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Choreographer: Barry Andracchio, Canberra, Australia (April, 2012)

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Intro: Start dance after 10 Heavy Beats on words “La La La La La…”
First Wall: Dance up to Count 36, Add 6 count Tag, Restart Dance

Side Shuffle Right, Rock Back, Recover, Side Shuffle Left, Rock Back, Recover.
1&2,3,4Step R to side, L beside R, Step R to side, Rock back on L, Recover onto R,

5&6,7,8Step L to side, R beside L, Step L to side, Rock back on R, Recover onto L.

Right Side, Behind, Side (&), Heel-Ball-Cross, Left Side, Behind, Side (&), Heel-Ball-Forward.
1,2&3&4Step R to side, L behind, R to side, L heel at 45 deg., Step L beside R, Step R across L.

5,6&7&8Step L to side, R behind, L to side, R heel at 45 deg., Step R beside L, Step L forward.

Rock Forward, Recover, Right Half Shuffle Turn, Rock Forward, Recover, Left Coaster.
1,2,3&4Rock forward on R, Recover onto L, Turn ¼ right Step R to side, L beside R, Turn ¼ R onto R,

5,6,7&8Rock forward on L, Recover onto R, Step L back, R beside L, Step L forward.

(Optional for steps 3&4 - One and a Half Turns)

Left Quarter Paddle Turn, Cross Shuffle, Side Rock, Recover, Left Sailor Step.
1,2,3&4Step R forward, Turn ¼ left onto L, Step R across L, Step L to side, Step R across L,

5,6,7&8Step L to side, Recover onto R, Step L behind R, R to side, Recover back onto L. *

Right Sailor Quarter Turn, Kick-Ball-Forward, Rock, Recover, (&) Rock, Recover.
1&2,3&4Step R behind L, Step L to side, Turn ¼ right Step forward on R, Kick L forward, Step L beside R, Step forward on R. *** Tag & Restart

5,6&7,8Rock forward on L, Recover back onto R, Step L beside R (&), Rock forward on R, Recover back onto L.

Walk Back Right, Left, Out, Out, Cross, Three Quarter Turn, Rock, Recover.
1,2&3,4Walk back R, L, Step R to side (&), Step L to side, Step R across L,

5,6,7,8Turn ¼ right Step L back, Turn ½ right Step R forward, Rock forward on L, Recover back on R.

(&) Rock Forward, Recover, Walk Back Right, Left, Out, Out, Cross, Three Quarter Turn
&1,2,3,4Step L beside R (&), Rock forward on R, Recover onto L, Walk back R, L,

&5,6,7,8Step R to side (&), Step L to Side, Step R across L, Turn ¼ right step L back, Turn ½ right Step forward onto R.

Rock Forward, Recover, Shuffle Back, Touch Back, Unwind Half Turn, Rock Back, Recover
1,2,3&4Rock forward on L, Recover back onto R, Step L back, R beside L, Step L back,

5,6,7,8Touch R toe back, Unwind ½ turn right, (weight on L), Rock back on R, Recover onto L.

Start Again – Enjoy

Tag: Rock, Recover, Left Coaster Step, Left Half Pivot Turn ***
1,2,3&4Rock forward on L, Recover onto R, Step back on L, Right beside L, Step forward on L,

5,6Step forward on R, Turn ½ left onto L.

Ending: Dance to Count 32 (facing 3.00) Touch R Toe behind L, Unwind to face front (12.00) *

Contact: barrya@nulinedance.com

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About the Choreographer

Barry Andracchio, Canberra, Australia (April, 2012)

Barry Andracchio is an accomplished dancer based in Canberra, Australia, known for his vibrant artistry and creativity. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Barry continues to inspire audiences with his passion for movement and expression.

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