Movin' and a Groovin'

Choreographer: Jo Thompson Szymanski (USA) – September 2016

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Intro: quick intro – &6&7&8 – start on the word “I” (No Tags Or Restarts)

[1-8] FORWARD ROCK, RECOVER, COASTER STEP, TOE STRUT/HIPS, KICK BALL STEP
1-2Rock R forward (1); Recover on L (2)

3&4Step R back (3); Step L beside R (&); Step R forward (4)

5&6Place L toe forward - hips left (5); Hips center (&); Drop L heel - hips left (6)

7&8Kick R forward (7); Step ball of R beside L (&); Step L forward (8) (12:00)

[9-16] FORWARD ROCK, RECOVER, R TRIPLE BACK R, L TRIPLE BACK, & TOUCH, STEP
1-2Rock R forward (1); Recover on L (2)

3&4Step R back (3); Step L beside R (&); Step R back (4) (Angle body right during triple)

5&6Step L back (5); Step R beside L (&); Step L back (6) (Angle body left during triple)

&7Step R back (&); Touch ball of L beside R bringing L knee across (7) (Angle body right)

Styling: You may also bend R knee slightly on count 7 like a small sit.
8Square up to 12:00 stepping L forward (8) (12:00)

[17-24] DIAGONAL SWAY R, SWAY L, R SIDE TRIPLE (CHASSE), SAILOR L, SAILOR R
1Facing 10:30: Step R to right toward 1:30 bending knees sway hips right (1)

2Shift weight to L hips sway left (2)

3&4Square up to 12:00 - Step R to right (3); Step L beside R (&); Step R to right (4)

5&6Step L behind R (5); Step R to right (&); Step L to left (6)

7&8Step R behind L (7); Step L to left (&); Step R to right (8) (12:00)

[25-32] CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, TRIPLE L TURNING 1/4 L, 1/4 PIVOT TURNS X 2 w/ HIPS
1-2Rock L across R (1); Recover on R (2)

3&4Step L to left (3); Step R beside L (&); Turn 1/4 left stepping L forward (4) (9:00)

5-6Step R forward (5) Turn 1/4 left shifting weight to L (6)

7-8Step R forward (7); Turn 1/4 left shifting weight to L (8) (3:00)

Styling for counts 5-8: Circle hips counterclockwise on each 1/4 turn.

[33-40] CROSS, POINT, CROSS, POINT, JAZZ BOX
1-2Cross R over L (1); Point L to left (2)

3-4Cross L over R (3); Point R to right (4)

5-8Cross R over L (5); Step L back (6); Step R to right (7); Cross L over R (8) (3:00)

[41-48] STEP, TOUCH, STEP TOUCH, & KICK & KICK & DOUBLE KICK, &
1-2Step R to right (roll/snake body right to end body angled left) (1); Touch L in place (2)

3-4Step L to left (roll/snake body left to end body angled right) (3); Touch R in place (4)

&5Square up to 3:00 - Step R beside L (&) Kick L forward (5)

&6Step L beside R (&); Kick R forward (6)

&7&8Step R beside L (&); Kick L forward (7); Bend L knee slightly (&), Kick L forward again (8)

&Step L beside R (&) (3:00)

BEGIN AGAIN! ENJOY!

Contact: Jo Thompson Szymanski – Highlands Ranch, Colorado USA - jo.thompson@comcast.net

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About the Choreographer

Jo Thompson Szymanski (USA) – September 2016

Jo Thompson Szymanski is a celebrated American choreographer known for her vibrant and innovative contributions to the dance world. With one dynamic dance featured in our archive, her work continues to inspire and energize audiences everywhere!

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