Whiskey in a Teacup

Choreographer: Karen Tripp and Val Saari – June 2019

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(S1) FORWARD LOCKING STEP, FORWARD MAMBO, BIG STEP BACK, DRAG HEEL INTO COASTER STEP WITH BRUSH
1&2Step right forward, lock left behind, step right forward

3&4Rock left forward, recover on right, step left slightly back

5-6Big right step back, drag left heel back

7&8&Step left back, close right next to left, step left forward, brush right forward

(S2) TOE STRUTTING JAZZ BOX 1/4 R, 4 PRISSY WALKS 1/2 R
1&2&Cross right toe over left, drop heel, step left toe back, drop heel

3&4&Turn ¼ R and step right toe, drop heel, step left toe forward, drop heel

5-8Start turning right as you cross right over, cross left over, cross right over, cross left over, turning ½ R

(S3) TOUCH & HEEL & (2X), STEP, 1/4 TURN LEFT, HIP SWAYS R,L
1&2&Touch right toe next to left, step on right, place left heel diagonally out, return left and step

3&4&Touch right toe next to left, step on right, place left heel diagonally out, return left and step

5-8Step right forward, turn 1/4 L and step on left, sway hips right, sway hips left

(S4) BOX FORWARD WITH HITCHES, BACK LOCKING STEP, BACK HIP BUMP
1&2&Step right to side, close left to right, step right forward, hitch left

3&4&Step left to side, close right to left, step left back, hitch right

5&6Step right back, lock left over right, step right back

7&8Step back on left, bump right hip forward, recover weight to left

TAG 1: REPEAT SECTION 4
Repeat the last 8 counts of S4, each time the chorus is sung (every other wall). You will be facing 12:00 each time.

TAG 2: QUICK HIP BUMP
At the end of wall 5 facing 6:00, add the following quick hip bump to the previous hip bump.

QUICK HIP BUMP
1&2&Bump right hip forward, recover weight to left, bump right hip forward, recover weight to left

END: Facing 12:00 after the chorus is sung (including the 8-count tag), repeat counts 5-8 of S4 (Back Locking Step, Back Hip Bump). For the last beat, hook right over left.

Contacts: Karen Tripp (karen@trippcentral.ca) and Val Saari (valeriesaari@icloud.com)

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Karen Tripp and Val Saari – June 2019

Karen Tripp and Val Saari, featured in our June 2019 collection, bring a vibrant energy to their performances that captivates audiences and showcases their passion for dance. With one captivating dance preserved in our archive, their artistic synergy continues to inspire both fans and fellow dancers alike.

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