If I Were You

Choreographer: Michelle Risley (UK) January 2018

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Crystal Boot Awards Teach 2018

Section 1: Rumba Box Forward, Back Kick x 2, Coaster Step, Brush
1 & 2Step right to side. Step left beside right. Step right forward.
3 & 4 &Step left to side. Step right beside left. Step left back. Low kick right forward.
5 & 6 &Step right back. Low kick left forward. Step left back. Low kick right forward.
7 & 8 &Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward. Brush left forward.
Option: Counts 7&8: Triple full turn right, stepping – right, left, right.

Section 2: Lock Step Brush Left Then Right, Pivot 1/4 Cross, Hinge 1/2 Cross
1 & 2 &Step left forward. Lock right behind left. Step left forward. Brush right forward.
3 & 4 &Step right forward. Lock left behind right. Step right forward. Brush left forward.
5 & 6Step left forward. Pivot 1/4 turn right. Cross left over right. (3:00)
7 &Turn 1/4 left stepping right back. Turn 1/4 left stepping left to side.
8Cross right over left. (9:00)

Section 3: Side Tap, Side Kick, Behind Side Cross, Side Strut, Cross Strut, Rock x 2
1 &Step left to side. Touch right beside left.
2 &Step right to side. Low kick left to left diagonal.
Note: Counts 1&2&: Sway hips, as Cody will sing ‘Hips Swaying’
3 & 4Cross left behind right. Step right to side. Cross left over right.
5 &Step right toe to side. Drop right heel taking weight.
6 &Cross left toe over right. Drop left heel taking weight.
7 & 8 &Rock right to side. Recover onto left. Rock right back. Recover onto left. (9:00)

Section 4: Step Pivot 1/2 Step, Chase Full Turn, Coaster Step, Monterey 1/4
1 & 2 &Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step right forward. Clap. (3:00)
3 &Step left forward. Pivot 1/2 turn right.
4Turn 1/2 right stepping left back and dragging right towards left. (3:00)
5 & 6Step right back. Step left beside right. Step right forward.
7 & 8Point left to side. Turn 1/4 left stepping left beside right. Point right to side.
&Touch right beside left. (12:00)
Restart: Wall 5: Start the dance again at this point (facing 12:00).

Section 5: Vine 1/2 Turn Brush, Vine 1/4 Turn Brush, Chase 1/2 Turn, Full Turn
1 &Step right to side. Cross left behind right
2 &Turn 1/2 right stepping right forward. Brush left forward. (6:00)
3 &Step left to side. Cross right behind left.
4 &Turn 1/4 left stepping left forward. Brush right forward. (3:00)
5 & 6Step right forward. Pivot 1/2 turn left. Step right forward. (9:00)
7 & 8Triple step full turn right, stepping - left, right, left. (9:00)
Note: Counts 7&8: full turn travels forward towards new wall.

TAG: End of Wall 2, facing 6:00: Step Clap, Step Clap, Rocking Chair
1 & 2 &Step right forward. Clap. Step left forward. Clap.
3 & 4 &Rock right forward. Recover onto left. Rock right back. Recover onto left.

Ending: Facing 12:00: Section 5 Count 36, Following Vine 1/4 Turn
Replace right brush forward with step right to side. Raise both arms, then lower them and finish with a Rock & Roll jump on the last beat of the music!

Tag: One easy 4-count Tag danced at the end of Wall 2
Restart: One Restart during Wall 5 after count 32


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About the Choreographer

Michelle Risley (UK) January 2018

Michelle Risley is a dynamic dance artist from the UK, celebrated for her innovative choreography and vibrant performances. With one captivating dance piece archived, she continues to inspire and engage audiences with her passion for movement and expression since January 2018.

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