LANGUAGE OF LOVE

Choreographer: Norman Gifford

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ROCK-STEP FORWARD, RECOVER, CHA-CHA STEPS, ROCK-STEP BACK, RECOVER, CHA-CHA STEPS

1-2-3&4Left rock forward, right replace, cha-cha steps back (left-right-left)

5-6-7&8Right rock back, left replace, cha-cha steps forward (right-left-right)

SIDE-ROCK, REPLACE, CROSS-LOCK-STEP, HIP SWAYS, HOLD

1-2Left rock side, right replace

3&4Left crossover, right lock-step side, left crossed-over

5-8Right step side into hip sways (right-left-right), hold

LEFT STEP SIDE IN 3RD POSITION, FULL SPIN TURN LEFT, SHUFFLE STEPS FORWARD, ROCK FORWARD, REPLACE TURNING ¼ RIGHT, CHASSÈ RIGHT

1-2Left step side turning ¼ left, right step forward in full spin turn left (9:00)

3&4Shuffle step forward (left-right-left)

5-6Right rock-step forward, left replace back turning ¼ right (12:00)

7&8Chassè right side (right-left-right)

ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, ¼ TURNING SAILOR STEP MOVING FORWARD, ½ PIVOT TURN LEFT, STEP FORWARD, DRAW TOGETHER

1-2Left rock forward, right replace

3&4Left sweep behind turning ¼ left, right together, left step forward (9:00)

5-6Right step forward, pivot turn ½ left (3:00)

7-8Right step forward, left draw together (no weight on left foot) ***

REPEAT

TAG
At the end of first 3:00 wall (facing 6:00 wall), add sways -
1-4Hip sways (left-right-left-right)
At the end of first 9:00 wall (facing 12:00 wall), add -

1-2-3&4Left crossover, right replace, chassè left (left-right-left)

5-6-7&8Right crossover, left replace, chassè right (right-left-right)

1-2-3&4Left rock forward, right recover, left ½ turning triple step (left-right-left)

5-6Right step forward, pivot turn ½ left

7-8Right step forward, left draw together (no weight on left foot)

At the end of next 3:00 wall (facing 6:00 wall), add sways -

1-4Hip sways (left-right-left-right)

At the end of next 12:00 wall (facing 3:00 wall) repeat the sway pattern

1-4Hip sways (left-right-left-right)

If the dance is done to other music, simply drop the tags. It fits any good cha-cha that is phrased for 32 counts

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About the Choreographer

Norman Gifford

Norman Gifford is a talented choreographer and dancer, celebrated for his innovative contributions to the art of dance, with an impressive collection of 69 works featured in our archive. With a passion for inspiring movement, Norman continues to captivate audiences and fellow artists alike through his creative vision and dedication to the craft.

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