Throw Ya Hands Up

Choreographer: Alice Lim (Aug 2011)

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Intro: 34 counts - Sequence : ABTag, A-B, ABTag, Ending

PART A (34 Counts)
Cross Rock Side, Tap Tap ¼ turn, Fwd Pivot ½ turn Fwd, Side rock Cross
1&2R cross over L, L recover, R big step to side
3&4Tap L beside R 2X, Turn ¼ L stepping L fwd (9.00)
5&6R fwd, Turn ½ L stepping L fwd, R fwd (3.00)
7&8L rock to side, R recover, L cross over R

Side Rock Cross, ¼ turn ¼ turn Side, Fwd Hitch Touch Turn, L Mambo Step
1&2R rock to side, L recover, R cross over L,
3&4&Turn ¼ R stepping L back, Turn ¼ R stepping R to side, L fwd, R hitch (9.00)
5-6L touch out, Turn ¼ R stepping R together (12.00)
7&8L rock to side, R recover, L together

Side Cross Side-kick, Sailor ¼ turn, Fwd Pivot ¼ turn
1&2R to side, L cross over R, small jump R to side kicking L out to L side
3&4Sweep L behind R, Turn ¼ L stepping R to side, L fwd
5-6R fwd, Turn ¼ L stepping L fwd (6.00)

Heel Switches & Back Shuffle, Back rock kick & Walk Walk
1&2&R heel fwd, R together, L heel fwd, L together
3&4R back, L together, R back
5&6&L back, R recover, L kick fwd, L together
7-8Walk R fwd, L fwd
Note :the 2nd A ends here

R Monterey half turn
1-2R touch out, Turn ½ R stepping R together
3-4L touch out, Step L together (12.00)

PART B (32 counts)
Kick & Touch, Kick & Touch, Sailor ¼ turn, L Mambo Step
1&2R kick fwd, R together, L touch out (turn body slightly to R side & stretch L hand up)
3&4L kick fwd, L together, R touch out (turn body slightly to L side & stretch R hand up)
5&6R behind L, Turn ¼ R stepping L to side , R fwd (3.00)
7&8L to side, R recover, L together

Kick & Touch, Kick & Touch, Sailor ½ R turn, L Shuffle
1&2Same as 1&2 of above section
3&4Same as 3&4 of above section
5&6R behind L, Turn ½ R stepping L to side, R fwd (9.00)
7&8L fwd, R together, L fwd

Kick & Touch, Kick & Touch, Sailor 1/4 R turn, L Mambo Step
1&2Same as 1&2 of above section
3&4Same as 3&4 of above section
5&6R behind, Turn ¼ R stepping L to side , R fwd (12.00)
7&8L to side, R recover, L together

Kick & Touch, Kick & Touch, Sailor ½ R turn, L Shuffle
1&2Same as 1&2 of above section
3&4Same as 3&4 of above section
5&6R behind, Turn ½ R stepping L to side, R fwd (6.00)
7&8L fwd, R together, L fwd

TAG: Add 2 counts tag at end of 1st and 3rd B:
1-2R fwd, Pivot ½ turn L stepping L fwd (12.00)

Ending : After the 2nd tag, do the following 4 counts :
1&2&Run fwd RLR, step L together
3&4Arms only - (3) Cross arms (R fingers on L shoulder and L fingers on R shoulder), (&) Open arms (R fingers now on R shoulder and L fingers on L shoulder), (4) Extend both hands up

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About the Choreographer

Alice Lim (Aug 2011)

Alice Lim, a talented dancer who joined our archive in August 2011, has captivated audiences with her vibrant performances. With two stunning dances featured in our collection, she continues to inspire and uplift through her passion for movement.

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