Against All Odds
Choreographer: Simon Ward , Australia, July 2017
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Dance starts on vocals, ends on count 15 (add a further ¼ turn L to face front)
[1-8&] R Basic, ¼ R, 1 ½ turns R sweeping left, Cross/step L, R side, Rock L back, Recover, 1/8 R. ½ R
1-2&Step right to right side, Rock/step left behind right, Recover weight onto right 12.00
3-4&Make a ¼ turn right stepping left back, Make a ½ turn right stepping right forward, Make a ½ turn right stepping back 3.00
5-6&Make a ½ turn right on right stepping right forward sweeping left forward, Cross/step left over right, Step right slightly to right side 9.00
7&8&Rock/step left behind right, Recover weight onto right, Turn 1/8 right stepping left slightly back, Make ½ turn right stepping right forward 4.30
[9-16&] Step L fwd, Full turn L, Cross/step R, L scissor step, ¼ L, Full turn L sweeping L, L behind, R side
1Step left forward 4.30
2&Make a ½ turn left stepping right back, Make a ½ turn left stepping right forward 4.30 **RESTART on 2nd Wall**
3-4&Step right slightly forward & across left, Turn 1/8 turn right stepping left to left, Step right beside left 6.00
5-6&Cross/step left over right, Make a ¼ turn left stepping right back, Make a ½ turn left stepping left forward 9.00
7-8&Make a ½ turn left stepping right back sweeping left back and behind right, Step left behind right, Step right slightly to right 3.00
[17-24&] L fwd, Hook R, Fwd R,L, Rock/step R, Recover, ¼ R sweeping L, Cross/step L, R side, Rock L behind R Recover, L back ½ turn R, R fwd
1a2Step left forward & kick right forward, Hook right under left knee turning 1/8 turn left to left diagonal, Step right forward 1.30
3-4&Step left slightly forward, Rock/step right forward, Recover weight onto left turning 1/8 turn right 3.00
5-6&Make a ¼ turn right stepping right forward sweeping left forward, Cross/step left over right, Step right slightly to right 6.00
7&8&Rock/step left behind right, Recover weight onto right, Step left back turning ½ turn right, Complete ½ turn right stepping right slightly forward 12.00
[25-32&] Press L fwd, Recover ½ L, L fwd, R back ½ turn L sweeping L, L behind R, R side, Cross/step L turning 1/8 L & hitch R, Run fwd R,L, Press R, L back, ½ turn R
1-2&Press ball of left forward, Recover weight onto right turning ½ turn left, Complete ½ turn left stepping left slightly forward 6.00
3-4&Make a ½ turn left stepping right back sweeping left back, Step left behind right, Step right slightly to right - 12.00
5-6&Cross/step left over right turning 1/8 turn left hitching right knee, Run forward right, left 10.30
7-8&Press right forward, Step left back, Make a ½ turn right stepping right forward 4.30
[33-38&] L back turning 5/8 R sweeping R, R behind L, L side, Cross/rock, Recover, R side, Cross/rock, Recover, ¼ turn L, Full turn L, (Further ¼ turn L to start again)
1-2&Make a further 5/8 turn right stepping left back sweeping right back to face 12.00, Step right behind left, Step left slightly to left side 12.00
3&4&Cross/rock right over left, Recover weight onto left, Step right slightly to right, Cross/rock left over right 12.00
5&6&Recover weight onto right, Make a ¼ turn left stepping left forward, Make a ½ turn left stepping right back, Make a ½ turn left stepping left forward 9.00
(Turn a further ¼ turn left on left to Restart dance)
Restart – On wall 2 turn a further 3/8 turn left after count 10& to start the dance again facing back wall
Tag – On wall 4, stay at 9.00 at end of dance and do following 4 counts:
1-4Step right forward, hold, Step left slightly forward, Turn a ¼ turn left touching right beside left 6.00
Contact: bellychops@hotmail.com
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Simon Ward , Australia, July 2017
Simon Ward, hailing from Australia, is a passionate dancer and creative contributor known for his vibrant style and enthusiasm for the art. With one dynamic dance preserved in our archive since July 2017, he continues to inspire others with his dedication and flair.Can't find the right video?
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