Sun of Jamaica

Choreographer: Tina Chen Sue-Huei (April 2011)

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Start dance after 32 counts of hard beats when the man begins to tell the story.

RIGHT VINE, RIGHT LINDY
1-4Step right to right side, cross left behind right, step right to right side, cross left over right
5&6Right side cha cha on RLR
7-8Cross left behind right, recover onto right

LEFT VINE, LEFT LINDY
1-4Step left to left side, cross right behind left, step left to left side, cross right over left
5&6Left side cha cha on LRL
7-8Cross right behind left, recover onto left

FORWARD CHA CHA X 2, ROCKING CHAIR
1&2Forward cha cha on RLR
3&4Forward cha cha on LRL
5-8Rocking chair on RLRL

FORWARD, PIVOT 1/2 LEFT, FORWARD CHA CHA, 3/4 TURN RIGHT, CROSS CHA CHA
1-2Step right forward, pivot 1/2 turn left
3&4Forward cha cha on RLR
5-61/4 turn right step left to left side, 1/2 turn right step right to right side
7&8Cross cha cha on LRL

KICK-KICK-COASTER STEP X 2
1-2Kick right over left, kick right forward to right diagonal
3&4Coaster step on RLR
5-6Kick left over right, kick left forward to left diagonal
7&8Coaster step on LRL

CHARLESTON X 2
1-2Step right forward, kick left forward
3-4Step left back, touch right toes back
5-6Step right forward, kick left forward
7-8Step left back, touch right toes back

RIGHT VINE, TOUCH, LEFT VINE, TOUCH
1-4Step right to right side, cross left behind right, step right to right side, touch left together
5-8Step left to left side, cross right behind left, step left to left side, touch right together

PADDLE 1/4 TURN LEFT X 3, STOMP, STOMP
1-2Step right forward, 1/4 turn left shifting weight onto left
3-4Step right forward, 1/4 turn left shifting weight onto left
5-6Step right forward, 1/4 turn left shifting weight onto left
7-8Stomp right to right side, stomp left together

TAG at the end of walls 3 and 7
1-4Step right to right side, touch left together, step left to left side, touch right together
5-8Step right to right side, touch left together, step left to left side, touch right together
RESTART during wall 5 after 32 counts.
( note: after the restart, the dance will be along the 3-9 o’clock walls.)

Contact: www.sjlinedancer.blogspot.com

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Tina Chen Sue-Huei (April 2011)

Tina Chen Sue-Huei is a talented artist featured in our archive with a delightful dance that showcases her exceptional creativity and passion for movement. Her vibrant performances inspire audiences and contribute to the dynamic landscape of the artistic community.

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