Mood Swing

Choreographer: Karen Dawson (Auckland) February 2018

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#16 count introduction
Sequence : AAB A(32 counts) Tag1 A B(40 counts) AA Tag2 Finish

Part A (48 counts)
A[1-8] R TOE STRUT, L CROSS TOE STRUT, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD
1,2,3,4R toe to right side, drop R heel, cross L toe over right, drop L heel

5,6,7,8Rock R to side, recover weight on L, cross R over left, hold.

A[9-16] L TOE STRUT, R CROSS TOE STRUT, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD
1,2,3,4L toe to left side, drop L heel, cross R toe over left, drop R heel

5,6,7,8Rock L to side, recover weight on R, cross L over right, hold.

A[17-24] CHARLESTON SWEEPS WITH HOLDS, L COASTER,
1,2,3,4Sweep R fwd, hold, sweep/step R back, hold

5,6,7,8Step L back, step R together, step L fwd, hold

A[25-32] RIGHT LOCK FWD, HOLD, ¼ PIVOT R, CROSS, HOLD
1,2,3,4Step R fwd, lock L behind right, step R fwd, hold

5,6,7,8Step L fwd, pivot ¼ right taking weight on R, cross L over right, hold

A[33-40] EXTENDED VINE
1,2,3,4Step R to side, cross L behind right, step R to side, cross L over right

5,6,7,8Step R to side, cross L behind right, step R to side, cross L over right

A[41-48] SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD
1,2,3,4Rock R to side, recover weight on L, cross R over left, hold

5,6,7,8Rock L to side, recover weight on R, cross L over right, hold

Part B (48 counts)
B[1-8] TOE STRUT, TOE STRUT, CHARLESTON SWEEPS WITH HOLDS
1,2,3,4R toe fwd, drop R heel, L toe fwd, drop L heel

5,6,7,8Sweep R fwd, hold, sweep/step R back

B[9-16] SWEEP/STEP L BACK, HOLD, SWEEP/STEP R BACK, HOLD, COASTER STEP
1,2,3,4Sweep/step L back, hold, sweep/step R back, hold

5,6,7,8Step L back, step R together, Step L fwd, hold

B[17-24] TOE STRUT, TOE STRUT, CHARLESTON SWEEPS WITH HOLDS
1,2,3,4R toe fwd, drop R heel, L toe fwd, drop L heel

5,6,7,8Sweep R fwd, hold, sweep/step R back

B[25-32] SWEEP/STEP L BACK, HOLD, SWEEP/STEP R BACK, HOLD, COASTER STEP
1,2,3,4Sweep/step L back, hold, sweep/step R back, hold

5,6,7,8Step L back, step R together, Step L fwd, hold

B[33-40] SIDE ROCK, ROCOVER, CROSS, HOLD, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD
1,2,3,4Rock R to side, recover weight on L, cross R over left, hold

5,6,7,8Rock L to side, recover weight on R, cross L over right, hold

B[41-48] R LOCK FWD, HOLD, ¼ PIVOT, CROSS, HOLD
1,2,3,4Step R fwd, lock L behind right, step R fwd, hold

5,6,7,8Step L fwd, pivot ¼ right taking weight on R, cross L over right, hold

Tag 1 (8 Counts)
[1-8] SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD
1,2,3,4Rock R to side, recover weight on L, cross R over left, hold

5,6,7,8Rock L to side, recover weight on R, cross L over right, hold

TAG 2 (16 counts)
T[1-8] EXTENDED VINE
1,2,3,4Step R to side, cross L behind right, step R to side, cross L over right

5,6,7,8Step R to side, cross L behind right, step R to side, cross L over right

T[9-16] SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD
1,2,3,4Rock R to side, recover weight on L, cross R over left, hold

5,6,7,8Rock L to side, recover weight on R, cross L over right, hold

Finish
Do the first 12 counts of Tag 2, then add the following 4 counts
1,2,3,4Rock L to side, turn ¼ right taking weight on R, touch L heel fwd, hold.

Contact: karen-dawson@xtra.co.nz

Last Update – 23rd March 2018

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About the Choreographer

Karen Dawson (Auckland) February 2018

Karen Dawson, hailing from Auckland, is a talented dancer with a vibrant passion for the art, showcased through her captivating performances. With one enchanting dance in our archive, Karen continues to inspire and elevate the dance community with her dynamic energy and creativity.

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