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## Dancing in the Moonlight Line Dance Summary

This 64-count, four-wall line dance, choreographed by Marie SøRENSEN ("Sunshine Cowgirl"), is set to the song "Dancing in the Moonlight" by John Derek Ryan. It's suitable for novice to intermediate dancers and features a mix of basic steps with some more complex movements.

Key Elements:

Lock Steps & Crosses: The dance utilizes various combinations of lock steps (one foot locked while moving the other) and crosses, creating fluidity and rhythm.
Side Steps & Weaves: There are lateral side steps and weaves incorporated to add variety and flow to the routine.
Rock Steps & Mambo Turns: Rock steps for a lively feel, combined with mambo turns (half turns with a run back) injects some swing.
Coaster Crosses: Unique step pattern involving stepping back and crossing legs in an alternating fashion.
Point & Touch: Emphasizes body isolation with points to one side followed by touches on the opposite side.
Jazz Box: A dynamic move featuring a cross step followed by a step back, creating a "box" shape.

Structure:

The dance begins with an introduction (80 counts) consisting of lock steps and turns. Each section thereafter follows a specific pattern of steps repeated twice for a total of 4 measures each:

Vine, Cross, Side, Rock, Cross, Hold
Side, Touch, Side, Touch, Slow Chase 1/4 Turn Left, Hold
Mambo 1/2 Turn Right, Hold, 1/2 Turn Right, Run Back Left, Right, Left, Hold
Coaster Cross, Hold, Coaster Cross, Hold
Point, Touch, Point, Touch, 1/8 Paddle Turns Left Twice
Jazz Box, Hold, Jazz Box, Hold