PRIK KHEE NOO

Choreographer: Chen Kuo-Wei

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Dedication: to Ms Frances Choo who had specially requested for this song, & all those who love Thai food! "Prik Khee Noo" is a particularly chili hot pepper used abundantly in Thai food especially in the spicy hot "Tom Yum" soup! Dance with a "bouncy" motion throughout

LOCK STEP LEFT AND RIGHT DIAGONALS

1-2Step forward on left diagonal, step right behind left

Arms: both arms stretched towards left diagonal, roll wrists inside out with index fingers close to or touching thumbs. Rest of 3 fingers flicking away, then roll back wrists outside in with all fingers pointing back to you

3-4Step forward on left diagonal, touch right behind left (same arm movements as above)

5-6Do a mirror image of counts 1-2 on right diagonal

7-8Do a mirror image of counts 3-4 on right diagonal

ROCK HALF TURN LEFT, SHUFFLE, ROCKING CHAIR

1-2Rock forward on left, recover on right & ½ turn left

3&4Shuffle, left foot leading (facing back wall)

5-6Rock forward on right, recover on left

7-8Rock back on right, recover on left (weight on left)

RIGHT VINE, CLAP/DIG LEFT HEEL (DO A MIRROR IMAGE ON LEFT)

1-2Step right to right, step left behind right

3-4Step right to right, dig left heel towards left diagonal & clap

5-6Step left to left, step right behind left

7-8Step left to left, dig right heel towards right diagonal & clap

FULL TURN RIGHT, BOUNCE LEFT HEEL, KICK

1-2Step down on right, ½ turn right, step on left

3-4Step down on right, ½ turn right, stomp left foot to left diagonal 2 feet away (at same time bend upper body forward to left diagonal, left hand turned inwards & on top of left knee, right hand "akimbo" on right hip, with right elbow pointing upwards, look up)

5-7Bounce left heel thrice (weight on left ball of foot, continue body & arm stance as in count 4)

8On the last count, straighten body up, transfer weight to right foot & kick left foot towards left diagonal (for attitude, give a yell!)

REPEAT

ENDING
The music ends when you are facing the back wall doing the right & left vines. Please make an attempt to turn ½ right on 2 counts & return to face front wall, at same time clasp your hands together in the traditional "Thai" greeting, "Sawasdee"

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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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