CLOSE TO MIDNIGHT

Choreographer: Karen Dower

Step Sheet

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MONTEREY TURNS

1-4Touch right out to right side, close right to left making ½ turn right, touch left out to left side, close left to right

5-8Repeat steps 1-4

CROSS POINTS

9-12Cross right over left, point left to left side, cross left over right, point right to right side

13-16Repeat steps 9-12

RIGHT SHIMMY (CLAP), LEFT SHIMMY (CLAP)

17-20Take a large step to right with right foot, shimmy shoulders and slide left foot beside right (clap)

21-24Take a large step to left with left foot, shimmy shoulders and slide right foot beside left (clap)

RIGHT SAILOR, LEFT SAILOR, JAZZ BOX ¼ TURN RIGHT

25&26-27&28Cross right behind left, step left to left side, step right in place cross left behind right, step right to right side, step left in place

29-32Cross right over left, step back left, step right ¼ turn right stepping right to right side, touch left beside right

FORWARD LEFT SHUFFLE, RIGHT ROCK REPLACE, ½ TURN SHUFFLE RIGHT, FORWARD LEFT SHUFFLE

33&34-35-36Shuffle forward- left, right, left, rock forward right, replace weight onto left

37&38-39&40½ turn right, shuffle right, left, right, shuffle forward- left, right, left

RIGHT ROCK REPLACE, RIGHT COASTER STEP, LEFT KICK & POINT RIGHT, RIGHT KICK & POINT LEFT

41-42-43&44Rock forward right, replace weight onto left, step back on right, step left beside right, step forward right

45&46-47&48Kick left forward, step left beside right, point right to right side, kick right forward, step right beside left, point left to left side

KNEE POP ¼ TURN LEFT, LEFT COASTER STEP, RIGHT FORWARD (RIGHT DIAGONAL) SHIMMY

49-50-51&52Pop left knee in, pop left knee out making ¼ turn left, step back left, step right beside left, step left forward

53-54-55-56Step right to right diagonal, slide left beside right (shimmy optional)

LEFT FORWARD (LEFT DIAGONAL) SHIMMY, HEEL SWITCHES TWICE, TOUCH, HOLD

57-58-59-60Step left to left diagonal, slide right beside left (shimmy optional)

61&62&63-64Touch right heel forward, step right beside left, touch left heel forward, step left beside right, touch right beside left, hold

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Karen Dower

Karen Dower is a passionate choreographer and dancer with 17 dynamic pieces showcased in our archive, reflecting her commitment to the art of movement. Her innovative approach and infectious energy inspire audiences and budding dancers alike, making her a vibrant force in the dance community.

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