Keep Me Alive

Choreographer: Kirsten Matthiessen – June 2014

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Intro: 32 counts (16 counts from heavy beat)

Note: Restart on 3rd wall:
Restart after 16 counts, changing the Mambo Step (7&8) to a Rocking Chair (7&8&)

[1-8] Walk walk, step turn ¼ L, weave, side, step lock step
1-2Step R fw, step L fw 12:00
3&Step R fw, turn ¼ L stepping onto L 09:00
4&5Cross R over L, step L to L side, cross R behind L 09:00
6-7&8Step L to L side, step R fw, lock L behind R, step R fw 09:00

[9-16] Step turn, full turn R sweep, step, step lock step, mambo fw
1-2Step L fw, turn ½ R stepping onto R 03:00
3-4Turn ½ R stepping L back sweeping R another ½ R, step R fw 03:00
5&6Step L fw, lock R behind L, step L fw 03:00
7&8Rock R fw, recover onto L, step R slightly back 03:00

[17-24] Back x2, behind side cross, scissor step, ¼ R shuffle back
1-2Step L back grinding R heel, step R back grinding L heel 03:00
3&4Cross L behind R, step R to R side, cross L over R 03:00
&5-6Step R to R side, step L next to R, cross R over L 03:00
7&8Turn ¼ R stepping L back, step R next to L, step L back 06:00

[25-32] Rock back, kick ball step, mambo ½ R, ½ R, ¼ R, cross
1-2Rock R back, recover onto L 06:00
3&4Kick R fw, step R next to L, step L fw 06:00
5-6-7Rock R fw, recover onto L, turn ½ R stepping R fw 12:00
8&1Turn ½ R stepping L back, turn ¼ R stepping R to R side, cross L over R 09:00

[33-40] Side rock cross x2, ¼ L, chasse
2&3Rock R to R side, recover onto L, cross R over L 09:00
4&5Rock L to L side, recover onto R, cross L over R 09:00
6-7&8Turn ¼ L stepping R back, step L to L side, step R next to L, step L to L side 06:00

[41-48] Sailor step x2, behind, ¼ L, step turn step
1&2Cross R behind L, step L slightly to L side, step R to R side (slightly fw) 06:00
3&4Cross L behind R, step R slightly to R side, step L to L side (slightly fw) 06:00
5-6Cross R behind L, turn ¼ L stepping L fw 03:00
7&8Step R fw, turn ½ L stepping onto L, step R fw 09:00

[49-56] Step, kick ball touch, hip bump, ball rock sweep, sailor ¾ R
1-2&3Step L fw, kick R fw, step R next to L, touch L fw 09:00
&4Bump hips up, bump hips back 09:00
&5-6Step L next to R, rock R fw, recover onto L sweeping R back 09:00
7&8Turn ¼ R stepping onto R , turn ¼ R stepping L to L side, turn ¼ R crossing R in front of L 06:00

[57-64] Snake roll, behind side cross, side rock ¼ L, rocking chair
1-2Point L to L side starting a side body roll, finish body roll ending with weight on L 06:00
3&4Cross R behind L, step L to L side, cross R over L 06:00
5&6Rock L to L side, turn ¼ L recovering onto R, step L next to R 03:00
7&8&Rock R fw, recover onto L, rock R back, recover onto L 03:00

Hope you enjoy

Contact: kirsten.matthiessen@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Kirsten Matthiessen – June 2014

Kirsten Matthiessen, featured in our archive since June 2014, is a vibrant dancer known for her captivating performances and dedication to the art. With one memorable dance in our collection, Kirsten continues to inspire audiences with her passion and creativity.

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