I'm Glad You Came

Choreographer: Sobrielo Philip Gene , Singapore (March 2012)

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Intro: Straight in - Sequence: A B C(9x) A

PART A – 36 counts (done at the beginning and end of song when music “quietens” down – facing 12.00 both times)
[1-8] NC2 Basic, ¼ step kick sweep ¼ turn, Cross Rock
1-4Step right to right(1), drag left toward right(2), rock left behind right(3), recover weight onto right(4)

5-8Turning ¼ left, step left forward(5) kick right forward sweeping and turning a further ¼ left(6), cross rock right over left(7), recover weight onto left(8)

[9-16] Repeat 1-8

[17-24] 2 NC2 Basics (R&L)
1-4Step right to right(1), drag left toward right(2), rock left behind right(3), recover weight onto right(4)

5-8Step left to left(5), drag right toward left(6), rock right behind left(7), recover weight onto left(8)

[25-32] Forward hook, ½ turn walk walk, ½ pivot step
1-4Step right forward(1), hooking left behind right(2), step left back(3), turning ½ right, step right forward(4)

5-8Step left forward(5), turn ½ right, shifting weight to right(6), step left forward(7), lift right hand high with wrist relaxed and hand “drooping” from wrist(8)

[33-36] Hand movement
With arm held in position, lift hand from wrist so that palm faces forward(1), drop hand a bit lower(2), drop hand to head level(3), drop hand to shoulder level(4)

PART B – 32 counts (done after the first A only at the musical interlude):
[1-8] Hip bumps with ¼ turns
1-4Step right to right bumping hips right(1), left(2), right(3), left, with weight ending on left(4)

5-8Turning ¼ left, repeat counts 1-4

[9-16] Repeat 1-8

[17-24] ¼ turn, hip bumps, Cross point
1-4Turning ¼ left and stepping right to right, bump hips right(1), left(2), right(3), left, with weight ending on left(4)

5-8Cross right over left(5), point left to left(6), cross left over right(7), point right to right(8)

[25-32] 2 Jazz Boxes
1-4Cross right over left(1), step left back(2), step right to right(3), step left beside right(4)

5-8Repeat counts 1-4

PART C – 32 counts
[1-8] Walk forward R L, forward coaster, walk back LR, back coaster
1-2Step right forward(1), step left forward (2)

3&4Step right forward(3), step left beside right(&), step right back(4)

5-6Step left back (5), step right back (6)

7&8Step left back (7), step right beside left(&), step left forward(8)

[9-16] Cross side sailor step (R&L)
1-2Cross right over left(1), step left to left(2)

3&4Step right behind left(3), slightly step left to left(&), step right to right(4)

5-6Cross left over right(5) step right to right(6)

7&8Step left behind right(7) slightly step right to right(&), step left to left(8)

[17-24] ½ and ¼ Pivot turns, step scoot back(R&L)
1-2Step forward right(1), pivot ½ left, weight on left(2)

3-4Step forward right(3), pivot ¼ left, weight on left(4)

5-6Step forward right(5), scoot back or jump on the spot, hitching left(6)

7-8Step forward left(7), scoot back or jump on the spot, hitching right(8)

[25-32] Cross rock, side rock recover, rolling vine jump clap
1-2Cross rock right over left(1), recover weight onto left(2)

3-4Rock right to right(3), recover weight into left, preparing shoulders for upcoming turn(4)

5-6Step right making ¼ right(5), making ½ right step left back(6)

7-8Making ¼ right step right beside left(7) small jump on both feet and clap, quickly shifting weight onto left (8)

Restart

Note: At the end of wall 9 of C (you’ll be facing 3.00), turn a ¼ left to face 12.00 and do A…

Enjoy!

Contact - Philip: sphilipg@hotmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Sobrielo Philip Gene , Singapore (March 2012)

Sobrielo Philip Gene, a vibrant artist from Singapore since March 2012, has captivated audiences with their unique dance interpretations. With two dynamic performances featured in our archive, Sobrielo's creative flair and passion for movement continue to inspire and entertain.

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