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Choreographer: Michael Barr (USA) October 2018

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Lead: 32 cts. - No Tags / No Restarts

[1-8] Walk, Walk, Anchor Step – Sailor Step w/ 1/4 Turn Left, Step Fwd., 1/2 Turn Left w/Touch
1, 2Step R forward; Step L forward

3 & 4Step R behind L (as you open your hips slightly to the right); Step L in place; Step R slightly back (square up)

5 & 6Step/sweep L behind R; Turning ¼ left step ball of R in place; Step L forward (9:00)

7, 8Step R forward; Turn ½ left keeping weight on R (end w/ bent L knee and w/ L toe touching floor) (3:00)

Note: Make the turn “pop” on count 8.

[9-16] Rock Return x 2 – Walk, Walk, Quick-Rock, Return, Cross
1Rock forward onto L in place (rock forward dropping L heel to floor as you lift R heel off floor)

2Return weight onto R in place (drop/return R heel to floor lift as you lift L heel off floor)

Attitude: turn head to look ¼ right on count 2. Be cool, everyone is watching 
3, 4Repeat counts 1, 2

Attitude: turn head to look ¼ right on count 4. Be cool, everyone is still watching 
*Rub your stomach in a counterclockwise direction and stick your tongue out – who said line dancing wasn’t fun! Just kidding!
5, 6Walk L forward; Walk R forward

&7, 8(&) Quick side rock left onto L; Return weight to R stepping slightly back; Cross L over R (prep turn) (3:00)

[17-24] Turn 1/4 L, 1/2 L, 1/4 L, Cross, Side – Behind, Side, Touch, Quick Step, Walk, Walk
1 - 2Turn ¼ left stepping back on R; Turn ½ left stepping forward on L

3 & 4Turn ¼ left, step R side right; Cross L in front of R; Step R side right (open hips slightly to left and breathe )

5&6&Step L behind R; Step R side R; Touch L next to R; Step onto ball of L next to R

7, 8Step R forward to left diagonal (1:30); Step L forward to left diagonal (1:30)

[25-32] Quick Rock, Return w/ Modified Syncopated Weave w/ Heel & Cross – Spiral 3/4 Turn
&1(&) Quick side rock right onto R (square up to 12:00); Return weight onto L (open hips slightly to the left)

Note: Breathe here before the syncopated weave….. 
2 & 3Cross R over L; Step L side left; Step R behind L

&4Step L side left; Cross R over L

&5Step L side left; Touch R heel to right diagonal

&6Step slightly back on ball of R; Cross L over R

7, 8Step ball of R next to L; Rotate ¾ left on ball of R stepping forward on your L (3:00)

Easier Alternative for 7,8: Turn ¼ left stepping R back (9:00); Turn ½ left stepping L forward (3:00)

Begin Again and Enjoy

Ending: Dance ends on the front wall. As you come out of your last turn just take one more step forward onto your Right.
Ta Da!!!

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About the Choreographer

Michael Barr (USA) October 2018

Michael Barr is an accomplished dancer from the USA, known for his vibrant performances and infectious energy. With one captivating dance in our archive, he continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world since October 2018.

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