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Choreographer: Dwight Meessen – June 2017

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I want to dedicate this dance to my stepmother who has breast cancer.
You are a fantastic and lovely person!
You can win this battle. Be strong and lots of love.

Info: Start on vocals

S1: Slow NC Basic x2
1-4RF big step side, LF drag, LF rock behind, RF recover

5-8LF big step side, RF drag, RF rock behind, LF recover [12]

S2: ¼ R Fwd, Hold, Spiral ⅞ R/Sweep, Fwd x2, Rock Fwd Recover
1-2RF ¼ right step forward, hold

3-4RF ⅞ turn right on ball foot and sweep LF around in 2 counts

5-8LF step forward, RF step forward, LF rock forward, RF recover [1.30]

S3: Back x2, Rock Back Recover, ⅛ R Fwd, Unwind ¾ R/Sweep, Behind, Side
1-4LF step back, RF step back, LF rock back, RF recover

5-6LF ⅛ right step forward, LF ¾ right on ball foot and sweep RF back

7-8RF cross behind, LF step side [12]

S4: Cross, Sweep, Mod. Diamond ½ L
1-4RF cross over, LF sweep forward, LF cross over, RF step side

5-6LF ⅛ left step back, RF step back

7-8LF ⅛ left step side, RF ¼ left step forward [6]

S5: Rock Fwd Recover, Back, Sweep, Back, Sweep, Back, Side
1-2LF rock forward, RF recover

3-6LF step back, RF sweep back, RF step back, LF sweep back

7-8LF step back, RF step side [6]

S6: Cross, Sweep (x2), Jazz Box ¼ L
1-2LF cross over, RF sweep forward and push R hand up with fingers spread

3-4RF cross over, LF sweep forward and R hand down

5-8LF cross over, RF ¼ left step back, LF step side, RF step forward [3]

S7: Cross, Sweep (x2), Jazz Box Cross ¼ L
1-2LF cross over, RF sweep forward and push R hand up with fingers spread

3-4RF cross over, LF sweep forward and R hand down

5-8LF cross over, RF ¼ left step back, LF step side, RF cross over [12]

S8: Slow NC Basic, ¼ R Fwd, Pivot ¼ R, Cross
1-4LF big step side, RF drag, RF rock behind, LF recover

5-8RF ¼ right step forward, LF step forward, L+R ¼ turn right, LF cross over [6]

Start again

TAG: After the 2nd and 5th walls:
Slow Sway x2, ¼ R Fwd, Pivot ¼ R, Cross
1-2RF step side and hips right in 2 counts

3-4hips left in 2 counts

5-8RF ¼ right step forward, LF step forward, L+R ¼ turn right, LF cross over

Slow Sway x2, ¼ R Fwd, Pivot ¼ R, Cross
1-2RF step side and hips right in 2 counts

3-4hips left in 2 counts

5-8RF ¼ right step forward, LF step forward, L+R ¼ turn right, LF cross over

Slow NC Basic x2
1-4RF big step side, LF drag, LF rock behind, RF recover

5-8LF big step side, RF drag, RF rock behind, LF recover

Slow Sway x2, ¼ R Fwd, Pivot ¼ R, Cross
1-2RF step side and hips right in 2 counts

3-4hips left in 2 counts

5-8RF ¼ right step forward, LF step forward, L+R ¼ turn right, LF cross over

Music

About the Choreographer

Dwight Meessen – June 2017

Dwight Meessen, featured in June 2017, is a talented performer with a captivating dance style that leaves a lasting impression. With one exceptional dance showcased in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences with his passion and creativity.

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