Rendezvous Cha
Choreographer: Jason Takahashi – September 2018
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Dance begins after 16 counts
Section A: 32 counts
A[1-9] Drag, Ball, ⅛ L Cross, ¼ L, Side, Cross, Side Rock, Recover, Behind, ¼ Right, Forward
1-2, &3Step L back on diagonal, dragging R (1-2), Step onto Ball of R (&), Cross L over R Turning ⅛ L (3) [10:30]
4&5Turn ¼ L stepping R back [7:30] (4), Step L to L (&), Cross R over L (5) [7:30]
6, 7, 8&Rock L to L (6), Recover weight on R (7), Cross L behind R (8), Turn ¼ R stepping R forward [10:30] (&), Step L Forward (1) {10:30]
A[10-17] ½ Pivot L, ½ L Turning Lock Step Back, Drag, Ball, ⅛ R Cross, Side Rock, Recover, Forward
2,3Step R Forward (2), Turn ½ L finishing with weight on L [4:30] (3)
4&5-6Turn ¼ L stepping R to R side [1:30] (4), Lock step L over R (&), Turn ¼ L stepping back on R [10:30], dragging the L (5-6) [10:30]
&7, 8&1Step onto Ball of L (&), Turn ⅛ R Crossing R over L [12:00] (7), Rock L to L (8), Recover weight on R (&), Step L forward (1) [12:00]
A[17-25] Step, ¾ Spiral, Side Rock, Recover, Sweep, L Chasse
2, 3Step R forward (2), Spiral ¾ Turn L (3) [3:00]
4&5-6, 7Rock L to L (4), Recover weight on R (&), Cross L over R (5), while sweeping R from back to front (6), Cross R over L (7) [3:00]
8&1Step L to L (8), Step R beside L (&), Step L to L (1) [3:00]
A[26-32] Cross Rock, ¼ R Chasse, Forward Rock, Recover, Back, Together
2, 3Cross Rock R over L (2), Recover weight on L (3) [3:00]
4&5Step R to R (4), Step L beside R (&), Turn ¼ R stepping R forward (5) [6:00]
6, 7Rock L forward (6), Recover weight on R (7) [6:00]
8&Step L back (8), Step R beside L (&) [6:00]
*Step Variation from A to A: Count 32& - Step L back on slight diagonal (8), Cross R over L (&) to prepare for Count 1
**Step Variation from A to C: Count 31&32 - Recover weight on R (7), Step L beside R (&), Step R forward (8) (Coaster Step) to prepare for C
Section B: 16 counts
B[1-8] Step Forward, 2x Botafogos, Mambo Step, Step Back, ½ Turn, Forward
1, 2&3Step L forward, Cross R over L (2), Rock L to L (&), Recover weight on R (3) [6:00]
4&5Cross L over R (4), Rock R to R (&), Recover weight on L (5) [6:00]
6&7Rock R forward (6), Recover weight on L (&), Step back on R (7) [6:00]
8&1Step back on L (8), Turn ½ R stepping forward on R [12:00] (&), Step L forward (1) [12:00]
B[9-16] 2x Botafogos, Cross, Sway, Flick
2&3Cross R over L (2), Rock L to L (&), Recover weight on R (3) [12:00]
4&5Cross L over R (4), Rock R to R (&), Recover weight on L (5) [12:00]
6, 7, 8Cross R over L (6), Sway hips to L (7), Recover weight on R and flick L Heel up (8) [12:00]
Style Note: To accentuate flick more, twist body slightly to R
Section C: 16 counts
C[1-8] Weave ⅛ L, Hitch, Behind, Side, Cross ¼ L, Hitch, 2x Side Point, ⅛ L Forward Sweep
1&2&Cross L over R (1), Turn ⅛ L Stepping R to R [10:30] (&), Cross L behind R (2), Hitch R Knee up (&) [10:30]
3&4&-5Step back on R (3), Turn ⅛ L Stepping L to L [9:00] (&), Turn ⅛ L Crossing R over L [7:30] (4), Hitch L Knee up (&), Hold (5) [7:30]
&6&7Step L beside R (&), Point R to R (6), Step R beside L (&), Point L to L (7) [7:30]
8Turn ⅛ L Stepping L forward while sweeping R forward (8) [6:00]
Style Note: To emphasize musical hit, may add small jump on (8)
C[9-16] Cross, Back, Side, Cross Shuffle, Kick Hook, Syncopated Jazz Box, Lock
1, 2&Cross R over L (1), Step L back (2), Step R to R (&) [6:00]
3&4&Cross L over R (3), Step R slightly to R (&), Cross L over R (4), Kick R towards diagonal and bring R back towards L Knee (&) [6:00]
&6&7Cross R over L (&), Step L back (6), Step R to R (&), Step L forward (7) [6:00]
8Step R Forward, Locking L behind R, (rising up on toes of both feet) [6:00]
Style Note: To punctuate the sharpness of the lock step, twist upper body slightly to R while lower body faces [6:00]
Ending: At the end of the last B (facing [6:00]), turn ½ R as you do the last flick and end facing [12:00].
Contact: jason.k.takahashi@gmail.com
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Jason Takahashi – September 2018
Jason Takahashi, featured in our September 2018 archive, is a talented dancer known for his infectious energy and dynamic performances. With one captivating dance showcased in our collection, Jason continues to inspire audiences with his passion for the art.Can't find the right video?
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