The Wonder Years

Choreographer: Gaye Teather (UK) March 2016

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#16 count intro - Dance rotates in CCW direction

S1: Right Rocking chair. Right lock step forward. Brush
1 – 4Rock forward on Right. Recover onto Left. Rock back on Right. Recover onto Left

5 – 8Step forward on Right. Lock Left behind Right. Step forward on Right. Brush Left foot forward

S2: Left Rocking chair. Step. Pivot quarter turn Right. Cross. Hold
1 – 4Rock forward on Left. Recover onto Right. Rock back on Left. Recover onto Right

5 – 8Step forward on Left. Pivot quarter turn Right. Cross Left over Right. Hold (Facing 3 o’clock)

S3: Side. Touch/Clap. Side. Touch/clap. Side. Together. Forward. Hold
1 – 2Step Right to Right side. Touch Left beside Right & clap

3 – 4Step Left to Left side. Touch Right beside Left & clap

5 – 8Step Right to Right side. Step Left beside Right. Step forward on Right. Hold

S4: Side. Touch/clap. Side. Touch/clap. Side. Together. Back. Kick
1 – 2Step Left to Left side. Touch Right beside Left & clap

3 – 4Step Right to Right side. Touch Left beside Right & clap

5 – 8Step Left to Left side. Step Right beside Left. Step back on Left. Kick Right foot forward

S5: Back. Kick. Back. Kick. Coaster step. Hold
1 – 4Step back on Right. Kick Left foot forward. Step back on Left. Kick Right foot forward

5 – 8Step back on Right. Step Left beside Right. Step forward on Right. Hold

S6: Step. Pivot half turn Right. Step. Hold. Step. Pivot quarter turn Left. Cross. Hold
1 – 4Step forward on Left. Pivot half turn Right. Step forward on Left. Hold

5 – 8Step forward on Right. Pivot quarter turn Left. Cross Right over Left. Hold (Facing 6 o’clock)

S7: Side toe strut. Cross toe strut. Side Left. Quarter turn Right. Step forward. Hold
1 – 4Step Left toe to Left side. Drop Left heel to floor. Cross Right toe over Left. Drop Right heel to floor

5 – 8Step Left to Left side. Quarter turn Right placing weight onto Right. Step forward on Left. Hold (Facing 9 o’clock)

S8: Diagonal steps out. Out. In. In. Stomp forward. Heel bounces x 4
1 – 2Step Right diagonally forward Right. Step Left diagonally forward Left

3 – 4Step Right back to centre. Step Left beside Right

5 – 8Stomp Right foot forward (keeping weight on Left). Raise and lower Right heel 4 times

Styling note: Sweep Right hand forward and out in a circular motion to Right whilst bouncing Right heel
(as if you were scattering seed!!!)

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About the Choreographer

Gaye Teather (UK) March 2016

Gaye Teather, a talented choreographer from the UK, has made a vibrant mark in the dance community with four dynamic pieces featured in our archive. Her innovative approach and passion for movement inspire dancers and audiences alike, adding a fresh and uplifting energy to every performance.

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