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Choreographer: Rachael McEnaney

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Count In 16 counts from start of track, and begin 32 counts from start of vocals

STEP LEFT SIDE, CROSS BEHIND WITH SWEEP & ¼ TURN LEFT, STEP BACK LEFT, BACK LOCK STEP ON DIAGONAL, STEP TOUCH WITH ¼ TURN, ¼ TURN INTO FULL TURN RIGHT

1-2Step left to left side, cross right behind left as you release left leg to sweep around making ¼ turn left (9:00)

3Step back on left opening body to 7:30 (diagonal)

4&5Step back on right, cross right over left, step back on right (still on diagonal)

&6Make ¼ turn left stepping left to left side, touch right toe to right side (4:30)

7Make ¼ turn right stepping forward on right (7:30)

8&Make ½ turn right stepping back on left, make ½ turn right stepping forward on right

SYNCOPATED ROCK INTO JAZZ BOX, SIDE ROCK, CROSSING SHUFFLE, SIDE ROCK CROSS

1&2&Rock forward on left, recover weight back onto right, rock left out to left side, recover weight onto right

3&4&Cross left over right, step back on right squaring up to face back wall, step left to side, cross right over left (6:00)

5&Rock left to left side, recover weight onto right

6&7Cross left over right, step right to right side, cross left over right

&8&Rock right to right side, recover weight onto left, cross right over left

STEP LEFT SIDE, HOLD, STEP TOGETHER, ¼ TURN LEFT STEPPING FORWARD, ¼ LEFT TOUCHING RIGHT TOE, BEHIND SIDE CROSS, HITCH, CROSS

1-2Step left to left side, hold

&3-4Step right next to left, make ¼ turn left stepping forward on left, make ¼ turn left touching right toe to right side (12:00)

5&6Cross right behind left, step left to left side, cross right over left

7-8Hitch left leg (style with left toe in towards right knee - figure 4), cross left over right

RIGHT SIDE ROCK CROSS, ¾ TURNING TRIPLE RIGHT, 2 WALKS FORWARD, MAMBO ½ TURN RIGHT, ¼ TURN RIGHT TO BEGIN DANCE AGAIN

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

3&4Make ¼ turn right stepping back on left, make ½ turn right stepping forward on right, step forward on left (9:00)

5-6Step forward on right, step forward on left

7&8Rock forward on right, recover weight onto left make ½ turn right stepping forward on right (3:00)

&Make ¼ turn right on ball of right foot

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Rachael McEnaney

Rachael McEnaney is a celebrated choreographer and dance educator known for her vibrant creativity, with 35 captivating dances in our archive that showcase her innovative style. Her passion for dance continues to inspire both students and fellow artists alike, making her a dynamic force in the dance community.

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