Devoted

Choreographer: Niels Poulsen (Denmark) April 18, 2008

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Intro: 16 counts from first beat (app. 14 seconds into track)

(1 – 8) Diagonal side cross side, ¼ L with diagonal side cross side, ½ R sweep, cross back ½ turn L, 2 walks
1 – 2& Turn 1/8 R stepping R to R side (towards 4:30), cross L over R, step R to R side 1:30

3 – 4& Turn ¼ L stepping L to L side (towards 7:30), cross R over L, step L to L side 10:30

5 – 6& Turn ½ R stepping fw on R and sweeping L fw, cross L over R, step back on R 4:30

7 – 8& Turn ½ L stepping fw on L, walk fw R, walk fw L 10:30

(9 – 16) Rock fw R, recover L, back R, ½ L sweep, cross, back, back slide, slow lift/kick, 2 walks
1 – 2& Rock fw on R, recover back on L foot, walk back on R 10:30

3 – 4& Turn ½ L stepping fw on L and sweeping R in front of L, cross R over L, step back on L 4:30

5 – 6 Make big step back on R sliding L towards R, lift/hitch L slowly (L foot pointing down) 4:30

7 – 8& Make slow kick with L foot, walk fw L, walk fw R 4:30

(17 – 24) Walk fw L, hitch R knee, kick R back with ½ R, 1/8 L, cross, side, ½ fallaway (= ½ diamond box over L shoulder)
1 – 2 Walk fw L, make slow hitch with R knee to prepare for your back kick 4:30

3 – 4& Lower R knee swing kicking R back (like a pendulum) turning ½ turn R on L (leaving R leg lifted), step down on R squaring up to face 9:00, cross L over R 9:00

5 – 6& Step R big step to R side, turn 1/8 L stepping diagonally backwards on L, continue stepping diagonally back on R 7:30

7 – 8& Turn 1/8 L stepping L a big step to L side, turn 1/8 L stepping diagonally fw on R, step diagonally fw on L 4:30

(25 – 32) Basic R, ¼ R, ½ R, full turn R with sweep, cross, back, ½ L, lunge
1 – 2& Turn 1/8 L stepping R a big step to R side, close L behind R, cross R over L 3:00

3 – 4& Turn ¼ R stepping back on L, turn ½ R stepping fw on R, turn ½ R stepping back L 6:00

5 – 6& Turn ½ R stepping fw on R sweeping L in front of R, cross L over R, step back on R 12:00

7 – 8& Turn ½ L stepping fw on L, lunge R fw, recover L 6:00

Begin again!...

EASY restarts:
Wall 3, 5, 7, 9. Wall 3 + 7: after count 7 touch R next to L and restart. Wall 5 + 9: after count 11 touch R next to L and restart.
The restarts occur facing 12:00, 12:00, 6:00, 6:00.
Luckily most people know this track so the restarts will be easy to hear. At least I hope so!

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About the Choreographer

Niels Poulsen (Denmark) April 18, 2008

Niels Poulsen from Denmark, born on April 18, 2008, is an emerging dance talent known for his vibrant performances and creativity. With two impressive dances featured in our archive, Niels is making waves in the dance community and inspiring others with his passion and enthusiasm.

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