Santa is Coming to Town

Choreographer: Joyce Nicholas (Dec 2009)

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Intro: Sway Right, Sway Left, to the music of Brahms Lullaby…….
Start dance (24 counts after Brahms Lullaby) on vocals ‘You better watch out…’

Sequence of dance:
A A B (done once, last 4 count bump hips RLRL),
A B B B (16 count only) A ( For Section 5, do three times)

A – 48 Count, 1 Wall
Section 1
¼ TURN R, SHUFFLE FWD, KICK, HOOK, ¼ TURN L, SHUFFLE, KICK, HOOK
1&2 Turning ¼ R, Shuffle fwd RLR
3-4 Kick L fwd, Hook L over right
5&6 Turning ¼ L, Shuffle fwd LRL
7-8 Kick R fwd, Hook R over left [12.00]

Section 2
¼ TURN L, SHUFFLE FWD, KICK, HOOK, ¼ TURN L, SHUFFLE, KICK, HOOK
1&2 Turning ¼ L, Shuffle fwd RLR
3-4 Kick L fwd, Hook L over right
5&6 Turning ¼ L, Shuffle fwd LRL
7-8 Kick R fwd, Hook over left [6.00]

Section 3
¼ TURN L, STOMP R, STOMP L
1-4 Turning ¼ L, Stomp R ( pushing hands up to right)
5-8 Stomp L (pushing hands down to left) [3.00]

Section 4
¼ TURN L, STOMP R, STOMP L
1-4 Turning ¼ L, Stomp R (pushing hands up to right)
5-8 Stomp L (pushing hands down to left) [12.00]

Section 5
STEP R & L, HEEL & STEP
1-2 Step R to right side (push hands to right diagonally, knees slightly bend)
3-4 Step L to left side (push hands to left diagonally, knees slightly bend)
5-6 R heel fwd, Step R beside left
7-8 L heel fwd, Step L beside right [12.00]
(Ending only: Dance this Section count 1-8 three times)

Section 6
R & L VINES WITH TURNS (CRUISING)
1-2 Step R to right (1), Cross L behind right (2)
3-4 Step R to right, making a ¼ turn to the right (3), Step L forward (4)
5-6 Pivot ½ turn R, stepping on R(5), Step L fwd making a ¼ turn to the right (6)
7-8 Step R behind left, Step L to left side (8) [12.00]

B – 32 Count – 2 wall
Section 1
SHUFFLE, WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE, WALK, WALK
1&2 Shuffle fwd RLR
3-4 Walk fwd L, R
5-6 Shuffle fwd LRL
7-8 Walk fwd R, L

Section 2
BACK TOUCH X 4
1-2 Step back on R, Touch L next to right
3-4 Step back on L, Touch R next to left
5-6 Step back on R, Touch L next to right
7-8 Step back on L, Touch R next to left

Section 3
VINE RIGHT, TOUCH, VINE LEFT, TOUCH
1-4 Step R to right, Cross L behind right, Step R to right, Touch L beside right
5-7 Step L to left, Cross R behind left, Step L to left, Touch R beside left

Section 4
STEP FWD TOUCH, STEP BACK TOUCH, ¼ TURN PADDLE X 2
1-2 Step fwd R, Touch L beside right
3-4 Step back L, Touch R beside left
5-6 Step R fwd, Pivot ¼ turn left
7-8 Step R fwd, Pivot ¼ turn left
(Note: First time only for count 5-8 do Hip Bumps RLRL)

Ending: Dance A, for Section 5 dance three times, continue Section 6, then Step Right & Left, raise hands …………….Merry Christmas!!

Translating…
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About the Choreographer

Joyce Nicholas (Dec 2009)

Joyce Nicholas is a vibrant performer featured in our archive since December 2009, showcasing her unique dance style that captivates audiences. With a passion for creativity and expression, she brings an infectious energy to every movement, leaving a lasting impression on all who experience her art.

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