Help Me Make It (Through The Night)

Choreographer: Ira Weisburd (May, 2011)

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Alt. Music: “Help Me Make It Through The Night by Rian Ungerer. Album: Timeless Hits 2010 by Rian Ungerer

Introduction: 8 counts. Start approximately 8 seconds into the song. Start on the word “Hair”
This #1 Country hit was written by songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson in 1970.

PART I. SAMBA w/R, SAMBA w/L, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, ½ TRIPLE TURN R
1&2Step R across L, Step on ball of L to L, Recover w/ weight on R.

3&4Step L across R, Step on ball of R to R, Recover w/ weight on L

5-6Cross and Step with R over L, Recover w/ weight back onto L

7&8Make ½ turn to R in 3 steps (R,L,R)

PART II. SAMBA w/L, SAMBA w/R, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, ¼ TRIPLE TURN L
1&2Step L across R, Step on ball of R to R, Recover w/ weight on L

3&4Step R across L, Step on ball of L to L, Recover w/ weight on R

5-6Cross and Step with L over R, Recover w/ weight back onto R

7&8Make ¼ turn to L in 3 steps (L,R,L)

PART III. SAMBA w/R, SAMBA w/L, ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, COASTER STEP.
1&2Step R across L, Step on ball of L to L, Recover w/ weight on R.

3&4Step L across R, Step on ball of R to R, Recover w/ weight on L

5-6Step forward on R, Recover back on L

7&8Step back w/ R, Step-close L to R, Step forward on R

PART IV. DIAMOND SHAPE FALL AWAY (3/4 TURN L)
1&2Step forward on L turning 1/8 L, Step R to R, Step L Behind R

3&4Step Back Diagonally w/ R to face next wall, Step L to L side, Cross R over L to face next corner

5&6Step forward on L, Step R to R (making 1/8 turn L), Step back on L (making 1/8 turn L)

7-8Step R to R, Step L to L (making 1/8 turn L, to face back wall)

BEGIN DANCE.

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About the Choreographer

Ira Weisburd (May, 2011)

Ira Weisburd is a talented artist featured in our archive with one captivating dance performance recorded in May 2011. Known for his innovative choreography and vibrant stage presence, Ira continues to inspire audiences with his expressive movement and passion for dance.

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