Come Zanaka

Choreographer: Liz Atkinson, August 2019

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[zanaka means “child” in Malagasy]

#16 count introduction
One restart with tag, wall 5

S1: R HEEL GRIND, BALL, STEP, L HEEL GRIND, BALL, STEP, STEP-LOCK-STEP, 1/2 CHASE TURN
1&2RF heel cross slightly over LF and grind, LF weight on ball, RF step beside LF

3&4LF heel cross slightly over RF and grind, RF weight on ball, LF step beside RF (12:00)

5&6Step RF forward, step LF locked behind RF, step RF forward

7&8Step LF forward, 1/2 pivot R onto RF, step LF forward (6:00)

S2: R SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE, TOGETHER, STEP 1/4 R, STEP FWD, 1/2 PIVOT R, SHUFFLE
1, 2Step RF to R, step LF together

3&4Step RF to R side, step LF together, step RF 1/4 R (9:00)

5, 6Step LF forward, 1/2 pivot R onto RF (3:00)

7&8Shuffle LF-RF-LF

*AFTER 16 COUNTS ADD FOUR COUNT UNWIND HERE, WALL 5 (Description below)

S3: STEP FWD, HEEL SWIVEL, L FWD MAMBO, STEP BK, HEEL SWIVEL, L COASTER STEP
1&2Step RF forward, swivel both heels to R and back to center

3&4Rock LF forward, step RF back, step LF beside RF (3:00)

5&6Step RF back, swivel both heels to L and back to center

7&8Step LF back, step RF next to LF, step LF forward (3:00)

S4: GRAPEVINE CROSS, SIDE ROCK & CROSS, TWIST, TWIST, TWIST, TWIST TO UNWIND 1/2 L
1&2&Step RF to R side, step LF behind RF, step RF to R side, step LF across RF

3&4Rock RF to R side, recover onto LF, step RF across LF (3:00)

5-6-7-8Use 4 beats to unwind (twisting 1/8, 1/8, 1/8, 1/8) totaling 1/2 turn L (9:00)

BEGIN AGAIN

*RESTART/TAG – WALL 5 (12:00)
Complete first 16 counts of dance (to 3:00) then cross RF over LF and twist four beats to unwind 1/2 L (to 9:00).
Resume dance from beginning.

Contact: dancinlizard@gmail.com - Asheville, NC

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About the Choreographer

Liz Atkinson, August 2019

Liz Atkinson is a dynamic performer and choreographer, known for her innovative dance style and captivating stage presence. With three exceptional dances featured in our archive, Liz continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with her passion for the art of movement.

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