Run Like The RIVER!

Choreographer: Val Saari (Canada, July 2019)

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PHRASED SEQUENCE: AB AB BB BB

SECTION A: 48 Counts
MODIFIED RUMBA BOX FWD, HITCH, STEP-TAP, STEP-HITCH
1-2Step RF to right side, Step LF beside RF

3-4Step RF forward, Hitch LF

5-6Step LF to left side, Tap RF behind L

7-8Step RF to right side, Hitch L knee

LINDY LEFT, MODIFIED VINE 1/2 TURN R
1&2Shuffle left (LRL)

3-4Rock back on RF, Recover on LF

5-6Step RF to right side, Step LF behind R

7-8Step RF to right side 1/2 turn R, Step LF forward

RF ROCK/RECOVER, COASTER STEP, L MAMBO (CHA CHA CHA)
1-2RF Rock forward, LF recover

3&4Step RF back, Step LF beside R, Step RF forward

5-6Rock LF left, Recover RF

7&8Step LF beside Right, Step RF in place, Step LF in place

JAZZ BOX JUMP 1/4 PIVOT L, RF ROCKING CHAIR
1-2Cross RF over Left, Step Left back

3-4Step RF to side, Jump (RF & LF together) pivot 1/4 L

5-6Rock RF forward, Recover Left

7-8Rock RF back, Recover Left

MODIFIED RUMBA BOX FWD (CHA CHA CHA) X 2
1-2Step RF to right side, Step LF beside RF

3&4Step RF forward, Step LF beside R, Step RF in place

5-6Step LF to left side, Step RF beside L

7&8Step LF forward, Step RF beside L, Step LF in place

RF ROCK/RECOVER, TURNING SHUFFLES (1/2 R, 1/2 R), SWAY R,L
1-2Rock RF forward, recover LF

3&4Shuffle back RLR Pivot 1/2 R

5&6Shuffle back LRL Pivot 1/2 R

7-8Step RF to right and sway, Sway left (weight on LF)

SECTION B: 32 Counts
MODIFIED SCISSORS R,L
1-2Step RF right, Step LF beside R

3&4Cross RF over L, step LF left, Cross RF over L

5-6LF Step L, RF Step beside L

7&8Cross LF over R, step RF right, Cross LF over R

CIRCLE RIGHT 3/4
1-4Run RLR, clap (optional flick)

5-8Run LRL, clap (optional flick)

PADDLE TURNS X 4 (HANDS UP OVER HEAD MAKE “RAINING” MOTION)
1-2Step RF forward, Pivot 1/4 turn left (weight on left)

3-4Step RF forward, Pivot 1/4 turn left (weight on left)

5-6Step RF forward, Pivot 1/4 turn left (weight on left)

7-8Step RF forward, Pivot 1/4 turn left (weight on left)

JAZZ BOX, SHUFFLE BACK RLR, LRL
1-2Cross RF over Left, Step Left back

3-4Step RF to side, Step LF together

5&6Shuffle back RLR

7&8Shuffle back LRL

NOTE: Only in the repeated B sections does it become a 4 wall dance, In the ABAB section it is a 1 Wall dance.

Email: valeriesaari@icloud.com
Phone: 1-905-246-5027

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About the Choreographer

Val Saari (Canada, July 2019)

Val Saari is a talented choreographer and performer based in Canada, known for their vibrant contributions to the dance community. With an impressive repertoire of 12 captivating dances in our archive, Val continues to inspire audiences with their innovative and dynamic artistic vision.

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