Jamaican Dance

Choreographer: Wendy Johansson - Canada (October 2016)

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Loose 3 Count Intro to lyrics: "Come on and pump and do the Jamaican dance." - First step is on the word “Dance”

[1-8] Step Right, Hold, Ball Step, Touch Left. 1/4 Turn & Repeat to Left.
1 2 &3 4Step R to right side. Hold. Step ball of L next to R. Step R to right side. Touch L.

5 6 &7 81/4 Turn to R (to 3:00) and Step L to left side. Hold. Step ball of R next to L. Step L to left side. Touch R.

[9-16] Fwd Rock/Recover, Side Rock/Recover, Syncopated Weave Left.
1 2 3 4Rock R forward, recover weight on L. Rock R to R side, recover weight on L.

5 6 7 &8Weave Left: Cross R behind L, Step L to L side, Cross R in front of L, Step L to L side, Cross R behind L.

[17-24] 1/4 Turn Shuffle, 1/2 Pivot Turn with Hip Roll, Skate R,L,R.
1 &2 3 41/4 Turn to left (to 12:00), to shuffle forward: Step L, step R beside L, Step L. Step forward on R, pivot 1/2 Turn to Left and step L with hip roll (to 6:00).

5 6 7 8Skate R to R diagonal, hold. Skate L to L diagonal and R to R diagonal.

[25-32] Cross, Step R 1/8 Turn, L Hitch/Hip Bump 2x, & Heel Jack & Touch & Heel Ball Cross.
1 2 3 4Cross L over R to right side, Step R to right side with 1/8 Turn to left (to 4:30). Hitch L hip bump 2x to L diagonal (to 1:30).

&5&6&7&8Facing 4:30 diagonal: Step L to left side, R heel to R diag. Step R beside L, Touch L toe beside R, Step L to left side, R heel to R diag, Ball R cross L over R. Square up to 3:00 to start again!

Ending: Last wall is at 9:00: End facing 10:30 diagonal. Step R to R side swinging R hip to R side with L arm up and L hand to side of head looking to the right at 12:00. SHAZAM!!! :D

Contact: thejohanssons@shaw.ca

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About the Choreographer

Wendy Johansson - Canada (October 2016)

Wendy Johansson is a vibrant artist from Canada, celebrated for her dynamic performances and captivating choreography. With two dazzling dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and engage audiences with her creative energy and passion for movement.

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