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Choreographer: Kayla Cosgrove (December 2018)

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CROSS, SIDE SAILOR HEEL, HOLD, AND TOE AND HEEL, AND TOE (12:00)
1,2Cross L over R(1) Step R to R(2)

3&4Step L behind R(3) Step R(&) Place L heel fwd to L diagonal(4)

5&6Hold(5) Step down on L(&) Touch R toes to L heel(6)

&7&8Step down on R(&) Place L heel fwd to L diagonal(7) Step down on L(7) Touch R toes to L heel(8)

Notes: Heel and toe section; option to open to L and bend slightly fwd at the hips as you touch toes to heel.
Action remains on 12 o’clock wall.

BALL STEP ¼ LEFT, ½ LEFT, SAILOR STEP, HOLD, HEEL SWIVELS IN (3:00)
&1,2Step back onto R(&) Step L fwd making a ¼ L to face 9 oclock(1) ½ L stepping back on R to face 3 o’clock(2)

Option: Begin sweeping L around into next step
3&4Step L behind R(3) Step R to R(&) Step L out to L(4)

Note: Slightly wider than normal sailor step stance
5&6Hold(5) Swivel R heel in(&) Swivel R heel home(6)

&7&8Swivel L heel in(&) Swivel L heel home(7) Swivel R heel in(&) Swivel R heel home(8)

Note: Style by adding “booty pop”,shoulder or rib cage action during swivels - dealers choice!
*weight will end up on both feet*

CROSS SIDE SAILOR PUSH, HOLD, BALL ½ LEFT, TOUCH RIGHT, TOUCH LEFT (3:00)
&1,2Bring R in with weight(&) Cross L over R(1) Step R to R(2)

3&4Step L behind R(3) Step R to R(&) Step L out to L(4)

Note: As you step to L on 4 think about pushing your body over to the L
5&6Hold(5) Bring R in with weight(&) ½ L stepping L fwd to face 3 o’clock(6)

7&8Point R to R(7) Bring R in with weight(&) Point L to L(8)

MODIFIED JAZZ BOX,½ LEFT, FULL TURN LEFT, RIGHT MAMBO, ANGLED COLLECT/BOOTY POP (6:00)
1,2Cross L over R(1) Step R back(2)

&3,4Step L back to R(&) Step R fwd(3) ½ L to face 9 o’clock, weight on L(4)

5,6½ turn L stepping back on R to face 3 o’clock(5) ½ L stepping L fwd to face 9 o’clock(6)

Note: Take out turn by walking fwd R,L
7&8Rock fwd onto ball of R on R diagonal(7) Recover back onto L(&) Step R together/collect(8)

Note: Option to push hips backward as you step R together.

Contact: Kaylacosgrove@live.com

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About the Choreographer

Kayla Cosgrove (December 2018)

Kayla Cosgrove, who joined our archive in December 2018, brings a vibrant energy to the world of dance with her captivating performances. With one outstanding dance featured in our collection, she continues to inspire and delight audiences with her artistry and passion.

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