Sweet Darling

Choreographer: Darren Bailey , Jonas Dahlgren (Oct 2014)

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Intro: 16 counts/ 10 seconds

Rumba box on Diagonal, Back lock R, Coaster step with 1/8 turn L
1&2Step Rf to R side, close Lf next to Rf, step forward on R diagonal

3&4Step Lf to L side, close Rf next to Lf, step back on Lf

5&6Step back on Rf, close Lf next to Rf, step back on Rf

7&8Make and 1/8 turn L and step back on Lf, close Rf next to Lf, step forward on Lf

(Note: Counts 2 to 6 are dance on a diagonal, facing 1:30)

Side close to R x4, Side close side to L, Behind side cross, with 1/4 turn L
1&2&Step Rf to R side, step Lf next to Rf, step Rf to R side, close Lf next to Rf

3&4Step Rf to R side, step Lf next to Rf, step Rf to R side

5&6Step Lf to L side, step Rf next to LF, step Lf to L side

7&8Cross Rf behind Lf, make a 1/4 turn L and step forward, step forward on Rf

Back mambo x2 (L, R), 3/4 chase turn R, Behind side cross.
1&2Rock back on Lf, recover onto Rf, close Lf next to Rf

3&4Rock back on Rf, recover onto Lf, close Rf next to Lf

5&6Step forward on Lf, make a 1/2 turn R (weight on Rf), make a 1/4 R and step Lf to L side

7&8Cross Rf behind Lf, step Lf to L side, cross Rf over Lf

Step touch, step touch, Heel ball cross, Full turning Volta Step L
1&2&Step Lf to L side, touch Rf next to Lf, step Rf to R side, touch Lf next to Rf

3&4Touch L heel to L diagonal, step Lf next to Rf, cross Rf over Lf

5&Make a 1/4 turn L and step forward on Lf, Lock Rf behind Lf

6&Make a 1/4 turn L and step forward on Lf, Lock Rf behind Lf

7&Make a 1/4 turn L and step forward on Lf, Lock Rf behind Lf

8Make a 1/4 turn L and step forward on Lf

(Note: Counts 5 to 8 are danced like a turning Volta step in Samba, so feel free to use your hips.

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About the Choreographer

Darren Bailey , Jonas Dahlgren (Oct 2014)

Darren Bailey and Jonas Dahlgren, collaborators since October 2014, showcase their exceptional creativity in the world of dance with a captivating piece featured in our archive. Their innovative approach and dynamic performances continue to inspire audiences and dancers alike!

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