Besta My Love

Choreographer: Wendy Johansson - Canada (September 2019)

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Intro: 24 Cts (8 Cts on horn + 16 Cts) approx 12 sec into track

[1-8] Dorothy R/L, Point front/side, Sailor 1/4 to R.
1 2& 3 4&Step R slight diagonal forward, cross L behind R, Step R slightly forward. Repeat L.
5 6 7&8Point R front, point R to R side, Sailor 1/4 turn to R : Step R ball behind L, 1/4 turn to R on L (to 3:00), step on R.
 
[9-16] Step/Place L-heel pop, Coaster Cross, Side hold, ball side touch.
1&2 3&4Step L in front, lift both heels to knee pop. Step L back, step R back step L across R.
5 6 &7 8Step R to R side, hold (6), Step L beside R, Step R toe to R side, Touch L beside R.
 
[17-24] Ball cross unwind 1/2 Turn, hold, Ball cross, Bend knees, hold & snap*, C-Bump L hip.
&1 2 3 &4Ball L to L side, Cross R over L, 1/2 Turn unwind to L (9:00), Hold (3). Ball L to L side, Cross R over L.
5 6 7 &8Drop/bend knees weight on R while Extending L arm up to L diagonal. Hold/Snap L* (6). C-Bump L hip to L: up & L (7), recover hip to R (&), down & L (8).
* I hope Jose and JP don't mind me using the "drop snap" in my dance-why should the Adv dancers have all the fun ;)

[25-32] 2 Toe Struts Turning, 2 Diagonal shuffles.
1 2 3 41/4 Turn to Right (12:00) to toe strut R foot. 1/4 Turn to R (3:00) to toe strut L foot turning another 1/4 (6:00) as L heel drops to finish strut.
5&6 7&81/4 Turn to R (9:00) and shuffle to R diagonal: Step R forward (10:30) L beside R, step R forward. Repeat shuffle to L diagonal (7:30).
Option Arms: Disco Chop/Finger Guns.

TAG 1: 8 cts >W5 (F9:00): 4 heel bounces 1/4 Turn to R (12:00). Step R to R and bend R arm in front at shoulder level (5). Extend R arm to R side at shoulder level (&). Swivel R heel out to R (6) and then swivel R heel back in (&). Bend elbows to 90 degrees and raise up (7). Lower forearms to front at shoulder level (&) . Drop hands down to side (8).

TAG 2: 12 cts >W8 (F3:00): Repeat Tag 1 (6:00) Add 4 cts: Shoulder/upper body roll to R (1 2). Hold (3). Shoulder lifts with light fisted hands front: up R(&), drop R/lift L(4). drop L/lift R (&).

SHAZAM!!! :D Contact: wendyjohansson1@gmail.com

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Wendy Johansson - Canada (September 2019)

Wendy Johansson, hailing from Canada, brings her vibrant energy and artistic expression to our archive with two captivating dances recorded in September 2019. Her unique style and passion for movement continue to inspire audiences, showcasing the beauty of dance across borders.

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