NY To CA

Choreographer: Michael Barr (April 2016) USA

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* Dedicated to Amy Oyang and her New York to California story *

Lead: 32 counts / BPM: 74

[1 – 8] Basic Night Club w/ Full Turn, 1/4 Coaster, Walk

1 - 2&Step R side right; Rock L behind R; Return weight onto R slightly crossing in front of L 12

3 - 4&Turn ¼ left stepping L forward; Step Right forward; Turn ½ left taking weight onto L 3

5 - 6&Turn ¼ left stepping R side right; Make a ¼ turn left stepping L slightly back of R; Step R next to L - 9

Styling: As you step on count 5 start a sweep of the L into a ¼ turn left stepping L back of R (count 6)
7 - 8Step L forward; Step R forward 9

[9 – 16] Full Spiral Turn R, Chase 1/2 Turn R, Walk, Walk, Cross-Rock-Side, Cross-Rock
1 - 2&(1) Step onto ball of L turning full turn right; (2) Step slightly forward onto R; (&) Step L forward 9

3, 4, 5Turn ½ right shifting weight to R; Step L forward; Step R forward 3

6 & 7Rock L in front of R; Return onto R in place; Step L side left 3

8&Rock R in front of L; Return onto L in place 3

*Restart Wall 3 is a short wall of 16 cts. Restart dance here facing 9 o’clock.

[17 – 24] Side, Cross, 3/4 Turn L, Triple Step Forward, Full Turn Walk Around w/ Lock Step
1 - 2Step R side right (open hips to right); Step L in front of R (prep L turn) 3

3Step onto ball of R side right and turn ¾ of a turn left 6

4 & 5Run, run, run: Step L forward; Step R next to L; Step L forward forward 6

6Step R forward in front of L 6

7Turn ½ left shifting weight to your L 12

8Turn ¼ left stepping your R side right facing the 9 o’clock wall 9

&Turn ¼ left as you step your L back and in front of your R facing the 6 o’clock wall (lock step) 6

*Tag/restart Wall 7 is 24 cts. Finish the lock step and then do 2 Sways – R, L; You will restart facing 12 o’clock.

[25 – 32] Back, Back, 1/2 Turn, Forward-1/2 Turn-Sway L,R,L, Rock-Return 1/4 Left
1 – 2 – 3Step R back; Step L back (prep for a right turn); Turn ½ right stepping R forward 12

4 & 5Small Step forward on L; Turn ½ right onto your R; Step L side left swaying hips left 6

6 - 7Sway hips right; Sway hips to your L, allowing all the weight to stay left 6

8&Rock R back; Return into a ¼ turn left onto your L in place 3

*Tags: x 2 Sway R; Sway L (2 cts.) – End of wall 2 facing 6 o’clock; End of wall 5 facing 3 o’clock

*Restart Wall 3; Dance 16 cts., and restart the dance. This will happen as you finish your two cross rocks steps
*Tag/Restart Wall 7: Dance 24 cts up to the lock step: Sway R; Sway L (2 cts.). Restart on the 12 o’clock wall
*Tag: x 1 Sway R; Sway L; Sway R; Sway L (4 cts.) – End of wall 8 facing 3 o’clock

Begin Again!

Ending: Wall 9, cts. 17-24: In this section on ct. 3 turn ½ to the front and triple forward for 4&5. The End!

Website: www.michaelandmichele.com / Email: mbarr@saber.net - Mob: 01 - 530.586.0255

Last Update - 130th Nov 2016

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About the Choreographer

Michael Barr (April 2016) USA

Michael Barr, a dynamic artist from the USA, has made a notable impact in the dance community since April 2016. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, he continues to inspire and energize audiences with his unique style and creative expression.

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