A Monster!

Choreographer: Anna Szymanski (age 12) USA – June 2017

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Intro: On the word “water” start counting and wait 32 counts. Then, dance these 32 counts
as an “intro” – only once during the instrumental section at the beginning of the song.
[1-32] VINE R, TOUCH, VINE L, TOUCH, FORWARD 3, TOUCH, BACK 3, TOUCH, REPEAT
1-4Step R to right (1); Step L behind R (2); Step R to right (3); Touch L beside R (4)

5-8Step L to left (5); Step R behind L (6); Step L to left (7); Touch R beside L (8)

1-4Walk forward R, L, R (1-3); Touch L beside R (4)

5-8Walk back L, R, L (5-7); Touch R beside L (8)

1-16Repeat above 16 counts (12:00)

Dance: This starts with the lyrics at approximately 33 seconds into the song on the word “you’.
[1-8] ROCK R, RECOVER, R COASTER STEP, ROCK L, RECOVER, L COASTER
1-2Rock R to right circling R hip forward/out to right (1); Recover on L (2)

3&4Step R back (3); Step L beside R (&); Step R forward (4)

5-6Rock L to left circling L hip forward/out to left (5); Recover on R (6)

7&8Step L back (7); Step R beside L (&); Step L forward (8) (12:00)

[9-16] ROCKING CHAIR, 1/2 PIVOT TURN, TRIPLE STEP with EITHER 1/2 OR 1 & 1/2 L TURN
1-4Rock R forward (1); Recover on L (2); Rock R back (3); Recover on L (4)

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

7&8Turn 1/4 left stepping R to right (7); Step L beside R (&); Turn 1/4 left stepping R back (8) (12:00)

Experienced dancers option for count 7&8: You may do a 1 & 1/2 turn left –
Turn 1/2 left stepping R back (7); Turn 1/2 left stepping L forward (&); Turn 1/2 left stepping R back (8). Take small steps as you turn. End facing 12:00.

[17-24] POSE, HOLD, DIAGONAL WALKS, FORWARD MAMBO, COASTER STEP SQUARING UP
1-2Allowing body to face 11:00 - Step L foot behind R like a “sit” position with ball of R foot on the floor and knees slightly bent – (optional arms - L arm up to left, R arm out to right side, palms down, elbows slightly bent) (1); Hold (2) (11:00)

Experienced dancers option for counts 1-2: Allowing body to face 11:00 - Step L foot behind R with weight up on balls of both feet – legs straight – arms same as above (1); Hold as you lower and shift weight to L foot (2)
3-4Toward 11:00 - Step R forward (3); Step L forward (4) (arms come down as you walk)

5&6Rock R forward (5); Recover on L (&); Step R back (6) (11:00)

7&8Step L back (7); Step R beside L squaring up to 12:00 (&); Step L forward (8) (12:00)

[25-32] JAZZ BOX 1/4 TURN R, JAZZ BOX CROSS
1-4Cross R over L (1); Step L back (2); Turn 1/4 right stepping R to right (3); Step L slightly forward (4) (3:00)

5-8Cross R over L (5); Step L back (6); Step R to right (7); Cross L over R (8) (3:00)

BEGIN AGAIN! ENJOY!

Anna Szymanski – Highlands Ranch, Colorado USA - jo.thompson@comcast.net

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Anna Szymanski (age 12) USA – June 2017

Anna Szymanski, a vibrant young talent from the USA, first captured our hearts in June 2017 at the age of 12. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Anna showcases her passion and creativity, promising a bright future in the world of performing arts!

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