MAGDELENA

Choreographer: Phil Johnson

Step Sheet

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JUMP RIGHT KICK BALL TOUCH; JUMP LEFT KICK BALL TOUCH; STEP FORWARD RIGHT ½ TURN LEFT; STEP FORWARD RIGHT ¼ TURN LEFT

1&2Kick right foot out and jump slightly to the right landing on right foot; touch left next to right

3&4Kick left foot out and jump slightly to the left landing on left foot; touch right next to left

5-6Step forward right - pivot half turn left (weight on left)

7-8Step forward right - pivot quarter turn left (weight on left)

As you step forward and ½ and ¼ turn, sway hips right/left, right/left

RIGHT AND LEFT HIP BUMPS; RIGHT AND LEFT SAILOR STEPS

1&2Stepping forward on right bump hips right, left, right

3&4Stepping forward on left bump hips left, right, left

5&6(Right sailor step) step right foot behind left; step left foot to left side; step right foot slightly to the right

7&8(Left sailor step) step left foot behind right; step right foot to right side; step left foot slightly to the left

RIGHT BEHIND ½ TURN; POINT LEFT FORWARD HALF TURN; WEAVE TO RIGHT AND LEFT HEEL JACK

1-2Touch right toe behind left foot; unwind ½ turn right (taking weight onto right foot)

3-4Point left toe forward and on ball of right foot turn ½ turn right touching left foot next to right

Or alternatively flick left foot back arching the back slightly backwards

5-6Cross step left over right; step right to right side

7&8Step left behind right and step back on right angling body 45 degrees to the left and put left heel forward

Alternative for the full turn in steps 1-4

1&2Right mambo ending with right foot taking weight

2&3Left mambo ending by touching left next to right

AND CROSS RIGHT OVER LEFT: STEP LEFT; ROCK BACK/RECOVER: ½ MONTEREY TURN RIGHT

&1-2Step left foot back in place and cross right over left; step left to left side

3-4Rock back on the right behind left; recover weight forward on the left

5-8Point right toe to right side; half turn right (on ball of left foot) stepping right foot next to left, point left toe to left side; step left foot next to right taking weight

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Phil Johnson

Phil Johnson is a talented choreographer and dancer with an impressive portfolio of 28 captivating dances in our archive. Known for his innovative style and passion for movement, Phil continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his creative contributions to the dance community.

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