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Choreographer: Michele Burton and Michael Barr – Jan. 2016

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[1 – 8] HEEL SLAP HEEL SLAP, JAZZ BOX
1 - 4Touch R heel forward; Roll weight onto R; Touch L heel forward; Roll weight onto L

5 - 8Cross R over L; Step L back; Step R to right; Step L forward

[9 – 16] STOMP SWIVEL SWIVEL SWIVEL, TWIST IN PLACE
1 - 4Stomp R forward with toes turned in left; Swivel toes right; Swivel toes left; Swivel toes right

5 - 8Twist both heels right; Twist both heels left: Twist both heels right; Twist both heels left, weighting L

Styling: slowly lean left and a bit back with the twisting motion

[17-24] BEHIND SIDE IN FRONT KICK, BEHIND SIDE IN FRONT TOUCH
1 - 4Step R behind L; Step L to left; Step R in front of L; Kick L to left diagonal

5 - 8Step L behind R; Step R to right; Step L in front of R; Touch R beside L, turning R toe inward

[25-32] SKATE TOUCH SKATE TOUCH, 1/4 RIGHT, STEP 1/2 PIVOT, STEP
1 - 2Step R to diagonal right, with skating action (body angled slightly R); Touch L beside R

3 - 4Step L to diagonal left, with skating action (body angled slightly L); Touch R beside L

Note: These skates do not move forward.
5 - 6Turn 1/4 right, step forward on R; Step L forward - 3:00

7 - 8Turn 1/2 right, transferring weight to R; Step L forward - 9:00

[33-40] STEP TOGETHER STEP TOUCH, STEP TOGETHER STEP TOUCH
1 - 4Step R forward to right diagonal; Step L next to R; Step R forward; Touch L beside R

5 - 8Step L forward to left diagonal; Step R next to L; Step L forward; Touch R beside L

The Temptations Arm Styling: Counts 1-8
With bent arms at the elbows, glide them forward, return, forward, to the right diagonal: counts 1-3
Repeat the same arm action to the left diagonal: counts 5-7 (no arm action on the touch, count 4 & 8)

[41-48] CROSS ROCK RETURN STEP CLAP, CROSS ROCK RETURN STEP CLAP
1 - 4Cross rock R over L (to left diagonal); Return weight to L; Step R to right (square up); Hold - Clap

5 - 8Cross rock L over R (to right diagonal); Return weight to R; Step L to left (square up); Hold - Clap

Optional Styling for the cross rocks: This will elevate the level of the dance.
1 - 4(1) Take a small leap onto R foot, bending R knee, leaving L leg extended behind you, R arm extends forward, L arm extends back. (adaptation of 1/2 break) (a more challenging variation). (2) Return weight to L; (3) Step R to right (square up); (4) Hold-Clap

5 - 8Repeat same action leading with the L foot for counts 5-8

(5) Take a small leap onto L foot, bending L knee, leaving R leg extended behind you. L arm extends forward, R arm extends back. (adaptation of 1/2 break) (a more challenging variation). (6) Return weight to R; (7) Step L to left (square up); (8) Hold-Clap

Let’s Dance It Again & Again!

Contacts: www.michaelandmichele.com - mburtonmb@gmail.com mbarr@saber.net

Last Update – 10th April 2016

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Michele Burton and Michael Barr – Jan. 2016

Michele Burton and Michael Barr bring a vibrant energy to the dance scene, captivating audiences with their dynamic performances. With one unforgettable dance showcased in our archive since January 2016, they continue to inspire and entertain through their artistic passion.

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