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Choreographer: Nicky Tan – Kickick Line Dance (Dec 2014)

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Intro starts after 32 counts, after lyrics “Oww!!”

INTRO (2x8) – First 16 counts of Tag

Section 1 : Step Forward, Together, Bend Knees Outward and Close, Cross & Cross, ½ R with low kick
1 2Step RF forward, Step LF together
3&4Bend and push both knees out to side (3), Close both knees together (&), Straighten legs (4)
5 6 7Cross RF over LF, Step LF to side, Cross RF over LF
8Turn 1/2R stepping on LF & at the same time give RF a low kick forward (6:00)

Section 2 : Forward Shuffle, 1/2R Back Shuffle, Toe Switches with 1/4R Turn
1&2Step RF forward, Step LF together, Step RF forward
3&4Turn 1/2R & Step LF back, Step RF together, Step LF back (12:00)
5&Touch RF to side, Step RF beside LF
6&Touch LF to side, Step LF beside RF
7&8Touch RF to side, Touch RF beside LF, Turn 1/4R with weight on LF (3:00)

Section 3 : Step Back & Hold 2x, Forward Step, Lock, Forward Shuffle
1 2Step RF back, Hold
3 4Step LF back, Hold
5 6Step RF forward & Lift LF behind RF, Step LF in place & Hitch RF
7&8Step RF forward & Lift LF behind RF, Step LF in place & Hitch RF, Step RF forward & Lift LF behind RF
(Easier Option : 5,6 Step RF forward, Lock LF behind RF
7&8 Step RF forward, Lock LF behind RF, Step RF forward)

Section 4 : 1/4R Stomp 2x, Side Chasse, 1/4R Sailor Step, Press Step, Recover
12Turn 1/4R & Stomp LF to side, Stomp RF to side
3&4Step LF to side, Step RF together, Step LF to side
5&6Turn 1/4R & Step RF back, Step LF together, Step RF forward
78Press LF forward, Step LF beside RF

INTRO / TAG (4x8)
At Wall 8, (3:00)
1234Touch RF forward and do a slow body roll forward
5678Step RF back, Hold, Step LF back, Hold

1234Cross RF over LF, Step LF back, Step RF to side, Step LF together (Jazz Box)
5678Step RF diagonal out to R, Step LF to side, Step RF back, Step LF together (V-step)

1234Touch RF forward, Step RF in place, Turn 1/8L & Step LF to side, Step LF in place
56Turn 1/8L & Step RF forward, Step RF in place (12:00)
7&8Twist & Hitch L knee to R side of body, Move L knee back to middle, Step LF to side

1234Bend knees and lower body from R to L over 4 counts
56Do a neck roll from R to L
7Jump with both feet together
&8Do a quick shoulder see-saw RL

Contact: nickytty@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Nicky Tan – Kickick Line Dance (Dec 2014)

Nicky Tan is an enthusiastic dance instructor known for their energetic contributions to the Kickick Line Dance community since December 2014. With one captivating dance in our archive, Nicky continues to inspire and uplift fellow dancers with their passion for movement and rhythm!

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