Rock-A-Bye

Choreographer: Trizia Ruggiero [Nov 2016]

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Intro: 32 Counts - Sequence A/B/Tag/B/C/D/B/C/Ending

SECTION A –[ 64 counts]
A1: CROSS-STEP SIDE –CROSS-POINT
1-2Cross R over L –step L to side
3-4Cross R over L- point L to side
5-6Cross L over R- step R to side
7-8Cross L over R- point R to side

A2: POINTS / SAILOR
1-2Point R forward – point R to side
3&4Sweep R behind L- step on ball of L- replace weight onto R
5-6Point L forward- point L to side
7&8Sweep L behind R- step on ball of R- replace weight onto L

A3 + A4: [REPEAT ABOVE 16 COUNTS ONCE MORE] [32 COUNTS]

A5+A6: : SWAYS QUARTER TURN/ HALF TURN/ SIDE MAMBO’S
1-4Sway hips R-L-R-L MAKING QUARTER TURN L [ 9.00 ]
5&6Rock R to side[5] place weight on ball of L [&] place R beside L [6]
7&8Rock to L side[7] place weight onto ball of R [&] place L beside R

1-4Sway hips R-L-R-L MAKING HALF TURN L [3.00]
5&6Rock R to side[5] place weight onto ball of L [&] place R beside L[6]
7&8Rock L to side [7] place weight onto ball of R [&] place L beside R [8]

A7+A8: KICK BALL CHANGE X2 /JAZZBOX/ JAZZ BOX QUARTER TURN
1&2Kick R forward[1] place weight onto ball of L[&] replace weight onto R[2]
3&4Kick R forward [3] place weight onto ball of L[&] replace weight onto R [4]
5-8Cross R over L- step back on L- step R to R side- step L beside R

1-4REPEAT KICK BALL CHANGES [ COUNTS 1-4]
5-8Cross R over L- step back on L- step R to R side [MAKING QUARTER TURN R] place L beside R


SECTION B-[48counts]
B1: ROCKING CHAIRS/ PIVOT HALF TURNS/ CROSS UNWIND HALF TURN
1-4Rock forward R-replace weight on L – rock back on R – replace weight on L
5-6Step forward R-half turn L placing weight onto L
7&8Cross R over L- unwind half turn L

B2: ROCKING CHAIR / MAMBO’S
1-4Rock forward on R- replace weight onto L- rock back on R- replace weight onto L
5&6Rock R to side[5] place weight onto ball of L[&] place R beside L[6]
7&8Rock L to side[7] place weight onto ball of R[&] place L beside R[8]

B3+B4: REPEAT LAST 16 COUNTS FROM ROCKING CHAIR –PIVOT HALF TURN-UNWIND

B5: TOUCH BACK/ TOGETHER/ SHUFFLE
1-2Touch R back- touch R beside L
3&4Step back on R – step L in front of R- step back on R
5-6TOUCH L back- touch L beside R
7&8Step back on L- step R in front of L- step back on L [6.00]

B6: REPEAT LAST 8 COUNTS ONCE MORE

TAG
T1-T4: [ CROSS-SIDE- CROSS –POINTS- POINTS-SAILORS] FIRST 32 COUNTS OF SECTION A

T5: KICK BALL CHANGE/ JAZZ BOX QUARTER TURN
1&2Kick R forward[1] place weight onto ball of L [&] replace weight onto R[2]
3&4Kick R forward- place weight onto ball of L- replace weight onto R
5-8Cross R over L – step L back- step R to side[ making quarter turn] step L beside R [ 9,00]

T6: REPEAT THE ABOVE 8 COUNTS ONCE MORE [ 12.00]

T7+T8: REPEAT FIRST 16 COUNTS OF WALL 1[ CROSS SIDE CROSS POINTS/POINTS /SAILORS ]

T9+T10: SWAYS –QUARTER TURN/ SIDE MAMBOS/ SWAY HALF TURN/ JAZZ BOX QUARTER TURN
1-4Sway hips R-L-R-L –MAKING QUARTER TURN L
5&6Rock R to side[5] place weight onto ball of L[ &] step R beside L [6] [ 9.00]
7&8Rock L to side[7] place weight onto ball of R[&] step L beside R [8]

1-4Sway hips R-L-R-L –MAKING HALF TURN L – [3.00]
5-8Cross R over L-step back on L- step R to side [making quarter turn] –step L beside R [6.00] –[80counts]

SECTION C-[ 16 counts]
C1: TOUCH SIDE/ TOGETHER/FORWARD SHUFFLES/ TOUCH BACK/ TOUCH TOGETHER/SHUFFLE BACK
1-2Touch R to side-touch R beside L
3&4Step R forward[3] step L behind R[&] step R forward[4]
5-6Touch L to side-touch L beside R
7&8Step L forward[7] step R behind L[&] Step L forward[8]

C2: Repeat C1

SECTION D-[ 52 counts]
D1: CROSS /SIDE/ CROSS/POINT/CROSS/SIDE /CROSS /POINT
1-4Cross R over L- step L to side- cross R over L- point L to side
5-8Cross L over R- step R to side- cross R over L – point R to side

D2: POINT/POINT / SAILOR STEP
1-2-3&4Point R forward –point R to side- sweep R back- weight on ball of L- step onto R
5-6-7&8Point L forward- point L to side- sweep L back- weight on ball of R – step onto L

D3: 1-4 HOLD 2-3-4

D4: SWAYS QUARTER TURN/ SIDE MAMBOS
1-4Sway hips [ making quarter turn] R-L-R-L
5&6Rock R to R side – weight on ball of L – step R beside L
7&8Rock L to L side –weight on ball of R- step L beside R

D5: SWAYS HALF TURN/ SIDE MAMBOS TO R
1-4Sway hips [making half turn] R-L-R-L
5&6Rock to R side- weight on ball of L- step R beside L
7&8Rock L to L side – weight on ball of R- step L beside R

D6+D7: KICK BALL CHANGES/ JAZZ BOX/ KICK BALL CHANGES/ JAZZ BOX QUARTER TURN [ 12.00]
1&2Kick R forward- weight onto ball of L – replace R beside L
3&4kick R forward- weight onto ball of L- replace R beside L
5-8Cross R over L – step L back- step R to side- step L beside R

1&2Kick R forward- weight onto ball of L- replace R beside L
3&4Kick R forward- weight onto ball of L- replace R beside L
5-8Cross R over L – step back on L- step R to side [making quarter turn] step L beside R

ENDING: -[ 16counts]
1-8cross-side- cross- point L- cross-side-cross-point R
1-4cross-side–cross–point L
5-8Cross L over R –unwind a full turn to face front [ 12.00]
END OF DANCE


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About the Choreographer

Trizia Ruggiero [Nov 2016]

Trizia Ruggiero is a talented dancer whose captivating performance can be found in our archive, showcasing her dynamic artistry and passion for dance. Since November 2016, she has continued to inspire audiences with her vibrant movements and creative expression.

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