Great Shakes

Choreographer: Gaye Teather (UK) Nov 2012

Demo Video

Step Sheet

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32 count intro - Dance rotates in CCW direction

Side Right. Hold (with shimmy). Kick x 2. Side Left. Hold (with shimmy). Kick x 2
1 – 2Long step on Right to Right side. Hold (shimmy shoulders during these 2 counts)

3 – 4Kick Left across Right twice (low kick)

5 – 6Long step on Left to Left side. Hold (Shimmy shoulders during these 2 counts)

7 – 8Kick Right across Left twice (low kick)

Back rock. Full turn Left (travelling forward). Step. Pivot quarter turn Left. Cross shuffle
1 – 2Rock back on Right. Recover onto Left

3 – 4Half turn Left stepping back on Right. Half turn Left stepping forward on Left

Easier option for steps 3-4: Walk forward Right. Left
5 – 6Step forward on Right. Pivot quarter turn Left (Facing 9 o’clock)

7&8Cross Right over Left. Step Left to Left side. Cross Right over Left

Left kick-ball-cross x 2. Left side rock. Coaster step
1&2Kick Left forward. Step left beside Right. Cross Right over Left

3&4Kick Left forward. Step Left beside Right. Cross Right over Left

5 – 6Rock Left to Left side. Recover onto Right

7&8Step back on Left. Step Right beside Left. Step forward on Left

Step. Point. Hip bumps x 4. Back. Touch
1 – 2Step forward on Right. Point Left toe forward to Left diagonal

&3&4Keeping weight on Right bump hips forward, back, forward, back

&5&6Keeping weight on Right bump hips forward, back, forward, back

Styling option: Dip and rise as you do the hip shakes on the above 4 counts
7 – 8Step back on Left. Touch Right beside Left

Start again

Ending: Dance ends facing front. Just slow down the hip shakes on the final 4 counts – make it sexy!!

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About the Choreographer

Gaye Teather (UK) Nov 2012

Gaye Teather, a talented choreographer from the UK, has made a vibrant mark in the dance community with three captivating pieces featured in our archive. Her innovative styles and dynamic storytelling have inspired audiences and dancers alike since November 2012.

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