Riptide

Choreographer: Kate Sala (UK) Oct 2013

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Step Sheet

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Start on vocals.

Rumba Box, Left Chasse, Sailor Step With 1/2 Turn Right With Cross Step.
1 & 2Step L to left side. Step R next to L. Step forward on L.

3 & 4Step R to right side. Step L next to R. Step back on R.

5 & 6Step L to left side. Step R next to L. Step L to left side.

7 & 8Cross step R behind L. Turn 1/4 right stepping L in place. Turn 1/4 right cross stepping R over L.

Rumba Box, Left Chasse, Syncopated Weave Left.
1 & 2Step L to left side. Step R next to L. Step forward on L. (6 o’clock)

3 & 4Step R to right side. Step L next to R. Step back on R.

5 & 6Step L to left side. Step R next to L. Step L to left side.

7 & 8Cross step R behind L. Step L to left side. Cross step R over L.

Montery 1/2 Turn Left, Right Side Touch & Left Heel Dig & Scuff Hitch Step, Tap Behind & Heel Dig.
1 2Point L toe to left side. Montery 1/2 turn left stepping L next to R. (12 o’clock)

3 & 4Point R toe out to right side. Step R next to L. Dig L heel forward.

&5 &6Step L next to R. Scuff R foot forward. Hitch R knee up. Step forward on R.

7 & 8Tap L toe back . Step L in place. Dig R heel forward.

Together, Touch Back, Reverse 1/2 Turn Left, Run x 3, Jazz box 1/4 Turn Left, Kick across & Side Touch.
& 1 2Step R next to L. Tap L toe back. Reverse pivot 1/2 turn left. (6 o’clock)

3 & 4Small runs forward on R, L, R.

5 & 6Cross step L over R. Turn 1/4 left stepping back on R. Step L to left side. (3 o’clock)

7 & 8Kick R leg across L. Step R down in place. Point L toe out to left side.

Cross Rock, Recover, Rolling Vine Left, Cross Rock, Recover, Turn 1/2 Right.
1 2Cross rock on L over R. Recover on to R.

3 & 4Turn 1/4 left stepping forward on L. Turn 1/2 left stepping back on R. Turn 1/4 left stepping L to left side.

5 6Cross rock R over L. Recover on to L.

7 8Turn 1/4 right stepping forward on R. Turn 1/4 right stepping L to left side. (9 o’clock)

Sailor 1/4 Turn Right, Full Turn Back Left, Left Side Rock & Cross, Right Side Rock & Cross.
1 & 2Cross step R behind L. Turn 1/4 right stepping L in place. Step forward on R. (12 o’clock)

3 4Pivot 1/2 turn left. Turn 1/2 left stepping back on R.

5 & 6Side rock out on L to left side. Recover on R. Cross step L over R & slightly forward.

7 & 8Side rock out on R to right side. Recover on L. Cross step R over L & slightly forward. (12 o’clock)

Start Again! - Enjoy!

Pattern
Wall 1, 48 counts.
Wall 2, Restart after 34 Counts (After Cross rock, recover). Restart facing 3 o’clock.
Wall 3, 48 counts.
Wall 4, Restart after 32 counts, restart facing 6 o'clock.
Wall 5, Restart after 32 counts, restart facing 9 o’clock.

Wall 6, Tag: Dance the first 16 counts only and add 4 counts, this will be facing 3 o’clock.:
1 2 3& 4&Step L to left side. Hold. Pop L knee forward. Recover. Pop R knee forward. Recover.

Start again from the beginning of the dance facing 3 o’clock.

Wall 7, 48 counts.
Ending: Add: Chasse left with 1/4 turn left to face the front & stomp R foot forward. Dah Dah!!

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About the Choreographer

Kate Sala (UK) Oct 2013

Kate Sala is a dynamic dance artist from the UK, celebrated for her infectious energy and innovative choreography. With two captivating dances featured in our archive, Kate continues to inspire and engage audiences with her creative talents since October 2013.

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