You Raise Me Up Waltz (Beg)

Choreographer: Karen Tripp , Dec 2014

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Ending: Dance ends after 48 counts facing 12:00

Wait 4 measures (12 counts), left lead

LEFT FORWARD, LOW RIGHT KICK (WITH BODY RISE), RT BACK COASTER (12:00)
1-2-3Step left forward, do a low slow kick forward with right over 2 counts

(rising slightly and raising heel of left)
4-5-6Step back right, step left together, step forward right

¼ LEFT TURN WALTZ, RIGHT BACK, LEFT POINT, HOLD (9:00)
7-8-9Turn ¼ left and step forward left, step right next to left, step left slightly back

10-11-12Step back right, point left toe to side, hold

(angle body slightly right)

2 TWINKLES (9:00)
13-14-15Cross left over right, step right together, step left in place

(angle body slightly left)
16-17-18Cross right over left, step left together, step right in place

WALTZ BOX (9:00)
19-20-21Step forward left, step side right, close left to right

22-23-24Step back right, step side left, close right to left

BALANCE LEFT, FULL TURN ROLL (OR VINE 3) (9:00)
25-26-27Big step side left, rock right slightly behind, recover on left

28-29-30Turn ¼ right and step right, turn right ½ and step back on left, turn ¼ right and step side right

(easier option: Step side right, cross left behind, step side right)

CROSS LUNGE, RECOVER, SIDE (TWICE) (9:00)
31-32-33Cross left over right and bend both knees slightly with a checking action, recover onto right, step side on left

34-35-36Cross right over left and bend both knees slightly with a checking action, recover onto left, step side on right

LEFT ¾ DIAMOND TURN FALLAWAY (12:00)
37-38-39Cross left over right turning to 7:30 corner, step right side, step left back

40-41-42Step right back, step left forward turning to 4:30, step right forward

43-44-45Cross left over right turning to 1:30, step right side, step left back

46-47-48Step back on right, step side left squaring up to 12:00, step forward right

End: Step left in front of right and slightly bend both knees, as you bring arms out to sides.

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About the Choreographer

Karen Tripp , Dec 2014

Karen Tripp, a talented dancer since December 2014, has invigorated our archive with two captivating performances that showcase her passion and artistry. Her vibrant expressions and dynamic choreography continue to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike!

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