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Choreographer: Carlton Thompson – July 2017

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Sequence: A, Tag, B, / A, Tag, B, / A, Tag 2, A, B
A = 2x32 counts
B = 2x32 counts

(Part A – Verse I, II, & III)
Section A1:
1-2: Rock R ft. forward, Recover back on L ft. (12:00)
3&4: Step R ft. back, step L ft. next to right, Step R ft. forward.
5-6: Rock L ft. forward, Recover back on R ft.
7&8: Turn ½ L with L ft., Pivot ¼ L with R ft., Step ¼ L with L ft. (12:00)

Section A2:
1-2: Step R ft. to R side, Step L behind R ft.
&3&4: Step R ft. to R side, Step L heel out, Step L ft. forward, Turn ¼ L stepping with R ft. forward. (9:00)
5-6: Turn ½ turn R leading with L ft., Step R ft. forward. (3:00)
7-8: Recover back on L ft. Make ½ turn R leading with R ft. (9:00)

Section A3:
1-2: Rock L ft. forward, Recover back on R ft. (9:00)
3&4: Step L ft. back, Step R ft. next to L, Step L ft. back
5-6: Make ½ turn R stepping with R ft., Recover back on L ft. (3:00)
7&8: Step R ft. back, Step L ft. next to R, Step R ft. back.

Section A4:
&1-2: Replace L ft. next to R ft., Step R ft. forward, Drag L ft. next to R.
3-4: Step L ft. forward, drag R ft. next to L.
5-6: Step R ft. forward, drag L ft. next to R.
7-8: Step L ft. forward, drag R ft. next to L. (3:00)

**Repeat Part A, Sections 1-4**

TAG 1
Section T1:
&1-2: Step R ft. forward, Cross L ft. over R ft., Rock R ft. to R side.
3-4: Make ¼ L stepping L ft. forward, Step R ft. forward. (3:00)
5-6: Make ½ turn R stepping forward with L ft., Step R ft. forward. (9:00)
7-8: Recover back on L ft., Make ½ turn R leading with R ft. (3:00)

Section T2:
1-2: Step L ft. forward, Make ½ turn L leading with R ft. (9:00)
3-7: Step L ft. forward, Make ¾ turn L by pivoting on R ft. (9:00)
8: Place weight onto left ft. (12:00)


(Part B – Chorus I, II, & III)
Section B1:
1&2: Rock R ft. to R side, Recover weight back onto L ft., Cross R ft. in front of L ft.
3&4: Rock L ft. to L side, Recover weight back onto R ft., Cross L ft. in front of R ft.
5-6: Make ¼ L by lifting R knee up (hip bump ¼) (9:00), Make ¼ L by keeping that R knee up and doing another hip bump. (hip bump ¼) (6:00).
7-8: Make ¼ L by keeping that R knee up and doing another hip bump. (hip bump ¼) (3:00), Make ¼ turn left by keeping that R knee up and doing another hip bump (12:00) (Right knee is still up.)

Section B2:
1&2: Rock R ft. to R side, Recover weight back onto L ft., Cross R ft. in front of L ft.
3&4: Rock L ft. to L side, Recover weight back onto R ft., Cross L ft. in front of R ft. (12:00)
5-6: Step R ft. forward, Make ¼ turn R by lifting L knee up. (3:00)
7-8: Make ¼ turn R by keeping that L knee up and doing another hip bump (hip bump ¼) (6:00), Make ¼ turn R by keeping that L knee up and doing another hip bump (hip bump ¼) (9:00).

Section B3:
1-2: Step L ft. forward, Make ¼ turn L by bringing R ft. next to L ft. (6:00) (optional hand)
3-4: Step R ft. forward, Make ¼ turn R by brining L ft. next to R. (9:00)
5-6: Make ¼ turn R by stepping R ft. back, bring L ft. next to R ft. (12:00)
7-8: Hold, and place weight on R ft.

Section B4:
1-2: Step L ft. forward, Make ¼ turn L by brining R ft. next to L ft. (9:00)
3-4: Step R ft. forward, Make ¼ turn R by brining L ft. next to R. (12:00)
5-6: Make ¼ turn R by stepping R ft. back, brining L ft. next to R ft. (3:00) (optional hand)
7-8: Hold, and keep weight on L ft. (3:00)

**Repeat Part B, Sections 1-4**

Tag 2:
Section 1:
1-4: Free Style (Your own moves)

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Carlton Thompson – July 2017

Carlton Thompson, featured since July 2017, is a dynamic performer known for his captivating choreography and innovative dance style. With two energetic dances showcased in our archive, he continues to inspire and engage audiences with every performance.

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