ISRAELITE

CHOREOGRAPHER: Paulette Hylands (September 2006)
COUNT: 32
TYPE: 2 Wall Line Dance
LEVEL: Intermediate
MUSIC: The Israelites by Desmond Dekker-148 BPM

Dance starts after 34 counts (not easy to count in, but you'll hear it!)
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RIGHT POINT, HITCH, TOUCH, STEP, LEFT POINT, HITCH, TOUCH, STEP

1-2	Point right toes to right side, hitch right slightly hopping back on left
3-4	Point right toes across left (lean back), step right down
5-6	Point left toes to left side, hitch left slightly hopping back on right
7-8	Point left toes across right (lean back), step left in front of right

JAMAICAN STYLE KNEE POPS, RIGHT HALF TURN SWIVEL WITH HEEL BOUNCES

1-2	Bend over slightly and pop knees outward, then inward
3-4	Pop knees outward, then inward (this is done quite loosely with arms a-swingin'!)
5-6	On balls of feet start swivelling 1/2 turn right (bounce heels and shoulders for 5-6)
7-8	Finish swivelling right, Drop heels (bounce heels and shoulders for 7, then drop for 8)

BACKWARD TRAVELLING TOUCH, STEPS

1-2	Touch right toes to right, Step right slightly back (sweeping motion)
3-4	Touch left toes to left, Step left slightly back (sweeping motion)
5-6	Touch right toes to right, Step right slightly back (sweeping motion)
7-8	Touch left toes to left, Step left slightly back (sweeping motion)

1/4 TURNS WITH POINTS AND LEANS

1-2	Step right 1/4 turn right, Point left toes to left and lean back
3-4	Step left 1/4 turn right, Point right toes forward and lean back
5-6	Step right 1/4 turn right, Point left toes to left and lean back
7-8	Step left 1/4 turn right, Touch right beside left

Contact - 07901 867 281
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PauletteHylands@gmail.com

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