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Choreographer: Carlton Thompson – October 2017

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Sequence: A | B | A | Tag | A | B | A | Tag | C | A | Tag

Part A (Chorus)
Section A1:
1-2: Make ¼ turn right by walking L ft. over right. Make ¼ turn right by walking R ft. to right side. (6:00)
&3: Make ¼ turn right with a quick step with your L ft., and then crossing R ft. over left. (9:00)
4: Square up to the (9:00) by toe-touching L ft. back.
&5-6: Place weight back on L ft., R ft. forward Ball-Touch, Hold. (optional arms: Bring R arm up and forward, and Bring L arm up and to the left)
&7-8: Step R ft. back, L ft. forward Ball-Touch, Hold. (Optional arms: hold the arm pose)

Section A2:
1-2: R ft. forward Ball-Touch, Hold. (9:00)
&3-4: Make ½ turn left by pivoting on R ft., L ft. forward Ball-Touch, Hold. (3:00)
&5-6: Make ½ turn left by pivoting on L ft., R ft. forward Ball-Touch, Hold. (9:00)
&7-8: Make ½ turn left by pivoting on R ft., L ft. forward Ball-Touch, Hold. (3:00)

Section A3:
1-2: Make ¼ turn left by leading with R ft. (like a Rock-Step), Recover L ft. to left side. (Optional Arms: Swing R arm in towards chest and then out to right side) (12:00)
&3-4: Quick Step R ft. next to L ft., Rock L ft. to left side, Recover R ft. to right side. (Optional Arms: Swing L arm in towards chest and the out to left side).
&5-6: Quick Step L ft., next to R ft., Rock R ft. to right side, Recover L ft. to left side. (Optional Arms: Swing R arm in towards chest and then out to right side)
&7-8: Quick Step R ft. next to L ft., Rock L ft. to left side, Recover R ft. to right side. (Optional Arms: Swing L arm in towards chest and the out to left side).

Section A4:
&1-2: Make ¼ turn left leading with L ft., R ft. forward Ball-Touch, Hold. (9:00)
&3-4: Make ½ turn left by pivoting on R ft., L ft. forward Ball-Touch, Hold. (3:00)
&5-6: Make ½ turn left by pivoting on L ft., R ft. forward Ball-Touch, Hold. (9:00)
&7-8: Make ½ turn left by pivoting on R ft., L ft. forward Ball-Touch, Hold. (3:00)

Part B (Verse)
Section B5:
1-2: Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. forward.
3&4: Ball-Step R ft. forward, Twist both heels to the right, Step R ft. forward.
5-6: Step L ft. forward, Ball-Step R ft. forward.
7: Hold
&8: Quick Step R ft. back while holding weight on R ft., Drag L ft. past R ft.

Section B6:
1-2: Step L ft. back, Step R ft. back.
3&4: Step L ft. back, Make ¼ turn right leading with R ft. (6:00), Point L ft. to left side.
5-6: Cross L ft. over R ft., Step R ft. to right side.
7: Hold
&8: Bring toes together, Bring heels together.

Section B7:
1&2: Step R ft. in front of L ft. and twist heels inward, On Ball-Step on both feet twist heels outwards, Step R ft. back.
3-4: Ball-Step L ft. back, Step L ft. forward.
5&6: Step R ft. in front of L ft. and twist heels inward, On Ball-Step on both feet twist heels outwards, Step R ft. back.
7-8: Ball-Step L ft. back, Step L ft. forward.

Section B8:
1-2: Cross-Step R ft. over L ft., Make ¼ turn right by stepping back on L ft. (9:00)
3&4: Step R ft. back, Step L ft. next to R ft., Step R ft. forward.
5-6: Step L ft. forward, Step R ft. forward.
7-8: Make ¼ turn right leading with a rock step with L ft., Recover R ft. to right side. (12:00)

Tag: (Counts 1-5, travel back to 12:00)
1&2&: Step R ft. forward, Lock-Step L ft. behind R ft., Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. forward. (Keep in mind, you are traveling back to 12:00)
3&4&: Lock-Step R ft. behind L ft., Step L ft. forward, Step R ft. forward, Lock-Step L ft. behind R ft.
(Keep in mind, you are traveling back to 12:00)
5: Step R ft. forward (12:00)
6-7-8: Hold

Part C (Interlude) – 32 Counts
Sections 1-4 of Part C is a Free Style Walk.
Every other count is a step: (i.e. 1, 3, 5, 7)
Ever other count is a finger snap (i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8)

**By Count 8 of Section 4, you will face (12:00) to start the dance.

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Carlton Thompson – October 2017

Carlton Thompson, a dynamic performer since October 2017, has captivated audiences with his vibrant style and infectious energy. With two impressive dances showcased in our archive, he continues to inspire and elevate the art of dance.

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