Shake it Up

Choreographer: Debbie Nishiki - January 2019

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Intro: 16 counts – start dance with lyrics

S1 (1-8) Grapevine R L
1-2-3-4Step R to R side, cross L behind R, Step R to R side, touch L next to R (12:00)

5-6-7-8Step L to L side, cross R behind L, Step L to L side, touch R next to L (12:00)

S2 (1-8) Step Quarter Jazz Box (slow)
1-2Step forward on R (Hold) (12:00)

3-4Step with L over R (Hold) (12:00)

5-6Step back quarter on R (Hold) (9:00)

7-8Step L to L side (Hold) (9:00)

S3 (1-8) R Swivet (x2) L Swivet (x2) (Optional: 2 R Fans, 2 L Fans)
1-2-3-4Swivel on ball of L moving heel to L & swivel on R heel moving R toe to R, Return L heel and R toe (9:00)

5-6-7-8Swivel on ball of R moving heel to R & swivel on L heel moving L toe to L, Return R heel and L toe (9:00)

S4 (1-8) Hip Rolls for “8” counts to the L (fast with styling)
1-8Roll hips counter clockwise making quarter to Left walk R,L,R,L,R,L,R,L (6:00)

(Restart – Wall 3)

S5 (1-8) 2 Half Turn Montereys
1-2-3-4Point R to R side, ½ turn R bringing R next to L (6:00) Point L to L side, step L next to R (12:00)

5-6-7-8Point R to R side, ½ turn R bringing R next to L (12:00) Point L to L side, step L next to R (6:00)

S6 (1-8) Step R out, Step L out, Step R in, Step L in
1-2, 3-4Step Diagonal forward R (2 cts), Step Diagonal forward L (2 cts) (6:00)

5-6, 7-8Step R back (2 cts), Step L back (2 cts) (6:00)

S7 (1-8) ¼ Side, Step, ¼ Back, Together (repeat)
1-2-3-4(Turn ¼ L) Step R to R side (on R Diagonal), Recover L, Step R next to L (hold for ct 4) (6:00)

5-6-7-8(Turn ¼ R) Step L to L side (on L Diagonal), Recover R, Step L next to R (hold for ct 8) (6:00)

S8 (1-8) Slide to R for 4 counts (with shimmy), Slide L for 4 counts (with shimmy)
1-2-3-4Take a long step to R, drag L next to R (6:00)

5-6-7-8Take a long step to L, drag R next to L (6:00)

(Start again)

Restart: Wall 3 after 32 counts

Tag: End of Wall 7 (6:00)
1-2-3-4Stomp on R, Stomp on L

5-6-7-8Double hip bumps to the R and double hip bumps to the L

Ending: End of Wall 9 facing 6:00, cross Step L behind R, unwind ½ turn L to face the front (12:00) and strike a pose!!

Enjoy y'all!!!!!!!

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About the Choreographer

Debbie Nishiki - January 2019

Debbie Nishiki is a talented performer whose dynamic dance style has captivated audiences since January 2019, showcasing her passion and creativity. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire others through her artistry and dedication to the craft.

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