High Hopes

Choreographer: Mike Liadouze (April 2019)

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Introduction: 8 counts (on lyrics) Sequence: AABBC AABBCC AAAA

Part A :
[1-8] CRISS CROSS, R HEEL FAN, SIDE TOGETHER SIDE TOUCH x2
1&2Jump apart shoulder wide, jump/cross RF over LF, jump apart shoulder wide (weight on LF)

3&4Swivel R heel in, swivel R heel parallel, swivel R heel in

5&6&Step RF side, step LF together, step RF side, touch R toe together

7&8&Step LF side, step RF together, step LF side, touch L toe together

Option without jumps :
1&2Touch RF side, kick/cross RF over LF, touch RF side

[9-16] SIDE TOUCH x4 TURNING L, OUT OUT, SLIDE IN, HOLD
1&2& ..1/4 turn L.. step RF side, touch L toe together, step LF side, touch R toe together

3&4& ..1/4 turn L.. step RF side, touch L toe together, step LF side, touch R toe together

5&Step RF side & R hand up (« high »), step LF side & L hand up (« high »)

6HOLD & lower hands down in a circle

7-8Slide RF together & join hands in a prayer (« hopes »), HOLD

Part B :
[1-8] BUMP RLR, FWD MAMBO, STEP BACK x2, COASTER STEP
1&2Step RF forward & bump R hip forward, bump L hip back, bump R hip forward

3&4Rock step LF forward, recover on RF back, step LF back

5-6Step RF back, step LF back

7&8Step RF back, step LF together, step RF forward

[9-16] STEP LOCK STEP x2, FWD MAMBO 1/2 L, FWD MAMBO TOUCH
1&2Step LF forward, lock RF behind LF, step LF forward

3&4Step RF forward, lock LF behind RF, step RF forward

5&6Rock step LF forward, recover on RF back, ..1/2 turn L.. step LF forward

7&8Rock step RF forward, recover on LF back, touch R toe together

Part C :
[1-8] NIGHTCLUB BASIC x2, WALK AROUND R-L-RLR FULL TURN R
1-2&Big step RF side, slide LF behind RF, cross RF over LF

3-4&Big step LF side, slide RF behind LF, cross LF over RF

5-6Following counts in a circle to R : ..1/4 turn R.. step RF forward, ..1/4 turn R.. step LF forward

7&8 ..1/4 turn R.. step RF forward, ..1/4 turn R.. step LF side, cross RF over LF

[9-16] NIGHTCLUB BASIC x2, WALK AROUND L-R-LRL FULL TURN L
1-2&Big step LF side, slide RF behind LF, cross LF over RF

3-4&Big step RF side, slide LF behind RF, cross RF over LF

5-6Following counts in a circle to L :..1/4 turn R.. step LF forward, ..1/4 turn R.. step RF forward

7&8 ..1/4 turn R.. step LF forward, ..1/4 turn R.. step RF side, cross LF over RF

Have FUN, Good luck !!

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About the Choreographer

Mike Liadouze (April 2019)

Mike Liadouze is a dynamic performer known for their captivating dance style, with one unforgettable performance archived in our collection since April 2019. Their passion for movement and artistic expression continues to inspire audiences and elevate the art of dance.

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