Close Your Eyes

Choreographer: John Dembiec (Sept 2013)

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Start 4 counts after piano (short intro)

Country Alternative: 'Stay' by Florida Georgia Line (142 bpm) No intro,

Start with Right foot forward for count 1 and start dance on immediate vocal on count 2
(**See below for Restart and Tag instructions. ---
'Close Your Eyes' has 1 Restart & 2 Tags - 'Stay' has 1 Restart)

[1-8] STEP, ¼ TURN ROCK, WEAVE, SWEEP, STEP, ¼ TURN STEP, ROCK, (2) ½ TURNS
1-2&Step R forward, Rock L forward, Replace to R making ¼ turn R

3-4&Cross L over R, Step R to R, Step L behind R

5-6&Sweep R front to back, Step R behind L, Making ¼ turn L Step L forward

7-8&Rock R forward, Replace to L making ½ turn to L, Making ½ turn L Step back on R

(**Restart for Stay: After 2nd Wall -facing front- do 1st 8 counts, but replace 7-8& with 7-8 step R forward, Step L forward, then restart dance)

[9-16] ¼ TURN, (2) CROSS-BACK-BACK, ¼ TURN, NIGHTCLUB BASIC, ROCK STEP
1-2&Making ¼ turn L Step L to L, Cross R over L, Step L back

3-4&Step R back, Cross L over R, Step R back

5-6&Making ¼ turn L Step L to L, Step R next to L, Step L over R

7-8&Step R to R, Rock L back, Replace to R

[17-24] STEP, (3) ½ TURNS, CROSS-BACK-BACK, COASTER, WALK, WALK
1-2&Step L forward, Making ½ turn R Step forward onto R, Making ½ turn R Step back on L

3-4&Making ½ turn R Step forward on R, Cross L over R, Step R back

(**Note: You may replace the 2nd & 3rd ½ turns with a walk, walk L,R)
5-6&Step L back, Step R back, Step L next to R

7-8&Step R forward, Walk forward L, R

(Restart for Close Your Eyes: On 2nd wall -facing back wall- after count 24 there is 2 extra counts.
Do count 25 and then walk, walk R, L and Restart dance.
The two walks slow down to the music, so please don't rush it)

[25-32] SIDE STEP, CROSS-BACK, ¼ TURN, WALKS, ¼ TURN, NIGHTCLUB BASIC, SWAYS
1-2&Step L to L, Cross R over L, Step L back

3-4&Making ¼ turn R Step R to R, Walk forward L, R

5-6&Making ¼ turn R Step L to L, Step R next to L, Cross L over R

7-8Step and Sway R to R, Sway to L

(Tags for Close Your Eyes: After wall 3 add repeat counts 7-8 once facing front wall.
After wall 4 repeat counts 7-8 twice facing back wall)

REPEAT AND HAVE FUN !!!!!!!

Contact - E-mail: TwStpr@aol.com -

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About the Choreographer

John Dembiec (Sept 2013)

John Dembiec, a talented performer featured in our archive since September 2013, brings a vibrant energy to the stage with his captivating dance style. With one mesmerizing dance to his credit, he continuously inspires audiences and fellow artists alike with his passion and dedication to the art of movement.

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