New York, New York

Choreographer: Sonja Hemmes – April 2018

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*While this dance was choreographed for people in wheelchairs, it is also
for all dancers to enjoy

STEP KICK, STEP KICK
1-4Step right to right side, kick left forward, step left to left side, kick right forward

5-8Step right to right side, kick left forward, step left to left side, kick right forward

RUMBA BOX FORWARD WITH HOLDS
1-4Step right to right side, step left next to right, step right forward, hold

5-8Step left to left side, step right next to left, step left back, hold

STEP TOGETHER, RIGHT THEN LEFT WITH A TOUCH
1-4Step right to right side, step left next to right, step right to right side, left touch

5-8Step left to left side, step right next to left, step left to left side, right touch

DIAGONAL FORWARD TOUCH, BACK TOUCH, BACK TOUCH, FORWARD TOUCH (K-STEP)
1-2Step right forward diagonal, touch left next to right

3-4Step left to left back diagonal, touch right next to left

5-6Step right to right back diagonal, touch left next to right

7-8Step left to left front diagonal, touch right next to left

TOE STRUTS FORWARD AND BACK
1-4Step right toe forward, drop right heel, step left toe forward, drop left heel

5-8Step right toe back, drop right heel, step left toe back, drop left heel

VINE RIGHT, VINE LEFT WITH TOUCHES
1-4Step right to right side, step left behind right, step right to right side, left touch

5-8Step left to left side, step right behind left, step left to left side, right touch

RESTART: In the 4th rotation, after 24 counts, restart the dance

TAG: At the end of the 6th rotation, there is a 4 count Tag, do steps….Touches to the side.
1-4Step right to right side, touch left next to right, step left to left side, touch right next to left

I am a New Yorker who loves this music. I hope you enjoy my dance

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About the Choreographer

Sonja Hemmes – April 2018

Sonja Hemmes, featured in our April 2018 collection, is a talented dancer whose captivating performances have left a lasting impression. With three enchanting dances preserved in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences with her vibrant artistry and passion for movement.

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