Happiness

Choreographer: Colleen Archer , Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia (Jan 2014)

Step Sheet

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Intro: 4 counts, start on 5th beat - SP. Weight on L - “For…Jesse”

ACROSS, HEEL, SIDE, HEEL, BEHIND, SIDE, ACROSS, HOLD
1, 2Touch R toe forward across L and raise L heel, Lower L heel

3, 4Touch R toe to right side and raise L heel, Lower L heel

5, 6Step R behind L, Step L to left side

7, 8Step R across L, Hold (12)

(optional counts 1-4, Touch R forward, Hold, Touch R to side, Hold)

SIDE, BEHIND, TURN ¼ & FWD, HOLD, ¾ PIVOT, SIDE, HOLD
1, 2Step L to left side, Step R behind L

3, 4Turn ¼ left and step L forward, Hold

5, 6Step R forward, Turn ¾ left taking weight onto L

7, 8Step R to right side, Hold (12)

MAMBO, HOLD, MAMBO, HOLD
1, 2Rock step L forward 45º left, Recover R (add hips)

3, 4Step L back, Hold

5, 6Rock step R back 45º right, Recover L (add hips)

7, 8Step R forward, Hold # (add finish) (12)

½ PIVOT, FWD, HOLD, FWD, LOCK, FWD, SCUFF
1, 2Step L forward, Turn ½ right taking weight onto R

3, 4Step L forward, Scuff R

5, 6Step R forward, Lock L behind R

7, 8Step R forward, Scuff L (6)

FWD, TOUCH, BACK, TOUCH, BACK, TOUCH, TURN ¼ & SIDE, HOLD
1, 2Step L forward 45º left, Touch R beside L

3, 4Step R back 45º right, Touch L beside R

5, 6Step L back 45º left, Touch R beside L

7, 8Turn ¼ right and step R to right side, Hold (feet slightly apart) (9)

TWIST HEELS, TOES, HEELS, HOLD & CLAP, REPEAT
1, 2Twist both heels to right, Twist both toes to right

3, 4Twist both heels to right, Hold and clap

5, 6Twist both heels to left, Twist both toes to left

7, 8Twist both heels to left, Hold and clap (weight on L) (9)

COASTER, ¼ PADDLE, FWD, HOLD
1, 2Step R back, Step L beside R

3, 4Step R forward, Hold

5, 6Step L forward, Turn ¼ right taking weight onto R

7, 8Step L forward, Hold (12)

ROCKING CHAIR, ¼ MONTEREY
1, 2Rock step R forward, Recover L

3, 4Rock step R back, Recover L

5, 6Touch R toe to right side, Turn ¼ right and step R beside L

7, 8Touch L toe to left side, Step L beside R (3)

Begin again …..

FINISH: # Wall 10, dance first 24 counts starting on 3 o’clock wall, add following steps…
1 – 4Step L forward, Turn ¾ right taking weight onto R, Step L to left side, Hold

5 – 8Bump hips R L R, Hold (optional wave hands in the air on bumps)

Dance may be copied and distributed provided original steps remain unchanged.

Contact - Email: luckystrikedance@bigpond.com

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About the Choreographer

Colleen Archer , Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia (Jan 2014)

Colleen Archer is a talented dancer and choreographer based in Charters Towers, Queensland, whose creative contributions have been beautifully preserved in our archive with two captivating dances. With a passion for movement and expression, she continues to inspire others through her vibrant performances and dedication to the arts.

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