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ZENYATT'S WALTZ

Choreography by: Michele Burton

A -- 48 count, 2 wall, Intermediate level line dance

Music: Fire Escape by Diane Birch

Choreographers note: The music is not perfectly phrased, but the musical arrangement allows for a 48 count dance without tags or restarts.
Zenyatta - The first filly to defeat all the colts in the 2009 Breeder's Cup. A horse with a BIG personality. Run Like A Girl!!
1-6 Waltz Box
1 - 3 Step L foot forward; Bring R foot to L, stepping side R; Step L slightly back
4 - 6 Step R back; Bring L to R, stepping side L (angle to L diagonal); Step R to front left diagonal [11 o'clock]
7-12 Whisk ~ Chasse
1 - 3 Step L to front left diagonal, starting 1/4 turn left; Finish 1/4 turn left, step R side right; Step L crossed tightly behind R, should feel like a lock (lower on this step, bending knees slightly). [9 o'clock]
4 Step R forward to left front diagonal
5 & 6 Step L side left; Step R beside L; Step L side left (smooth & connected to floor - the '&' count can be done behind or in front of L foot if preferred)
13-18 Lunge Return 1/4 Turn ~ Step Turn (Full Spiral) Step
1 - 3 Step R in front of L; Return wt. to L; Turn 1/4 R, stepping forward on R [12 o'clock]
4 - 6 Step forward on L foot; Full spiral turn right on ball of L; Step R forward (ct. 6)
19-24 Balance Forward ~ Balance Back
1 - 3 Step L foot forward; Step R slightly forward; Step L foot slightly back
4 - 6 Step R foot back; Step L slightly back; Step R foot slightly forward [12 o'clock]
25-30 Forward 1/4 Turn ~ Back Balance (Or Basic)
1 - 3 Step L foot forward; Turn 1/4 left, stepping slightly back on R; Step back on L [9 o'clock]
4 - 6 Step R foot back; Step L slightly back; Step R foot slightly forward (not a coaster step)
31-36 Forward 1/2 Turn ~ Back Balance (Or Basic)
1 - 3 Step L foot forward; Turn 1/2 left, stepping back on R; Step L back [3 o'clock]
4 - 6 Step R foot back; Step L slightly back; Step R foot slightly forward (not a coaster step)
37-42 Twinkle Right ~ Twinkle Left
1 - 3 Step L foot to right front diagonal; Step R foot side right; Step L foot to left front diagonal [3 o'clock]
4 - 6 Step R foot to left front diagonal; Step L foot side left; Step R foot to right front diagonal
43-48 Cross Side 1/4 Back ~ Back 1/4 1/4 (Waltz Weave)
1 - 3 Step L foot across front of R; Step L side left; Turn 1/4 left, stepping L back
4 - 6 Step R back; Turn 1/4 left, stepping L foot side left; Turn 1/4, stepping R foot forward [6 o'clock]
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