South Side Shake

Choreographer: Judy McDonald – Jan. 2016

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L side rock, recover, L ball cross, ball cross
1 2&3&4Rock L to side (1), recover on R (2), step L slightly behind right (&), step R across left (3), step L behind right (&) step R across left (4) …you are travelling left
L step side, bump hips
5 6 7 8Step L to side and bump hip (5, 6, 7, 8)

R side rock, recover, R ball cross, ball cross
1 2&3&4Rock R to side (1), recover on L (2), step R slightly behind left (&), step L across right (3), step R behind left (&) step L across right (4) …you are travelling right
R step side, bump hips
5 6 7 8Step R to side and bump hip (5, 6, 7, 8)
EASY Restart happens here on wall 6 (facing 6 o’clock)

¼ turn L coaster, R heel ball change
1&2 3&4Make a ¼ turn L and step L back (1), step R beside left (&), step L forward (2), touch R heel forward (3), step R back (&), step L in place (4) …now facing 9 o’clock
R strut forward with hip bumps, L strut forward with hip bumps
5 6 7 8Touch R toe forward and bump hip (5), step R in place (6), touch L toe forward and bump hip (7), step L in place (8)

R rocking chair, R step forward, pivot ¼ turn L step, R step across
1&2&3&4Rock R forward (1), recover on L (&), rock R back (2), recover on L (&), step R forward (3), pivot ¼ L step (&), step R across left (4) ...now facing 6 o’clock
L step side, hip roll ending with weight on right
5 6 7 8Step L to side (5), roll hips or bump (6, 7, 8) …end with weight on R

There’s a lot of room to play on the hip bumps so be creative and...

…Have Fun Shaking Your South Side!


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About the Choreographer

Judy McDonald – Jan. 2016

Judy McDonald, featured in our archive since January 2016, is celebrated for her vibrant dance style that captivates audiences and brings joy to every performance. With one exceptional dance in our collection, she continues to inspire both aspiring and seasoned dancers alike.

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