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Choreographer: Nina Chen , Taiwan (June 2017)

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Intro: 32 counts - Sequence: A, B, A (16), C, B, A, B, B, A,B, A, A

Part A: (32 counts)
A1: JAZZ BOZ 1/4 R - CROSS - FLICK - CROSS - FLICK
1-4Cross RF over LF - 1/4 trun R (3:00) step LF back - Step RF to R - Point L toe to L

5-8Cross LF over RF - Flick RF to R - Cross RF over LF - Flick LF to L

A2: CROSS POINT - SIDE POINT - 1/4 L HITCH - TOGETHER - FWD PIVOT 1/2 L.X2
1-4Point L toe over RF - Point L toe to L - 1/4 trun L (12:00) hitch LF - Step LF beside RF

5-8Step RF fwd - Pivot 1/2 L (6:00) weight on LF - Step RF fwd - Pivot 1/2 L (12:00) weight on LF

A3: V STEP - JUMP OUT OUT - JUMP CORSS IN - BUMP HEEL TWICE 1/2 L
1-4Step RF diagonal fwd - Step LF diagonal fwd Step RF back to center - Step LF beside RF

5-8Jump out out - Jump cross in - Bump heel twice 1/2 L (6:00)

A4: V STEP - JUMP OUT OUT - JUMP CORSS IN - BUMP HEEL TWICE 1/2 L
1-4Step RF diagonal fwd - Step LF diagonal fwd Step RF back to center - Step LF beside RF

5-8Jump out out - Jump cross in - Bump heel twice 1/2 L (6:00)

Part B: (32 counts)
B1: 1/8 L SIDE TOE STRUT - 1/4 R SIDE TOE STRUT - 1/8 L SIDE TOE STRUT - 1/4 R SIDE TOE STRUT
1-41/8 trun L (10:30) touch R toe to R - Drop R heel to the floor - 1/4 trun R (1:30) touch L toe to L - Drop L heel to the floor

5-81/8 trun L (10:30) touch R toe to R - Drop R heel to the floor - 1/4 trun R (1:30) touch L toe to L - Drop L heel to the floor

B2: (R&L) BACK TOE STRUT - (R L R ) BACK - TOGETHER
1-4Touch R toe back - Drop R heel to the floor - Touch R toe back - Drop R heel to the floor

5-8Step R L R back - Step RF beside LF

B3: FWD TOE STRUT - 1/2 L FWD TOE STRUT - JAZZ BOZ 1/2 R
1-4Touch R toe fwd - Drop R heel to the floor - 1/2 L (6:00) Touch L toe fwd - Drop L heel to the floor

5-8Cross RF over LF - 1/4 trun R (9:00) step LF back - 1/4 trun R (12:00) step RF to R - Step LF fwd

B4: FWD TOE STRUT - 1/2 L FWD TOE STRUT - FWD PIVOT 1/4 L.x2
1-4Touch R toe fwd - Drop R heel to the floor - 1/2 L (6:00) Touch L toe fwd - Drop L heel to the floor

5-8Step RF fwd - Pivot 1/4 L (3:00) weight on LF - Step RF fwd - Pivot 1/4 L (12:00) weight on LF

Part C: (32 counts)
C1: SLOW SIDE - TOGETHER - SIDE - 1/2 R TOGETHER
1-4Big step RF to R (open hands at chest level, push outward twice) 2 counts - Step LF beside RF (hands down) - Hold

5-8Big step RF to R (open hands at chest level, push outward twice) 2 counts - 1/2 L (6:00) step LF beside RF (hands down) - Hold

C2: SLOW SIDE - TOGETHER - SIDE - 1/2 R TOGETHER
1-4Big step RF to R (open hands at chest level, push outward twice) 2 counts - Step LF beside RF (hands down) - Hold

5-8Big step RF to R (open hands at chest level, push outward twice) 2 counts - 1/2 L (6:00) step LF beside RF (hands down) - Hold

C3: SHIMMY FWD BACK. x2
1-4Step RF fwd shimmy 2 counts - Weight back to LF shimmy 2 counts

5-8Step RF fwd shimmy 2 counts - Weight back to LF shimmy 2 counts

(Optional: R Rocking chair.x2)

C4:HIP ROLL TOUCH.x4
1-4Step RF to R rotate hips anticlockwise and touch L toe to L - Step LF to L rotate hips clockwise and touch R toe to R

5-8Step RF to R rotate hips anticlockwise and touch L toe to L - Step LF to L rotate hips clockwise and touch R toe to R

Have Fun & Happy Dancing !

Contact Nina Chen: nina.teach.dance@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Nina Chen , Taiwan (June 2017)

Nina Chen is a talented dancer from Taiwan, who captivated audiences with her unique style and energy in June 2017. With two dynamic performances featured in our archive, Nina continues to inspire and uplift through her artistry.

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