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Choreographer: Mike Liadouze (February 2019)

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Sequence: Intro (48), 48-36-T1-48-48-T2-48-30-T2-48-30-48-48-30-T2-48-48-48-48*

[1-6] STEP FWD, POINTE SIDE, HOLD, BASIC FULL TURN R BACK
1-2-3Step LF forward, pointe RF side, HOLD

4-5-6 ..1/2 turn R.. step RF forward, ..1/2 turn R.. step LF back, step RF back (12:00)

[7-12] BIG STEP BACK, SLIDE, COASTER STEP
1-2-3Big step LF back, slide RF together (on 2 counts)

4-5-6Step RF back, step LF ensemble, step RF forward

[13-18] TWINKLE, TWINKLE 1/4 R
1-2-3Cross LF over RF, step RF diagonal forward D, step LF diagonally forward L

4-5-6Cross RF over LF, ..1/4 turn R.. step LF side, step RF diagonal forward D (3:00)

[19-24] SLOW WALK FWD WITH DRAG or SWEEP
1-2-3Step LF forward slightly cross, drag/sweep RF over (on 2 counts)

4-5-6Step RF forward slightly cross, drag/sweep LF over (on 2 counts)

[25-30] CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, SWAY
1-2-3Cross LF over RF, step RF side, cross LF behind RF

4-5-6Step RF side & sway upper body rolls from down-up, lifting LF (on 2 counts)

[31-36] SIDE, CROSS, SIDE, 1/8 L STEP FWD, KICK
1-2-3Step LF side, cross RF over LF, step LF side

4-5-6 ..1/8 turn L.. step RF forward, kick LF forward (on 2 counts) (1:30)

[37-42] HALF DIAMOND SHAPE FALLAWAY R
1-2-3Step LF back, ..1/8 turn R.. step RF side, ..1/8 turn R.. step LF forward (4:30)

4-5-6Step RF forward, ..1/8 turn R.. step LF side, ..1/8 turn R.. step RF back (7:30)

[43-48] BEHIND, SIDE, WALK, WALK, SPIRAL TURN L
1-2-3Step LF back, ..1/8 turn R.. step RF side, step LF forward (9:00)

4-5-6Step RF forward, ..full turn L.. on RF dragging L leg over (on 2 counts) (9:00)

TAG 1: WALL 2 (start 9:00), after 36 counts (10:30): execute last 6 counts, RESTART (12:00)
[1-6] BEHIND, SIDE, WALK, WALK, SPIRAL TURN L
1-2-3Step LF back, ..1/8 turn R.. step RF side, step LF forward (12:00)

4-5-6Step RF forward, ..tour complet turn L.. sur RF en enroulant jambe G (on 2 counts) (12:00)

TAG 2: END OF WALL 4 (6:00)
WALL 6 (start 3:00), after 30 counts (6:00) : replace SWAY by BIG STEP SLIDE : RESTART (6:00)
WALL 11 (start 12:00), after 30 counts (3:00) : replace SWAY by BIG STEP SLIDE : RESTART (3:00)
[1-6] STEP FWD, POINTE SIDE, HOLD, STEP BACK POINTE SIDE, HOLD
1-2-3Step LF forward, pointe RF side, HOLD

4-5-6Step RF back, pointe LF side, HOLD

RESTART WALL 8 (start 3:00), after 30 counts (6:00) : replace SWAY > big step slide : RESTART (6:00)

*FINAL: SLOWING SECOND HALF OF WALL 15 (counts 25-48 ; 9:00), 46-48 : SPIRAL 1 ¼ TURN L (12:00)

Dedicated to « Mounette » for the music !
Have a good time dancing, good luck !! 

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About the Choreographer

Mike Liadouze (February 2019)

Mike Liadouze, whose dance is featured in our archive, brings a unique flair and enthusiasm to the art of performance. With a passion for innovation and creativity, Mike continues to inspire audiences through their captivating style and dynamic presence.

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