, BACK BALANCE
1 – 3Step L forward turning 1/4 left; Step R together; Step L together
4 – 6Step R back; Step L together; Step R together

Start again from the beginning.

Note: For a one-wall version of this dance, do steps 43-46 with a 1/2 turn to finish facing front.

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About the Choreographer

Jo Thompson Szymanski - 2011

Jo Thompson Szymanski is a celebrated choreographer known for her innovative contributions to the dance world, with two dynamic dances featured in our archive. Her vibrant style and passion for movement continue to inspire dancers and audiences alike!

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