The Lion Sleeps

Choreographer: K. Sholes (June 2014)

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Wiz-step X2, Strut-steps
1 2& 3 4&Step R forward, Lock L behind R, Hop (step) on R, Step forward L,
Lock R behind L, Hop on L.
5-8Touch R toe forward, Step on R, Touch L toe forward, Step on L.

Sideways Charleston, 1/4 turn Charleston
1-4Step R to side, Kick L across R, Step L in place, Touch R behind L.
5-8Step R 1/4 turn right, Kick L forward, Step on L, Touch R behind.

Step, Together, Step, Touch X2 (Arms moving overhead from R to L & back)
1-4Step R to side, Step L next to R, Step R to side, Touch L.
5-8Step L to side, Step R next to L, Step L to side, Touch R.

Cha-Cha-Chas R,L,R L,R,L X2 (hands playing bongos from side to side)
1&2 3&4Step R,L,R, Step L,R,L
5&6 7&8Step R,L,R, Step L,R,L.

**Rocks, Recovers, Step, Together, Step X2
1-8Rock R to side, Recover L, Rock R behind L, Recover L, Step R, Together L, Step R, Touch L.

1-8Repeat above 8 counts to left

Box-step
1-4Step R to side, Step L together, Step R forward, Hold.
5-8Step L to side, Step R together, Step L back, Hold.

Heel-taps, Step, Touch X2
1-4Tap R heel forward twice, Step on R, Touch L toe to side.
5-8Tap L heel forward twice, Step on L, Touch R toe to side.

BRIDGE/TAG: Facing 9:00 wall, work way back to 12:00
1 2 3&4Rock R to side, Recover L. Step R,L,R
5 6 7&8Rock L to side, Recover R, Turning 1/4 left step L,RL.
Repeat to 12:00 then Rock R, Recover L, Step R,L,R. Rock L, Recover R, Step L,R,L.
**Start again with steps 33-64

Contact: karensholes@hotmail.com

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About the Choreographer

K. Sholes (June 2014)

K. Sholes, featured since June 2014, is a talented choreographer celebrated for their innovative dance style and creativity. With five captivating dances housed in our archive, K. continues to inspire and energize audiences with each performance.

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