Paradise Reggae (On Cruiseship Upper Deck)

Choreographer: Ivan Mao (US) June, 2013

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Step Sheet

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Intro: 16 heavy beats, approx. 20 sec. into the music.

FWD CROSS MAMBO. BACK CROSS MAMBO. SLIDE R, STEP. FREE STYLE
1&2Step/rock Rf cross in front of Lf. Recover onto Lf. Step Rf to R.

3&4Step/rock Lf cross behind Rf. Recover onto Rf. Step Lf to L.

5, 6Slide and step Rf long to R. Slide Lf next to Rf and take weight on both feet.

7, 8For these 2 counts, go wild with Calypso-ish free style with sway, wiggle, rock, roll, twist, shimmy, and/or bob. (12:00)

FWD CROSS MAMBO. BACK CROSS MAMBO. SLIDE L, STEP. FREE STYLE
1&2Step/rock Lf cross in front of Rf. Recover onto Rf. Step Lf to L.

3&4Step/rock Rf cross behind Lf. Recover onto Lf. Step Rf to R.

5, 6Slide and step Lf long to L. Slide Rf next to Lf and take weight on both feet.

7, 8For these 2 counts, go wild with Calypso-ish free style with sway, wiggle, rock, roll, twist, shimmy, and/or bob. (12:00)

WALK FWD 2 STEPS, MAMBO R. WALK BACK 2 STEPS, MAMBO L.
1, 2Walk fwd Rf, Lf. (Option: Mash-potato fwd)

3&4Rock/step Rf to R. Recover onto Lf. Step Rf next to Lf.

5, 6Walk back Lf, Rf. (Option: Mash potato back)

7&8Rock/step Lf to L. Recover onto Rf. Step Lf next to Rf. (12:00)

VINE R, TOUCH. VINE L 1/4 TURN, TOUCH.
1,2,3,4Step Rf to R. Cross Lf behind Rf. Step Rf to R. Touch Lf next to Rf.

(Option: Rolling vine R with a touch and a clap)
(Option: As Lf touch next to Rf on count 4, body bend slightly to R and clap hands waist high to R.)
5,6,7,8Step Lf to L. Cross Rf behind Lf. Turn 1/4 L stepping Lf fwd. Touch Rf next to Lf. (9:00)

(Option: Clap hands 2X on counts &8).
(Option: Rolling vine 1¼ L with a touch and clap 2X on count &8.)

START OVER

Contact: mao.ivan@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Ivan Mao (US) June, 2013

Ivan Mao is a passionate performer and choreographer who has made a vibrant mark in the world of dance since June 2013. His captivating style is showcased in one dynamic dance featured in our archive, reflecting his dedication and creativity in the art form.

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