Summer Wind

Choreographer: Jo Thompson Szymanski (released on 11/29/2014)

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Alt. music: Cowboy Up by Vince Gill

#32 count intro. (No Tags – No Restarts)

[1-8] WALK, WALK, SYNCOPATED SCISSORS, TURNING SCISSORS 1/4 R, SYNCOPATED SCISSORS
1-2Walk forward R, L

&3Step R to right front diagonal (angle body left to face 10:30); Step L together

4Step R forward/across L

5Square up stepping L to left front diagonal

&Turn 1/4 right step R together (face 3:00)

6Step L forward/across R (body will now be facing 4:30)

&7Step R to right (angle body left to face 1:30); Step L together

8Step R forward/across L

[9-16] VINE L TURNING 1/2 L; SAILOR, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, BALL
1-2Square up (face 3:00) - Step L to left; Cross R behind L

3-4Turn 1/4 left step L forward; Turn 1/4 left step R to right (face 9:00)

5&6Step L behind R; Step R to right; Step L to left/slightly forward

7&Cross R behind L; Step L to left

8&Step R across L; Step ball of L to left

[17-24] CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE TRIPLE/CHASSE, KICK BALL CHANGE, SAILOR 1/4 TURN L
1-2Rock R across L; Recover back to L

3&4Step R to right; Step L together; Step R to right

5&6Kick L across R; Rock ball of L to left; Step R to right – (Count 6 moves to the right slightly)

7&8Cross L behind R; Turn 1/4 left step R to right; Step L forward (face 6:00)

[25-32] WALK, WALK, FORWARD ROCK, RECOVER, BACK, 1/2 TURN L, FORWARD, 1/2 TURN L
1-2Walk forward R, L

3-4Rock R forward; Recover back onto L

5-6Step R back; Turn 1/2 left step L forward (face 12:00)

7-8Step R forward; Turn 1/2 left shift weight forward to L (face 6:00)

Styling: Counts 7-8 – Lean/reach out as you turn, bending knees as if reaching for the 12:00 wall.

BEGIN AGAIN.

In the mid-1990's, I was attending one of my very first West Coast Swing events in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the microphone, the legendary DJ/Emcee Kenny Wetzel (1929-2000) would randomly dedicate songs to people on the dance floor. Out of the blue, he dedicated this song, "Summer Wind" by Frank Sinatra, to me. I was so shocked, I could hardly dance! Since I was so new to the West Coast Swing world, I didn't think he even knew who I was! And how did he pick one of my all-time favorite songs? I had grown up dancing to this kind of music with my family. I cherish that memory and ever since then, I love dancing a smooth, flowing style of West Coast Swing to this song. I hope you enjoy it too.
Jo Thompson Szymanski - jo.thompson@comcast.net - 720-339-1590

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Jo Thompson Szymanski (released on 11/29/2014)

Jo Thompson Szymanski is a celebrated choreographer known for her innovative dance creations, with one dynamic entry in our archive that showcases her unique style and passion for movement. Since her debut on November 29, 2014, Jo has continued to inspire dancers and audiences alike with her infectious energy and creativity.

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