My Best Side

Choreographer: Carol Cotherman (June 2013)

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32 count introduction. Start dance after 16 counts once the strong beat kicks in.

Step, ½ Turn, ½ Shuffle Turn, Rock, Recover, Shuffle
1-2-3&4Step right forward, ½ turn left taking weight on left, ½ turn left shuffling right, left, right

5-6-7&8Rock left back, recover on right, step left forward, step right beside left, step left forward

Jazz Box ¼ Turn, Heel Switches, Toe & Heel with ¼ Turn
1-2-3-4Step right across left, step left back, ¼ turn right stepping right to side, step left beside right (3:00)

5&6&7&8&Touch right heel forward, step right in place, touch left heel forward, 1/8 turn left stepping left in place, touch right toe back slightly,1/8 turn left stepping right in place, touch left heel forward, step left in place (12:00)

*Restart here on walls 3 & 8 facing 6:00.

Rock, Recover, ½ Shuffle Turn, Rock, Recover, ¾ Shuffle Turn
1-2-3&4Rock right forward, recover on left, ½ turn right shuffling right, left, right (6:00)

5-6-7&8Rock left forward, recover on right, ¾ turn left shuffling left, right, left (9:00)

¼ Turn with Side Point, ½ Turn with Side Point, ¼ Turn Kick, Coaster Step
1-2-3-4¼ turn left pivoting on left (6:00) and pointing right to side while turning head to look at 9:00, ¼ turn right stepping right in place (9:00), ¼ turn right pivoting on right (12:00) and pointing left to side while turning head to look at 9:00, ¼ turn left stepping left in place (9:00)

5-6-7&8Kick right forward, step right back, step back on left, step right beside left, step left forward

*Styling for section 4: When Justin is singing the lyrics about “pointing”, extend the right arm and point to 9:00 on counts 1 and 5. Extend the left arm and point to 9:00 on count 3.

REPEAT

Restarts: Wall 3 and 8 – Dance 16 counts and restart facing 6:00 both times.

Tags: End of Walls 7 & 9 – Repeat the 4th section of the dance (counts 25 – 32).

Don’t let the Tags and Restarts scare you. Once you are familiar with the music, you will hear them.

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About the Choreographer

Carol Cotherman (June 2013)

Carol Cotherman, a talented choreographer, has made her mark in our archive with two captivating dances as of June 2013. Her vibrant creativity and passion for movement continue to inspire dancers and audiences alike!

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