Don't Ask Me Why

Choreographer: Johnson Koo (SG - May 2017)

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[1-8] R step-brush, 1/2 pivot R, Side-touch L-R
1-2Step right forward, brush left forward
3-4Step on left, make 1/2 turn right stepping right forward
5-6Step left to left side, touch right beside left
7-8Step right to right side, touch left beside right (6:00)

[9-16] L grapevine w/ heel touch, 1 1/4 rolling turn R
1-2-3-4Step left to left side, cross right behind left, step left to left side, touch right heel to right diagonal
5-6-7-8Make 1/4 turn right stepping right forward, make 1/2 turn right stepping left back, make 1/2 turn right stepping left forward, touch left beside right (9:00)
Easier option: R grapevine 1/4 turn R: step right to right side (5), cross left behind right (6), make 1/4 turn right stepping right forward (7), touch left beside right (8)

[17-24] L grapevine w/ heel touch, heel touches L-R
1-2-3-4Step left to left side, cross right behind left, step left to left side, touch right heel forward
5-6Step right next to left, touch left heel forward
7-8Step left next to right, touch right heel forward (9:00)

[25-32] R jazz box 1/4 turn, 1/2 Monterey turn R
1-2-3-4Cross right over left, step left back, make 1/4 turn right stepping right to the side, step left next to right
5-6-7-8Point right to right side, make 1/2 turn right stepping down on right, point left to left side, step left beside right (6:00)

[33-40] Toe struts R-L, R rocking chair
1-2Touch right toe forward, drop heel
3-4Touch left toe forward, drop heel
5-6-7-8Rock forward on right, recover weight to left, rock back on right, recover weight to left (6:00)
[Restart on wall 6]

[41-48] R fwd rock, full turn R, R back rock, 1/4 turn L, L touch
1-2Rock forward on right, recover weight to left
3-4Make 1/2 turn right stepping forward on right, make 1/2 turn right stepping back on left
5-6Rock back on right, recover weight to left
7-8Make 1/4 turn left stepping right to side, touch left beside right (3:00)
Easier option: walk back right (3), walk back left (4)

[49-56] L side-drag, R side-drag, L reverse rocking chair
1-2Big step left to left side, drag right towards left and touch right beside left (wt L)
3-4Big step right to right side, drag left towards right and touch left beside right (wt R)
5-6-7-8Rock back on left, recover weight to right, rock forward on left, recover weight to right (3:00)

[57-64] Back toe struts L-R, L stomp, R swivel in heel-toe-heel
1-2Touch left toe back, drop heel
3-4Touch right toe back, drop heel
5Stomp left to left side
6-7-8Bring right in towards left swivelling heel-toe-heel (3:00)

Begin again!

Restart: on wall 6 (facing 9:00) after count 40 (R rocking chair)

Optional ending: on wall 8 you will be facing 3:00, finish count 50 (L side-drag) then make 1/4 turn L to face front as you do the R side-drag

This was done in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Joyeux anniversaire, Canada!
Contact: hibou221B@gmail.com


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About the Choreographer

Johnson Koo (SG - May 2017)

Johnson Koo, a talented dancer from Singapore, joined our community in May 2017 and has since graced our archive with one captivating performance. Known for their energetic style and infectious passion for dance, Johnson continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike!

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