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Choreographer: Kim Nolan (April 2014)

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Intro 16ct - Start on lyrics

Heel, Together x 2, Heel, Hitch/Slap, Heel, Hitch/Slap, Forward R Shuffle, Left Rock
1&2&Touch R heel fwd, Step R back in place, Touch L heel fwd, Step L back in place
3&4&Touch R heel fwd, Hitch R knee up with a slap on R thigh, Repeat cts 3&
5&6Step R forward, Step L to instep of right, Step R forward
7-8Rock forward on Left, Recover weight onto right

Left & Right Back Shuffles, Left Coaster Step, Heel, Hitch/Slap, Heel, Hitch/Slap
1&2Step L back, Step R to instep of left, Step L back
3&4Step R back, Step L to instep of right, Step R back
5&6Step L back, Step R back next to left, Step L forward
7&8&Touch R heel fwd, Hitch R knee up with a slap on R thigh, Repeat cts 7&
** 2nd Restart at 2 mins during last wall (Wall 6) (after instrumental)

Walk, Walk, Mambo, Walk, Walk, Mambo
1-2, 3&4Walk fwd R, L, Rock R to right side, Recover weight to left, Step R together
5-6, 7&8Walk fwd L, R, Rock L to left side, Recover weight to right, Step L together

Side, Hold, Syncopated Weave, (hitch instead of recover to rocks):- Side Rock, L Hitch & ¼ Turn left & L fwd, R Hitch, ¼ Turn left & Side Rock, L Hitch & ¼ Turn left, L fwd, R Hitch (Click fingers on Hitches)
(Note: cts 5 and 7, have a rocking motion with Hitches instead of a recover step)
1-2, 3&4Step R to right, Hold, Cross L behind right, Step R to side, Cross L over right
5&6&(rock) Step R to side, Hitch L knee, Turn ¼ L & step L fwd (9:00), Hitch R knee,
7&8&Turn ¼ L (6:00) & (rock) Step R to side, Hitch L knee, Turn ¼ L (3:00) & step L fwd, Hitch R knee

Turning Jazz Box, (with finger clicks), Right Kick Ball Change
1-4Cross R over left, Step L back, Turn ¼ right and step on to R (6:00), Step L tog (click fingers to r, l, r, l sides on “&” counts)
* 1st Restart (1m 50s) at new & last Wall 6 (instrumental)
5&6Kick R fwd, weight change as you step onto R Ball of foot in place, weight change & step on to Left

Start again

Restarts are easy to spot both facing last wall (no.6) they restart at the beginning & end of instrumental section :-
* 1st Restart (1m 50s) - at the beginning of instrumental after end of ct 36 end of Turning Jazz Box (Restart at beginning of final wall no.6)
** 2nd Restart (2 mins) is just 16 cts later, at the end of the instrumental after ct 16 (Hitch/Slap)

For fun ending:- as the music ends on ct 31 (fwd rock), why not stretch out both arms to the side as if to say “Ta da!!!” I hope you have fun

Copyright Kim Nolan, England, UK (April 2014)
Contact: thekimbodukers@hotmail.co.uk

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About the Choreographer

Kim Nolan (April 2014)

Kim Nolan, an emerging talent featured in our archive since April 2014, captivates audiences with their dynamic dance style and infectious enthusiasm. With one unforgettable dance in our collection, Kim’s passion for performance continues to inspire both peers and fans alike.

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