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Choreographer: Carlton Thompson – October 2017
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Part A – Verse – 64 counts
Section A1:
1&a2: Hold, Step R ft. 45 degrees forward to the right, quick-step L ft. behind R ft., Ball-Step R ft. 45 degrees forward to the right.
3&a4: Hold, Step L ft. 45 degree forward to the left, quick-step R ft. behind L ft., Ball-Step L ft. 45 degrees forward to the left.
5-6: Cross R ft. over L ft., Step L ft. back.
7-8: Step R ft. to right side, Step L ft. forward
Section A2:
1&2&: Cross R ft. over L ft., Step L ft. to left side, Cross R ft. behind L ft., Step L ft. to left side.
3&4&: Cross R ft. over L ft., Step L ft. to left side, Cross R ft. behind L ft., Step L ft. to left side.
5&6&: Touch R toe in, Step R ft. down, Touch L toe in, Step L ft. down.
7&8&: Touch R heel forward, Step R ft. down, Touch L heel forward, Step L ft. down.
Section A3:
1&a2: Hold, Step R ft. 45 degrees forward to the right, quick-step L ft. behind R ft., Ball-Step R ft. 45 degrees forward to the right.
3&a4: Hold, Step L ft. 45 degree forward to the left, quick-step R ft. behind L ft., Ball-Step L ft. 45 degrees forward to the left.
5-6: Cross R ft. over L ft., Step L ft. back.
7-8: Step R ft. to right side, Step L ft. forward
Section A4:
1&2&: Step R ft. to right side, Cross L ft. behind R ft., Step R ft. to right side, Cross L ft. over R ft.
3&4&: Step R ft. to right side, Cross L ft. behind R ft., Step R ft. to right side, Cross L ft. over R ft.
5&6&: Touch R toe in, Step R ft. down, Touch L toe in, Step L ft. down.
7&8&: Touch R heel forward, Step R ft. down, Touch L heel forward, Step L ft. down.
Section A5:
1-2: Cross R ft. over L ft., Make ¼ turn right leading with L ft. stepping back. (3:00)
3&4: Step R ft. back, Step L ft. back, Step R ft. forward.
5-6: Make ¼ turn pivot left leading with L ft., Make ¼ turn pivot left by stepping R ft. to right side (your left leg will swing around at the same time). (9:00)
7&8: Step L ft. back, Step R ft. back, Step L ft. forward.
Section A6:
1-2: Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. forward
3&4: Step R ft. forward, Lock-Step L ft. behind R ft., Step R ft. forward.
5-6: Make a pivot ½ turn right by leading forward on L ft., Make a pivot ½ turn right leading with R ft.
7&8: Step L ft. forward, Lock-Step R ft. behind L ft., Step L ft. forward.
Section A7:
1-2: Step R ft. back, Drag L ft. next to R ft.
3-4: Step L ft. back, Drag R ft., next to L ft.
5-6: Make ½ turn right by leading with R ft., (9:00) Drag L ft. next to R ft.
7-8: Step L ft. forward, Drag R ft. next to L ft.
Section A8:
1-2: Step R ft. forward, Make a ¼ turn right by leading with your L ft. dragging behind R ft. (6:00)
3-4: Make ¼ turn right by leading with L ft. back (9:00), Make ¼ turn right by leading with your R ft. dragging in front of L ft. (12:00)
5-6: Ball-Step R ft. to right side (Weight is still on L ft.), Hold.
7-8: Sway body to the right, Sway body to the left.
Part B – Chorus – 32 counts
Section B9
Facing 45 degrees to the right, make the following steps
1-2: Step R ft. forward and pop your L heel up, Step L ft. forward and pop your R heel up. (2:00)
3-4: Step R ft. forward and pop your L heel up, Step L ft. forward and pop your R heel up. (2:00)
5-6: Mambo Step R ft. forward, Recover back on L ft.
7-8&: Mambo Step R ft. back, Rock-step L ft. back, Recover forward on R ft.
