Light Up

Choreographer: Michael Lynn (May 2009)

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Step Sheet

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(8 count intro, 96bpm)

BASIC NIGHTCLUBS x2, STEP-PIVOT ½ TURN, STEP, SAILOR FULL TURN RIGHT
1-2& Large step right to right side, cross rock left behind right, recover right,

3-4& Large step left to left side, cross rock right behind left, recover left,

5-6& Step forward right, step forward left, pivot 1/2 turn right,

7 Step forward left ¼ right and sweep right behind left,

8&1 Continue sweeping ¼ right behind left, step left ¼ right, step forward ¼ right.

EASIER ALT: 7,8&1 can be replaced with 3 prissy walks – left (7), right (8), left (1).

STEP, SAILOR FULL TURN RIGHT, LEFT MAMBO STEP, RIGHT COASTER CROSS
2 Spring onto the left ¼ right and sweep right behind left,

3&4 Continue sweeping ¼ right behind left, step left ¼ right, step forward ¼ right,

5&6 Rock forward left, recover right, step left beside right,

7&8 Step right back, step left beside right, cross right over left.

EASIER ALT: 2,3,4 can be replaced with 3 prissy walks – right (2), left (3), right (4).

LEFT ROCK ‘N’ CROSS, ½ PIVOT TURN LEFT CROSS, BASIC NIGHTCLUB, SWAYS x2
1&2 Rock left to left side, recover right, cross left over right,

3&4 Step right ¼ left, step left ¼ left, cross right over left,

5-6& Large step left to left side, cross rock right behind left, recover left,

7-8 Step right to right side swaying right, left.

STEP-CROSS, SWAYS x2, ¼ SAILOR TURN RIGHT, STEP-PIVOT ½ TURN, ¼ TURN, ½ SAIL TURN RIGHT
&1 Step onto right, cross left over right,

2-3 Sway right, sway left,

4&5 Step right behind left, make 1/4 turn right stepping left to left side, step right forward,

6&7 Step left forward, pivot ½ turn right, pivot on right ¼ turn right stepping left to left side,

&8& Sweeping right behind left a ¼ right, step left ¼ right in place (leaving right free to start again).

EASIER ALT: 6&7 can be replaced with a left mambo forward;
rocking forward left, recover right, step left beside right.
8& can be replaced with a ¼ sailor turn right;

stepping right behind left, make a ¼ turn right stepping left to left side.
NOTE: A sail step is a sailor step without the “or”. (Normally made of 1 full, 1 &, 1 full count.
You just dance the first full count and the & count.

CHOREOGRAPHER’s NOTE’s
Dedication: This dance is dedicated to James Harrington & Robbie McCue… 2 special friends of mine.

If using the album version; start after 16 count intro. No tags/restarts, but it takes longer for the beat to come in.
The dance also fits to the original version of the “Run (4:29)” by Snow Patrol, again no tags/restarts.

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About the Choreographer

Michael Lynn (May 2009)

Michael Lynn, a talented artist celebrated for his innovative choreography, has captivated audiences since his debut in May 2009. With one dynamic dance showcased in our archive, he continues to inspire and energize the dance community with his creativity and passion.

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