ABBA Reloaded
Choreographer: Melissa Lau (NZ) - September 2021
Step Sheet
Long intro, dance begins after 48 counts for Kay Stafford Mix; 48 secs for ABBA original.
ROCKING CHAIR, MODIFIED MONTEREY ½ TURN
1, 2, 3, 4Rock R fwd, recover weight on L, rock R back, recover weight on L (12:00)
5, 6, 7, 8Point R to side, ½ turn right stepping R next to L taking the weight onto R, point L to side, cross L over R (6:00)
BACK-SIDE-CROSS, LEFT CHASSE, BACK ROCK-RECOVER, ¼ LEFT BACK
1, 2, 3Step R back, step L to side, cross R over L (JAZZ BOX CROSS)
4&5Step L to side, step R next to L, step L to side
6, 7Rock R back, recover weight on L
8Turn ¼ left stepping R back (3:00)
½ LEFT FWD, WALK R, FWD SHUFFLE, 2x CROSS BACK-POINT
1, 2Turn ½ left stepping L fwd, step R fwd (9:00)
3&4Step L fwd, step R next to L, step L fwd
5, 6, 7, 8Step R behind L, point L to side, step L behind R, point R to side
SAILOR, ¼ LEFT SAILOR, ¼ LEFT PIVOT, KICK BALL CHANGE
1&2Swing R behind L, step L to side, step R to side
3&4Swing L behind R turning ¼ left, step R next to L, step L to side (6:00)
5, 6Step R fwd, pivot ¼ turn left transferring weight onto L (3:00)
7&8Kick R fwd, step ball of R next to L, step L slighty fwd
* RESTART: on wall 5 after 16 counts with step change (facing 6 o'clock)
Count 16 Touch R beside L
* ENDING (Kay Stafford Mix): on last wall (11), dance up to 17 counts, then step R fwd pivoting ½ left to face the front.
* ENDING (ABBA original): on last wall (10), dance up to 28 counts to face the front
ROCKING CHAIR, MODIFIED MONTEREY ½ TURN
1, 2, 3, 4Rock R fwd, recover weight on L, rock R back, recover weight on L (12:00)
5, 6, 7, 8Point R to side, ½ turn right stepping R next to L taking the weight onto R, point L to side, cross L over R (6:00)
BACK-SIDE-CROSS, LEFT CHASSE, BACK ROCK-RECOVER, ¼ LEFT BACK
1, 2, 3Step R back, step L to side, cross R over L (JAZZ BOX CROSS)
4&5Step L to side, step R next to L, step L to side
6, 7Rock R back, recover weight on L
8Turn ¼ left stepping R back (3:00)
½ LEFT FWD, WALK R, FWD SHUFFLE, 2x CROSS BACK-POINT
1, 2Turn ½ left stepping L fwd, step R fwd (9:00)
3&4Step L fwd, step R next to L, step L fwd
5, 6, 7, 8Step R behind L, point L to side, step L behind R, point R to side
SAILOR, ¼ LEFT SAILOR, ¼ LEFT PIVOT, KICK BALL CHANGE
1&2Swing R behind L, step L to side, step R to side
3&4Swing L behind R turning ¼ left, step R next to L, step L to side (6:00)
5, 6Step R fwd, pivot ¼ turn left transferring weight onto L (3:00)
7&8Kick R fwd, step ball of R next to L, step L slighty fwd
* RESTART: on wall 5 after 16 counts with step change (facing 6 o'clock)
Count 16 Touch R beside L
* ENDING (Kay Stafford Mix): on last wall (11), dance up to 17 counts, then step R fwd pivoting ½ left to face the front.
* ENDING (ABBA original): on last wall (10), dance up to 28 counts to face the front
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About the Choreographer
Melissa Lau (NZ) - September 2021
Melissa Lau is an accomplished dancer and choreographer from New Zealand, celebrated for her innovative performances that captivate audiences. With two dynamic dances showcased in our archive, she continues to inspire and energize the dance community with her exceptional artistry.Can't find the right video?
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