THE WAY IT IS

Choreographer: Ray Hodson

Step Sheet

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For "The Way It Is", there is a 48-count intro from drum beats (50 Seconds). For "Changes" there is only an 8-count intro from drum beats. Start on singing vocals, not talking vocals

SIDE, TOUCH, SIDE, TOUCH, STEP ¼ CROSS,- SIDE, TOUCH, SIDE, TOUCH, STEP ¼ CROSS

1&Step right to right side, touch left next to right (12:00)

2&Step left to left side, touch right next to left

3&4Rock forward right, turn ¼ to left, cross right over left (9:00)

5&Step left to left side, touch right next to left

6&Step right to right side, touch left next to left

7&8Rock forward left, turn ¼ to right, cross left over right (12:00)

HEEL & HEEL, ROCK HALF TURN, HEEL & HEEL, ROCK HALF TURN

1&Touch right heel forward side, step right together

2&Touch left heel forward, step left together

3&4Rock forward right, turn back ½ to right on ball of left, step forward right (6:00)

5&Touch left heel forward side, step left together

6&Touch right heel forward, step right together

7&8Rock forward left, turn back ½ to left on ball of right, step forward left (12:00)

SIDE ROCK CROSS, SIDE ROCK CROSS, TURN, TURN, STEP, FORWARD MAMBO

1&2Rock right to side right, recover on right, cross right over left

3&4Rock left to side left, recover on left, cross left over right

5&6Turn ¼ left stepping back on right, turn ½ left stepping forward on left, step forward on right. (3:00)

7&8Step forward left, step back right, step left next to right

SIDE RIGHT, TOGETHER STEP BACK, BACK SHUFFLE, BACK MAMBO, FORWARD SHUFFLE

1&2Step right to right side, step left together, step back right (3:00)

3&4Shuffle backward left right left

5&6Back mambo stepping back right, forward left, together right

7&8Forward shuffle left, right, left

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Ray Hodson

Ray Hodson is a talented choreographer and performer whose dynamic style has brought five captivating dances to our archive, showcasing his innovative approach to movement. With a passion for creativity and storytelling, Ray continues to inspire audiences with his engaging work and artistic vision.

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