Not Too Young

Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay , Malaysia (Sept 2013)

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Link to song(with permission from Rose): https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ip7e0pxbb5p43r/Too%20Young.mp3

[This dance is specially dedicated to Rose Iwanaga from Kuching who was the first recording artiste of Sarawak, Malaysia. The song - recorded in 1967 and a cover of Nat King Cole’s song – is Rose’s “signature song”. I decided to write a dance to it to commemorate our years of dancing and singing together since the mid 1990’s. Luv ya, Rose, and here’s to many more years to come! Enjoy the dance…]

Intro: about 16 counts on the word “TRY”

[1-8] Rumba box
1-2-3-4Step L forward(1), touch R beside L(2), step R to right(3), step L beside R(4)

5-6-7-8Step R back(5), touch L beside R(6), step L to left(7), step R beside L(8)

[9-16] ¼ turn sweep, cross, ½ turn, weave
1-2-3-4Turning ¼ left, step L forward(1)(9.00), sweep R from back to front(2), cross R over L(3), turning ¼ right, step L back(4)(12.00)

5-6-7-8Turning a further ¼ right, step R to right(5)(3.00), cross L over R(6), step R to right(7), cross L behind R(8)

[17-24] Diagonal step, hitch, back together (R&L)
1-2-3-4Step R into right diagonal(1)(4.30), hitch L knee(2), step L back to centre(3), step R beside L, squaring up to side wall(4)(3.00)

5-6-7-8Step L into left diagonal(5)(1.30), hitch R knee(6), step R back to centre(7), step L beside R, squaring up to side wall(8)(3.00)

[25-32] Forward, ½ chase turn right, full turn left, forward, cross
1-2-3-4Step R forward(1), step L forward(2), pivot ½ turn right, shifting weight unto R(3)(9.00), step L forward(4),

5-6-7-8Turning ½ left, step R back(5) (9.00), turning a further ½ left, step L forward(6), step R forward(7), cross L over R(8)

[33-40] Side drag, behind side, cross rock, ¼ turn left walk walk
1-2-3-4Take big step to R(1), drag L to R(2), step L behind R(3), step R to right(4)

5-6Cross rock L over R(5), recover onto R(6)

7-8Turning ¼ left, step forward L(7)(6.00), step forward R(8)

[41-48] Side rock cross(L&R), ¾ turn right
1-2-3Rock L to left(1), recover weight onto R(2), cross L over R(3)

(Wall 3: dance till here, then step to R for count 4 and Restart)
4-5-6Rock R to right(4), recover weight onto L(5), cross R over L(6)

7-8Turning ¼ right, step L back(7)(9.00), turning a further ½ right, step R forward(8)(3.00)

[49-56] Forward hold rock ½ turn (L&R)
1-2Rock L forward(1), hold(2)(9.00)

3-4Recover onto R(3), turning ½ left, step L forward(4)

5-6Rock R forward(5), hold(6)(3.00)

7-8Recover onto L(7), turning ½ right, step R forward(8)

[57-64] Forward rock, coaster step, ½ pivot left, ¼ turn left, hook
1-2Rock L forward(1), recover weight onto R(2)

3&4Step L back(3), step R beside L(&), step L forward(4)

5-6Step R forward(5), turning ½ left, shift weight onto L(6)(9.00)

7-8Turning a further ¼ left, step R to right(7)(6.00), hook L in front of R shin(8)

Start again

Wall 3: dance only up till count 43 (you’ll be facing 6.00 ), then step R to right for count 4 and Restart facing back wall

Ending: dance up to count 9 and sweep to face front…

Contact Yu Puay: yeoyp95@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Yeo Yu Puay , Malaysia (Sept 2013)

Yeo Yu Puay from Malaysia, featured since September 2013, is a vibrant dancer whose passion for movement shines through in her two captivating performances archived with us. Her dynamic choreography and infectious energy continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike!

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