Rather Be You
Choreographer: Astrid Romy Diener (CH) - January 2021
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Note: The dance start after 16 counts, 3 Restart, 1 Tag
S1: mambo back, mambo ½ r, shuffle, ¼ turn l, sway, sway
1&2LF step back, weight back on RF, LF forward
3&4RF step forward, weight back on LF, half turn right, put down RF
5&6LF step forward, RF step to left, LF step forward
7-81/4 turn left, RF to right, swing Hip to right, swing hip to left, (weight LF)
S2: mambo back, triple full turn r, shuffle, mambo forward
1&2step RF back, weight back to LF, RF forward
3&4LF fwd ½ turn right, RF fwd 1/2 turn right, LF forward (l r l),
5&6RF forward, LF next to RF, RF forward
7&8LF forward, weight back on RF, place LF next to RF, (weight on LF) * Tag & Restart (6.00)
S3 : Monterey ¼ r, behind, side, cross, ¼ turn l, ½ turn l, step, rock recover
1&2RF out to the right, RF back to LF and 1/4 turn to the right (6.00), tap LF out to left
3&4cross LF behind RF, RF to right, cross LF in front over RF
5-6¼ turn left (3.00), ½ turn to left (9.00)
7&8RF to front, LF to front, weight back on RF * Restart 1. (9.00) and 7. (9.00).
S4 : ½ turn l, step, samba, samba, step, swivel
1,21/2 turn to the left, put down LF, RF to the front
3&4LF to left, weight back on RF, LF forward
5&6RF to right, weight back on LF, RF forward
7&8LF to front, both heels to left then turn to center. (weight RF)
TAG: 6th. wall Tag and Restart: 16 count (12.00)
Back, drag, samba, ¼ Monterey r, mambo left, back, drag, samba, ¼ Monterey, mambo left
1-2RF step back, left foot on floor pull back to RF (weight LF)
3&4RF to right, weight to left, RF cross over LF
5&6&LF point left outside, LF back to RF, RF point right outside and ¼ turn r, (3.00)
7&8LF to left and park, weight back to RF, park LF to RF (weight LF)
9-10RF step back, left foot on floor pull back to RF (weight LF).
11 &12RF to right, weight to left, cross RF over LF
13&14&LF point left outside, LF back to RF, RF point right outside and ¼ turn r, (6.00)
15&16LF to left and park, weight back to RF, park LF to RF (weight RF)
End: dance to count 30 and turn left to 12.00
In memory of my mother Agnes Diener (6.12.1938 on 10.1.2021)
17.1.2021 ard
S1: mambo back, mambo ½ r, shuffle, ¼ turn l, sway, sway
1&2LF step back, weight back on RF, LF forward
3&4RF step forward, weight back on LF, half turn right, put down RF
5&6LF step forward, RF step to left, LF step forward
7-81/4 turn left, RF to right, swing Hip to right, swing hip to left, (weight LF)
S2: mambo back, triple full turn r, shuffle, mambo forward
1&2step RF back, weight back to LF, RF forward
3&4LF fwd ½ turn right, RF fwd 1/2 turn right, LF forward (l r l),
5&6RF forward, LF next to RF, RF forward
7&8LF forward, weight back on RF, place LF next to RF, (weight on LF) * Tag & Restart (6.00)
S3 : Monterey ¼ r, behind, side, cross, ¼ turn l, ½ turn l, step, rock recover
1&2RF out to the right, RF back to LF and 1/4 turn to the right (6.00), tap LF out to left
3&4cross LF behind RF, RF to right, cross LF in front over RF
5-6¼ turn left (3.00), ½ turn to left (9.00)
7&8RF to front, LF to front, weight back on RF * Restart 1. (9.00) and 7. (9.00).
S4 : ½ turn l, step, samba, samba, step, swivel
1,21/2 turn to the left, put down LF, RF to the front
3&4LF to left, weight back on RF, LF forward
5&6RF to right, weight back on LF, RF forward
7&8LF to front, both heels to left then turn to center. (weight RF)
TAG: 6th. wall Tag and Restart: 16 count (12.00)
Back, drag, samba, ¼ Monterey r, mambo left, back, drag, samba, ¼ Monterey, mambo left
1-2RF step back, left foot on floor pull back to RF (weight LF)
3&4RF to right, weight to left, RF cross over LF
5&6&LF point left outside, LF back to RF, RF point right outside and ¼ turn r, (3.00)
7&8LF to left and park, weight back to RF, park LF to RF (weight LF)
9-10RF step back, left foot on floor pull back to RF (weight LF).
11 &12RF to right, weight to left, cross RF over LF
13&14&LF point left outside, LF back to RF, RF point right outside and ¼ turn r, (6.00)
15&16LF to left and park, weight back to RF, park LF to RF (weight RF)
End: dance to count 30 and turn left to 12.00
In memory of my mother Agnes Diener (6.12.1938 on 10.1.2021)
17.1.2021 ard
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About the Choreographer
Astrid Romy Diener (CH) - January 2021
Astrid Romy Diener, hailing from Switzerland, has made her mark in the world of dance with her captivating artistry showcased in our archive. With a vibrant spirit and a passion for movement, she continues to inspire through her unique performances and creative expression.Can't find the right video?
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