Joy's Gonna Come In The Morning

Choreographer: Jo Thompson Szymanski – May 2016

Step Sheet

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Note: This dance is choreographed to the slow beat (half time) using “&” counts.
Intro: 16 heavy slow counts

[1-8] STEP CLAPS: UP, UP, BACK, BACK, FORWARD LOCK STEP, 1/4 CHASE TURN R
1&Step R forward to right diagonal leading with R hip (1); Clap (&)

2&Step L forward to left diagonal leading with L hip (2); Clap (&)

3&Step R back to right diagonal pushing R hip back (3): Clap (&)

4&Step L back to left diagonal pushing L hip back (4); Clap (&)

5&6Step R forward (5); Step L slightly behind R (&); Step R forward (6)

7&8Step L forward (7); Turn 1/4 right shifting weight to R (&); Cross L over R (8) (3:00)

[9-16] 2 TOE STRUTS R, SIDE ROCK & CROSS, 2 TOE STRUTS L, SIDE ROCK & 1/4 TURN R
1&Step R toe to right (1); Drop R heel (&) (Option: Swing hands up to right)

2&Step L toe across R (2); Drop L heel (&) (Option: Swing hands down to left)

3&4Rock R to right (3); Recover onto L (&); Cross R over L (4)

5&Step L toe to left (5); Drop L heel (&) (Option: Swing hands up to left)

6&Step R toe across L (6); Drop R heel (&) (Option: Swing hands down to right)

7&8Rock L to left (7); Recover onto R turning 1/4 right (&); Step L forward (8) (6:00)

[17-24] FORWARD ROCK; SIDE ROCK, BACK ROCK, STEP, REPEAT L
1&Rock R forward (1); Recover onto L (&)

2&Rock R to right (2); Recover onto L (&)

3&4Rock R back (3); Recover onto L (&); Step R forward (4)

5&Rock L forward (5); Recover onto R (&)

6&Rock L to left (6); Recover onto R (&)

7&8Rock L back (7); Recover onto R (&); Step L forward (8) (6:00)

[25-32] CHARLESTON STEP; 1/2 PIVOT TURNS L (Option: Repeat Charleston)
1-2Touch R toe forward (1); Step R back (2)

3-4Touch L toe back (3); Step L forward (4)

5-6Step R forward (5); Turn 1/2 left shifting weight to L (6) (12:00)

7-8Step R forward (7); Turn 1/2 left shifting weight to L (8) (6:00)

Styling: Twinkle hands above shoulders as you do the pivot turns.
Non-turning option: Repeat a 2nd Charleston step instead of the pivot turns.

BEGIN AGAIN

Ending: At the end of the song, you will be facing the front. Step out R to right front diagonal reaching R arm gradually out to right and up over head…on last beat, pull R fist down to chest….Yes!!

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About the Choreographer

Jo Thompson Szymanski – May 2016

Jo Thompson Szymanski is a celebrated choreographer known for her infectious energy and creativity, with two captivating dances featured in our archive. Since joining us in May 2016, she has continued to inspire dancers and audiences alike with her innovative contributions to the world of dance.

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