The Shape of You

Choreographer: Trevor Thornton (Florida, USA) Branden Swift (January 2017)

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Count In: 16 ct Intro

[1 – 8] R MAMBO FWD, L MAMBO BACK, ½ CHASE TURN L, ¼ PADDLE TURN X3
1 & 2Rock fwd on R (1), recover weight to L (&), rock back on R taking weight (2) 12

3 & 4Rock back on L (3), recover weight fwd to R (&), rock fwd on L taking weight (4) 12

5 & 6Step fwd on R (5), ½ turn L (&), step fwd on R (6) 6

7 & 8 &¼ turn R while touching L to L (7) ¼ turn R (&) touch L to L (8) ¼ turn to R (&) 3

[9 – 16] STEP L, WEAVE L, ¼ TURN L SWEEP WITH R, CROSS, BACK X2, CROSS, ROCK BACK, ROCK FWD
1Step L to L (1) 3

2 & 3Step R behind L (2), step L to L (&), cross R over L (4) 3

4 - 5 & 6Make ¼ L stepping on L as you sweep R over L (4), cross R over L (5), step back on L (&), step back on R (6) 12

& 7 - 8Cross L over R (&), rock back on R (7), recover weight fwd to L (8) 12

[17 – 25] ROCK BACK, SLIDE FWD MAKING ¼ R, DRAG R MAKING ½ TURN R, TRIPLE FWD, MAMBO W/ ½ TURN L, ¾ TURN L, CROSSING SHUFFLE
& 1Rock back on R (&), slide fwd on L *(1) 12 / 3

2Drag R into L as you’re turning ½ R w/ touch (2) 9

3 & 4Step fwd on R (3), step together w/ L (&), step fwd on R*(4) 9

5 & 6Rock fwd on L (5), recover weight back onto R (&), ½ L stepping fwd on L (6) 3

7 & 8 & 1Make ½ turn L stepping back on R (7), ¼ turn L stepping L to L (&), cross R over L (8), step L to L (&), cross R over L (1) 6

*Styling Ct 1: Begin making a slight turn to the R here
Cts 3&4: Roll your body into the triple step.

[26 – 32] ¼ TURN L, HITCH L, R PONY STEP, BACK ON R, ½ TURN ROLL OVER L (ARMS)
2 - 3Make ¼ to L step L fwd (2), hitch L up taking weight back on R *(3) 3

4 & 5Step back on L, hitching R up (4), step down on R (&), step back on L as you hitch R up again (5) 3

6 - 8Step back on R (6), point L toe back (7), slow ½ L turning on L taking weight *Arms (8) 9

*Styling On 1st wall, you can throw your hands up on the hitch after he sings “throw your hands up” in the lyrics.
Ct 7-8: R arm moves like a wave as you slowly unwind or turn ½ to L.

Contact ~ Email: TrevorT17@yahoo.com - Phone: (+1) 407-590-4753

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About the Choreographer

Trevor Thornton (Florida, USA) Branden Swift (January 2017)

Trevor Thornton, hailing from Florida, USA, brings his vibrant energy and creativity to the dance floor, showcasing his passion for movement and expression. With one exhilarating dance featured in our archive, Trevor's rhythmic talent and positive spirit continue to inspire and uplift the dance community.

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