THE SHAKE

Choreographer: Gail Smith

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Step Sheet

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When done to "The Shake", you will repeat steps 1-8 on completion of the 4th, 8th & 12th times through the pattern.

SHIMMY SHAKES LEFT, SHIMMY SHAKES RIGHT

1-2Left step to side as you shimmy and shake shoulders (or anything else you like)

3-4Right step next to left foot, hold position & clap

5-6Right step to side as you shimmy and shake shoulders (or anything else you like)

7-8Left step next to right foot, hold position & clap

KICK-BALL-CHANGE, STEP, PIVOT 1 / 2, KICK-BALL-CHANGE, STOMP, STOMP

9&10Right kick forward, on ball of foot-right step next to left foot, left step in place

11-12Right toe step forward, pivot 1 / 2 turn to the left

13&14Right kick forward, on ball of foot-right step next to left foot, left step in place

15-16Right stomp in place, left stomp in place

FORWARD SHUFFLES WITH SHIMMY SHAKES (WITH FINGER SNAPS ON 18 AND 20), WIGGLE DOWN, WIGGLE UP

17&18Shuffle forward right, left, right at the same time shimmy and shake shoulders (or anything else you like)

19&20Shuffle forward left, right, left at the same time shimmy and shake shoulders (or anything else you like)

&21&22Right step next to left foot and bend your knees as you wiggle down

&23&24Straighten your legs as you wiggle up

SIDE TOUCHES AND KNEE LIFTS WITH ¼ TURNS (TOTAL OF ¾)

25-26On ball of left foot-pivot ¼ turn left and right toe touch out to side, bring right knee up and crossed in front of left leg

27-28On ball of left foot-pivot ¼ turn left and right toe touch out to side, bring right knee up and crossed in front of left leg

29-30On ball of left foot-pivot ¼ turn left and right toe touch out to side, bring right knee up and crossed in front of left leg

31-32Right step next to left foot, hold position (weight on right foot)

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Gail Smith

Gail Smith is a talented choreographer and dancer renowned for her creative artistry, contributing an impressive 16 dances to our archive. With a passion for movement and expression, Gail continues to inspire and uplift audiences through her innovative performances.

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