South Side Shake

Choreographer: Darren Bailey – Dec. 2015

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Intro: 16 counts

Touch R Out In Forward Close, Touch L Out In Forward Close, Bumps to R, Touch.
1&2&Touch RF to R side, Touch RF next to LF, Touch R heel forward, Close RF next to LF

3&4&Touch LF to L side, Touch LF next to RF, Touch L heel forward, Close LF next to RF

5-6Step RF to R side and bump hips to R, Bump hips to R again

7-8Bump hips to R, Touch LF next to RF

(counts 5-7 can be hips rolls or body rolls or Shake)

Touch L Out In Forward Close, Touch R Out In Forward Close, Bumps to L, Touch.
1&2&Touch LF to L side, Touch LF next to RF, Touch L heel forward, Close LF next to RF

3&4&Touch RF to R side, Touch RF next to LF, Touch R heel forward, Close RF next to LF

5-6Step LF to L side and bump hips to L, Bump hips to L again

7-8Bump hips to L, Touch RF next to LF

(counts 5-7 can be hip rolls or body rolls or Shake)

R Lock step, L Lock step, Syncopated Rocking Chair with R, Step Forward, Twist L Twist R 1/4
1&2Step RF forward on R diagonal, Close LF behind RF, Step RF forward on R diagonal

3&4Step LF forward on L diagonal, Close RF behind LF, Step LF forward on L diagonal

5&6&Rock forward on RF, Recover onto LF, Rock back on RF, recover onto LF

7&8Step forward on RF, Twist L heel in towards RF, Twist R heel out making a ¼ turn L (weight ends on RF)

Cross Rock with L, Cross Rock with R, Walk back x3, Touch
1&2Cross rock LF over RF, Recover onto RF, Step LF to L side

3&4Cross rock RF over LF, Recover onto LF, Step RF to R side

5-6Step back on LF, Step back on RF

7-8Step back on LF, Touch RF next to LF

(Counts 5-8 you can add a little shimmy with the shoulder walking back)

Hope you enjoy the dance.
Live to Love, Dance to Express.

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About the Choreographer

Darren Bailey – Dec. 2015

Darren Bailey, featured in our December 2015 collection, is a dynamic talent known for his engaging performances that light up the stage. With one captivating dance preserved in our archive, he continues to inspire and uplift audiences through his artistry.

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