Brand New Day

Choreographer: Lars Kuif (Holland – March 2020)

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Sequences: A(up to count 48), B, B, C, A, B, C, A, B, B
Info: Starts after 16 counts

Part A:
[1 – 8] Hop Fwd. R-L-R, Step L Fwd., R Heel Bounce
1a2aStep R fwd. (1), hop on RF fwd. (a), step L fwd. (2), hop on LF fwd. (a) [12.00]
3a4Step R fwd. (3), hop on RF fwd. (a), step L fwd. (4) [12.00]
Easy option for 1-4: Walk R-L-R-L fwd.
5 – 8Step R to side (5), bounce R heel (6), bounce R heel (7), bounce R heel ending weight on RF (8) [12.00]
&Raise R heel (&)
During count 5 – 8: Raise both arms above your head on count 5 and slowly lower them to each side on 6-8.

[9 – 16] (½ Shuffle Turn R)2x, Coaster Step, Cross, R Side Kick
1&2¼ turn R stepping R to side (1), step L next to R (&), ¼ R stepping R fwd. (2) [06.00]
3&4¼ R stepping L to side (3), step R next to L (&), ¼ R stepping L back (4) [12.00]
5&6Step R back (5), step L next to R (&), step R fwd. (6) [12.00]
7 – 8Step L across R (7), kick R to side (8)

[17 – 24] ½ Turn R, Together, L Side Kick, ¼ Turn R, Step L Back, Kick R Back, ¼ R, Step R To Side, Point L To Side, Step L To Side, Point R To Side
1 – 2Step R next to L ½ turn R (1), kick L to side (2) [06.00]
3 – 4¼ R stepping L back (3), kick R back (4) [09.00]
5 – 6¼ R stepping R to side (5), point L to side and raise body to R diagonal, as if you see something far away (6) [12.00]
7 – 8Step L to side (7), point R to side and raise body to L diagonal, as if you see something far away (8) [12.00]

[25 – 32] Weave L, Vaudeville
1 – 4Step R across L (1), step L to side (2), step R behind L (3), step L to side (4) [12.00]
5&6&Step R across L (5), step L to side (&), tap R heel diag. fwd. (6), step R next to L (&) [12.00]
7&8&Step L across R (7), step R to side (&), tap L heel diag. fwd. (8), step L next to R (&) [12.00]

[33 – 40] (Shuffle Fwd.) 2x, (Step R Fwd., ¼ Turn L)2x
1&2Step R diag. fwd. (1), step L next to R (&), step R diag. fwd. (2) [12.00]
3&4Step L diag. fwd. (3), step R next to L (&), step L diag. fwd. (4) [12.00]
5 – 8Step R fwd. (5), ¼ turn L ending weight on LF (6), step R fwd. (7), ¼ turn L ending weight on LF (8) [06.00]

[41 – 48] Repeat Count 33 – 48
1 – 8Repeat the steps of count 33 – 44 ending this section facing 12.00
Note: during the first time dancing part A: dance up to count 48 and continue with part B

[49 – 56] Toe Strut R + L Fwd., Point R Fwd., Together, Point L Back, Together
1 – 4Tap R toe fwd. (1), drop R heel (2), tap L toe fwd. (3), drop L heel (4) [12.00]
5 – 6Point R toe fwd. and lean upper body backwards (5), step R next to L (6)
7 – 8Point L toe back and lean upper body fwd. (7), step L next to R (8)
During 5 – 8: twist both hands in small circles round each other

[57 – 64] Toe Strut R + L Back, Point R Back, Together, Point L Fwd., Together
1 – 4Tap R toe back (1), drop R heel (2), tap L toe back (3), drop heel (4) [12.00]
5 – 6Point R toe back and lean upper body fwd. (5), step R next to L (6) [12.00]
7 – 8Point L toe fwd. and lean upper body back (7), step L next to R (8) [12.00]

Part B:
[65 – 72] Kick R Diag. Fwd., Kick L Diag. Fwd., Jump R+L Out And Bounce
1 – 4Kick R diag. fwd. (1), step R next tot L (2), kick L diag. fwd. (3), step L next to R (4) [12.00]
Optional: replace the kicks by jumping kicks. How high can you kick?
5 – 8Jump out on both feet and raise both hands above your head (5), bounce on both feet and lower hands to both sides (6 – 8) [12.00]
[73 – 80] Repeat Count 65 – 72]
1 – 8Repeat the steps of count 65 – 72
 
Part C:
[81 – 88] Weave R, Flick R, Weave L, Flick L
1 – 4Step L across R (1), step R to side (2), step L behind R (3), flick R and say: Whoo! (4) [12.00]
5 – 6Step R across L (5), step L to side (6) step R behind L (7), flick L and say: Whoo! (8) [12.00]

[89 – 96] Weave R, Flick R, Jazz Box
1 – 4Step L across R (1), step R to side (2), step L behind R (3), flick R and say: Whoo! (4) [12.00]
5 – 6Step R across L (5), step L back (6), step R to side (7), step L fwd. (8) [12.00]

Questions: larskuiflinedance@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Lars Kuif (Holland – March 2020)

Lars Kuif, hailing from Holland, is a dynamic choreographer whose innovative vision has captivated audiences since March 2020. With three remarkable dances featured in our archive, Lars continues to inspire and elevate the art of movement with his unique flair and creativity.

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