The Water is Wide

Choreographer: Karen Tripp (CA), March 2018

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Start: On the lyric “wide”, approx. 38 seconds into the track. CW rotation

S1: R NIGHTCLUB BASIC, 1/8 LEFT FWD, SWEEP, CROSS, BACK, BACK 3X, LEFT COASTER (10:30)
1-2&R big step side, L rock back (slightly behind), R recover

3Turn 1/8L L forward, sweeping R (10:30)

4&5R cross, L back, R back with sweep

6L back with sweep

7R back

8&1L back, R together, L forward

S2: R LUNGE, RECOVER WITH SWEEP, 1/8L BEHIND- SIDE-CROSS ROCK, RECOVER-SIDE-CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE (9:00)
2R lunge forward

3L recover sweeping R

4&51/8L R behind, L side, R cross rock (9:00)

6&L recover, R step side

7L cross rock

8&R recover, L step side

S3: WALK 2, MAMBO ½R, L FORWARD, R LUNGE, RECOVER, SWEEP INTO ¼R SAILOR, BEHIND (6:00)
1R forward

2L forward

3&4R rock forward, L recover, turn ½R R forward (3:00)

&5L forward, R lunge forward

6L recover sweeping R

7&8Turn 1/4R R behind, L step in place, R step in place (6:00)

&L behind

S4: NIGHTCLUB BASIC, 1/4L FORWARD, CROSS, BACK, NIGHTCLUB BASIC, BIG SIDE LEFT, 2 SYNCOPATED HIP SWAYS (3:00)
1-2&R big step side, L rock back (slightly behind), R recover (6:00)

3-4&Turn ¼L L forward, R cross, L back (3:00)

5-6&R big step side, L rock back (slightly behind), R recover

7L big step side (drag R)

8&Sway hips R, L (weight to L)

TAG: at end of wall 1 facing 3:00 (Repeat S4, first 4 counts, end facing 12:00 to begin again)
1-2&R big step side, L rock back (slightly behind), R recover (3:00)

3-4&Turn ¼L L forward, R cross, L back (12:00)

RESTART: Wall 3 facing 6:00 after 28 counts (S4, 1-4), start of instrumental section, after the lyrics “I sink or swim”. Hint: when you start to do a Nightclub Basic, take note that you are doing it as count 1 of the dance, not as count 5 of Section 4, and continue from the start of the dance.

END: There is a hold in the music as you approach the ending of the song, after counts 4& in Section 4, just before doing the second Nightclub Basic. Do not change steps, dance to the music. Ends facing 12:00.

Contact - karen@trippcentral.ca

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Karen Tripp (CA), March 2018

Karen Tripp, a vibrant talent from California, joined our archive in March 2018, showcasing her passion for dance through one captivating performance. With her enthusiasm and dedication, she continues to inspire others in the dance community!

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