Burnin' It Down

Choreographer: Gail Smith - Aug 2014

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INTRO: 12 seconds - After the "clap" sound, count 8 SLOW beats
Starts just AFTER the start of the vocals - on the word "fingers"

R BASIC, L BASIC w 1/4 TURN L, SIDE, BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS-ROCK-SIDE-CROSS
1-2&Step R out to side, rock L behind, step R across L

3-4&Step L out to side, step R behind, turn 1/4 L and step L fwd [9:00]

5-6&Step R to side, step L behind, step R to side,

7&8&Rock L across R, rec onto R, step L to side, step R across L

L BASIC, R BASIC w 1/4 R, SIDE, BACK ROCK-REC-SIDE, SWEEPING SAILOR 1/2 TURN
1-2&Step L out to side, rock R behind, step L across R

3-4&Step R out to side, step L behind, turn 1/4 R and step R fwd [12:00]

5-6&7Step L to side, rock R back, rec onto L, step R to side (prep for L turn)

8&1Sweep 1/2 turn to left and step L behind R, step R to side, step L to side [6:00]

SLOW MAMBO w HIP SWAYS, FWD ROCK-REC-DRAG, COASTER STEP (prep)
2&3Rock R to side, rec onto L, step R next to L (sway hips R, L, R)

4&5Rock L to side, rec onto R, step L next to R (sway hips L, R, L)

6&7Rock R fwd, rec onto L, large step R back AND drag L toes back

8&1Step L back, step R together, step L fwd (prep for L turn)

FULL TURN, CROSS ROCK, REC, BALL-CROSS ROCK, REC, 1/4, PIVOT 3/4
2&Turn 1/2 L and step R back (12:00), turn 1/2 L and step L fwd [6:00]

3-4Rock R across L, rec onto L

&5-6Ball step R slightly to side, rock L across R, rec onto R [3:00]

&7-8Turn 1/4 L and step L fwd, step R fwd, pivot 3/4 turn L [6:00]

ENDING: At the end of the song, you will end the dance on the back (6:00) wall.
IF you want to end facing the front - Last section: Counts 7-8 Replace the pivot 3/4 turn with a 1/4 turn to face the front.

Contact Info: smith_n_western_2@yahoo.com

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About the Choreographer

Gail Smith - Aug 2014

Gail Smith, a talented dancer featured in our archive with one vibrant performance from August 2014, brings a contagious energy and passion to the art of dance. Her unique style and dedication continue to inspire both audiences and fellow dancers alike!

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