Die a Happy Man
Choreographer: Rachael McEnaney -White (UK/USA) and Joey Warren (USA) Feb. 2016
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Count In: 16 counts from start of track, dance begins on vocals. Approx 83 bpm
[1 – 8] R fwd with L sweep, L cross, R back, ¼ L, R cross shuffle, unwind ½ L, ½ L back R, L behind, R side
1 2Step forward R as you sweep L (1), cross L over R (2) 12.00
3 & 4Step back R (3), make ¼ turn left stepping L to left side (&), cross R over L (4) 9.00
& 5 6Step ball of L to left side (&), cross R over L (5), unwind ½ turn left transferring weight L (6) 3.00
7Make ½ turn left stepping back R as you sweep L (option: take both arms down below waist then raise up as you sweep) (7) 9.00
8 &Cross L behind R (8), step R to right side (&) 9.00
[9 – 16] L cross rock, ¼ L, R fwd, ½ L, fwd R-L, R fwd with L hitch, L fwd, R fwd with L hitch, hold,L fwd ball rock
1 & 2Cross rock L over R (1), recover weight R (&), make ¼ turn left stepping forward L (2) 6.00
3 & 4 &Step forward R (3), pivot ½ turn left (&), step forward R (4), step forward L (&) 12.00
5 6Step forward R rising onto ball of foot as you hitch L knee (5), step forward L (6) 12.00
& 7Step forward R rising onto ball of foot as you hitch L knee (&), hold (7) 12.00
& 8Rock forward on ball of L (&), recover weight R (8) 12.00
[17 – 24] L back, R heel, R back, L heel, L ball, R cross, L side, R heel, R ball, L cross with R sweep, R cross, L side, hold, R ball, L cross
& 1 & 2Step diagonally back L (&), touch R heel to right diagonal (1), step diagonally back R (&), touch L heel to left diagonal (2) 12.00
& 3 & 4Step in place on ball of L (&), cross R over L (3), step L to left side (&), touch R heel to right diagonal (4) 12.00
& 5Step in place on ball of R (&), cross L over R as you sweep R (5) 12.00
6 & 7Cross R over L (6), take big step L to left side (&), hold as you slide R towards L (7) 12.00
& 8Step in place on ball of R (&), cross L over R (8) 12.00
[25 – 32] ¼ L with R shuffle back, ½ turn L with L shuffle fwd, R mambo, L back, hold, R ball, L cross
1 & 2Make ¼ turn left stepping back R (1), step L next to R (&), step back R (2), 9.00
3 & 4Make ½ turn left stepping forward L (3), step R next to L (&), step forward L (4) 3.00
5&6 & 7Rock forward R (5), recover weight L (&), step back R (6), take big step back L (&), hold as you slide R towards L (7) 3.00
& 8Step in place on ball of R (&), cross L over R (8) 3.00
[33 – 40] Making ½ turn L: R ball, L behind, hold, R ball, L cross, hold, weave R, hitch R, R cross
& 1 2Make 1/8 turn left stepping ball of R to right side (&), cross L behind R (1), hold (2) 1.30
& 3 4Make 1/8 turn left stepping ball of R to right side (&), cross L over R (3), hold (4) 12.00
& 5Make 1/8 turn left stepping ball of R to right side (&), cross L behind R (5), 10.30
& 6 7 8Make 1/8 turn left stepping ball of R to right side (&), cross L over R (6), hitch R (7), cross R over L (8) 9.00
[41 – 48] L side, R back rock,¼ L back R, ½ L fwd L, R fwd, ½ pivot L,R fwd, L fwd & full spiral R, R fwd, L close
& 1 2Step L to left side (&), rock back R (1), recover weight L (2) 9.00
3 4Make ¼ turn left stepping back R (3), make ½ turn left stepping forward L (4) 12.00
5 & 6 7Step forward R (5), pivot ½ turn left (&), step forward R (6), step forward L as you make full spiral turn right (easy option: just step forward L without turn) (7) 6.00
8 &Step forward R (8), step L next to R (&) 6.00
START AGAIN – HAVE FUN ☺
Rachael: www.dancewithrachael.com - dancewithrachael@gmail.com
Joey: tennesseefan85@yahoo.com
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Rachael McEnaney -White (UK/USA) and Joey Warren (USA) Feb. 2016
Rachael McEnaney-White and Joey Warren, renowned dance talents from the UK and USA, have left an indelible mark in the dance community since their collaboration in February 2016. They proudly showcase their shared passion for dance with one exquisite entry in our archive, celebrating their vibrant style and artistry.Can't find the right video?
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