MAKE YOU HAPPY

Choreographer: Amy Christian -Sohn (Apr 08)

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(16 Count Intro.)

(This dance is dedicated to my husband, Ron Sohn)

Kick, Hook,Cross, Step,Out,Out, Swivel Heels,Look R, ¼ Sailor, Step, ¼ Pivot,Cross
1&2 Kick R foot diagonally fwd(1), Hook R foot across L,(for styling – lean chest slightly fwd) (&), Step R foot across L(2),

&3& Step L foot next to R, Step R foot slightly out to R side, Step foot out to L side,

4 Swivel heels out, as your head turns and look right,

5&6 L Sailor Step with a ¼ turn left, (9 o’clock)

7&8 Step fwd on R foot, ¼ Pivot left on L foot, Cross R foot over L foot, (6 o’clock),

Weave, Mambo ¼ R, Step, Drag, Step, Drag, Chase ½ Turn L
1&2& Step L to left side, Cross R behind L, Step L to left side, Step R across L,

3&4 Rock to left side on L, Recover on R with ¼ turn right, Step fwd on L, (9 o’clock),

5-6 Step fwd on R, Drag L toe towards R(5), Step fwd on L, Drag R toe toward L(6),

7&8 Step fwd on R, Pivot ½ turn left on L, Step fwd on R, (3 o’clock),

Chase ½ Turn R, Lock, Step, Shoulder Pops, Fwd Mambo, ¼ Side, Recover, Cross
1&2 Step fwd on L, pivot ½ turn right on R, Step fwd on L, (9 o’clock),

&3 Lock R behind L, Step fwd on L,

&4 Step R next to L, Look R, as you Pop R shoulder up & L shoulder down(&), Look fwd, as you Pop L shoulder up & R shoulder down(4),

5&6 Rock fwd on L, Recover back on R, Take a BIG step back on L,

7&8 ¼ Turn right on R foot to R side, Recover on L, Cross R over L, (12 o’clock)

(1 RESTART at this point, on wall 5. On count 8, Touch R foot next to L foot, instead of the Cross. So that you will be ready, to restart, on your R foot).

Side, Together, Side, Sailor ½, Touch, Unwind, Coaster Step
1&2 Step L to left side, Step R next to L, Step L to left side,

3&4 ½ Turn right, with a R Sailor Step, (6 o’clock),

5-6 Touch L behind R, Unwind ½ turn left, lean back, weight on R foot, (12 o’clock),

7&8 Left Coaster Step,

Out, Out, Stretch Arms Out, In, In, ½ Turn, Touch Out, ¾ Turn, Touch Out
&1-3 Step out on R(&), Step out on L(1), as you swing hands, palms up, in front, from center, out to the sides, in slow motion, leaning upper body slightly back, nice & smooth(&1-3),

&4 Drop your hands, Step R foot in, Step L foot in, next to R foot, Knees slightly bent,

5-6 ½ Turn right, Step R next to L(5), Touch L to L side(6),(6 o’clock),

7-8 Twisting on R, ¾ Turn left, Step L next to R(7), Touch R out to right side(8), (9 o’clock),

(2 RESTARTS at this point, on walls 2 & 6)

¼ Sailor, ½ Chase Turn, Kick, Together, Point, Together, Touch, Side, Cross.
1&2 ¼ Turn right with a R Sailor Step, (12 o’clock),

3&4 Step fwd on L foot, Pivot ½ turn right on R foot, Step fwd on L foot, (6 o’clock),

5&6 Kick R foot fwd(5), Step R next to L(&), Touch L foot to left side(6),

&7 Step L foot next to R(&), Touch R foot next to L(7)

&8 Step R to R side(&), Cross L over R, bending knees slightly(8).

The FINISH: As the music fades, you will finish the dance, facing the front wall, with the last step, (Cross L over R, with bent knees(8). Hold that pose! Or,…you can carry on and add the first 4 counts of the dance and end with the Heel Swivels, Looking Right.

There are 3 easy Restarts. You will hear it in the music. Enjoy!

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About the Choreographer

Amy Christian -Sohn (Apr 08)

Amy Christian-Sohn is a talented dancer and choreographer known for her vibrant performances and innovative choreography. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with her passion for movement and creativity.

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