Just Dance Away

Choreographer: Maggie Gallagher (July 2009)

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Intro : 56 counts (26 secs) Start on the word “Yesterday” - (Total Song Duration 3m 54s)

S1: OUT, OUT, RIGHT JAZZ, STEP, 1/2 PIVOT LEFT, STEP
&1 Step forward on right diagonal, Step out on left diagonal [12.00]

2,3 Cross right over left, Step back on left

4,5 Step to right side, Step forward on left

6,7 Step forward on right, 1/2 pivot turn left [6.00]

8 Step forward on right

S2: 1/2 RIGHT, 1/4 RIGHT, LEFT CROSSING SHUFFLE, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, RIGHT SAILOR
1,2 1/2 turn right stepping back on left, 1/4 turn right stepping right to right side [3.00]

3&4 Cross left over right, Step right to right side, Cross left over right

5,6 Step right to right side rocking to right, Recover onto left side

7&8 Cross right behind left, Step left to left side, Step right to right side [3.00]

S3: POINT BACK, UNWIND 1/2 LEFT, WALK, 1/2 RIGHT, POINT BACK, UNWIND 1/2 RIGHT, ROCK, RECOVER
1,2 Point left back, Unwind 1/2 turn left (weight on left) [9.00]

3,4 Walk forward right, 1/2 turn right stepping back on left [3.00]

5,6 Point right toe back, Unwind 1/2 turn right (weight on right) [9.00]

7,8 Rock forward onto left, Recover onto right

S4: LEFT SUFFLE BACK, ROCK BACK, RECOVER, STEP, 1/2 PIVOT, CROSS, POINT
1&2 Step back on left, Step right next to left, Step back on left

3,4 Rock back on right, Recover onto left

5,6 Step forward on right, 1/2 pivot turn left [3.00]

7,8 Cross right over left, Point left to left side

S5: CROSS POINT, HITCH, POINT, HOLD, SWITCH POINT, HITCH, POINT
1,2 Cross left over right, Point right to right side

3,4 Hitch right knee across left, Point right to right side

5&6 HOLD, Step right next to left, Point left top left side

7,8 Hitch left knee across right, Point left to left side [3.00]

S6: 1/4 SWIVEL, KICK, ROCK BACK, RECOVER, FULL TURN RIGHT, STEP, 1/2 PIVOT RIGHT
1,2 1/4 turn swivel left (weight on right), Kick left foot forward [12.00]

3,4 Rock back on left, Recover onto right

5,6 1/2 turn right stepping back on left, 1/2 turn right stepping forward on right [12.00]

7,8 Step forward on left, 1/2 pivot turn right [6.00]

S7: LEFT SHUFFLE, RIGHT RONDE CROSS, LEFT SHUFFLE BACK, ROCK BACK, RECOVER
1&2 Step forward on left, Step right next to left, Step forward on left

3,4 Ronde sweep right toe to front, Cross right over left

5&6 Step back on left, Step right next to left, Step back on left

7,8 Rock back on right, Recover onto left [6.00]

S8: VINE RIGHT, TOGETHER, RIGHT JAZZ
1,2,3,4 Step right to right side, Cross left behind right, Step right to right side, Step left next to right [6.00]

Restart 2 – Here during wall 4 – Facing front wall
5,6,7,8 Cross right over left, Step back on left, Step right to right side, Step left next to right [6.00]

Restart 1 – Here during wall 2 – Facing front wall

S9: STEP FORWARD, TOUCH, STEP BACK, TOUCH, JUMP OUT-OUT, HOLD, JUMP BACK IN-IN, HOLD
1,2,3,4 Step forward on right diagonal, Touch left next to right, Step back on left diagonal, Touch right next to left

&5,6 Jump forward out-out R, L, HOLD

&7,8 Jump back in-in R, L, HOLD [6.00]

Start again

RESTARTS:
During wall 2 omit the last 8 counts of the dance. Restart from count 1 facing front wall.
During wall 4 omit the last 12 counts of the dance. Restart from count 1facing front wall.

My thanks to Tim for suggesting this music.

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About the Choreographer

Maggie Gallagher (July 2009)

Maggie Gallagher is a talented dancer celebrated for her vibrant performances and artistic expression, with four captivating dances featured in our archive. Her passion for the art form shines through her work, inspiring audiences and fellow dancers alike.

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