Wait Up For Me

Choreographer: Charles Alexander (Swe) August 2019

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Intro: 16 counts, approx. 9 sec – 95 bpm

[1 – 8] WALK R-L, OUT-OUT-BALL-STEP, STEP, SWEEP, CROSS, BALL-CROSS
1-2Step R forward. Step L forward.

&3&4Step R ball to side. Step L ball to side. Step R in. Step L forward.

5-6Step R forward. Sweep L from back to front.

7-a8Cross L over R. Step R ball to side. Cross L over R.

[9 – 16] SIDE ROCK, BACK & SWEEP, BEHIND, SIDE, SWAY L-R, DRAG, BALL-STEP
1-2Rock R to side. Recover onto L.

3-a4Step R behind L while sweeping L from front to back. Step L behind R. Step R to side.

5-6Sway/rotate torso L-R, weight ends on R.

7-a8Step L slightly to the side, dragging R towards L. Step R ball beside L. Make 1/8 turn left stepping L towards 10:30.

[17 – 24] FORWARD MAMBO, BACK, 1/2 TURN, STEP, ROCK FWD-BACK-FWD, STEP
1&2Rock R forward. Recover onto L. Step R back.

3&4Step L back. Make 1/2 turn right and step R forward. Step L forward. [4:30]

5-8Rock R forward. Recover onto L. Rock R forward and flick L. Step L forward.

Optional styling: Body roll forward to back during the rocks on counts 5-6.

[25 – 32] SQUARE TURN 1/8-1/4, 1/4 TURN CHASSÉ, SWING WALK BACK L-R, COASTER STEP
1-2Make 1/8 turn left and step R to side. Make 1/4 turn left and step L to side. [12:00]

3&4Make 1/4 turn and step R to side. Step L beside R. Step R to side. [9:00]

5-6Step L slightly back while fanning R toes out. Step R slightly back while fanning L toes out.

7&8Step L back. Step R beside L. Step L forward.

Choreographers note:
This dance is timed by the instruments in the music more than actual classic counting.
Try to feel the syncopations instead of actually counting them.

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About the Choreographer

Charles Alexander (Swe) August 2019

Charles Alexander, hailing from Sweden, made a vibrant splash in August 2019 with a captivating dance showcased in our archive. With an infectious passion for movement, Charles continues to inspire and uplift through their artistic expression.

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