Chicago Bonfire

Choreographer: Debbie McLaughlin (UK), Jose Miguel Belloque Vane (NL), Ria Vos (NL) - Oct 2014

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Count in: After 4 counts ‘Baby, baby, baby, GO!’

CROSS SIDE BEHIND & CROSS, HIP GRIND, TOUCH HEEL, ¼ TURN ½ TURN SPIRAL
1 2Cross R over L, Step L to L side

3&4Cross R behind L, Step L to L side, Cross R over L

5 6Step L to L side grinding hip to L, Push L hip to L side and touch R heel to R diagonal

7 8Make ¼ turn L stepping R back, Make ½ spiral turn over L shoulder hooking L across R - weight stays on R (3 o clock)

L SHUFFLE, ½ TURN R BACK SHUFFLE, ¼ TURN SIDE, CROSS ROCK SIDE ROCK CROSS ROCK
1&2&Step L forward, Step R beside L, Step L forward, Make ½ turn L slightly hitching R (9 o clock)

3&4Step back on R, Step L beside R, Step back on R

5 6&Make ¼ turn L stepping L to L side, Cross rock R over L, Recover weight back onto L (6 o clock)

7&8&Rock R out to R side, Recover weight onto L, Cross rock R over L, Recover weight back onto L

BACK DRAG, BEHIND SIDE CROSS, ROCK RECOVER, HINGE ½ TURN HINGE ½ TURN
1 2Take big step back with R to R diagonal, Drag L towards R

3&4Cross L behind R, Step R to R Side, Cross L over R

5 6Rock R out to R side, Recover weight onto L

7 8Make ½ turn R stepping R to R side, Make ½ turn R stepping L to L side (6 o clock)

R SAILOR STEP, L SAILOR STEP, WALK ¾ TURN L
1&2Cross R behind L, Step L to L side, Step R to R side

3&4Cross L behind R, Step R to R side, Step L to L side

5678Cross R over L and walk around R, L, R, L to make a ¾ turn over L shoulder (9 o clock)

KICK & HEEL & FLICK & HOOK & KICK & HITCH & STEP ¾ TURN
1&2&Kick R foot forward, Step R back, Touch L heel forward, Step L forward

3&4&Bend R leg across back of L leg and slap R heel with L hand, Step R back, Hook L leg across front of R leg and slap L heel with R hand, Step L forward

5&6&Kick R forward, Step R beside L, Hitch L knee up and slap with R hand, Step L beside R

7 8Step R forward, Pivot ¾ turn L taking weight onto L (12 o clock)

‘YOU’ POINT HOLD, ‘ME’ POINT HOLD, STEP ¼ TURN, STEP ¼ TURN
1 2Step R out to R side pushing R hip out & point both hands forward (arms straight) ‘You’, Hold count 2

3 4Transfer weight to L and push L hip out and bring arms in pointing thumbs to chest ‘Me’, Hold count 4

5 6Step R forward, Pivot ¼ turn L taking weight onto L, and making lasso signal with R arm (9 o clock)

7 8Step R forward, Pivot ¼ turn L taking weight onto L, and making lasso signal with R arm (6 o clock)

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TAG: OUT OUT, HEEL BOUNCES x3
& 1Step R to R side, Step L to L side

2 3 4Bounce both heels 3 times (end with weight on L)

THE TAG HAPPENS:
End of Wall 1
After 32 counts of Wall 3
End of Wall 4
After 32 counts of Wall 6
RESTART THE DANCE AFTER EACH TAG

REPEAT SECTIONS
At the end of wall 7, do the last 8 counts of the dance TWICE MORE (you and me section)

FULL SEQUENCE: (Clock direction is where the wall STARTS)
(Sequence makes it a 4 wall dance)
Wall 1 - Full dance (12 o clock)
Tag (6 o clock)
Wall 2 - Full dance (6 o clock)
Wall 3 - Dance up to count 32 (12 o clock)
Tag and Restart (9 o clock)
Wall 4 - Full dance (9 o clock)
Tag - This one is easy to miss! Listen out for the electric guitar as a clue (3 o clock)
Wall 5 - Full dance (3 o clock)
Wall 6 - Dance up to count 32 (9 o clock)
Tag and Restart (6 o clock)
Wall 7 - Full dance (6 o clock)
Add two more repeats of the last 8 counts of the dance (‘you and me’ section)
Wall 8 - Full dance (12 o clock)
Wall 9 - Full dance (6 o clock)
Wall 10 - Dance up to count 24 (hinge turns), then add another ½ hinge turn R stepping straight into the last 8 counts of the dance (‘you and me’ section)
Make ½ turn L stepping R to R side for big finish on count 1! End facing 12 o clock

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Contact: debmcwotzit@gmail.com, dansenbijria@gmail.com, jose_nl@hotmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Debbie McLaughlin (UK), Jose Miguel Belloque Vane (NL), Ria Vos (NL) - Oct 2014

Debbie McLaughlin (UK), Jose Miguel Belloque Vane (NL), and Ria Vos (NL) are dynamic dance artists known for their innovative choreography and vibrant performances; together, they have contributed one captivating piece to our archive. Their unique styles and collaborative spirit continue to inspire and engage audiences, showcasing the power of dance to unite cultures and creativity.

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