Sunshine Twist

Choreographer: Fred Whitehouse (Ireland) April 2018

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Intro – 8 Counts

[1-8] Step, Touch, x2, (Claps) R Shuffle Back Diagonal, Step, Touch, x2 (Claps) L Shuffle Fwd Diagonal
1&2&Step RF fwd to R diagonal, touch LF next to R, step LF back diagonal, touch RF next to L (Step clap x2)

3&4&Step RF back to R diagonal, close LF next to R, step RF back diagonal, touch LF next to R

5&6&Step LF back to L diagonal, touch RF next to L, step RF fwd diagonal, touch LF next to R

7&8Step LF fwd to L diagonal, close RF next to L, step LF fwd to L diagonal

[9-16] Cross & Heel, Ball Cross Shuffle, ¾ Turn R Walking R,L,R,L
1&2&Cross RF over L, step LF to L side, touch R heel to R side, close RF next to L

3&4Cross LF over R, step RF to R side, cross LF over R (12.00)

5-8Make ¾ turn R walking R,L,R,L (LF should finish fwd to 9.00)

(Optional fun hands- During the cross shuffle bring both hands out and upward making a circle.
During the 4 walks shake the hands downward, palms facing fwd to the chorus “shiver down my spine”)

[17-24] Toe, Heel, Step, x2, Stomp x2, Flick (slap), Touch, Hook (slap), Touch, Flick (slap), Stomp 2
1&2Touch R toe next to L, touch R heel to R side, step RF forward

&3&Touch L toe next to R, Touch L heel to L side, step LF forward

4&5Stomp RF next to L, stomp LF next to R, flick R heel up and out to the R side (Flick heel up and slap with R hand)

**Restart** During wall 8, finish the Toe heel steps x2 and the stomp, stomp. You should RESTART facing 12.00
&6&Touch R toe fwd, hook R heel over LF (slap with L hand), touch R toe fwd

7&8Flick R heel up and out to the R side (Flick heel up and slap with R hand), stomp RF in place, stomp LF next to R

[25-32] Rock, Recover, Step Back, Coaster Step, Charleston Step
1&2Rock RF fwd, recover on to L, step RF back

3&4Step LF back, close RF next to L, step LF fwd

5-8Touch RF fwd, step RF back, touch LF back, step LF fwd (Option: Add Charleston Swivels for style.)

Tag: End of wall 3
1-4Repeat Last 4 Counts facing 3.00 (Charleston Step)

Smile and Enjoy

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About the Choreographer

Fred Whitehouse (Ireland) April 2018

Fred Whitehouse is a talented dancer from Ireland, known for his dynamic style and infectious energy. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, he continues to inspire artists and audiences alike with his passion for movement.

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