HOKI MAI

Choreographer: Joenan , Aus (July 07)

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Intro: 16 counts 
8 POINT SEQUENCE 
1-4 Point Right toe to right side, point Right toe forward, point Right toe to right side, step forward on Right 
5-8 Point Left toe to left side, point Left toe forward, point Left toe to left side, step forward on Left 
 
POINT, STEP BACK, POINT, STEP BACK, ROCK, RECOVER, SHUFFLE FORWARD 
1-4 Point Right to right side, step back on Right, point Left to left side, step back on Left 
5-6 Rock back on Right, recover onto Left 
7&8 Shuffle forward on Right, Left, Right 
 
STEP FORWARD, FULL TURN LEFT, STEP FORWARD, SHUFFLE FORWARD 
1 Step forward on Left 
2-5 Turning ¼ left step back on Right, turning ¼ left step Left to left side, turning ¼ left step forward on Right, turning ¼ left step Left to left side 
6 Step forward on Right 
7&8 Shuffle forward on Left, Right, Left 
 
PIVOT ¼ LEFT, PIVOT ¼ LEFT, ROCK ¼ TURN LEFT, RECOVER, ROCK ¼ TURN RIGHT, RECOVER ¼ TURN RIGHT 
1-4 Step forward on Right, pivot turn ¼ left onto Left, step forward on Right, pivot turn ¼ left onto Left 
5-8 Turning ¼ left rock forward on Right, recover onto Left, turning ¼ right rock forward on Right, turning ¼ right recover onto Left 
 
WALK, WALK, ROCK, RECOVER, SHUFFLE FORWARD, TRIPLE STEP ½ TURN RIGHT 
1-4 Walk back on Right, walk back on Left, rock back on Right, recover onto Left 
5&6 Shuffle forward on Right, Left, Right 
7&8 Turning ½ right triple step on Left, Right, Left 
(Styling: while shuffling raise hands in the air twirling them the Maori/Hawaiin way) 
 
ROCK, RECOVER, SHUFFLE FORWARD, TRIPLE STEP ½ TURN RIGHT, ROCK, RECOVER 
1-2 Rock back on Right, recover onto Left 
3&4 Shuffle forward on Right, Left, Right 
5&6 Turning ½ right triple step on Left, Right, Left 
7-8 Rock back on Right, recover onto Left 
(Styling: while shuffling raise hands in the air twirling them the Maori/Hawaiin way) 
 
EXTENDED GRAPEVINE 
1-4 Cross rock Right over Left, recover onto Left, step Right to right side, cross Left over Right 
5-8 Step Right to right side, cross Left behind Right, step Right to right side, cross Left over Right 
 
FULL TURN LEFT, ROCKING CHAIR 
1-4 Turning ¼ left step back on Right, turning ¼ left step Left to left side, turning ¼ left step forward on Right, turning ¼ left step Left to left side 
5-8 Rock forward on Right, recover onto Left, rock back on Right, recover onto Left 
REPEAT 
 
Ending: To face the front for the end - after the 6th wall you will be facing the back wall 6:00, dance the first 16 counts finishing with a triple step ½ turn left instead of the forward shuffle  
 
Alternate slower music for teaching: Hoki Mai Medley by Dennis Marsh (start dance on "mai" when he sings "hoki mai")
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About the Choreographer

Joenan , Aus (July 07)

Joenan, from Australia, is an emerging talent who has captivated audiences with their vibrant energy and unique dance style. With one dynamic dance featured in our archive, Joenan is set to leave a lasting mark on the dance scene, inspiring others with every movement!

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