My Bonnie Jean
Choreographer: Daniel Chen (Australia) Jan 2017
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PART A - 48 counts
AS.1: WALTZ 1/2 TURNS (X 2) TRAVELLING FORWARD
1-3Step left forward, turn ½ left and step right back, step left back across right
4-6Step right back, turn ½ left and step left forward, step right together
S.2: CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE, TWINKLE
1-3Rock left across right (check), recover on R, Step left to side
4-6Cross right over left, step left to side, step R in place
AS.3: 1/2 TURN TWINKLE, WEAVE
1-3Cross left over right, step right foot back with 1/4 turn R, left foot to side with 1/4 turn [6:00]
4-6Step right across left, step left to side, step right behind left
AS.4: LARGE STEP L, DRAG & KICK, BACK LOCK, SIDE, BEHIND
1-3Large step to L, drag right foot and kick across left
4&56Step right back, lock left, step right to side, step left back
Optional** Instead of locks, do the following easier steps after kicking:
4,5-6Step right to side, (over 2 count) drag left to close while rising and then shift weight on lowering.
AS.5: LARGE STEP R, DRAG & KICK, BACK LOCK, SIDE, BEHIND
1-3Large step to R, drag left foot and kick
4&56Step left back, lock right, step left to side, step right back
Optional** Instead of locks, do the following easier steps after kicking:
4,5-6Step right to side, (over 2 count) drag left to close while rising and then shift weight on lowering.
AS.6: ROCK LEFT FWD 1/4 TURN, RECOVER, SIDE, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE
1-3Rock left fwd 1/4 turn L [3:00], recover 1/4 turn L, [12:00] step left to side,
4-6cross rock with right, recover, side step
AS.7 LEFT CHECK, HALF TURN, RECOVER
1-3Step left across right while lowering and rotating body to left
4-6Rise and rotating body to right to make 1/2 turn [6:00] and shift weight to right foot
AS.8 BALANCE STEPS FWD & BACK
1-3Step left forward and drag right close to left
4-6Step right back and tap left across R
PART B - 36 counts
Optional ** Instead of Cross Points, Twinkles can be danced for a smoother, traditional waltz look.
Cross points can accentuate the highlight in melody in this part, but please do not point too hard. It is still a smooth dance!
BS.1: CROSS POINT X 2
1-3Lift left foot off floor and step across right, point right toe to right, hold
4-6Lift right foot off floor to step across left, point left toe to left, hold
BS.2: CROSS POINT, HALF TURN TWINKLE
1-3Lift left foot off floor and step across right, point right toe to right, hold
4-6Cross right over left, step left foot back with 1/4 turn R, left foot to side with 1/4 turn R [6:00]
BS.3: &BS.4: REPEAT steps in BS.1 & BS.2 - finishing facing [12:00]
BS.5: CROSS POINT, HALF TURN TWINKLE
1-3Lift left foot off floor and step across right, point right toe to right, hold
4-6Cross right over left, step left foot back with 1/4 turn R, left foot to side with 1/4 turn R [6:00]
BS.6: 1/4 TURN, SWAYS AND DRAG
1-31/4 turn to R and step left forward [9:00], 1/4 turn R [12:00] and sway upper body left (not a hip sway)
4-6Sway body right, shift weight to right foot, drag left foot with no weight next to right foot.
ENDING : Dance the first 6 steps in Part A, i.e. Half Turn Forward waltz steps x 2, and then pose.
Contact: dkchen1058@gmail.com
Music links: https://www.amazon.com/BOBBY-GOLDSBORO-muddy-mississippi-record/dp/B00489ZKP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484739772&sr=8-1&keywords=Muddy+Mississippi+Line+Bobby+Goldsboro
https://www.amazon.com/Jean/dp/B001J25JCC/ref=sr_1_50?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1484738400&sr=1-50&keywords=jean
Last Update - 18th Jan 2017
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Daniel Chen (Australia) Jan 2017
Daniel Chen is an innovative dancer and choreographer from Australia, who has captivated audiences since January 2017 with his vibrant performances. With one dynamic dance featured in our archive, he continues to inspire and elevate the art of dance through his unique expression and creativity.Can't find the right video?
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