YAO-A-YAO-A

Choreographer: Wendy Lin ,Taiwan (May.2011)

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Sequence : A B C D E / B C D E / A D E / Finale A (facing 12.00)

PART A : ( ¼ Right Turn, Run, Twist ) 4X clockwise
1-4¼ right turn [3.00] run forward, R L R L
5-8Twist on both feet, R L R L ( hands raised with twist )

PART B : Section 1, 2, repeat 1, 2
S1: ¼ Right Turn, Run, Hold, Hop Hitch
1-4¼ right turn [3.00], run forward. R L R, hold
5,6-7,82X : Weight on R, hop on R and hitch L ( R hand on hip while L hand circling backward )

S2: ½ Left Turn, Run, Hold, Hop Hitch
1-4½ left turn [9.00], run forward, L R L, hold
5,6-7,82X : Weight on L, hop on L and hitch R ( L hand on hip while R hand circling backward )

PART C :
S1: Step, Hold, Together, Hold, twist
1-2Step R to side, hold ( shimmy )
3-4L together, hold
5-8Feet together, twist R L R L ( both hands swing anti clockwise in 2 circles )

S2: Step, Hold, Together, Hold, Twist
1-2Step L to side, hold ( shimmy )
3-4R together, hold
5-8Feet together, twist R L R L ( both hands swing anti clockwise in 2 circles )

S3: ¼ Right Turn, Run, ¼ Left Turn, Step Together, Twist
1-2¼ right turn [3.00], run R L
3-4Step R, ¼ left turn [12.00], L together
5-8Feet together, twist R L R L ( swing raised hands with the twist )

S4: ¼ Left Turn, Run, ¼ Right Turn, Step Together, Twist
1-2¼ left turn [9.00], run R L
3-4Step L, ¼ right turn [12.00], R together
5-8Feet together, twist R L R L ( swing raised hands with the twist )

PART D : Section 1, 2, repeat 1, 2
S1: Right Chasse, Toe Touch, Left Chasse, toe Touch
1&2R chasse, R L R ( open hands to sides )
3-4L back toe touch, toe touch ( shake hands at sides )
5&6L chasse, L R L ( open hands to sides )
7-8R back toe touch, toe touch ( shake hands at sides )

S2: Twice Toe-Point, Right Jazz Box ( swing hands alternately at sides )
1-4R toe-point , front-side-front-side
5-6R over L, L step back
7-8R step, L together

PART E : Section 1,2, repeat 1, 2
S1: Right Chasse, Toe Touch, Left Chasse, Toe Touch
1&2R chasse, R L R ( fast small circling of hands at front )
3-4Back L toe touch, toe touch ( hands shake at sides )
5&6L chasse, L R L ( fast small circling of hands at front )
7-8Back R toe touch, toe touch ( hands shake at sides )

S2: Spot Run, Twist
1-4Spot run clockwise to face front, R L R L
5-8Feet apart, quick sway R L R L with hands following the sway ( shout out ‘Hey,Hey’ )

FINALE ( facing 12.00 )
PART A : ( Run, Twist ) 4X
1-4Run forward, R L R L
5-8Twist on both feet, R L R L ( hands raised with twist )

This is a fun dance which is vibrant and upbeat. Hand accessories like colourful pom-pom are used in group performance.
Shouts of “HEY-HEY” at certain parts of the dance create an inspiring mood for a team.

Have fun & HAPPY DANCING !!

Special thanks Mary to help me complete this dance stepsheet

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About the Choreographer

Wendy Lin ,Taiwan (May.2011)

Wendy Lin, a talented dancer from Taiwan, graced our archive with one mesmerizing dance in May 2011. Her vibrant performances capture the essence of creativity and passion, leaving a lasting impression on all who experience them.

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