It's Not Ok

Choreographer: Sam Arvidson, Toshiko Kawamoto, Yu Sugawara

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Sequence: A B A A B, A B A A B, B B B, A(tag), A, A

PART A (32 counts)
[1-8] GALLOPS DIAGONAL RIGHT, GALLOPS SIDE LEFT,
1&2&Step R diagonally forward right, Close L next to R, Step R diagonally forward right, Close L next to R
3&4Step R diagonally forward right, Close L next to R, Step R diagonally forward right
5&6&Step L side left, Close R next to L, Step L side left, Close R next to L
7&8Step L side left, Close R next to L, Step L side left

[9-16] SCOOT BACK, APPLEJACKS
1&2&Step R back, Small scoot backward on R, Step L back, Small scoot backward on L
3&4Step R back, Small scoot backward on R, Stomp L side left (shoulder width apart)
5&Applejack to right (R toe out and L heel in), Back to center,
6&Applejack to left (L toe out and R heel in), Back to center
7-8Applejack to right (R toe out and L heel in), Back to center (weight on L)

[17-24] CAMEL WALK, PADDLE FULL TURN
1-2Step R forward (knee straight) and pop L knee, Lock L (knee straight) behind R and pop R knee
3-4Step R forward (knee straight) and pop L knee, Step L forward
51/4 turn left on L and point R side right
6-7-8Repeat 3 times (face 12:00)

[25-32] ROLLING VINE, SIDE KICKS, 1/2 TURN
1-2-3-41/4 turn right and Step R forward, 1/2 turn right and Step L back, 1/4 turn right and Step R side, Hitch L side left
5-6Step L next to R and Kick R side right, Step R next to L and Kick L side left
7-81/4 turn left and Step L forward, 1/4 turn left and Close R to L

PART B (32 counts)
[1-8] SQUAT x2, WEAVE
1-2Turn body to diagonally right and squat (knees open), Stand up
3-4Turn body to diagonally left and squat (knees open), Stand up
5&6&Cross step R over L, Step side L, Step R behind L, Step side L
7&8Cross step R over L, Step side L, Step R behind L

[9-16] ROLLING VINE, CLAP x2
1-2-31/4 turn left and Step L forward, 1/2 turn left and Step R back, 1/4 turn left and Step side L
4Hold and Clap 2 times (&4)
5-6-71/4 turn right and Step R forward, 1/2 turn right and Step L back, 1/4 turn right and Step side R
8Hold and Clap 2 times (&8)

[17-24] CHICKEN WALKS x4, RUN AROUND
1-2-3-4Walk forward L, R, L, R (move your head forward and back like a chicken on each step)
5&6&7&8Run in a small circle counterclockwise making full turn L, R, L, R, L, R, L

[25-32] KICK BALL CHANGE x2, HEEL OUT-OUT-IN-IN, STEP, 1/2 TURN
1&2, 3&4R Kick ball change, R Kick ball change
5&Step forward on heel of R (toe off floor), Step forward on heel of L (toe off floor) (shoulder width apart)
6&Step R back, Close L to R
7-8Step R forward, 1/2 turn left (weight on L)

TAG: In the 7th A (after 4 continuous repetitions of B), change the last 8 counts(25-32) as follows.
25-32ROLLING VINE, HITCH, HOLD
1-21/4 turn right and Step R forward, 1/2 turn right and Step L back
31/4 turn right and Step R side and Hitch L side left
4,5,6,7Hold
8Step on L

Start A again

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About the Choreographer

Sam Arvidson, Toshiko Kawamoto, Yu Sugawara

Sam Arvidson, Toshiko Kawamoto, and Yu Sugawara are dynamic performers known for their innovative choreography and captivating stage presence. With two thrilling dances showcased in our archive, they continue to inspire audiences and elevate the art of dance.

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