Soul Shaker

Choreographer: Gary O'Reilly (IRE) - November 2024

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Soul Shaker by Gary O'Reilly (IRE) - November 2024 - 64 Count, 2 Wall, Phrased High Intermediate Dance
#16 count intro

Sequence A, A, B, B, Tag (Short), A, A, B, B, Tag (Long), A, B, B, Tag (Long)

Part A: 32c
Section 1: CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, SWEEP, BEHIND, 1/4, FORWARD, SPIRAL FULL TURN
1 2 Cross R over L (1), step L to L side (2)
3 4 Cross R behind L (3), sweep L around from front to back (4)
5 6 Cross L behind R (5), ¼ R stepping forward on R (6) (3:00)
7 8 Step forward on L (7), spiral full turn R on ball of L hooking R across L (8) (3:00)

Section 2: 1/4 WALK AROUND, SWEEP, CROSS, 1/4, 3/8, DRAG
1 2 1/8 R walk forward on R (1), step L next to R (2)
3 4 1/8 R walk forward on R (3), sweep L around from front to back (4) (6:00)
5 6 Cross L over R (5), ¼ L stepping back on R (6) (3:00)
7 8 3 /8 L stepping forward on L (7), drag R to meet L (8) (10:30)

Section 3: FORWARD, SIDE, BACK, DRAG, BEHIND, SIDE, FORWARD, HITCH
1 2 Step forward on R (1), 1/8 R stepping L to L side (2) (12:00)
3 4 1/8 R stepping long step back on R as you begin to drag L to meet R (3), continue dragging L to finish next to R (4) (1:30)
5 6 Cross L behind R (5), 1/8 R stepping R to R side (6) (3:00)
7 8 Step forward on L (7), hitch R knee up (8)

Section 4: CROSS, 1/4, 1/2, HOLD, STEP, PIVOT 1/2, STEP, HOLD
1 2 Cross R over L (1), ¼ R stepping back on L (2) (6:00)
3 4 Sharp ½ turn R stepping forward on R (3), HOLD (4) (12:00)
5 6 Step forward on L (5), pivot ½ R (6) (6:00)
7 8 Step forward on L (7), HOLD (8)
(add two claps over R shoulder at the end of the 2nd, 4th & 5th A on a count “&8” as you’re finishing section 4)

Part B: 32c
Section 1: POINT, FLICK, CROSSING SAMBA, CROSS, 1/4, SHUFFLE BACK
1 2 Point R out to R side (1), flick R up and out to R side (2)
3 & 4 Cross R over L (3), rock L to L side (&), recover on R (4)
5 6 Cross L over R (5), ¼ L stepping back on R (6) (9:00)
7 & 8 Step back on L (7), step R next to L (&), step back on L (8)

Section 2: FAN, FAN, COASTER STEP, WALK, 1/2, SHUFFLE 1/2 L
1 2 Small step back on R fanning L toe up & out to R (1), small step back on L fanning R toe up & out to L (2)
*dance counts 1-2 almost on the spot rather than travelling back
3 & 4 Step back on R (3), step L next to R (&), step forward on R (4)
5 6 Walk forward on L (5), ½ L stepping back on R (6)
7 & 8 ¼ L stepping L to L side (7), step R next L (&), ¼ L stepping forward on L (8)

Section 3: 1/4, TOUCH, SIDE, TOUCH, WALK BACK R, WALK BACK L, COASTER STEP
1 2 ¼ L stepping R to R side as you body roll R (1), touch L toe forward toward L diagonal (2)
3 4 Step L to L side as you body roll L (3), touch R touch R toward R diagonal (4)
5 6 Walk back on R (5), walk back on L (6)
7 & 8 Step back on R (7), step L next to R (&), step forward on R (8)

Section 4: ½ TURNING HEEL BOUNCES, ½ TURNING SHIMMIES
1234 Make ½ turn L doing 4 heel bounce turns L with slight lean over R shoulder (weight ends forward on L) (1,2,3,4)
5678 Step forward on R (5), slow pivot ½ L as you shimmy/shake your shoulders back and forward (weight ends forward on L) (6,7,8)

Tag (Short)
Section 1: R ROCK & CROSS, L ROCK & CROSS, BUMP & BUMP & BUMP FLICK
1 & 2 Rock R to R side (1), recover on L (&), cross R over L (2)
3 & 4 Rock L to L side (3), recover on R (&), cross L over R (4)
5&6& Step R to R side bumping hips R (5), bump hips L (&), bump hips R (6), bump hips L (&)
7 8 Bump hips R pushing R hip to R (7), recover stepping onto L flicking R up and out to R side (8)

Tag (Long)
Section 1: R ROCK & CROSS, L ROCK & CROSS, BUMP & BUMP & BUMP FLICK
1 & 2 Rock R to R side (1), recover on L (&), cross R over L (2)
3 & 4 Rock L to L side (3), recover on R (&), cross L over R (4)
5&6& Step R to R side bumping hips R (5), bump hips L (&), bump hips R (6), bump hips L (&)
7 8 Bump hips R pushing R hip to R (7), recover stepping onto L flicking R up and out to R side (8)

Section 2: R JAZZBOX CROSS, SIDE, POINT ACROSS, SIDE, POINT BEHIND
1 2 Cross R over L (1), step back on L (2)
3 4 Step R to R side (3), cross L over R (4)
5 6 Step R to R side (5), point L across R (6)
7 8 Step L to L side (7), point R behind L (8)

Section 3: ROLLING VINE R, TOUCH/CLAP, ROLLING VINE L, TOUCH/CLAP
1 2 ¼ R stepping forward on R (1), ½ R stepping back on L (2)
3 4 ¼ R stepping R to R side (3), touch L next to R/CLAP (4) (12:00)
5 6 ¼ L stepping forward on L (5), ½ L stepping back on R (6)
7 8 ¼ L stepping L to L side (7), touch R next to L/CLAP (8) (12:00)

Section 4: R ROCK & CROSS, L ROCK & CROSS, BUMP & BUMP & BUMP FLICK
1 & 2 Rock R to R side (1), recover on L (&), cross R over L (2)
3 & 4 Rock L to L side (3), recover on R (&), cross L over R (4)
5&6& Step R to R side bumping hips R (5), bump hips L (&), bump hips R (6), bump hips L (&)
7 8 Bump hips R pushing R hip to R (7), recover stepping onto L flicking R up and out to R side (8)

Ending: Dance up-to count 28 of the 2nd Long Tag facing (6:00) – step forward on R bumping R out on count (29) and continue with the hip bump section gradually turning ½ turn L to finish facing (12:00).

Contact:
Gary O’Reilly oreillygaryone@gmail.com 00353857819808 https://www.facebook.com/gary.reilly.104 www.thelifeoreillydance.com

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About the Choreographer

Gary O'Reilly (IRE) - November 2024

Gary O'Reilly, a dynamic line dance choreographer from Ireland, has made a remarkable impact in the dance community with four energetic dances archived in our collection. Known for his innovative choreography and infectious passion for dance, Gary continues to inspire dancers around the globe with his creative flair.

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