Baby Leave the Night On

Choreographer: Donna Manning (USA) Sept.2014

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Intro of 16 counts:

Sec.1 (1-9) Basic Cha Pattern – Side Step, Break, Recover, Triple, Break, Recover, Triple
1,2,3,4&5L to L side, R back rock (take through heel and settle into R hip), Recover to L, R to R side, Close ball of L to R, R to R side

6,7,8&1Cross Rock L over R, Recover to R, L to L side, ball of R close to L, L to L side (12:00)

Sec.2 (10-17) Triple ¼ Turn (In In Turn), Triple (In In Out), Triple (In In Out), Cross Break, Recover, ¼ Turn L
(***Styling tip – As you take the step to the side(out) make it long enough to extend the opposite leg, bend the knees through the in, in to facilitate hip action)
2&3R next to L, Step L in place, ¼ turn L stepping R to R side (9:00)

4&5, 6&7Step L next to R, Step R in place, Step L to L side, R next to L, Step L in place, Step R to R side

8&1Cross Rock L over R, Recover to R, ¼ Turn L stepping L fwrd (6:00)

Wall 3 (6:00) **Instead of making ¼ turn L on count 1(17) stay facing 3:00 and restart as you step to the L****

Sec.3 (18-26) Break, Recover, Triple, Rock, Recover, ¼ Turn Triple
2,3,4&5Rock R fwrd, Recover to L, Step R fwrd, Close ball of L to R, Step R fwrd

(***Alternative Cha Styling - Push off of ball of R rolling R hip in a circle cw, Recover to L settling into the hip, Step R fwrd, Close ball of L to R, Step R fwrd)
6,7,8&1Rock L fwrd, Recover to R, ¼ Turn L on ball of R(3:00) L to L side, close ball of R to L, L to L side (3:00)

Sec.4 (27-32&) Cross, Side, Weave, Side Rock, Recover, Cross Break, Recover
2,3,4&5Cross R over L, L to L side, R behind L, L to L side, Cross R over L

6,7,8&Side rock L to L side, Recover to R, Cross rock L over R, Recover to R

HAVE FUN!

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About the Choreographer

Donna Manning (USA) Sept.2014

Donna Manning (USA) has left her mark in our archive with one captivating dance, showcasing her vibrant artistry and dedication to the craft. Since September 2014, her contributions continue to inspire and uplift the dance community, reflecting her passion for movement and expression.

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