So Classic (Old School Chíc)

Choreographer: Johanna Barnes (Nov 2013)

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Details: 16 ct intro, restarts after 16 counts on phrase 2, 5, 7

[1~8]: PUSH, TOGETHER, KICK-BALL-TOUCH BEHIND, SIDE, BEHIND, UNWIND, BALL-STEP
1pushing off of L, step R to right side (L swivel)

2L step next to R

3R kick forward

&R step slightly right

4L reach toward 3:00 and touch behind R (both knees bent create a longer reach)

5L step to left side*

6R lock step behind L*

7full turn right, weight stays on L*

&R step slightly forward

8L step forward

* Easy alternative for turn: side, behind (6), side

[9~16]: FORWARD, KNEE-POP, BEHIND ¼ CROSS, HEEL-TOES-HEELS-HITCH, STEP, LOCK
1place R forward, without full weight

&pushing into balls of both feet, lift both heels, while knees bend and push forward

2bring heels down, taking full weight on L

3R step back

&L step ¼ left (9:00)

4R step across L

&step L next to R, weight into L heel, L toes slightly in (right)

5lift R toes to join L toes, swivel both left

&lift both heels, swivel heels left

6hitch R knee up, with a small ‘sit’ into L

7step R slightly forward, facing 9:00, with movement toward 11:00 (angled)

8L lock step behind R (weight L)

* From count 3, movement is best felt while engaging in a slight twisting action with upper body as well as hips.

[17~24]: BACK, SIT, BACK, SIT, COASTER STEP, STEP, ½
1touch ball of R back (slightly out right)

a‘lift’ up to create the top of a downward roll

2take weight onto R

3touch ball of L back (slightly out left)

a‘lift’ up to create the top of a downward roll

4take weight on to L

5R step back

&L step next to R

6R step forward

7L step forward

8½ turn right onto R (3:00)

* Many alternatives for 1-4, just make sure to finish weight on L for count 4

[25~32]: KICK, OUT, OUT, TOGETHER, DOUBLE CROSS, ROCK, RECOVER, BEHIND, ¼, PUSH, ¼ CROSS
1L kick forward

&step out left onto L

2R step slightly out right

&L step next to R

3R step across L

&step L slightly L

4R step across L

5push step forward onto L (angled to 2:00)

&recover weight back onto R

6L cross step behind R

&¼ step right onto R

7L push forward (6:00)

&¼ pivot right onto R (9:00)

8L step across R

(BEGIN AGAIN, and most certainly DWYF!)

RESTARTS: Occur after the first 16 counts of phrases 2, 5 and 7 (count 16 puts weight onto L)
HINT: Each count 1 of the pattern will be ¼ left (or counter-clockwise) from the previous count 1

This step description is intended to be a guideline. Dance demos and visual references may be found on the DanceWhatYouFeel YouTube channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/DanceWhatYouFeel

Contact: Johanna@dancewhatyoufeel.com ~ www.dancewhatyoufeel.com ~ 203.464.5322

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About the Choreographer

Johanna Barnes (Nov 2013)

Johanna Barnes is a talented performer featured in our archive with one captivating dance that showcases her vibrant passion and creativity. Since joining in November 2013, she has continued to inspire and entertain audiences with her dynamic movement and artistry.

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