The Midnight Special

Choreographer: Mary Ann Nicolaus (June 2014)

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Begin on the word “special” after the 4 drum beats. - Weight starts on Left

[1 – 8] HEEL STRUTS (RLR), ROCK RECOVER
1 - 2Moving forward, R heel on floor, snap R toe to floor (weight R)

3 - 4L heel on floor, snap L toe to floor (weight L)

5 - 6R heel on floor, snap R toe to floor (weight R)

7 - 8Rock L forward, Recover weight to R (12:00)

[9 – 16] BACK, SWEEP X 3, ROCK BACK RECOVER
1 – 2Step L back, Sweep R behind L

3 – 4Step R back, Sweep L behind R

5 – 6Step L back, Sweep R behind L

7 – 8Rock R Back, Recover weight to L (12:00)

[17 - 24] SHUFFLE FORWARD, SIDE ROCK RECOVER X 2
1&2Shuffle R-L-R

3 - 4Rock L to left side, recover weight to R

5&6Shuffle L-R-L

7-8Rock R to right side, recover weight to L (12:00)

[25- 32] ¼ TURN (R) JAZZ SQUARE, POINT STEPS
1 – 2Cross R over L, Step back on L

3 – 4Step R ¼ turn right, Cross L in front of R

5 – 6Point R to right side, Cross R slightly in front of L (put weight on R)

7 – 8Point L to left side, Cross L slightly in front of R (put weight on L) (3:00)

BEGIN AGAIN and HAVE FUN!

Contact: maryann@tdl.com

About the Choreographer

Mary Ann Nicolaus (June 2014)

Mary Ann Nicolaus, featured in our archive since June 2014, is an inspiring dancer known for her captivating performances. With her passion and talent, she has left a lasting impression in the dance community and beyond!

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