Section B10:
1-2&: Make ¼ turn left by crossing L ft. over R ft., Rock R ft. to right side, Recover forward on L ft.
3-4&: Cross R ft. over L ft., Rock L ft. back, Recover forward on R ft.
5-6&: Cross L ft. over R ft., Lift right knee up and swing R ft. to right side, Swing R ft. to the left. (“6&” Optional Step: Point R ft. to right side, Point R ft. forward)
7-8: Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. forward (10:00)
Section B11:
1-2: Step pivot ½ left leading with R ft., Step L ft. forward. (4:00)
3-4: Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. forward.
5-6: Mambo Step R ft. forward, Recover back on L ft.
7-8&: Mambo Step R ft. back, Rock-step L ft. back, Recover forward on R ft.
Section B12:
1-2&: Cross L ft. over R ft., Rock R ft. back, Recover forward on L ft.
3-4&: Cross R ft. over L ft., Rock L ft. back, Recover forward on R ft.
5-6&: Cross L ft. over R ft., Lift right knee up and swing R ft. to right side, Swing R ft. to the left. (12:00)
7-8: Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. forward (12:00)
Part C – 16 counts
Section C13:
1-2: Rock R ft. forward, Recover back on L ft.
3&4: 1 full turn right by making three steps – R, L, R.
5-6: Rock L ft. forward, Recover back on R ft.
7&8: 1 full turn left by making three steps – L, R, L.
Section C14:
1-2: Rock R ft. forward, Recover back on L ft.
3&4: 1 full turn right by making three steps – R, L, R.
5-6: Cross L ft. over R ft., Step R ft. back.
7-8: Step L ft. to left side, Toe-Touch R ft. next to L ft.
Part D – Interlude (Same Steps as Part A, Section 7 and 8) 32 counts
Section D15:
1-2: Make ¼ turn right by stepping R ft. back (9:00), Drag L ft. next to R ft.
3-4: Step L ft. back, Drag R ft., next to L ft.
5-6: Make ½ turn right by leading with R ft., (3:00) Drag L ft. next to R ft.
7-8: Step L ft. forward, Drag R ft. next to L ft.
Section D16:
1-2: Step R ft. forward, Make a ¼ turn right by leading with your L ft. dragging behind R ft. (6:00)
3-4: Make ¼ turn right by leading with L ft. back (9:00), Make ¼ turn right by leading with your R ft. dragging in front of L ft. (12:00)
5-6: Ball-Step R ft. to right side (Weight is still on L ft.), Hold.
7-8: Sway body to the right, Sway body to the left.
Section D17:
1-2: Step R ft. back, Drag L ft. next to R ft.
3-4: Step L ft. back, Drag R ft., next to L ft.
5-6: Make ½ turn right by leading with R ft., (3:00) Drag L ft. next to R ft.
7-8: Step L ft. forward, Drag R ft. next to L ft.
Section D18:
1-2: Step R ft. forward, Make a ¼ turn right by leading with your L ft. dragging behind R ft. (12:00)
3-4: Make ¼ turn right by leading with L ft. back (3:00), Make ¼ turn right by leading with your R ft. dragging in front of L ft. (6:00)
5-6: Ball-Step R ft. to right side (Weight is still on L ft.), Hold.
7-8: Sway body to the right, Sway body to the left.
Note: After Part D, you will start again on Part B (Chorus) by Cross-Stepping R ft. over L ft. to face 2:00 (2:00)
TAG:
1-2: (Keep weight on R ft.) Sway body, Sway Body
3-4&: Sway body, Rock-step L ft. back, Recover forward on R ft.
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Last Update – 18th Nov. 2017
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Carlton Thompson – October 2017
Carlton Thompson, a dynamic performer since October 2017, has captivated audiences with his vibrant style and infectious energy. With two impressive dances showcased in our archive, he continues to inspire and elevate the art of dance.Can't find the right video?
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