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LEFT TWINKLE, CROSS, ½ TRIPLE TURN RIGHT

1-3Cross left over right, step right diagonally forward right, step left diagonally forward left

4-5&6Cross right over left, turn ¼ right stepping back on left, turn ¼ right stepping small step right to right side, step slightly forward on left (facing 6:00)

ROCK FORWARD RIGHT, STEP BACK RIGHT, EXTEND LEFT BACKWARDS OVER 3 COUNTS

1-3Rock forward on right, recover weight to left, step back on right

4-6Keeping weight on right extend (point) left slowly backwards over 3 counts

Option: stretch your left arm forward slowly to prepare for the ½ turn left (facing 6:00)

½ TURN LEFT, SWEEP RIGHT WITH ½ TURN LEFT, RIGHT TWINKLE

1-3Turn ½ left stepping onto left, turn another ½ turn left on left sweeping right around over 2 counts (6:00)

4-6Cross right over left, step left diagonally forward left, step right diagonally forward right

STEP FORWARD LEFT, STEP ¼ LEFT, CROSS ROCK RIGHT, STEP RIGHT TO RIGHT

1-3Square up to 6:00 stepping forward on left, step forward right, turn ¼ left (weight left) (facing 3:00)

4-6Cross rock right over left, recover weight to left, step right to right side

REPEAT

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After wall 3 (facing 9:00) and after wall 9 (facing 3:00) add 2 twinkles, then restart:
1-3Cross left over right, step right diagonally forward right, step left diagonally forward left

4-6Cross right over left, step left diagonally forward left, step right diagonally forward right

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About the Choreographer

Niels Poulsen

Niels Poulsen is a dynamic choreographer and dance educator with an impressive collection of 23 original dances featured in our archive. Their innovative approach to movement and rhythm continues to inspire dancers and audiences alike, breathing life into every performance.

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