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 Pronounced "cab-oley"
 Dedicated to Carol Gowrie, Bob Hansen, Lee Mansfield and Steve Herson, four New York fellow instructors and friends whom, in a time of need and without hesitation, donated their time, energy and talents to the "dancing for a cause" program at Good Samaritan Hospital. To these selfless individuals I say thank You, Thank You, a thousand times Thank You.

TRAVELING FORWARD DIAGONALLY, STEP HOOK STEP ­ RIGHT-LEFT-RIGHT, LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT, RIGHT-LEFT-RIGHT, LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT
1-2&Step forward diagonally to right, hook left behind right, step right next to left (step on ball of right)
3-4&Step forward diagonally to left, hook right behind left, step left next to right
5-8Repeat steps 1­4

ROCK STEP RIGHT, SHUFFLE IN PLACE RIGHT-LEFT-RIGHT, ROCK STEP LEFT, SHUFFLE LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT WITH ½ LEFT
1-4Rock right, recover weight on left, shuffle in place right-left-right
5-8Rock left, recover weight on right, shuffle in place left-right-left while turning ½ left

CROSS ROCK STEP RIGHT OVER LEFT­ (CROSS, STEP, SIDE, & CROSS, STEP, SIDE, & CROSS, STEP)
1-3Cross right over left, step in place with left, step right with ball of right
&4-6Step in place with left, repeat steps 1-3
&7-8Step in place with left, cross right over left, step in place with left

3 COUNT SYNCOPATED WEAVE RIGHT, LEFT HEEL TAP ---REPEAT SEQUENCE TO LEFT
&1&2Step right next to left, cross left over right, step right, cross left behind right
&3&4Step right, cross left over right, step right next to left, tap left heel forward-diagonal
&5&6Step left next to right, cross right over left, step left, cross right behind left
&7&8Step left, cross left over right, step right next to left, tap right heel forward-diagonal
Man may choose to dance the first 4 sets of eight counts with hands behind them (palms up, elbows bent). Lady may choose to place hands on hips for same counts.

TAP LEFT HEEL TWICE, KICK RIGHT TWICE, & STEP RIGHT, LEFT, PIVOT ½ LEFT, STEP, LOCK, STEP
&Step right next to left
1-2Tap left heel forward twice
&Step left next to right
3-4Kick right forward twice (at 10:00)
&5-6Step right next left, step forward on left, pivot ½ left
7&8Step forward left, hook right behind left, step forward left

LOCK, STEP, STEP, PIVOT ½ LEFT, & STEP, TOUCH SIDE ­ RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT
&1-2Hook right behind left, step forward left, step forward right
3&4Pivot ½ right, step right next to left-on ball of right foot, step forward left
5&6Touch right to side, step right next to left, touch left to side
7-8Touch right to side twice

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About the Choreographer

Forty Arroyo

Forty Arroyo is a dynamic choreographer and dancer known for their vibrant creativity and innovative style, boasting an impressive collection of 40 captivating dances in our archive. With a passion for movement that inspires audiences and fellow artists alike, Forty continues to push the boundaries of dance expression.

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