The Simple Things

Choreographer: Nicolas Chesney – December 2016

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Start the dance on the beginning of the lyrics

Section 1: Rumba Box
1-4: Step R to R side, Step L next to R, Step R forward, Hold

5-8: Step L to L side, Step R next to L, Step L forward, Hold

Section 2: ½ Turn Mambo Forward, ½ Turn Shuffle
1-4: Step R forward, Recover weight on L, ½ Turn to R and step R forward, Hold (6:00)

5-8: ½ Turn R back shuffle (LRL), Hold (12:00)

Section 3: Rock Step Back w/ ½ Turn Recover, ¼ Turn Shuffle
1-4: Step R behind, Recover weight on L, ½ Turn to L and step R behind, Hold (6:00)

5-8: ¼ Turn L side shuffle (LRL), Hold (3:00)

Section 4: Cross Rock Step w/ ¼ Turn Recover, ½ Turn Shuffle
1-4: Cross step R over L, Recover weight on L, ¼ Turn to R and step R forward, Hold (6:00)

5-8: ½ Turn R backward shuffle (LRL), Hold (12:00)

Section 5: Coaster Step, ½ Turn Shuffle, ½ Turn Hook
1-4: Step R behind, Step L next to R, Step R forward, Hold

5-7: ½ Turn R backward shuffle (LRL) (6:00)

8: ½ Turn R with R hook (12:00)

Section 6: Shuffle Forward, Mambo Forward
1-4: Shuffle Forward (RLR), Hold

5-8: Step L forward, Recover weight on R, Step L behind, Hold

** On wall 6, at the end of Section 6, restart the dance!

Section 7: ¾ Turn Smooth Diamond w/ Hold
1-2: 1/8 Turn to L and step R behind to L diagonal, Drag L up to R and slightly touch L next to R (10:30)

3-4: Step L forward to L diagonal, Drag R up to L and slightly touch R next to L

5-6: ¼ Turn to L and step R behind to L diagonal, Drag L up to R and slightly touch L next to R with 1/8 turn to L (6:00)

7-8: ¼ Turn to L and step L forward, Hold (3:00)

Section 8: Step-Lock-Step w/ Brush (x2)
1-4: Step R to R diagonal, Lock L behind R, Step R to R diagonal, Brush

5-8: Step L to L diagonal, Lock R behind L, Step L to L diagonal, Brush

*** Tag here at the end of wall 7

End of the dance, have fun!

** Restart: on wall 6, restart the dance from the beginning at the end of section 6!

*** Tag: wall 7 – After Section 8, add these 8 counts and Restart the dance:
Rumba Box
1-4: Step R to R side, Step L next to R, Step R forward, Hold

5-8: Step L to L side, Step R next to L, Step L forward, Hold

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Last Update – 29th Dec 2016

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Nicolas Chesney – December 2016

Nicolas Chesney, featured in our archive since December 2016, brings a vibrant energy to the dance world with three captivating performances that showcase his unique style and artistry. His commitment to creativity and excellence continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike!

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