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Choreographer: Ria Vos, (Nov 2013)

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Intro: 32 Counts from where the beat kicks in (± 18 sec)

Side, Rock Back, Roll Knee Step Out R-L, Paddle Full Turn R, Sailor ½ Turn L
1-2&Step L Long Step to L Side, Rock Back on R, Recover on L

3-4Step Fwd and Out on R Rolling Knee Out, Step Out on L Rolling Knee Out

5&6¼ Turn R Step Fwd on R, Hitch L Turning ¼ Turn R, Point L to L Side (6:00)

&7Hitch L Turning ½ Turn R, Point L to L Side (12:00)

8&1Sweep L ¼ L Step L Behind R, Step R Next to L, ¼ Turn L Cross L Over R (6:00)

Bounce, ½ Turn R Cross Bounce, ¼ L Rock Fwd-Back-Fwd, Run Back L-R
&2Bounce Body Up, -Down

3&4½ Turn R Cross R Over L, Bounce Body Up, -Down (12:00)

5&6&¼ Turn L Rock Fwd on L, Recover on R, Rock Back on L, Recover on R (9:00)

7&Rock Fwd on L, Recover on R

8&Small “Run” Steps Back Stepping L, R

Long Step Back, Rock Back, ¼ L Scissor Cross, ¼ R, ½ R, Step Pivot ¼ R
1Big Step Back on L Draging R towards L

2-3Rock Back on R, Recover on L

4&5¼ Turn L Step R to R Side, Step L Next to R, Cross R Over L (6:00)

6-7¼ Turn R Step Back on L, ½ Turn R Step Fwd on R (3:00)

8&Step Fwd on L, Pivot ¼ Turn R (6:00)

Diag. Step Fwd, Together, Point & Point &, Step Pivot ¼ R, Run Around (a little over) Full Turn L
1-2Big Step Fwd on L to R Diagonal, Step R Next to L (7:30)

3&4&Point L to L Side, Step L Next to R, Point R to R Side, Step R Next to L

5-6Step Fwd on L, Pivot ¼ Turn R (10:30)

7&8&Run Around in a Small Circle using Small Steps (a little over) Full Turn Left Stepping L-R-L-R (9:00)

TAG: 32 Count Tag: After wall 7 (3:00)
L Side Touch (Clap), R Side Touch (Clap), ¼ Turn L Step Fwd Touch (Clap), R Side Touch (Clap)
1-2Step L to L Side, Touch R Next to L Clap Hands Up to L Side

3-4Step Diagonaly Fwd to R Side, Touch L Next to R Clap Hands Down to R Side

5-6¼ Turn L Step Fwd on L, Touch R Next to L Clap Hands Down to L Side

7-8Step R to R Side, Touch L Next to R Clap Hands Up to R Side

L Side, Touch (Clap), R Side, Touch (Clap), ¼ L Fwd, Touch (Clap), R Side, Touch (Clap)
1-2Step L to L Side, Touch R Next to L Clap Hands Down to L Side (12:00)

3-4Step Diagonaly Fwd to R Side, Touch L Next to R Clap Hands Up to R Side

5-6¼ Turn L Step Fwd on L, Touch R Next to L Clap Hands Up to L Side

7-8Step R to R Side, Touch L Next to R Clap Hands Down to R Side

L Side-Together-Side-Touch, R Side-Together-Side-Touch, ¼ Turn R (Repeat)
1-4Step L to L Side, Step R Next to L, Step L to L Side, Touch R Next to L

5-8Step R to R Side, Step L Next to R, Step R to R Side, Touch L Next to R (9:00)

Option Arms: 1-4 Wave arms Up to L-R-L-L, 5-8 Wave Arms Up to R-L-R-R
1-4¼ Turn R Step L to L Side, Step R Next to L, Step L to L Side, Touch R Next to L

5-8Step R to R Side, Step L Next to R, Step R to R Side, Touch L Next to R (12:00)

Option Arms: 1-4 Wave arms Up to L-R-L-L, 5-8 Wave Arms Up to R-L-R-R

Contact: dansenbijria@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Ria Vos, (Nov 2013)

Ria Vos, a dynamic choreographer and dancer since November 2013, has made a vibrant mark in the dance community with her innovative performances. With two captivating dances featured in our archive, Ria continues to inspire and delight audiences with her creativity and artistic flair.

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