Lonesome

Choreographer: Niels Poulsen (Denmark) March 2012

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Intro: 16 counts from first beat in music (app. 10 secs into track). Start with weight on L foot

[1 – 8] Rock R fw, shuffle ½ R, rock L fw, triple ¾ cross L
1 – 2Rock fw on R (1), recover weight back on L (2) 12:00

3&4Turn ¼ R stepping R to R side (3), step L next to R (&), turn ¼ R stepping fw on R (4) 6:00

5 – 6Rock fw on L (5), recover weight back on R (6) 6:00

7&8Turn ½ L stepping fw on L (7), step R next to L (&), turn ¼ L on R crossing L over R (8) 9:00

[9 – 16] R side rock, behind side cross, L side rock, ¼ L into L coaster step
1 – 2Rock R to R side (1), recover weight on L (2) 9:00

3&4Cross R behind L (3), step L to L side (&), cross R over L (4) 9:00

5 – 6Rock L to L side (5), recover weight on R (6) 9:00

7&8Turn ¼ L stepping back on L (7), step R next to L (&), step fw on L (8) * Restart here 6:00

[17 – 24] Rock R fw, R back lock step, L full turn, L coaster step
1 – 2Rock fw on R (1), recover weight back on L (2) 6:00

3&4Step back on R opening body slightly to R side (3), lock L over R (&), step back on R (4)

Note that body should still be turned slightly to R side to help prepare your next turn… 6:00
5 – 6Turn ½ L stepping fw on L (5), turn ½ L stepping back on R (6) 6:00

7&8Step back on L (7), step R next to L (&), step fw on L (8) 6:00

[25 – 32] Touch & heel & X 2, Monterey ¼ R, step fw L
1&2&Touch R toes next to L (1), step slightly back on R (&), touch L heel fw (2), step down on L (&) – note that you’ll be travelling slightly forward during these steps 6:00

3&4&Touch R toes next to L (3), step slightly back on R (&), touch L heel fw (4), step down on L (&) - note that you’ll be travelling slightly forward during these steps 6:00

5 – 6Point R to R side (5), turn ¼ R on L stepping R next to L (6) 9:00

7 – 8Point L to L side (7), step fw on L (8) 9:00

BEGIN AGAIN and… ENJOY!

Restart: On wall 3, after 16 counts, facing 12:00

Tag: After wall 5 (facing 6:00) and wall 7 (facing 12:00) you have 4 extra beats in the music.
Add a R rocking chair: Rock fw on R (1), recover back on L (2), rock back on R (3), recover fw on L (4)

Ending: You will automatically finish at 12:00!
Do the first 16 counts of wall 10, which starts facing 6:00.
After count 16 you’ll finish nicely to the front. 12:00

Contact: niels@love-to-dance.dk - www.love-to-dance.dk

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About the Choreographer

Niels Poulsen (Denmark) March 2012

Niels Poulsen, hailing from Denmark, has made a vibrant mark in the dance community since March 2012 with his three captivating dances featured in our archive. His innovative choreography and passion for dance continue to inspire enthusiasts around the globe!

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