Chaiya Chaiya
Choreographer: BM Leong ( Nov, 2013 )
Demo Video
Step Sheet
Start the dance on the man’s vocal after 16 beats.
( A ) 32 COUNTS
[1-8 ] SIDE-DRAG WITH HAND ACTIONS, LEFT ROLLING VINE, TOUCH
1-4Big step R to right side dragging L and raising both hands above head. For the next 3 counts, lower both hands sideway and cross them in front of your chin.
5-8Left rolling vine on LRL with elbows at shoulder level and palms facing up.
[9-16] RIGHT & LEFT DIAGONAL FORWARD STOMPS WITH SHOULDER PUSHES
1-4Stomp R forward along right diagonal 4 times pushing right shoulder forward.
5-8Stomp L forward along left diagonal 4 times pushing left shoulder forward.
[17-24] FORWARD ROCK, 1/4 TURN RIGHT BACK CHA CHA, BACK ROCK, FORWARD CHA CHA
1-2Rock R forward, recover onto L
3&4Turning 1/4 right cha cha backward on RLR
5-6Rock L back, recover onto R
7&8Cha cha forward on LRL
[25-32] RIGHT HIP SHAKE 1/4 TURN LEFT X 4
1-2Turning 1/4 left shake right hip up, recover onto L
3-4Turning 1/4 left shake right hip up, recover onto L
5-6Turning 1/4 left shake right hip up, recover onto L
7-8Turning 1/4 left shake right hip up, recover onto L
(Styling – place right hand on right hip and left hand behind left ear )
NOTE: In order that (B) is always danced facing the home wall, skip the fourth 1/4 turn left for the 3rd A
( B ) 64 COUNTS – section B is always danced facing 12.00
[1-8] FIST PUNCHES OVER HEAD
1-2Punch right fist over head to the left side, punch left fist over head to the right side
3-4Punch right fist over head to the left side, punch left fist over head to the right side
5-6Punch right fist over head to the left side twice
7-8Punch left fist over head to the right side twice
[9-16] RIGHT ROLLING VINE, TOUCH, RAISE & LOWER SHOULDERS X 4
1-4Right rolling vine on RLR, touch left together
5&Raise both shoulders, lower shoulders
6&Raise both shoulders, lower shoulders
7&Raise both shoulders, lower shoulders
8&Raise both shoulders, lower shoulders
(Stretch both arms out sideways)
[17-24] LEFT ROLLING VINE, TOUCH, RAISE & LOWER SHOULDERS X 4
1-4Left rolling vine on LRL, touch right together
5&Raise both shoulders, lower shoulders
6&Raise both shoulders, lower shoulders
7&Raise both shoulders, lower shoulders
8&Raise both shoulders, lower shoulders
(Stretch both arms out sideways)
[25-32] PUNCH RIGHT FIST DOWNWARD X 4, CHEST CONTRACTION
1&Punch right fist downwards over left knee, pull back right fist
2&Punch right fist downwards over left knee, pull back right fist
3&Punch right fist downwards over left knee, pull back right fist
4&Punch right fist downwards over left knee, pull back right fist
( body faces left diagonal )
5&Placing left hand behind left ear, contract chest
6&Placing left hand behind left ear, contract chest
7&Placing left hand behind left ear, contract chest
8&Placing left hand behind left ear, contract chest
( body faces right diagonal )
[33-64] “HAND WAVING, CLAP, HORSE STEP, 1/4 TURN LEFT, TOUCH” X 4
1-2Raise both hands and wave to right side twice
3&4Wave hands to left side, clap, clap
5&6Rock R forward, recover onto L, rock R forward ( both hands like holding reins )
7-8Turning 1/4 left step L to left side, touch R beside L
[17-64] ( repeat above 8 counts for another 3 times to complete a full left turn )
TAG
1-2Step R to right side, touch L beside R
3-4Step L to left side, touch R beside L
Contact: www.sjlinedancer.blogspot.com
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About the Choreographer
BM Leong ( Nov, 2013 )
BM Leong, a talented dancer and choreographer, joined our archive in November 2013, contributing their unique artistry and passion for movement. With two captivating dance pieces featured, BM continues to inspire and elevate the creative landscape with their vibrant expression and innovative style.Can't find the right video?
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