Hold On Tight

Choreographer: Hiroko Carlsson (Grafton, Australia) June 2017

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(Intro: 32 counts/Start on Vocals)

[S1] Scissor, Cross Anchor, Step 1/2R Pivot, Scuff, Hitch (6:00)
1 2Step R to right side, Step L close to R

3 4Cross R over L and hook L behind R, replace L behind R

5 6Step R fwd, Turn 1/2L weight on L

7 8Scuff R, Small hop on L and hitch R in front

[S2] Step, Slap L, Back, Slap R, Back Rock, Step 1/4L Paddle (3:00)
1 2Step R fwd, Lift L up behind R leg as you slap L heel with R hand

3 4Step L back, Lift R foot up in front/across as you slap inside of R heel with L hand

5 6Rock/step R back, Replace weight on L

7 8Step R fwd, Turning 1/4L weight on L,

[S3] Fwd, Hitch 1/4R, Weave R, Cross Hitch 1/4R (3:00)
1 2Step R fwd, Turning 1/4R and hitch L (6:00)

3 4 5 6Cross L over R, Step R to right side, Step L behind R, Step R to right side

7 8Cross L over R, Turning 1/4L and hitch R

[S4] Weave L, Cross Rock, 1/2R Hinge, Step, Together (9:00)
1 2 3 4Cross R over L, Step L to left side, Step R behind L, Step L to left side

5 6Cross/step R over L, Recover weight on L start turning R

7 8Turning 1/2R step R close to L, Step L next to R

- Repeat-
[S5] Side w/ Shimmy, Stomp, Stomp, Side w/ Shimmy, 1/4R Ball Turn Together, Hold (12:00)
1 2Step R to right side start shimmy shoulders, Continue shimmy shoulders whilst sliding L towards R

3 4Stomp L in place, Stomp L in place

5 6Step L to left side start shimmy shoulders, Continue shimmy shoulders whilst sliding R towards L

7 8On ball of L make 1/4R turn as you bring right foot together next to L, Hold*

[S6] Cross, Back, Back, Cross, Back, 1/2L, Step 1/2L Pivot (12:00)
1 2 3Cross R over L, Step L back, Step R back

4 5 6Cross L over R, Step R back, Turning 1/2L step L fwd**

7 8Step R fwd, Turning 1/2L weight on L

[S7- 4 counts] 2x 1/4R Turning Toe-Heel Twist (6:00)
1 2Touch R toe to L instep (heel out), Touch R heel to L instep (toe out) whilst turning 1/4R

3 4Touch R toe to L instep (heel out), Touch R heel to L instep (toe out) whilst turning 1/4R

[S8] Cross, Back, Back, Cross, Back, 1/2L, Step 1/2L Pivot (same as S6)
1 2 3Cross R over L, Step L back, Step R back

4 5 6Cross L over R, Step R back, Turning 1/2L step L fwd

7 8Step R fwd, Turning 1/2L weight on L

[S9] Modified Figure 8 (w/ Behind Rock ) (6:00)
1 2Step R to right side, Step L behind R

3 4Turning 1/4R step R fwd, Step L fwd,

5 6Turning 1/2R transferring weight to right, Turning 1/4R and step left to left

7 8Rock/ step R behind L, Recover weight on L

Restart 1: Wall 3 count 40* (12:00)
Restart 2: Wall 5 count 46**(12:00)

Skip & Repeat: Wall 6 - Skip S7 (4 count) (12:00) and go to S 8 and 9 with step change
[S9] (Facing 12:00) Modified Figure 8 (w/ 1/4L Behind Rock)
1 2Step R to right side, Step L behind R

3 4Turning 1/4R step R fwd, Step L fwd,

5 6Turning 1/2R transferring weight to right, Turning 1/4R and step left to left

7 8Turning 1/4L whilst stepping R behind L, Recover weight on L (9:00)

Then Repeat S5-S9

Ending: Wall 7 (count 15 (S2))
[S2] Step, Slap L, Back, Slap R, Back Rock, Stomp Fwd (12:00)

Please contact me if you have any inquiry. (hirokoclinedancing@gmail.com)
(Updated: 2/June/17)

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About the Choreographer

Hiroko Carlsson (Grafton, Australia) June 2017

Hiroko Carlsson, based in Grafton, Australia, is a talented dancer and choreographer who has captivated audiences with her dynamic performances since June 2017. With four mesmerizing dances archived, she continues to inspire and uplift through her artistry and passion for movement.

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