If You Want My Love

Choreographer: Linda Reese (July 2011)

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Intro: 32 count (start on vocals)

HEEL SWITCHES, FORWARD ROCK, RECOVER, SYNCOPATED RIGHT LOCK BACK, BACK ROCK, RECOVER
1&2&(1) Touch R heel diagonal forward, (&) step R together, (2) touch L heel forward diagonal, (&) step L together

3-4Rock forward on the R, recover on L

5&6(5) step back on R, (&) lock L over R, (6) step back on R

7-8Rock back on L, recover on R

(May substitute shuffles for lock)

SYNCOPATED LEFT LOCK FORWARD, PIVOT ¼ TURN L, POINT, STEP, POINT, STEP, CROSS, STEP BACK
1&2Step L forward, lock R behind L, step L forward

3-4Step forward on R, pivot ¼ L (9:00)

5&6(5) Point R to right side, (&) step R together, (6) point L to left side,

&7-8(&) Step L together (7) cross R over L, (8) step back on L

(May substitute shuffle for lock)

RIGHT SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SHUFFLE ¼ L, PIVOT ½ TURN L
1&2, 3-4Side shuffle to the R (R,L,R), cross L over R, recover on R

5&6, 7-8Shuffle ¼ turn L (L,R,L) (6:00), step forward on R, pivot ½ pivot L (12:00)

SYNCOPATED DIAGONAL STEP LOCK RIGHT AND LEFT, KICK BALL CROSS, UNWIND ¼ R, HOLD
1&2, 3&4Step to R to right diagonal, lock L behind R, step R to right diagonal, step L to left diagonal, lock R behind left, step L to left diagonal

5&6(5) Kick R, (&) step down on ball of R foot, (6) cross L over R

7-8Unwind ¼ turn R (3:00), hold (weights on L)

PIVOT ¼ TURN L, SHUFFLE FORWARD, FULL TURN, KICK BALL CROSS
1-2, 3&4Step forward on R, pivot ¼ turn L (12:00), shuffle forward (R,L,R)

5-6, 7&8Step L back ½ turn right, step R forward ½ turn right (7) Kick L, (&) step down on ball of L foot, (8) cross R over L (easier 5-6 do a walk, walk)

note: as you complete the second ½ turn of the full turn, end up at a slight angle to the left. This will make the kick ball cross easier to execute.,

STEP, TOUCH, ¼ TURN, TOUCH, KICK BALL CROSS, BIG STEP L, DRAG
1-4Step L to left side, touch R next to L, step R ¼ turn right (3:00), touch L next to R

5&6(5) Kick L, (&) step down on ball of L foot, (6) cross R over L

7-8Step big step to L side, drag R to L with a touch

REPEAT

To end on front wall: start the last 8cts of the dance as the music is ending step L to left side, touch R next to L, step R ¼ turn left (12:00) touch L next to R

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About the Choreographer

Linda Reese (July 2011)

Linda Reese has been a vibrant addition to our artistic community since July 2011, captivating audiences with her unique style and energy. With one dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and elevate the art of performance through her passion and creativity.

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