Five Bridges To My Home

Choreographer: Charlotte Steele (South Africa) (June 2016 update)

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#16 count intro, start on vocals

Styling: Lines should consist of 5 dancers each (to fit in with “5 Bridges” theme) all facing front at the start. During intro music raise both arms to shoulder level, elbows bent, and hold hand (or touch palm-to-palm) of person next to you on each side (thereby forming one long “bridge”). Hold this position from count 1 to 16. On count 17 let go the hands and drop arms loosely by your side, keeping them there from count 18 to 32. Raise arms and hold hands again on count 1 of the next wall, at which stage you’ll have “changed partners” due to the ¼ turn.

S.1: Irish Toe-Heel Touches RL
1 2Touch R toe forward, Cross-touch R over L

3&4Touch R heel forward, Step R beside L, Touch L toe to R instep

5 6Touch L toe forward, Cross-touch L over R

7&8Touch L heel fwd, Step L beside R, Touch R toe to L instep

S.2: R Fwd Step-Lock, Step-Lock-Step; L Fwd Rock; L Coaster Step
9 10Step R forward, Lock L behind R

11&12Step R forward, Lock L behind R, Step R forward

13 14Rock forward on L, Recover onto R

15&16Step back on L, Step R beside L, Step L forward

Styling: Release hands here and drop arms

S.3: R Fwd-Pivot ½ left; R Fwd Step-Lock-Step; L Fwd Rock; L Coaster Step
17 18Step R forward, Pivot ½ turn left (6:00)

19&20Step R fwd, Lock L behind R, Step R fwd

21 22Rock forward on L, Recover onto R

23&24Step back on L, Step R beside L, Step L forward

S.4: R Jazz Box; R Jazz Box w/ ¼ turn right
25-28Cross R over L, Step L back, Step R to right, Step L beside R

29-32Cross R over L, Step L back, Pivot ¼ right stepping R to right, Step L beside R (9:00)

Styling: Raise arms and join hands again here and restart the dance

Start again – enjoy!

TAGS: There is a 16 count tag at the end of Wall 2 (facing 6:00); Wall 4 (facing 12:00);
Wall 7 (facing 3:00**see Ending): R ROCKING CHAIR, STEP-PIVOT ½ LEFT x2: TWICE
1-4Rock R fwd, Recover onto L, Rock R back, Recover onto L

5-8Step R fwd, Pivot ½ left, Step R fwd, Pivot ½ left (Option: Rocking Chair for non-turners)

9-12Rock R fwd, Recover onto L, Rock R back, Recover onto L

13-16Step R fwd, Pivot ½ left, Step R fwd, Pivot ½ left (Option: Rocking Chair for non-turners)

ENDING: **Dance ends with a tag after Wall 7, facing 3:00. To end dance facing 12:00 change counts 13-16 of the tag to:
13-16Step R fwd, Pivot ¼ left (weight on L), Step R beside L, Step L beside R

This dance is dedicated to Pat Garrett (Ireland) and to Tracey & Valerie Wild (South Africa)

Please do not alter this step sheet in any way. If you would like to use on your website please make sure it is in its original format and include all contact details on this script. Contact: steelecharlotte2013@gmail.com

About the Choreographer

Charlotte Steele (South Africa) (June 2016 update)

Charlotte Steele is a talented dancer from South Africa, celebrated for her vibrant performances and creative artistry. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and engage audiences with her dynamic presence and passion for movement.

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