War

Choreographer: Jessica Wegmann (July 2016)

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Intro : 8 counts of drums, dance begins on vocal « War ».

[01-08] Basic cha R, Sweep 1/8 turn, behind-side-forward, lock step, step
1-2&Step R side, Step L in place, R in place

3-4&Step L behind sweeping R from front to back turning 1/8 R, Step R behind, L side (1:30)

5-6Step R forward, L lock behind

7-8Step R forward, L forward

[09-16] Lock-step-forward, Lock-step-forward, ½ turn Touch & touch & touch & touch
&1&2Step R forward, Lock L behind, R forward, L forward

&3&4Step R forward, Lock L behind, R forward, L forward

5&6Sharp ½ turn R (weight stays on L) touching R forward, switch touching L forward (7:30)

&7&8Switch, Touch R forward, Switch, Touch L forward

[17-24] Hips forward & back, press, flick ½ turn, Step ½ pivot, ½ turn ½ turn forward (or 2 turns)
1-2Roll hips forward onto L, Roll hips back onto R (figure 8)

3-4Press into L forward, Pivot ½ turn R onto R flicking L behind

5-6Step L forward, pivot ½ turn R (7:30)

7&8½ turn R stepping L back, ½ turn R stepping R forward, Step L forward (or 2 small turns moving to 7:30)

[25-32] Basic cha R & L, Paddle turn R 5/8 turn
1-2&Step R side, Step L in place, R in place

3-4&Step L side, Step R in place, L in place

5&6&7&8¼ turn R stepping R paddle L R L R L R 3/8 turn R

[33-40] Syncopated cross rocks L & R, Monterey L ½ turn x2
1-2&Cross rock L over, Recover onto R, Step L to side

3-4&Cross rock R over, Recover onto L, Step R to side (9:00)

5&6&Point L to side, Close L to R turning ½ turn L, Point R to side, Close R to L (9:00)

7&8Point L to side, Close L to R turning ½ turn L, Point R to side (3:00)

[41-48] Hitch point, Hitch point, Sailor R, Skate, Skate
1-2Hitch R, Point R to side

3-4Hitch R, Point R to side

5&6R behind, L rock to side, R slightly forward

7-8Skate L, Skate R

[49-56] Cha cha diamond full circle counter-clockwise
1-2&Step L & R forward on diagonal (4:30), L to side squaring up (6:00)

3-4&1/8 turn R stepping back R & L (7:30), R to side squaring up (9:00)

5-6&1/8 turn R stepping forward L & R (10:30), L to side squaring up to (12:00)

7-8&1/8 turn R stepping back R & L (1:30), Touch R to L squaring up (3:00)

[57-64] Basic cha R & L, Behind sweep, Anchor step, ¼ turn, point prepare
1-2&Step R side, Step L in place, R in place

3-4&Step L side, Step R in place, L in place

5-6&Step R behind sweeping L from front to back, Step L & R in place

7&8Step L ¼ turn R stepping R to side pointing L to side

[65-72] Step ¼ , full turn & ¼ (over 2 counts), Side, Full turn & ½ (over 3 counts), Side
1-2-3Step ¼ L stepping L forward, 1 & ¼ turn L over 2 counts (12:00)

4Step down on R to side

5-6-71 & ½ turn R over 3 counts (6:00)

8Step down on L to side

Option: instead of doing two full turns, you can lift heels in place:
1-2-3-4½ turn to the L bouncing heels up and down 4x finishing with your weight on your R leg dragging the R around to face 12 o’clock

5-6-7-8½ turn to the R bouncing heels up and down 4x finishing with your weight on your L leg dragging the L around to face 6 o’clock

[73-80] Sailor R & L, Paddle full turn
1&2R behind, L rock to side, R slightly forward

3&4L behind, R rock to side, L slightly forward

&5&6&7&8Full paddle turning L pushing off R and onto L

Enjoy!

Contact: jessica.wegmann.k@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Jessica Wegmann (July 2016)

Jessica Wegmann is a dynamic choreographer and dancer known for her innovative work in contemporary dance. With three captivating pieces featured in our archive since July 2016, she continues to inspire audiences with her creativity and passion for movement.

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