A Viva la Vida (To Live The Life)
Choreographer: Norman Gifford (USA) - July 2021
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Step Sheet
Start: On the first word of the vocals, "The" (approximately 13 seconds from start of the track).
WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE FWD, ROCK FWD, RECOVER, SHUFFLE BACK
1,2,3&4Walk forward R, L, Step R forward, Step L next to R, Step R forward
5,6,7&8Rock forward on L, Recover on R, Step L back, Step R next to L, Step L back
ROCK BACK, RECOVER, SHUFFLE TURNING ½ LEFT; REPEAT TURNING ½ RIGHT
9,10,11&12Rock back on R, Recover on L, Shuffle R, L, R turning ½ left
13,14,15&16Rock back on L, Recover on R, Shuffle L, R, L turning ½ right
STEP BACK, HOOK & TOUCH, STEP FWD, TOUCH; REPEAT
17,18Step back on R, Hook L across R and tap L toe on R side of R foot
19,20Step L forward and touch R next to L
21-24Repeat Steps 17-20
SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS, RECOVER, SIDE SHUFFLE TURNING ¼ LEFT
25,26,27&28Step R to side, Step L next to R, Shuffle to the right: R, L, R
29,30,31&32Cross L over R, Recover on R, Shuffle to the left turning a ¼ left: L, R, L
TAG: One 4 beat TAG at the start of the 5th wall (facing 12 o'clock), then re-start:
1-4Step R to side, touch L beside R; Step L to side, touch R beside L.
NOTES:
To finish at front: on 8th wall (facing 3 o'clock), dance steps 1-24; then step R to side, step L turning ¼ left, step R next to left
Optional arm movements: Swing one arm across the front of the body and one behind on steps 9 & 13, 18 & 20. (Left arm to the front on steps 9, 18 & 20; right arm to the front on Step 13).
WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE FWD, ROCK FWD, RECOVER, SHUFFLE BACK
1,2,3&4Walk forward R, L, Step R forward, Step L next to R, Step R forward
5,6,7&8Rock forward on L, Recover on R, Step L back, Step R next to L, Step L back
ROCK BACK, RECOVER, SHUFFLE TURNING ½ LEFT; REPEAT TURNING ½ RIGHT
9,10,11&12Rock back on R, Recover on L, Shuffle R, L, R turning ½ left
13,14,15&16Rock back on L, Recover on R, Shuffle L, R, L turning ½ right
STEP BACK, HOOK & TOUCH, STEP FWD, TOUCH; REPEAT
17,18Step back on R, Hook L across R and tap L toe on R side of R foot
19,20Step L forward and touch R next to L
21-24Repeat Steps 17-20
SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS, RECOVER, SIDE SHUFFLE TURNING ¼ LEFT
25,26,27&28Step R to side, Step L next to R, Shuffle to the right: R, L, R
29,30,31&32Cross L over R, Recover on R, Shuffle to the left turning a ¼ left: L, R, L
TAG: One 4 beat TAG at the start of the 5th wall (facing 12 o'clock), then re-start:
1-4Step R to side, touch L beside R; Step L to side, touch R beside L.
NOTES:
To finish at front: on 8th wall (facing 3 o'clock), dance steps 1-24; then step R to side, step L turning ¼ left, step R next to left
Optional arm movements: Swing one arm across the front of the body and one behind on steps 9 & 13, 18 & 20. (Left arm to the front on steps 9, 18 & 20; right arm to the front on Step 13).
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Norman Gifford (USA) - July 2021
Norman Gifford, an innovative dance creator from the USA, has made a remarkable contribution to our archive with one captivating dance piece as of July 2021. His dynamic choreography and enthusiasm for movement inspire audiences and fellow artists alike, leaving a lasting impression in the dance community.Can't find the right video?
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