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Choreographer: Niels Poulsen (Dk) April 2013

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Note: NO TAGS, NO RESTARTS!...?
Extra note: The purpose of counts 33-48 is to show a little bit of Broadway style… Go for it! ?

Intro: 32 counts from first drum beat in music (15 secs into track). Weight on L

[1 – 8] R cross rock, R side rock. R jazz box, step L fw
1 – 4Cross rock R over L (1), recover on L (2), rock R to R side (3), recover on L (4) 12:00

5 – 8Cross R over L (5), step back on L (6), step R to R side (7), step fw on L (8) 12:00

[9 – 16] R step lock step, hold, step turn step, scuff R
1 – 4Step fw on R (1), lock L behind R (2), step fw on R (3), hold (4) 12:00

5 – 8Step fw on L (5), turn ½ R stepping onto R (6), step fw on L (7), scuff R fw and slightly R (8) 6:00

[17 – 24] Vine ¼ R, hold, step ¼ cross, hold
1 – 4Step R to R side (1), cross L behind R (2), turn ¼ R stepping fw on R (3), hold (4) 9:00

5 – 8Step fw on L (5), turn ¼ R onto R (6), cross L over R (7), hold (8) 12:00

[25 – 32] Vine ¼ R, hold, step ¼ cross, hold
1 – 4Step R to R side (1), cross L behind R (2), turn ¼ R stepping fw on R (3), hold (4) 3:00

5 – 8Step fw on L (5), turn ¼ R onto R (6), cross L over R (7), hold (8) 6:00

[33 – 40] Side R, kick L, cross L, kick R, side R, kick L, L jazz box
1 – 4Step R to R side (1), kick L diagonally fwd R (2), cross L over R (3), kick R diagonally fwd R (4) 6:00

5 – 8Step R to R (5), kick L diagonally R (6), cross L over R (7), step R back squaring up to 6:00 (8)

Styling options for counts 2 – 6: keep whole upper-body and face towards 6:00, lean upper-body slightly backwards.
Also: Bend knees on counts 1, 3, 5. Straighten knees when doing your kicks on counts 2, 4, 6. [6:00]

[41 – 48] Side L, kick R, cross R, kick L, side L, kick R, R jazz box
1 – 4Step L to L side (1), kick R diagonally fwd L (2), cross R over L (3), kick L diagonally fwd L (4) 6:00

5 – 8Step L to L (5), kick R diagonally fwd L (6), cross R over L (7), step L back squaring up to 6:00 (8)

Styling options for counts 2 – 6: keep whole upper-body and face towards 6:00, lean upper-body slightly backwards.
Also: Bend knees on counts 1, 3, 5. Straighten knees when doing your kicks on counts 2, 4, 6. [6:00]

[49 – 56] Side R, touch, back L, touch, R step lock step, scuff L
1 – 4Step R to R side (1), touch L next to R (2), step L back opening body to L side but keep looking fwd (3), touch R in front of L (4) 6:00

5 – 8Step fw on R (5), lock L behind R (6), step fw on R (7), scuff L fw (8) 6:00

[57 – 64] Fw L, tap behind, back R, kick L fw, back L with sweep, sweep, R behind, side L
1 – 4Step fw on L (1), tap R behind L bending in L knee (2), stretch knees stepping back on R (3), kick L fwd (4) 6:00

5 – 8Step back on L starting to sweep R to R side (5), sweep R backwards (6), cross R behind L (7), step L to L side (8) 6:00

Begin again!...

Ending The dance automatically finishes facing 12:00 after your step turn step on count 15 in section 2.
When stepping fw on L on count 15 do it with a STOMP, spread your arms out, palms facing the front and shake your hands with fingers spread out (jazz hands!) 12:00

Contact: niels@love-to-dance.dk - www.love-to-dance.dk

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About the Choreographer

Niels Poulsen (Dk) April 2013

Niels Poulsen, a talented Danish choreographer, has made a significant impact in the dance community since April 2013, showcasing his creativity and passion for movement. With two dynamic dances featured in our archive, Niels continues to inspire and engage audiences with his vibrant artistic vision.

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