Cry me (A River)

Choreographer: Charles Alexander (Swe) October 2018

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Music Available on Spotify (5.00 min)
Intro: 8 counts, approx. 8 sec – 61 bpm

[1 – 8] SIDE ROCK & CROSS, CROSS-SIDE-BEHIND, BEHIND, 1/4 TURN, STEP, STEP, 1/2 TURN, STEP, 1/2 TURN
1&2Rock R to side. Recover onto L. Cross R over L sweeping L foot from back to front.

3&4Cross L over R. Step R to Side. Step L behind R Sweeping R from front to back.

5&6Step R behind L. Make 1/4 turn left and step L forward. Step R forward. [9:00]

7&8&Step L forward. Make 1/2 turn right shifting weight to R. Step L forward. Make 1/2 turn right shifting weight to R.

[9 – 16] FULL SPIRAL TURN, STEP W/ LIFT, MAMBO SLIDE, BACK, 1/2 TURN, STEP, STEP, TURN 1/4, CROSS, SIDE
1-2Step L forward and make a full spiral turn over right shoulder. Step R forward slightly flicking left foot back.

3&4Rock L forward. Recover onto R. Step L back sliding R towards left foot.

5&6Step R back. Make 1/2 turn left and step forward L. Step R forward. [3:00]

7&8&Step L forward. Make 1/2 turn right shifting weight to R. Cross L over R. Step R to side. [6:00]

[17 – 24] BACK ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE (x2), BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS W/ HITCH, BACK W/ SWEEP, BACK ROCK, RECOVER
1-2&Rock L back. Recover onto R. Step L to side.

3-4&Rock R back. Recover onto L. Step R to side.

5&6Step L behind R. Step R to side. Cross L over R slightly hitching right leg.

7-8&Step R back and sweep L from front to back. Rock L back. Recover onto R.

[25 – 32] SIDE, BEHIND, 1/4 TURN, SIDE, BEHIND, SIDE, STEP, 1/2 CHASE TURN, 3/4 SPIRAL TURN
1-2&Step L to side. Step R behind L. Make 1/4 turn left and step L forward. [3:00]

3-4&Step R to side. Step L behind R. Step R to side.

5-6&7Step L forward. Step R forward. Make 1/2 turn left shifting weight to L. Step R forward (Prep!). [9:00]

8Step L forward and make a 3/4 spiral turn over right shoulder. [6:00]

[33 – 40] 1/2 DIAMOND FALLAWAY, RIGHT BASIC, FULL MONTEREY TURN
1-2&Step R to side. Make 1/8 turn left and step L back. Step R back. [4:30]

3-4&Make 1/8 turn left and step L to side. Make 1/8 turn left and step R forward. Step L forward. [1:30]

5-6&Make 1/8 turn left and step R to side. Step L slightly behind R. Cross R over L. [12:00]

7-8&Point L to side (Prep!). Make a full turn over left shoulder bringing L beside R. Take weight onto L.

[41 – 48] 1/2 DIAMOND FALLAWAY, RIGHT BASIC, FULL MONTEREY TURN
1-8Repeat steps 33-40. [End facing 6:00] Weight is on your left.

The dance finishes naturally towards the 12:00 wall.
Slow down with the music to the three beats doing count 47-48-1 (Point, Full Monterey, Side.)

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About the Choreographer

Charles Alexander (Swe) October 2018

Charles Alexander, a talented dancer from Sweden, has captivated audiences with his dynamic performances since joining our archive in October 2018. With two stunning dances showcased, Charles continues to inspire and engage with his passion for the art of movement.

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