Auntie Mame

Choreographer: Lorraine Kurtela with Michele Burton (Nov 2014)

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Intro: 16 cts

[1 – 8] RUMBA BOX RIGHT
1 – 2Step R foot to right; Step L beside R

3 – 4Step R foot back; Hold

5 – 6Step L foot to left; Step R beside L

7 – 8Step L foot forward; Hold

[9 – 16] STEP KICKS 4 TIMES MOVING FOWARD (Broadway style)
1 – 2Step R to right front diagonal; Kick L across R

3 – 4Step L to left front diagonal; Kick R across L

5 – 6Step R to right front diagonal; Kick L across R

7 – 8Step L to left front diagonal; Kick R across L

Jazz it up with shimmery fingers to sides.

[17 – 24] LEAN FORWARD TWO CTS, RETURN BACK FOR 2 CTS X2 (Lorraine style)
1 – 2Step R foot forward; Hold (bend R knee and lean into it) (Gently touch L in place if desired)

3 – 4Return weight to L; Hold (lean back a bit)

5 – 6Rock R forward; Hold (lean forward a bit) (Gently touch L in place if desired)

7 – 8Return weight to L; Hold (lean back a bit)

Dip right shoulder into forward step, body is opened to left diagonal – give it some pizzazz honey! 
Add your own arm styling – I like to put R arm forward and L arm back when I lean forward; then bring arms to center on the return

[25 – 32] WALK SCUFF 4 TIMES TO RIGHT IN ½ ARC
1 – 4Step R; Scuff L Step L; Scuff R (on each step, make 1/8 turn to the right)

5 – 8Step R; Scuff L; Step L; Scuff R (on each step, make 1/8 turn to the right)

Smooth the 1/8 turns into smooth looking ½ turn arc
These 4 walks can also be done in a walking action without the scuffs. (walk hold 4x). Look and act cool :-))).

BEGIN AGAIN

Contacts: mgoose5@comcast.net - mburtonmb@gmail.com
Step sheet and video link access: www.michaelandmichele.com

Last Update - 4th Dec 2014

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Lorraine Kurtela with Michele Burton (Nov 2014)

Lorraine Kurtela and Michele Burton showcased their artistic collaboration in November 2014, leaving a vibrant mark on our archive with one captivating dance. Their innovative performance continues to inspire and resonate within the dance community.

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