Abby's Heartbreak

Choreographer: Heather Barton (SCO) Aug 2019 for WDM

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Intro: 16 counts

Section 1 [1-8] Twist R Knee In, Out, In, 1/4 R Kick, R Coaster, L Toe Strut
1,2Twist R knee in towards L, Twist R knee out

3,4Twist Right knee in, 1/4 turn R kicking right foot fwd *(see styling note below)

5&6Step back on R, Step L beside R, Step fwd on R

7,8Touch L toe fwd, Place L heel down

Section 2 [9-16] R & L Toe Taps With Hip Bumps, 1/4 Pivot L With Hip rolls x2
1&2Tap R toe fwd bumping R hip fwd, back, fwd (travelling fwd)

3&4Tap L toe fwd bumping L hip fwd, back, fwd (travelling fwd)

5,6Step R slightly fwd, Roll hips anticlockwise turning 1/4 L

7,8Step R slightly fwd, Roll hips anticlockwise turning 1/4 L (weight on L)

Section 3 [17-24] Step Fwd R, Lock L, R Shuffle Fwd, L Fwd Rock Rec, Shuffle 1/2 L
1,2Step fwd R, Lock L behind R

3&4Step fwd R, Step L beside R, Step fwd R

5,6Rock fwd L, Recover on R

7&81/4 turn L step L to side, Step R beside L, 1/4 turn L step L fwd

Section 4 [25-32] R Cross Side, R Sailor & Heel, Ball Cross 1/4 L, Shuffle 1/2 L
1,2Cross R over L, Step L to L side

3&4Step R behind L, Step L beside R, tap R heel fwd (angling 1/8 R)

&56Place R beside L, Cross L over R, 1/4 turn L step back R

7&81/4 L step L to side, Step R beside L, 1/4 turn L step fwd L

*Restart Here On Walls; 3, 4 & 7

Section 5 [33-40] Syncopated Fwd Rocks R & L , Shuffle 1/2 L, Step Pivot 1/2 L
1,2&Rock fwd R, Recover on L, Step R beside L

3,4Rock fwd L, Recover on R

5&61/4 turn L step L to side, Step R beside L,1/4 turn L stepping L fwd

7,8Step fwd R, Pivot 1/2 turn L (weight on L)

(Easier option; Counts 5-8; L Shuffle back, Rock back R, Rec L)

Section 6 [41-48] Cross Step R, Side Point L, Cross Step L, Side Point R, R Jazz Box 1/4 R (With Shimmy)
1,2Cross R over L, Point L to L side & Click fingers out (travelling fwd)

3,4Cross L over R, Point R to R side & Click fingers out (travelling fwd)

5,6Cross R over L, Step back L (shimmying shoulders)

7,81/4 turn R step R to side , Step L slightly to L side (shimmying shoulders)

Restarts: Restart the dance after 32 counts on walls 3,4 & 7

*Styling Note.. While twisting R knee in, out, in; Roll shoulders and hips simultaneously

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About the Choreographer

Heather Barton (SCO) Aug 2019 for WDM

Heather Barton (SCO) joined the WDM community in August 2019 and has since contributed her vibrant energy to our collection. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Heather continues to inspire and uplift through her art.

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