This dance is dedicated to Jo Thompson Szymanski, beloved dance instructor and choreographer, who is battling Aplastic Anemia
[1-8] WALK, WALK, ROCK RIGHT, REPLACE CROSS, TURN ¼ RIGHT, TURN ¼ RIGHT, TRIPLE STEP
1-2-3&4
Step forward right, step forward left, right rock to side, replace weight to left, cross right over left
5-6-7&8
Turn ¼ right and step left back, turn ¼ right and step right forward, triple forward L,R,L (6:00)
[9-16] STEP RIGHT, ½ TURN LEFT, TRIPLE STEP, ROCK REPLACE STEP, SWEEP ¼ TURN RIGHT, COASTER STEP
1-2-3&4
Step forward right, ½ turn pivot left, triple step forward R,L,R
5&6&7&8
Rock forward left, replace weight on right, step left next to right, sweep right front to back turning ¼ right, step right back, together left, forward right (3:00)
[17-24] STEP LEFT, ½ TURN LEFT, COASTER STEP, STEP RIGHT, ½ TURN RIGHT, COASTER STEP
1-2-3&4
Step forward left, ½ turn left (weight to right), step back left, together right, forward left
5-6-7&8
Step forward right, ½ turn right (weight to left), step back right, together left, forward right (3:00)
[25-32] STEP LEFT, ½ TURN LEFT, TRIPLE STEP BACKWARD, BACK ROCK, STEP, FULL TURN
1-2-3&4
Step forward left, turn ½ left (weight to right), triple step backward (L,R,L)
5-6-7-8
Rock back on right, replace weight on left , turn ½ left and step right back, turn ½ left and step left forward (9:00)
RESTART: On the 4th wall, dance the first 16 counts adding an and (&) beat (shifting weight to left) to begin the restart on beat 17. Continue to end.
FINISH: When song ends, eliminate the ¼ R turn on the sweep, complete the coaster step, add a step forward left, and extend arms on “tonight.”
Choreographer Contact Information:
Laura Kampschroeder | kamps1968@gmail.com | 913-888-6606 | 13407 W. 80th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66215