Dance Direction

Choreographer: Henry Costa (U.S.A.) July 2012

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Start: 32 counts into music (at vocals)

SIDE, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS IN FRONT, 1/2 PADDLE TURN WITH HITCH (4 - 1/8 turn paddles to finish 1/2 turn)
1-2Step side Right, cross Left behind

3-4Step side Right, cross Left in front of Right

5&6&Pivot 1/8 Left while touching Right toe out, hitch Right knee, pivot 1/8 Left while touching Right toe out, hitch Right knee

7&8Pivot 1/8 Left while touching Right toe out, hitch Right knee, pivot 1/8 Left while touching Right toe out (weight on Left)

SIDE, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS IN FRONT, 1/2 PADDLE TURN WITH HITCH (4 – 1/8 turn paddles to finish 1/2 turn)
1-2Step side Right, cross Left behind

3-4Step side Right, cross Left in front of Right

5&6&Pivot 1/8 Left while touching Right toe out, hitch Right knee, pivot 1/8 Left while touching Right toe out, hitch Right knee

7&8Pivot 1/8 Left while touching Right toe out, hitch Right knee, pivot 1/8 Left while touching Right toe out (weight on Left)

WALK FORWARD RIGHT, FORWARD LEFT, FORWARD RIGHT, KICK LEFT WITH CLAP, BACK LEFT, BACK RIGHT, BACK LEFT, TOUCH WITH HAND CLAP
1-4Forward Right, forward Left, forward Right, kick forward Left with hand clap

5-8Back Left, back Right, back Left, touch Right next to Left with hand clap (weight on Left)

FORWARD RIGHT, HOLD, 1/2 LEFT PIVOT, HOLD, FORWARD RIGHT, HOLD, 1/4 LEFT PIVOT, HOLD
1-4Forward Right, HOLD, ½ Left pivot (transfer weight to Left), HOLD

5-8Forward Right, HOLD, ¼ Left pivot (transfer weight to Left), HOLD

BEGIN AGAIN

TAG: (END OF WALL 3, BEFORE BEGINNING OF WALL 4 [9:00 WALL]) – Only done one time in the dance
SIDE RIGHT SHIMMY STEPS (SIDE RIGHT, HOLD, TOGETHER, HOLD, SIDE RIGHT, HOLD, TOGETHER, HOLD)
1-4Step side Right with Right (with shoulder shimmy), HOLD, step Left next to Right (with shoulder shimmy), HOLD

5-8Step side Right with Right (with shoulder shimmy), HOLD, touch Left next to right (with shoulder shimmy), HOLD

(Weight on Right)

SIDE LEFT SHIMMY STEPS (SIDE LEFT, HOLD, TOGETHER, HOLD, SIDE LEFT, HOLD, TOGETHER, HOLD)
1-4Step side Left with Left (with shoulder shimmy), HOLD, step Right next to Left (with shoulder shimmy), HOLD

5-8Step side Left with Left (with shoulder shimmy), HOLD, touch Right next to Left (with shoulder shimmy), HOLD

Contact: henrycosta@hotmail.com - http://henrycosta.freeyellow.com

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About the Choreographer

Henry Costa (U.S.A.) July 2012

Henry Costa, hailing from the U.S.A., is a dynamic dancer and choreographer known for his creative flair and captivating performances. With two exciting dances in our archive, Henry continues to inspire and energize audiences with his vibrant style and passion for movement.

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