Sound of Silence

Choreographer: Karen Tripp (Sept 2013)

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Dedication: In loving memory of Rand, whose son dedicated this meaningful song to him at Rand’s Celebration of Life Service.

Wait: 16 counts, start with left

[1-8] (L) ½ BOX FORWARD, HOLD; SIDE, TOGETHER, BACK ¼ LEFT, HOLD
1-4Step side left, close right to left, step forward left, hold

5-8Step side right, close left to right, turn ¼ left and step back on right, hold

[9-16] REPEAT STEPS 1-8 (6:00)
** For the ending, music will end here facing 12:00.
Optional ending: Dance counts 1-8 only and replace the ¼ turn with a ½ turn to face 12:00.

[17-24] SIDE, CLOSE, SIDE, HOLD; CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE, HOLD
17-20Step side left, close right to left, step side left, hold

21-24Cross right over left, recover onto left, step side on right, hold

[25-32] 4-COUNT FRONT WEAVE; CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, ¼ LEFT, HOLD
25-28Cross left over right, step side right, step left behind right, step side right

29-32Cross left over right, recover onto right, turn ¼ left and step left, hold

[33-40] (R) FORWARD, LOCK, FORWARD, HOLD; MAMBO FORWARD, START SWEEP WITH RIGHT
33-36Step forward right, lock left behind, step forward right, hold

37-40Rock forward on left, recover on right, step left slightly back, start sweeping action with right foot from front to back

[41-48] SWEEP BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS AND DIP; RECOVER, ¼ RIGHT ON RIGHT, FORWARD LEFT
41-42Sweep right behind left and step on right, step side on left

43-44Cross right over left, bending both knees into a slight dip (weight on right), hold

45Rise out of the dip (recover) and take weight on left

46-48Turn ¼ right and step forward right, step forward left, hold (6:00)

[49-56] (R) FORWARD, LOCK, FORWARD, HOLD; SCISSORS ¼ RIGHT, HOLD (9:00)
49-52Step forward right, lock left behind, step forward right, hold

53-56Step forward left, turn ¼ right and step right, cross left over right, hold (9:00)

[57-64] 4-COUNT VINE, BACK, ¼ TURN LEFT ON LEFT, FORWARD RIGHT, HOLD (6:00)
57-60Step side right, cross left behind right, step side right, cross left over right

61-64Step back on right, turn ¼ left and step forward left, step forward right, hold (6:00)

Choreographer: Karen Tripp, Cranbrook, BC, Canada
Email: karen@trippcentral.ca - Web: www.trippcentral.ca/dance

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About the Choreographer

Karen Tripp (Sept 2013)

Karen Tripp, featured in our archive since September 2013, brings a vibrant energy to every dance she showcases. With one captivating performance recorded, her passion and talent continue to inspire and delight audiences.

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