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Choreographer: Tabitha Carnes – June 2017

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Intro: 32 counts - No Tags, No Restarts

[1 – 8] SAILOR STEP, ¼ TURNING SAILOR STEP, PADDLE STEP ½ TURN
1&2Step R behind L, step L next to R, step R side

3&4Step L behind R, ¼ turn L stepping R side, step L fwd (9:00)

5 – 6Swivel ⅛ turn over L shoulder while pointing R to side, repeat

7 – 8Swivel ⅛ turn over L shoulder while pointing R side, swivel ⅛ turn over L shoulder and touch R next to L (3:00)

[9 – 16] KICK & POINT, KICK & POINT, BALL CROSS, STEP BACK, STEP ¼ SIDE, TOGETHER
1&2Kick R fwd, step R next to L, point L to L side

3&4Kick L fwd, step L next to R, point R to R side

&5 – 6Step R side, cross L over R, step R while turning ⅛ over L shoulder

7 – 8Step L while turning ⅛ over L shoulder, step R together (weighted evenly on both feet) (12:00)

[17 – 24] ***APPLE JACKS (SINGLE-SINGLE-DOUBLE x2)
&1With weight on L heel and R toes, swivel L toes L and R heel L, return to center

&2With weight on R heel and L toes, swivel R toes R and L heel R, return to center

&3&4Repeat &1 twice (swiveling L two times)

&5Repeat &2

&6Repeat &1

&7&8Repeat &2 twice (swiveling R two times) (12:00)

[25 – 32] TURNING STEP TOUCHES (x3), SHUFFLE STEP
1 – 2Step R diagonally fwd, touch L next to R

3 – 4Step L side while turning ¼ L, touch R next to L (9:00)

5 – 6Step R side while turning ¼ L, touch L next to R (6:00)

7&8Step L fwd, step R together, step L fwd

***EASIER OPTION FOR [17 – 24]: HEEL SWITCHES WITH HOOKS (x2)
1&2&L heel fwd, step L together, R heel fwd, step R together

3&4&L heel fwd, hook L over R, L heel fwd, step L together

5&6&R heel fwd, step R together, L heel fwd, step L together

7&8R heel fwd, hook R over L, R heel fwd (stay weighted on L foot)

Latest update: July 22, 2017

Contact: linedancewithtabitha@gmail.com – www.facebook.com/linedancewithtabitha

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About the Choreographer

Tabitha Carnes – June 2017

Tabitha Carnes, featured in our archive with two captivating dances, brings an infectious energy and passion for performance that inspires audiences and fellow artists alike. Since June 2017, her dynamic style and creative expression have made a lasting impression in the world of dance.

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