When The Sun Goes Down
Choreographer: Steve Cavanaugh (November 2019)
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Step Sheet
Start about 19 seconds into track, after Selena sings "Let me see what's going on, going on"
[1-8] TOE FANS, MAMBO L, TOE FANS, MAMBO L
1&2Fan R Toes 1/8 to R, Fan L Toes 1/8 to R, Fan R Toes 1/8 to R
3&4Rock L to side, Replace Weight on R, Close L
5&6Fan R Toes 1/8 to R, Fan L Toes 1/8 to R, Fan R Toes 1/8 to R
7&8Rock L to side, Replace Weight on R, Close L
[9-16] 1/4 TURN R, 1/2 TURN L, KICK-BALL-SIT, PIVOT 1/2, PIVOT 1/2 SIT
1, 2Fan R Toes 1/4 to R (turning head R), Fan L toes 1/4 L and R toes 1/2 L at same time, turning head L
3&4Kick R fwd, Step back on R, Sit
5-8Step L fwd, Step R fwd, Turn 1/2 to L, Turn 1/2 R sitting over R foot
Restart here on rotation 4 & 8. Modify to Kick-Ball-Change to step on L foot.
[17-24] STEP L, LUNGE R, BUMP HIPS OR SWAY, STEP L, 1/2 TURN L LUNGING R BACK, BUMP HIPS OR SWAY
1, 2, 3&4Step down on L, Step R fwd on diagonal, Bump Hips R-L-R*
5, 6, 7&8Step down on L, Turn 1/2 L Stepping R back diagonal, Bump Hips R-L-R*
[25-32] STEP L, 1/2 TURN L, 1/2 TURN L, STEP R TO SIDE, SWAY R, SWAY L, SWAY R, SWAY L & DRAG R
1-4Step on L, 1/2 Turn L stepping R Back, 1/2 Turn L, Stepping L Fwd, Step R to side
5-8Lean Fwd and Down Toward R, Lean Toward L, Lean Up & Toward R, Lean L and Drag R toward L†
TAG: At the end of rotation 10 you'll have 4 extra beats of music as Selena sings "Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh".
Put your hands over your head, touching fingertips (making a big O) and paddle around to the left.
PADDLE FULL TURN
[1-4] Step R to side pushing 1/4 turn L (4X)
* in the first rotation the lyrics at 3&4, 7&8 are "make the speakers shake". Bump your hips accordingly. Other verses have lyrics about the moon coming out, seeing the stars, etc. Sway and look up or whatever strikes your fancy here.
† Lyrics in the first rotation at 5-8 are "everyone wants to sing along"…grab an air mike and sing along. Other verses here have "you can always hear us say"…cup your hands and shout out! Etc., etc.
Contact: steve@appleblossom.net
Last Update - 27 Nov. 2019
[1-8] TOE FANS, MAMBO L, TOE FANS, MAMBO L
1&2Fan R Toes 1/8 to R, Fan L Toes 1/8 to R, Fan R Toes 1/8 to R
3&4Rock L to side, Replace Weight on R, Close L
5&6Fan R Toes 1/8 to R, Fan L Toes 1/8 to R, Fan R Toes 1/8 to R
7&8Rock L to side, Replace Weight on R, Close L
[9-16] 1/4 TURN R, 1/2 TURN L, KICK-BALL-SIT, PIVOT 1/2, PIVOT 1/2 SIT
1, 2Fan R Toes 1/4 to R (turning head R), Fan L toes 1/4 L and R toes 1/2 L at same time, turning head L
3&4Kick R fwd, Step back on R, Sit
5-8Step L fwd, Step R fwd, Turn 1/2 to L, Turn 1/2 R sitting over R foot
Restart here on rotation 4 & 8. Modify to Kick-Ball-Change to step on L foot.
[17-24] STEP L, LUNGE R, BUMP HIPS OR SWAY, STEP L, 1/2 TURN L LUNGING R BACK, BUMP HIPS OR SWAY
1, 2, 3&4Step down on L, Step R fwd on diagonal, Bump Hips R-L-R*
5, 6, 7&8Step down on L, Turn 1/2 L Stepping R back diagonal, Bump Hips R-L-R*
[25-32] STEP L, 1/2 TURN L, 1/2 TURN L, STEP R TO SIDE, SWAY R, SWAY L, SWAY R, SWAY L & DRAG R
1-4Step on L, 1/2 Turn L stepping R Back, 1/2 Turn L, Stepping L Fwd, Step R to side
5-8Lean Fwd and Down Toward R, Lean Toward L, Lean Up & Toward R, Lean L and Drag R toward L†
TAG: At the end of rotation 10 you'll have 4 extra beats of music as Selena sings "Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh".
Put your hands over your head, touching fingertips (making a big O) and paddle around to the left.
PADDLE FULL TURN
[1-4] Step R to side pushing 1/4 turn L (4X)
* in the first rotation the lyrics at 3&4, 7&8 are "make the speakers shake". Bump your hips accordingly. Other verses have lyrics about the moon coming out, seeing the stars, etc. Sway and look up or whatever strikes your fancy here.
† Lyrics in the first rotation at 5-8 are "everyone wants to sing along"…grab an air mike and sing along. Other verses here have "you can always hear us say"…cup your hands and shout out! Etc., etc.
Contact: steve@appleblossom.net
Last Update - 27 Nov. 2019
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Steve Cavanaugh (November 2019)
Steve Cavanaugh is a dynamic performer and choreographer known for his innovative dance style, and has made a lasting impression with two captivating pieces in our archive. His creative energy and passion for movement continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike!Can't find the right video?
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