Staying Alive

Choreographer: Ivonne Verhagen – March 2017

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Dance starts after 24 counts

PART A: 32 counts
A1: 3 X WALK FORWARD, KICK, 3X WALK BACK, TOUCH
1,2,3,4RF step forward, LF step forward, RF step forward, LF kick forward

5,6,7,8LF step back, RF step back, LF step back, RF touch

A2: SIDE, CLOSE, SIDE, TOUCH, SIDE, CLOSE, SIDE, TOUCH,
1,2,3,4RF step side, LF close to RF, RF step side, LF touch

5,6,7,8LF step side, RF close to LF, LF step side, RF touch

A3: RIGHT HIP HIGH, AND LOW, AND HIGH, AND STEP ON RF, (SAME WITH LEFT FOOT)
1&2RF touch diagonal forward & push hip up, hip center, push hip down,

&3&4Push hip up, hip centre, RF step on RF

5&6LF touch diagonal forward & push hip up, hip center, push hip down,

&7&8Push hip up, hip centre, LF step on LF

A4: TOE STRUT RIGHT (HANDMOVE) TOE STRUT LEFT (HANDMOVE) 4X STEP IN PLACE AND USE HANDS
1,2RF touch side, clap heel down (make a rolling wheel with your hands right on level of your head)

3,4LF touch side, clap heel down (make a rolling wheel with your hands left on level of your head)

5,6,7,84 X step in place (RF-LF-RF-LF), Push your elbows to the back 4x

TAG
1-8step in place RF-LF-RF-LF- RF-LF-RF-LF

CHORUS (PART B) 40 COUNTS
B1: MAMBO STEP FORWARD, MAMBO STEP BACK, POINTING ARMS UP AND DOWN
1&,2,3&4RF rock forward, back on LF, RF step back, LF rock back, back on RF, LF step forward

5,6,7,8Point right finger right up, Point right finger left down, (2)

B2: 4 X PADDLE ¼ TURN LEFT, POINTING ARMS UP AND DOWN
1,2,3,4¼ turn left & RF touch side, (4x)

5,6,7,8Point right finger right up, Point right finger left down, (2)

B3: OUT, OUT, IN, IN, POINTING ARMS UP AND DOWN
1,2,3,4RF step out, LF step out, RF step in, LF step in

5,6,7,8Point right finger right up, Point right finger left down, (2)

B4: RIGHT ARM UP, BIT DOWN, BIT DOWN, DOWN (SNAPPING FINGERS), WAVE RIGHT ARM FROM DOWN TO UP
1,2,3,4RF snap finger high right, a bit lower, a bit lower, and down

5,6,7,8Start move Right arm from down to up right side (KEEP IT UP)

B5: WAVE LEFT ARM FROM DOWN TO UP (LEFT HAND), BOTH ARMS DOWN
1,2,3,4,Start move Left arm from down to up right side

5,6,7,8Both arms moving down

DANCE SEQUENCE: A-B-TAG-A-B-TAG-A-TAG-A-B-B

Have fun!

Contact: www.ivonneenco.eu - http://www.youtube.com/user/ivonneverhagen
Ivonne.verhagen70@gmail.com - Phone 0031 (0) 61514 3696

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Ivonne Verhagen – March 2017

Ivonne Verhagen is a vibrant artist featured in our archive with two captivating dances that showcase her unique style and passion for movement. Since March 2017, her work has inspired audiences and enriched our collection with its dynamic energy and creativity.

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