HE XIN NIAN

Choreographer: Chen Kuo-Wei

Step Sheet

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The title means "Welcome the New Year" in Mandarin

Dedicated to all who celebrate the Lunar New Year

RIGHT JAZZ BOX SCUFF, LEFT JAZZ BOX SCUFF

1-2Rock cross right foot over left, recover on left

Body & arms - bow your body to left diagonal, clench right fist & hold it with left palm in traditional Chinese greeting

3-4Step back on right, scuff left foot forward

5-6Rock cross left foot, recover on right

Body & arms - bow your body to right diagonal, arms as in steps 1-2

7-8Step back on left, scuff right foot forward

BODY TWISTS TO LEFT, RIGHT JAZZ BOX SCUFF

1-2On left foot, twist body to left

3-4Repeat

Arms - by the side, with hands open (lots of attitude!)

5-6Rock cross right foot over left, recover on left

7-8Step back on right, scuff left foot forward

HALF TURN, HIP BUMPS

1-2Step on left, ½ turn right (now facing back wall)

3-4Step forward on left, hold

5-6Step forward on right and at same time bump right hip forward and back

7-8Bump right hip forward and back

SIDE ROCK CROSSES, HOLD

1-2Rock right foot to right, recover on left

3-4Cross right foot over left, hold

5-6Rock left foot to left, recover on right

7-8Cross left foot over right, hold

REPEAT

ENDING
This music will end when you are facing the front wall and executing the "half-turn", just make a final bow "gong xi fa cai".

Music

About the Choreographer

Chen Kuo-Wei

Chen Kuo-Wei is a passionate choreographer and dancer whose creative talent shines through an impressive collection of 30 captivating dances in our archive. With an infectious enthusiasm for movement and storytelling, Chen continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with their innovative approach to dance.

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