I Wanna Be Happy

Choreographer: Ira Weisburd (April 2016)

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Music Producer: Andrea Ras—Bongiorni - Raspolini)
Music Published: April, 2016 Ladyland Edizioni Musical

Introduction: 64 counts. Start on vocal @ approx. 39 seconds.
BEGIN with RIGHT FOOT. ONE EASY RESTART on the last wall !!

PART I. (FORWARD, FORWARD, TRIPLE STEP FORWARD; FORWARD, RECOVER, TRIPLE STEP BACK)
1-2Step R forward, Step L forward

3&4Step R forward, Step-close L beside R, Step R forward

5-6Step L forward, Recover back onto R

7&8Step L back, Step-close R beside L, Step L back

PART II. (BACK, 1/4 TURN L, SHUFFLE TO SIDE; BACK, SIDE, CROSS, RECOVER)
1-2Step R back, Step L forward making 1/4 Turn L (9:00)

3&4Step R to R, Step-close L beside R, Step R to R

5-6Step L behind R, Step R to R

7-8Step L across R, Recover back onto R

PART III. (1/4 SHUFFLE TURN L, PIVOT 1/4 TURN L; CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND,SIDE)
1&2Step L to L, Step-close R beside L, Step L to L making 1/4 Turn L (6:00)

3-4Step R forward, Pivot 1/4 Turn L onto L (3:00)

5-6Step R across L, Step L to L

7-8Step R behind L, Step L to L

PART IV. (CROSS, RECOVER, 1/4 SHUFFLE TURN R; FORWARD, RECOVER, SWEEP L, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS)
1-2Step R across L, Recover back onto L

3&4Step R to R, Step-close L beside R, Step R to R making 1/4 Turn R (6:00)

5,6&Step L forward, Recover back onto R, Sweep L from front to back making 1/4 L Turn (3:00)

7&8Step L back, Step R to R, Step L across R

PART V. (R SCISSOR, HITCH L; WEAVE 4 STEPS TO R)
1-2Step R to R, Step L to L

3-4Step R across L, Hitch L

5-6Step L across R, Step R to R

7-8Step L behind R, Step R to R

PART VI. (CROSS, RECOVER, SIDE, CROSS; RECOVER, 1/4 TURN R, PIVOT 1/2 TURN R)
1-2Step L across R, Recover back onto R

3-4Step L to L, Step R across L

5-6Step L back, Step R to R making 1/4 Turn R onto R (6:00)

7-8Step L forward, Pivot 1/2 Turn R onto R (12:00)

PART VII. (L SCISSOR, HITCH R; WEAVE 4 STEPS TO L)
1-2Step L to L, Step R to R

3-4Step L across R, Hitch R

5-6Step R across L, Step L to L

7-8Step R behind L, Step L to L

PART VIII. (CROSS, RECOVER, SIDE, CROSS; RECOVER, 1/4 TURN L, PIVOT 1/2 TURN L)
1-2Step R across L, Recover back onto L

3-4Step R to R, Step L across R

5-6Step R back, Step L to L making 1/4 Turn L onto L (9:00)

7-8Step R forward, Pivot 1/2 Turn L onto L (3:00)

BEGIN DANCE.

*Note: On the 3rd Wall (facing 9:00), do PART I, II, III, IV and then Restart the Dance at 12:00 and do the entire dance one more time. You will end facing 3:00 and you have 3 counts left to face 12:00 (Pivot 1/4 Turn L and Cross R over L)

Contact: dancewithira@comcast.net

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About the Choreographer

Ira Weisburd (April 2016)

Ira Weisburd is a talented choreographer known for his innovative approach to dance, exemplified in the captivating piece archived from April 2016. With a passion for creativity and movement, Ira's work continues to inspire both performers and audiences alike.

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