Turn The Night Up

Choreographer: Will Craig (Nov 2013)

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Phrasing. (ABBB) (A16 counts of B restart BB) (32 of A restart A 32 of A restart A TAG B

A Pattern: 40 Counts (Cha Cha Style)
[1-8] Side, Rock Forward, Sweep, Behind Side Cross, Rock Forward, Sweep, Behind
1 2Step side with the right foot to the right side, Rock forward on the left foot

3 4&Recover weight onto right foot as you sweep your left foot from front to back, Step down on the left foot, Step right foot to right side

5-6Cross the left foot over the right foot, Rock the right foot forward

7 8&Recover the weight onto left as you sweep right foot from front to back, Step down on the right foot, Step left foot to left side

[9-16] 1/4 Turn, Rock Recover, 1/2 Turn Triple, Step 1/2 Turn, Step Forward, Step Together
1 2Make a 1/4 turn left stepping the right foot forward, Rock left foot forward

3 4&Recover weight to right, Make a 1/2 turn left stepping left foot forward, Bring right foot next to left

5-6Step left foot forward, Step right foot forward

7 8&Make a 1/2 turn left putting weight onto left foot, Step right foot forward, Bring left next to right

[17-24] Step Forward, Full Turn, Triple, 1/2 , Step Forward, Step Together
1 2Step forward on the right foot, Make 1/2 turn right while stepping back on the left foot

3 4&Make 1/2 turn right while stepping right foot forward, Step left foot forward, Bring right foot to left

5 6Step left foot forward, Step right foot forward

7 8&make 1/2 turn left while putting weight onto left foot, Step right foot forward, Bring left foot to right

[25-32] Step Forward, Full Turn, Triple, 1/4 , Cross and Side
1 2Step forward on the right foot, Make 1/2 turn right while stepping back on the left foot

3 4&Make 1/2 turn right while stepping right foot forward, Step left foot forward, Bring right foot to left

5 6Step left foot forward, Step right foot forward

7 8&make 1/4 turn left while putting weight onto left foot, Step right foot across left, Bring left foot to left side

[33-40] Cross, Rock Side Recover, Sailor Full Turn, Press Right Foot Side, Full Turn
1 2Cross right foot over left foot, Rock left foot to left side

3 4&Recover weight onto right foot, Start making full turn left while stepping left, Right

5 6Finish full turn while stepping left, Press right foot to right side bringing the weight back onto the left foot ( all on 1 count Just like a little bounce off the right foot)

7 8Making full turn right while stepping the weight onto right foot finish the turn while bring the weight to the left.

(OPTION WITHOUT TURN: Step right foot next to left, Step left foot to left side)

B Pattern: 32 counts
[1-8] Rock Recover, Touch Front and Together, Step Half Turn, Sweep
1 2&Rock right foot forward, Recover weight onto left foot, Bring right foot next to left

3&4Touch left foot forward, Touch left foot together, Step forward on left foot

5 6Step forward on right foot, 1/2 turn left placing weight onto left

7 8&Step forward on right foot while making a 1/2 turn left and sweeping the left foot from front to back, Step left foot down behind right foot, Step right foot to right side

[9-16] Cross Side, and Cross and Cross, Back Drag, Coaster Step
1 2&Cross left foot over right foot, Step right foot to right side, Step left together

3&4Cross right foot over left foot, Step left foot to left side, Cross right foot over left

5 6Take a BIG step back on left, Drag right foot back to left foot keeping weight on left

7&8Step right foot back, Step left foot together, Step right foot forward

[17-24] Walk Walk, 1/2 Turn Twist, Walk Back Walk Back, Cross, Hop
1 2Walk forward left, Right

3 4Twist heels right making a 1/4 turn left, Twist heels right making a 1/4 turn left ending with weight on the right foot

5 6Walk back left, right

7 8Cross left foot over right foot, Small jump forward and to right side ending feet together and weight on left foot

[25-32] Cross, 1/4 turn, 1/4 turn, Together, Paddle Turns
1 2Cross right foot over left foot, Make 1/4 turn right stepping back on left foot

3 4Make 1/4 turn right stepping right foot to right side, Bring left foot to right foot

5 6 7 8Make 1/2 turn left paddling right foot around keeping weight on left foot

TAG: Same as last 8 counts of A Pattern
[33-40] Cross, Rock Side Recover, Sailor Full Turn, Press Right Foot Side, Full Turn
1 2Cross right foot over left foot, Rock left foot to left side

3 4&Recover weight onto right foot, Start making full turn left while stepping left, Right

5 6Finish full turn while stepping left, Press right foot to right side bringing the weight back onto the left foot ( all on 1 count Just like a little bounce off the right foot)

7 8Making full turn right while stepping the weight onto right foot finish the turn while bring the weight to the left.

(OPTION WITHOUT TURN: Step right foot next to left, Step left foot to left side)

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About the Choreographer

Will Craig (Nov 2013)

Will Craig (Nov 2013) is a vibrant artist whose dynamic choreography has captivated audiences, earning him a cherished spot in our archive with two exceptional dance pieces. Known for his creative flair and innovative style, Will continues to inspire through his passion for movement and storytelling.

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