Weeknd Jive
Choreographer: Mike Liadouze (January 2020)
Teach Video
Step Sheet
Introduction: 48 counts after battery start (on lyrics)
[1-8] CROSS, KICK, CROSS, KICK x3, BACK, KICK, BACK, KICK
1-2Cross RF over LF, Kick LF to L diagonal
3-4Cross LF over RF, Kick RF to R diagonal
5-6Kick RF over LF, Kick RF to R diagonal
&7Step RF back, Kick LF side slightly back
&8Step LF back, Kick RF side slightly back
[9-16] BACK, ROCK STEP 1/4 L, SAILOR STEP x2, HOLD BALL STEP
&1-2Step RF back, Rock step LF back, ..1/4 turn L.. Recover on RF side (9:00)
3&4Cross LF behind RF, Step RF side, Step LF side
5&6Cross RF behind LF, Step LF side, Step RF side
7&8HOLD, Step LF together, Step RF side
[17-24] (TOUCH BEHIND, UNWIND 3/4 L, TRIPLE SIDE) x2
1-2Touch L toe behind RF, Unwind ..3/4 turn L.. transfer weight on LF (12:00)
3&4Step RF side, Step LF together, Step RF side
5-6Touch L toe behind RF, Unwind ..3/4 turn L.. transfer weight on LF (3:00)
7&8Step RF side, Step LF together, Step RF side
[25-32] BRUSH HITCH TOUCH/PRESS & SNAP, KNEE POP IN & OUT, KICK, TOUCH, KICK, TOGETHER
1&2Brush L toe with knee in, Hitch L knee, Touch/Press L toe side with knee out & SNAP to R
3-4Pop L knee in, Pop L knee out
5-6Kick LF to L diagonal, Touch L toe together
7-8Kick LF to L diagonal, Step LF together
Ending: On wall 15 (6:00, end of battery): music seems to slow down, continue normal speed : replace 2nd UNWIND 3/4 turn L (count 22) by a 1/2 turn L to face 12:00 & STOP on the word « TOUCH » (count 34), head to L.
The choreo’s name is « Weeknd Jive » for the nod to the singer but it could of been « We Can Jive » .
For styling, try to add some LILT action, and prepare all kicks from the knees & down to the floor.
But most important, HAVE FUN !!
[1-8] CROSS, KICK, CROSS, KICK x3, BACK, KICK, BACK, KICK
1-2Cross RF over LF, Kick LF to L diagonal
3-4Cross LF over RF, Kick RF to R diagonal
5-6Kick RF over LF, Kick RF to R diagonal
&7Step RF back, Kick LF side slightly back
&8Step LF back, Kick RF side slightly back
[9-16] BACK, ROCK STEP 1/4 L, SAILOR STEP x2, HOLD BALL STEP
&1-2Step RF back, Rock step LF back, ..1/4 turn L.. Recover on RF side (9:00)
3&4Cross LF behind RF, Step RF side, Step LF side
5&6Cross RF behind LF, Step LF side, Step RF side
7&8HOLD, Step LF together, Step RF side
[17-24] (TOUCH BEHIND, UNWIND 3/4 L, TRIPLE SIDE) x2
1-2Touch L toe behind RF, Unwind ..3/4 turn L.. transfer weight on LF (12:00)
3&4Step RF side, Step LF together, Step RF side
5-6Touch L toe behind RF, Unwind ..3/4 turn L.. transfer weight on LF (3:00)
7&8Step RF side, Step LF together, Step RF side
[25-32] BRUSH HITCH TOUCH/PRESS & SNAP, KNEE POP IN & OUT, KICK, TOUCH, KICK, TOGETHER
1&2Brush L toe with knee in, Hitch L knee, Touch/Press L toe side with knee out & SNAP to R
3-4Pop L knee in, Pop L knee out
5-6Kick LF to L diagonal, Touch L toe together
7-8Kick LF to L diagonal, Step LF together
Ending: On wall 15 (6:00, end of battery): music seems to slow down, continue normal speed : replace 2nd UNWIND 3/4 turn L (count 22) by a 1/2 turn L to face 12:00 & STOP on the word « TOUCH » (count 34), head to L.
The choreo’s name is « Weeknd Jive » for the nod to the singer but it could of been « We Can Jive » .
For styling, try to add some LILT action, and prepare all kicks from the knees & down to the floor.
But most important, HAVE FUN !!
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About the Choreographer
Mike Liadouze (January 2020)
Mike Liadouze is a talented performer known for his captivating energy and creativity in the dance world. With one mesmerizing dance featured in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike with his passion and enthusiasm.Can't find the right video?
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