WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES

Choreographer: Mabel Thompson

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Position:Sweetheart, Both on left foot

STEP FORWARD TWICE, TOUCH, STEP, TOUCH, ROCK RECOVER, CHA-CHA
1-3Step forward on left, step forward on right, touch left beside right
4-5Step forward on left, touch right beside left
6-7Rock back onto right, recover onto left
8&1Cha-cha forward on right, left, right

STEP TOUCH TWICE, ROCK RECOVER, CHA-CHA
2-3Step forward on left, touch right beside left
4-5Step forward on right, touch left beside right
6-7Rock back onto left, recover onto right
8&1Cha-cha forward on left, right, left

ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS CHA-CHA TWICE
2-3Rock right to right side, recover onto left
4&5Crossing right over left, cha-cha to side on right, left, right
6-7Rock left to left side, recover onto right
8&1Crossing left over right, cha-cha to side on left, right, left

TOUCH, CROSS TWICE, ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS CHA-CHA
2-3Touch right to right side, step right across left
4-5Touch left to left side, step left across right
6-7Rock right to right side, recover onto left
8&1Crossing right over left, cha-cha to side on right, left, right

ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS CHA-CHA, ¼ TURN RIGHT, ¼ TURN RIGHT, ½ TURN RIGHT
2-3Rock left to left side, recover onto right
4&5Crossing left over right, cha-cha to side on left, right, left
6-7Make a ¼ turn right, rocking onto right, recover onto left, making a further ¼ turn right
8&1Make ½ turn right, on right, left, right cha-cha (LOD)
Arms: release left hands on the ¼ turns, raise right arms, man goes under, rejoin into Sweetheart

TOE TOUCHES & CHA-CHA'S TWICE
2-3Touch left across right, touch left to left side
4&5Cha-cha forward on left, right, left
6-7Touch right across left, touch right to right side
8&1Cha-cha forward on right, left, right

¼ TURN RIGHT, CROSS CHA-CHA, ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS CHA-CHA
2-3Step left forward, make a ¼ turn right, (OLOD)
4&5Crossing left over right cha-cha to side on left, right, left
6-7Rock right to right side, recover onto left
8&1Crossing right over left, cha-cha to side on right, left, right

¼ TURN RIGHT, ½ TURN RIGHT, CHA-CHA FORWARD X 3
2Step back on left make a ¼ turn right. (RLOD)
3Make ½ turn right stepping forward on right to face LOD
4&5Cha-cha forward on left, right, left
6&7Cha-cha forward on right, left, right (optional turns on forward cha's)
8&1Cha-cha forward on left, right, left
Last step is the first step of the repeat of the dance
Arms: release left hands on the ¼ turn, raise right arms, man goes under, rejoin into Sweetheart

REPEAT
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About the Choreographer

Mabel Thompson

Mabel Thompson is an accomplished choreographer and dancer whose vibrant talent is showcased through 12 captivating dances in our archive. With a passion for movement and storytelling, Mabel continuously inspires audiences and fellow artists alike with her innovative approach to the art of dance.

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