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Choreographer: Taren Gaia – South Africa (Aug 2014)

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Intro: 48 counts

Choreographer notes: Wall 8 will end the dance after 32 counts. Finish with ½ turn jazz box to face front

Side Shuffle L, Back Rock Recover, 2x Toe Heel Swivels R
1&2step LF to L side, step RF to LF, step LF to L side

3-4step RF back, recover weight onto LF

5swivel L heel inwards to R while tapping your R toe to LF and bending R knee inwards

6swivel L toe inwards to R while tapping your R heel out towards diagonal

7swivel L heel inwards to R while tapping your R toe to LF and bending R knee inwards

8swivel L toe inwards to R while tapping your R heel out towards diagonal

Fwd Shuffle R, Fwd Rock Recover, 2 X Toe Struts Back
1&2step RF fwd, step LF to RF, step RF fwd

3-4step LF fwd, recover weight onto RF

5-6tap L toe back, transfer weight to LF

7-8tap R toe back, transfer weight to RF

Fwd Kick L, Side Kick L, Side Kick R, Side Kick L, L Sailor Step, R Sailor Step
1-2kick LF fwd, kick LF to L side

&3&4step LF to RF, kick RF to R side, step RF to LF, kick LF to L side

5&6step LF behind RF, step RF to R side, recover weight onto LF

7&8step RF behind LF, step LF to L side, recover weight onto RF

Step Cross Point R, Step Cross Point L , 1/4 Turn L Jazz Box
1-2step LF over RF, point RF to R side

3-4step RF over LF, point Lf to L side

5-6Step LF over RF, step RF back

7-8making a 1/4 turn step LF to L side, step RF fwd (9:00)

Kick L Ball Change, Toe Strut, Kick R Ball Change, Toe Strut
1&2kick LF fwd, step LF to RF, step RF fwd

3-4tap LF fwd, transfer weight onto LF

5&6kick RF fwd, step RF to LF, step LF fwd

7-8tap RF fwd, transfer weight onto RF

#2 X Fwd Point (L,R), 1/4 Turn L Jazz Box **
1-2tap LF fwd, step LF fwd (styling – twist body to left on toe tap)

3-4tap RF fwd, step RF fwd (styling – twist body to right on toe tap)

5-6Step LF over RF, step RF back

7-8making a 1/4 turn step LF to L side, step RF over LF (face 5:30)

Shuffle Fwd To Diagonal, Rock Recover, 2 X Step Back & Tap
1&2step LF fwd, step RF to LF, step LF fwd

3-4step RF fwd, recover weight onto LF

5-6step RF back, tap LF next to RF (clap hands on tap)

7-8step LF back, tap RF next to LF (clap hands on tap)

Full Turn R, Cross Step, Step R Drag, Back Rock Recover
1-2making 1/4 turn step RF fwd (9:00), making 1/2 turn step LF back (3:00)

3-4making 1/4 turn step RF to R side (6:00), step LF over RF

5-6taking a big step, step RF to R side dragging LF

7-8step LF behind RF, recover weight onto RF

Restart: will happen on Wall 3 after count 48 (jazz box) **

Contact: taren.gaia@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Taren Gaia – South Africa (Aug 2014)

Taren Gaia, hailing from South Africa since August 2014, is a vibrant dancer whose work has captivated audiences with its energy and creativity. With three dynamic dances featured in our archive, Taren continues to inspire and uplift through the universal language of movement.

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