The Girl From Ipanema

Choreographer: Karen Tripp

Step Sheet

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Right foot free, 16 beats from first instrumental

SIDE TWO-STEP & TOUCH (RIGHT THEN LEFT)
1-4 Step side on R, close L to R, step side on R, brush with left

5-8 Step side on L, close R to L, step side on L, brush with right

FORWARD LOCK FORWARD & TOUCH (RIGHT THEN LEFT)
9-12 Diagonal forward on R, lock L behind R, step forward on R, touch L next to R

13-16 Diagonal forward on L, lock R behind L, step forward on L, touch R next to L

SIDE TWO-STEP & TOUCH (RIGHT THEN LEFT)
17-24 Repeat steps 1-8

STEP BACK & TOUCH WITH CLAPS 4 TIMES
25-26 Step diagonally back on R, touch L next to R (clap)

27-28 Step diagonally back on L, touch R next to L (clap)

29-32 Repeat steps 25-28

VINE RIGHT ¼ TURN (R) & BRUSH, ROCKING CHAIR
33-36 Step R to R side, step L behind R, turn ¼ R and step R, brush L next to R

37-40 Rock forward on L, recover back on R, rock back on L, recover forward on R

(L) JAZZ BOX WITH A TOUCH; HEEL CROSS HEEL FLICK
41-44 Cross L over R, step back on R, step side on L, touch R next to L

45-48 Place R heel out diagonally to R, cross R foot in front of left shin, place R heel out diagonally to R, flick R heel back

(* dance ends with heel flick)

LINDY RIGHT & LEFT
49&50 Step side to the R, close L next to R, step side on R

51-52 Rock back on L, recover on R

53-56 Repeat 49-52 with opposite footwork

SIDE KICK WITH CLAPS 4 TIMES
57-60 Step side on R, kick with L (clap), Step side on L, kick with R (clap)

61-64 Step side on R, kick with L (clap), Step side on L, kick with R (clap)

Choreographer Contact Information:
Karen Tripp, Cranbrook, British Columbia
Email: karen@trippcentral.ca

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About the Choreographer

Karen Tripp

Karen Tripp is a vibrant creative artist with an impressive collection of 21 dances featured in our archive, showcasing her expertise and passion for movement. With a commitment to inspiring others through her choreography, Karen continues to electrify audiences and elevate the art of dance.

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