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Choreographer: Linda Yanders

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RONDE' RIGHT, CHA, CHA, CHA

1-2Ronde' with the right foot (make a circular movement with a straight knee from 12:00 to 3:00 keeping the toe in contact with the floor executing a smooth movement)

3&4Cha, cha, cha in place (right-left-right)

RONDE' LEFT, CHA, CHA, CHA

5-6Ronde' with the left foot (make a circular movement with a straight knee from 12:00 to 9:00 keeping the toe in contact with the floor executing a smooth movement)

7&8Cha, cha, cha in place (left-right-left)

¼ TURN RIGHT, STEP SLIDE, CHA, CHA, CHA

1-2Turn ¼ to the right and execute a step slide (slow and slinky)

3&4Remaining ¼ to right cha, cha, cha step right-left-right (slightly traveling toward 3:00)

½ TURN LEFT, STEP SLIDE, CHA, CHA, CHA

1-2Turn ½ to the left and execute a step slide (slow and slinky facing 9:00)

3&4Remaining ½ to left cha, cha, cha, step left-right-left (slightly traveling toward 9:00)

STEP SLIDE FORWARD, 1/ 2 TURNING RIGHT CHA, CHA, CHA

1-2Step forward (12:00) with a long stride forward with the right foot, drag the left foot to meet the right

3&4Begin the turning cha-cha to the right stepping ¼ right on the right foot, step quickly on the left ¼ right, completing the turn with a step on the right facing a new direction (6:00)

STEP SLIDE FORWARD, ½ TURNING LEFT CHA, CHA, CHA

1-2Step forward (6:00) with a long stride forward with the left foot, drag the right foot to meet the left

3&4Begin the turning cha-cha, to the left stepping ¼ left on the left foot step quickly on the right ¼ left, completing the turn with a step on the left facing a new direction (12:00)

DIAGONAL BROADWAY KICKS

1-2Kick the right foot diagonally right, step right foot slightly back of left

3-4Kick the left foot diagonally left, step left foot slightly back of right

MONTEREY TURN (½ TURN)

5Touch right toe out to right side

6On ball of left, turning ½ turn right (9:00),slide step right beside left

7Touch left toe out to left side

8Touch left beside right

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Linda Yanders

Linda Yanders is a dynamic choreographer and dancer known for her innovative style and captivating performances. With six original dances archived in our collection, she continues to inspire audiences with her passion and creativity in the world of dance.

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