The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Choreographer: Roly Ansano (USA), Dec 2015

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Intro: 32 counts - Seq: AA-BC-BC-BC-Tag-AA-BC-C

For Robert John's short track (2.37) follow this sequence: 32-count intro from first note of track, C-BC-BC-A-BC-B(16)

SECTION A – 32 counts
A[1-16] STATIONARY WALKS, WIPER ARMS, SLEEP MOTION
1-2Step R in place (right forearm across chest), hold (bend knees slightly)

3-4Step L in place (left forearm across chest), hold (bend knees slightly)

5-8Repeat 1-4

9-12Step R side. Hold for 3 counts. Bending knees, cross and uncross arms across chest tracing a vertical circle for 2 counts. Body upright, drop elbows at sides holding out claws.

13-16Hold for 4 counts. Palms pressed together, hold hands under left jaw to motion sleep.

A[17-32] KNEE BOUNCES, WIPER ARMS, SLEEP MOTION
1-4Pop knees and bounce upper body (4X). Shield eyes with right palm , turning head to right.

5-8Repeat 1-4 with left hand to opposite direction.

9-16Repeat 9-16 above.

SECTION B
B[1-8] STEP-SCUFF, FORWARD ROCK, BACK STEPS
1-4Step R forward, brush L forward, step L forward, brush R forward

5-8Rock R forward. Recover to L, step R back, step L back (to side of R)

B[9-16] KNEE POPS
1-2Pop knees and bounce upper body twice. Arms out to sides, body angled left.

3-4Pop knees and bounce upper body twice. Arms out to sides body angled right.

5-8Repeat 1-4

B[17-24] TURNING VINE, WEAVE
1-2Step R side, cross L behind R

3-4Turn 1/ 4 right and step R forward, step L forward

5-6Pivot 3/4 right, step L side

7-8Cross R behind L, step L side

B[25-32] WEAVE, TURNING VINE
1-2Cross R over, step L side

3-4Cross R behind L, step L side and turn 1/4 left

5-6Step R forward, pivot 3/4 left

7-8Step R side, cross L behind R

SECTION C
C[1-16] SIDE-CLOSE-SIDE-CLOSE STEPS
1-2Step R side bending knees. Hold. Elbows at sides, drum palms down onto each other twice.

3-4Step L together. Relax knees and arms.

5-8Repeat 1-4

9-16Repeat 1-8 leading with opposite foot

C[17-24] OUT-OUT, IN-IN, FORWARD SHUFFLES
1-2Step R diagonally front, step L diagonally front

3-4Step R back, step L back

5&6Step R forward, slide L behind, step R forward (right arm out front)

7&8Step L forward, L, slide R behind, step L forward (left arm out front)

C[25-32] HALF-TURN STEPS, BEND BACK, UNBEND
1-4Step R forward, pivot 1/2 left, step R forward , step L together

5-6Throw arms up and arch back vocalizing “whoop”, hold

7-8Drop arms and unbend body, hold

TAG [1-16]
1-2Step R diagonally front, step L diagonally front

3-4Step R back, step L together

5-6Shuffle RLR in place, body to right

7-8Turn 1/4 left and shuffle LRL in place

9-16Repeat 1-8

NOTE: As a Showcase dance, use the 32-count Intro plus the 32-count Section A as introductory assembly and entrance to the main dance.
The new sequence begins with a single A section.

Contact: rolando.ansano@gmail.com

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Roly Ansano (USA), Dec 2015

Roly Ansano is a dynamic performer from the USA, celebrated for their engaging dance style and creative expression. Since joining our archive in December 2015, Roly has contributed one captivating dance that continues to inspire and resonate with audiences.

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