Shanghai Nights

Choreographer: Daniel Chen (Australia) August 2019

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Music : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010T83YA/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk18

Shanghai Nights by Li Yi 夜上海 – 勵漪 (Nikita Ventures license)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMt7Lo_JNTg

START on Vocal.
SEQUENCE – AA BB AAA BB A

PART A – 32 Counts
SECTION 1 SWAY LEFT, SWAY RIGHT
1-4Step L to side and sway body and arms softly to left

5-8Step R to side and sway body and arms softly to right

SECTION 2 CROSS ROCK SIDE, CROSS ROCK ½ TURN
1-4Cross L over R, recover onto R, step L to side, hold

5-6Cross R over L, recover onto L and turn ½, step R to side [06:00], hold

SECTION 3 DIAGONAL CHA CHA LOCKS x 2
1-4Step L diagonally R, lock R behind L, step L diagonally R and pivot towards L

5-8Step R diagonally L, lock L behind R, step R diagonally L and pivot towards R

SECTION 4 CROSS STEP WITH ½ TURN, PIVOT TURN & POINT
1-4Step L to R [9:00], turn ½ swiftly R (weight on L foot) [3:00], hold 2 counts

5-8Step R in place over 2 counts, pivot ½ on R [6:00], point L sharply to side.

PART B – 24 Counts
SECTION 1 WEAVE RIGHT, CROSS-PICK-PIVOT
1-4Step L over R, step R to side, step L behind R, step R to side

5-8Large step with L across R over 2 counts, pick, pivot to L

SECTION 2 WEAVE LEFT, CROSS-PICK-PIVOT
1-4Step R over L, step L to side, step R behind L, step L to side

5-8Large step with R across L over 2 counts, pick, pivot to R

SECTION 3 SMALL STEP ACROSS x2, ½ TURN & CLOSE FEET
1-4Take a small step with L across R, hold, similarly step R across L, hold

5-8Pivot ½ swiftly and step L in place (2 counts), step R next to L, hold.

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Last Update - 9 Aug. 2019

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About the Choreographer

Daniel Chen (Australia) August 2019

Daniel Chen is a dynamic performer from Australia known for his captivating dance style, with one memorable piece showcased in our archive since August 2019. His passion for movement and creativity continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike!

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