WAY DOWN

Choreographer: Steve Dean

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Sequence:AAB, TAG, AAB, A, B(omitting Bridge and steps 1-16)
 Dedicated to Cindy - an Elvis Fan!

PART A
(RIGHT) SIDE, BEHIND, ¼ TURN SHUFFLE, STEP, PIVOT, LEFT SHUFFLE

1-4Step right to side, step left behind right, step¼ turn right, close left beside right, step forward right
5-8Step forward left, ½ pivot turn (to right), step forward left, close right beside left, step forward left

FULL TURN, RIGHT SHUFFLE, ROCK, RECOVER, ¼ TURN LEFT, TOUCH
1-2Step forward right, left (making full turn to left,)
3&4Step forward right, close left beside right, step forward right
5-8Rock forward on left, recover back on right, step left into ¼ turn, touch right beside left

½ TURN MONTEREY, ¼ TURN MONTEREY
1-4Touch right toe to right side, pivot ½ turn right on left foot, step right beside left, touch left toe to left side, step left beside right
5-8Touch right toe to right side, pivot ¼ turn right on left foot, step right beside left, touch left toe to left side, step left beside right

KICK BALL CHANGE, STEP, STEP, ¼ PIVOT, ¼ PIVOT
1&2Kick right foot forward, touch ball of right foot bedside left, step left in place
3-4Step forward right, left
5-8Step forward on right, pivot ¼ turn left (weight ends on left), step forward on right, pivot ¼ turn left (weight ends on left)

PART B
STEP RIGHT OVER LEFT, STEP BACK ON LEFT, STEP RIGHT TO SIDE, TOUCH LEFT BESIDE RIGHT, (DIAGONAL) STEP LOCK STEP, CLAP (X 3), STEP LOCK STEP, STEP

1-4Step diagonally forward left, close right behind left, step diagonally forward left, clap
5-8Step diagonally forward right, close left behind right, step diagonally forward right, clap
9-12Step diagonally forward left, close right behind left, step diagonally forward left, clap
13-16Step diagonally forward right, close left behind right, step diagonally forward right, step forward left

ROCK BACK(¼ TURN), RECOVER, ¼ MONTEREY TURN, KICK BALL CHANGE
Start here for final part b on right hand wall

1-2Rock diagonally back on right behind left making ¼ turn right, recover forward on left
3-6Touch right toe to right side, pivot ¼ turn right on left foot, step right beside left, touch left toe to left side, step left beside right
7&8Kick right foot forward, touch ball of right foot bedside left, step left in place

STEP, STEP, ROCK, RECOVER, BEHIND (¼ TURN LEFT), SIDE, CROSS, SIDE
1-4Step forward right, step forward left, rock forward on right, recover on left
5-8Step right behind left (making ¼ turn left), step left to side, cross right over left, step left to side

ROCK BACK, RECOVER, ¼ MONTEREY TURN, SIDE, TOUCH
1-2Rock diagonally back on right behind left, recover on left
3-6Touch right toe to right side, pivot ¼ turn right on left foot, step right beside left, touch left toe to left side, step left beside right
7-8Step right to right side, touch left beside right

SWAY LEFT, SWAY RIGHT, LEFT COASTER STEP (SLOW) (SLOWING WITH MUSIC)
1-2-3-4-5Lo-o-ong step to left (with sexy hip sway) - 3 beats, sway back onto right - 2 beats
6-7-8Step back on left, step back on right, step forward on left

SWAY RIGHT, SWAY LEFT, RIGHT (MODIFIED) COASTER, STEP
1-2-3-4-5Step to right (with sexy hip sway)- 3 beats, sway back onto left - 2 beats
6-7&8Step back on right, step back on left, step forward on right, step forward on left

CROSS UNWIND (FOLLOW THE SLOW RHYTHM INTO THE RESTART OF THE MAIN BEAT)
5-7&Cross right over left, unwind ½ turn left (rising onto left toes ready to step down on 1st beat on "down")

TAG
SIDE, BEHIND, TOUCH, FULL TURN, SIDE, TOUCH (FACING BACK WALL)

1-4Step right to right side, cross left behind right, step right to right side, touch left beside right
5-8Step side left, right (making full turn to left,), step side left, touch right alongside left

FINISH
1-2Cross right over left, unwind ¾ turn to face front (slow)
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About the Choreographer

Steve Dean

Steve Dean is a dynamic choreographer known for his innovative approaches to movement, with two vibrant dances showcased in our archive that captivate audiences and inspire fellow artists. His creative energy and passion for dance continue to leave a lasting impact on the artistic community.

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