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Choreographer: Hayley Wheatley (UK) September 2018

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Restarts on Walls 2 and 5. Tag after walls 3, 6 and repeated twice after wall 8
Intro: 16 Counts (start on lyrics)

Choreographer’s Note: I’d like to thank my friend Petra Neubronner for recommending this track to me.

S1: HEEL, BALL CROSS, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, STEP, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER STEP, FORWARD ROCK, RECOVER, POP KNEE FWD
1&2Tap R Heel to R side, Step onto RF, Cross LF over RF

3&4Rock RF to R side, Recover onto LF, Step fwd onto RF

5&6Rock LF to L side, Recover onto RF, Step fwd onto LF

7&8Rock fwd onto RF, Recover onto LF, Step back onto RF allowing L knee to pop fwd (Keeping weight on RF)

S2: STEP, HALF TURN, COASTER STEP, HIP PUSHES TO DIAGONAL, SAILOR STEP 1/8 TURN
1-2Step fwd onto LF, Make ½ turn L stepping back onto RF (6:00)

3&4Step back onto LF, Step RF beside LF, Step fwd onto LF

5&6Step RF fwd to R diagonal pushing hips fwd, Push hips back, Push hips fwd

7&8Step LF behind RF making 1/8 turn L, Step RF to R side, Step LF to L side (4:30)

****Restart On walls 2 and 5: Dance the sailor step (counts 7&8) WITHOUT the 1/8 turn and Restart the dance again (facing 9:00 both times)****

S3: CHARLESTON WITH COASTER STEP, STEP OUT, STEP OUT, LOCK 3/8 TURN
1-2Touch R toe fwd, Step back onto RF

3&4Step back onto LF, Step RF beside LF Step fwd onto LF

5-6Step out and slightly fwd onto RF, Step out and slightly fwd onto LF

7&8Step fwd onto RF making ¼ turn R, Lock LF behind RF, Step fwd onto RF making 1/8 turn R (9:00)

S4: PRISSY WALKS LEFT AND RIGHT, CHASE ½ TURN, FULL TURN, ROCK, RECOVER, TOUCH
1-2Walk fwd onto LF, Walk fwd onto RF

3&4Step fwd onto LF, Pivot ½ turn R, step fwd onto LF (3:00)

5-6Make ½ turn L stepping back onto RF, Make ½ turn L stepping fwd onto LF

7&8Rock fwd on RF, Recover on LF, touch R toe beside LF

TAG: STEP LOCK FULL TURN R, WALK FORWARD LEFT AND RIGHT, STEP LOCK ONE FULL TURN L, WALK FORWARD RIGHT AND LEFT (Ooh Lala!)
1&2&3&4&5&6Step fwd on RF making 1/8 turn R, Lock LF behind RF, step fwd on RF making ¼ turn R, Lock LF behind RF, Step fwd on RF making 1/8 turn R, Lock LF behind RF, step fwd on RF making ¼ turn R, Lock LF behind RF, Step fwd on RF making 1/8 turn R, Lock LF behind RF, Step fwd on RF making 1/8 turn R (completing a full lock circle over R shoulder)

7-8Walk fwd onto LF, Walk fwd onto RF

1&2&3&4&5&6Step fwd on LF making 1/8 turn L, Lock RF behind LF, step fwd on LF making ¼ turn L, Lock RF behind LF, Step fwd on LF making 1/8 turn L, Lock RF behind LF, step fwd on LF making ¼ turn L, Lock RF behind LF, Step fwd on LF making 1/8 turn L, Lock RF behind LF, Step fwd on LF making 1/8 turn L (completing a full lock circle over L shoulder)

7-8Walk fwd onto RF, Walk fwd onto LF

TAG IS DANCED FOLLOWING WALLS 3, 6 AND 8 (SEE BELOW)

ENDING: FOLLOWING WALL 8, DANCE THE TAG TWICE THEN REPLACE COUNT 16 OF THE SECOND TAG WITH A PIVOT ½ TURN LEFT TO FACE 12:00

Contact: hcwheatley@live.com

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About the Choreographer

Hayley Wheatley (UK) September 2018

Hayley Wheatley, based in the UK, has made a vibrant mark in the dance community with two captivating pieces featured in our archive since September 2018. Known for her dynamic choreography and infectious energy, Hayley continues to inspire both dancers and audiences alike!

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