Caravan Charleston

Choreographer: Lilian Lo (Hong Kong) September 2017

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[&1 – 8] Charleston basics
&1&2Swivel L heel out while swinging R out (&), swivel L heel in while crossing R over L (1), swivel R heel out while swinging L out (&), swivel R heel in while crossing L over R (2)

&3&4Repeat the above

&5&6Swivel L heel out while swinging R out (&), swivel L heel in while crossing R over L (5), swivel L heel out while swinging R out (&), swivel L heel in while crossing R BEHIND L (6)

&7&8Swivel R heel out while swinging L out (&), swivel R heel in while crossing L BEHIND R (7),swivel R heel out while swinging L out (&), swivel R heel in while crossing L over R (8) @ 12:00

Dance on the balls of both feet for easy maneuver.

[9 – 16] Scuff, hitch, step, flick & turn, heel dig, bend, hand swipes
1&2 3&4&Scuff R (1), hitch R (&), replace R (2), flick RF to side (3), LF ¼ turn L , close RF (&), flick R (4), LF ¼ turn L, close RF (&) @ 6:00

5 6 7 8Heel dig diagonal R fwd (5), bend body straight down toward R leg (6), R hand swipe RF from R to L (7), R hand swipe RF from L to R (8)

[17 – 24] Big step knee bend, twist R, jazz box
1 2 3&4&Straighten up body, RF big step to side with both knees bent, L knee pointing L, R knee pointing R (1), straighten up legs, close L (2), swivel heels to R (3), swivel toes to R (&), swivel heels to R (4), swivel toes to R (&) @ 6:00

5 6 7 8Cross LF over RF (5), step RF back (6), step LF diagonally L back (7), step RF fwd (8)

[25 – 32] Kicks, behind, side, cross, tap R, heel swivels, run around
1&2&Kick L heel to side (1), retract LF (&), kick L heel to side (2), retract LF (&)

3&4&Step LF behind RF (3), step RF to side (&), cross LF over RF (4) tapping RF to R diagonal (&) @9:00

5&6&Swivel R heel out-in-out -in while bringing R hip up-down-up-down (5&6&)

7&8&Run around 3/4 circle R stepping R-L-R-L (7&8&) @ 3:00

Have fun with this energetic dance!

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About the Choreographer

Lilian Lo (Hong Kong) September 2017

Lilian Lo, hailing from Hong Kong, joined our archive in September 2017 and has since captivated audiences with her dynamic performances. With one exquisite dance piece showcasing her talent, she continues to inspire and energize the dance community.

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