Waking Up

Choreographer: Jacob Ballard (March 2013)

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Begin on Lyrics when heavy beat drops in

BASIC, ½ SPIRAL, SIDE, CROSS, LUNGE, CROSS, ¼, PIVOT ½, ½, BACK
1-2&step right to side, step slightly back on left, cross right over left

3-4&step left to side spiraling ½ right (6:00), step right to side, cross left over right

5-6lunge right to side, recover

&7&cross right over left, turn ¼ left stepping forward on left, step right forward

8&1pivot ½ left, turn ½ left stepping back on right, step left back bigger step

BACK ROCK, FORWARD, ¾, SIDE ROCK, CROSS, ¼, SLIDE WITH BEND, WEIGHT TRANSFER, FULL TURN
2&rock back onto right, recover

3&step right forward, turn ¾ right on ball of right foot

NOTE: for counts “3&”, make it one smooth motion. Drag out the 3 count instead of a quick “&”.
4&5rock left to side, recover, cross left over right

&make a sharp ¼ turn left touching right next to left

6-7slide right toe to side as you bend you left knee down slightly, with knee still bent, transfer weight to right (you should now be almost in a lunge position on count 7)

8raising back up, make a full rotation to the right on ball of right foot, bringing left foot into “figure 4” position (9:00)

BASIC, SWAY, ½ WITH POINT, CROSS ROCK, SWEEP, BACK CROSS ROCK, ¼, STEP LOCK, ½
1-2&step left to side, step slightly back on right, cross left over right

3-4&step right to side swaying hips right, recover weight to left, make ½ turn left pointing right to side

5-6cross rock right over left, recover to left as you start to sweep right from front to back

7&finish sweep and cross rock right behind left, recover

8&1 &turn ¼ right stepping forward on right, lock left behind right, step right forward, turn ½ right on ball of right foot letting left drag slightly next to right

NOTE: just like before, make counts “1&” one smooth motion.

RUN, PIVOT ½, ¼ SIDE, ¼ ROCK AND LOCK, ¼ ROCK AND CROSS
2&3step left forward, step right forward, step left forward

4-5pivot ½ right, turn ¼ right stepping left to side

6&7turn ¼ left rocking forward onto right, recover, lock right over left

&8&turn ¼ left rocking left to side, recover, cross left over right

REPEAT

TAG: Happens at the end of wall 4
1-2&step right to side, step slightly back on left, cross right over left

3-4&step left to side, step slightly back on right, cross left over right

5-6turn ¼ right stepping forward on right, step left forward

7-8&pivot ½ right, turn ¼ right stepping left to side, cross right over left

1-2&step left to side, step slightly back on right, cross left over right

3-4&step right to side, step slightly back on left, cross right over left

5-6turn ½ left stepping forward on left, step right forward

7-8&pivot ½ left, turn ¼ left stepping right to side, cross left over right

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About the Choreographer

Jacob Ballard (March 2013)

Jacob Ballard, featured in our archive since March 2013, is a talented dancer known for his vibrant performances and infectious energy. With one captivating dance showcased in our collection, he continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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