Cheap Shades

Choreographer: Johanna Barnes (April 2019)

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(32 count intro)

[1~8]: R ROCK OUT-RECOVER, WEAVE L, TWO L ¼ STEP-TURNS R
1, 2, 3&4rock R out to right side, recover weight to L (1, 2); step R behind L, step L to left side, step R across L (3 & 4)

5, 6, 7, 8step L forward (5), make a ¼ turn right, weight ends on R (6); repeat (L step ¼ turn right) [6:00] (7, 8)

[9~16]: L STEP FWD, R ¼ HITCH L, R CHASSE (SIDE SHUFFLE), L CROSS-ROCK-RECOVER, L CHASSE
1, 2, 3&4L step forward (prep position) (1); hitch R knee as you make a ¼ turn left (no weight R) [3:00] (2); R step to right side, L step next to R, R step to right side (3 & 4)

5, 6, 7&8L rock across R (5); recover weight R (6); L step to left side, R step next to L, L step to left side (7 & 8)

[17~24]: SLINGSHOT TURN; R CROSS ¼ BACK R, ¼ R-POINT L, ¼ L, ½ L BACK R, ¼ L SHUFFLE
1, 2, 3, 4R step across L (1); turn ¼ right, stepping back on L (2); turn ¼ right stepping out onto R (3); point L to left side [9:00] (4)

5, 6, 7&8make ¼ turn left stepping forward onto L (5); make ½ turn left stepping back onto R [12:00] (6); (1/4 left shuffle) step L making an 1/8 turn left, step R next to L, L step making an 1/8 turn left [9:00] (7 & 8)

[25~32]: SYNCOPATED JAZZ CROSS-UNWIND ½ TURN R, BACK-BACK-HOLD, BACK ROCK-RECOVER
1, 2, &3,4R cross over L (1); step back onto L (2); R small step to R side (&); L step across R (3); unwind ½ turn right, weight ends onto L [3:00](4)

& 5, 6small step back onto R (&); small step back and out onto L (to match R) (5); hold (6)

7, 8rock back onto R (7); recover weight forward onto L (8)

[**RESTART here, just once on wall (phrase/pattern) 5; After these first 32 counts (which begin on your original 12:00 start wall), step forward onto R for count 1, make a ¼ turn left onto your L for count 2, then proceed with your left weave for counts 3 & 4 (you will be facing your same original start wall again for the restart).]

[33~40]: R STEP-LOCK-STEP- L STEP-LOCK-STEP- R STEP ½ PIVOT L
1,2,3,4R step forward toward right diagonal [4:00] (1); L step behind R (2); R step forward (3); L step forward (4)

5,6,7,8R step behind L (5); L step forward (6); R step forward (7); pivot ½ turn left onto L [10:00] (8)

[41~48]: R STEP-LOCK-STEP- L STEP-LOCK-STEP- R STEP PIVOT L TO NEW WALL (¼ +)
1,2,3,4R step forward (1); L step behind R (2); R step forward (3); L step forward (4)

5,6,7,8R step behind L (5); L step forward (6); R step forward (7); pivot ¼+ turn left onto L to finish at new wall [6:00] (8)

(BEGIN AGAIN, and most certainly DWYF!)

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Copyright © Johanna Barnes, please do not alter this step description without written permission from the choreographer.
This step description is intended to be a guideline. Dance demos and visual references may be found on the DanceWhatYouFeel YouTube channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/DanceWhatYouFeel

Contact: Johanna@dancewhatyoufeel.com ~ www.dancewhatyoufeel.com ~ 203.464.5322

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About the Choreographer

Johanna Barnes (April 2019)

Johanna Barnes, an exuberant performer, joined our archive in April 2019, captivating audiences with her infectious energy and passion for dance. With one dynamic dance showcased, she continues to inspire and uplift through her artistry and creativity.

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