Dear Life

Choreographer: Mike Liadouze (January 2017)

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Introduction: 16 counts - Sequence: AABB tag1 ABB tag2 AABB final

PART A: 32 counts
A[1-8] ROCKING CHAIR, STEP TURN 1/2 L, 1/4 L KICK BALL CROSS
1-2Rock step RF forward, recover on LF
3-4Rock step RF back, recover on LF
5&6Step RF forward, ..1/2 turn L.. weight on LF forward (6:00)
7&81/4 turn L.. kick RF diagonally forward, step RF together, cross LF over RF (3:00)

A[9-16] SYNCOPATED WEAVE, BIG STEP SIDE, SAILOR STEP
&1&2Step RF together, cross LF over RF, step RF together, cross LF back RF1
&3&4Step RF together, cross LF over RF, step RF together, cross LF over RF1
5-6Big step RF side, slide LF together
7&8Cross LF behind RF, step RF side, step LF side
(1)musical option on last two A : replace &2 et &4 by HOLD
&1-2&3-4: BALL CROSS, HOLD, BALL CROSS, HOLD

A[17-24] TOUCH BEHIND, UNWIND 1/2 R, CROSS TRIPLE, 1/2 R CROSS TRIPLE, ROCK STEP SIDE
1-2Touch R toe behind LF, unwind ..1/2 turn R.. weight on RF side (9:00)
3&4Cross LF over RF, step RF side, cross LF over RF
5&61/2 turn R.. cross RF over LF, step LF side, cross RF over LF (3:00)
7-8Rock step LF side, recover on RF

A[25-32] BALL CROSS, UNWIND 1/2 L, TRIPLE FORWARD, STEP TURN 1/2 R, 1/4 R SIDE, TOUCH
&1-2Step LF together, cross RF over LF, unwind ..1/2 turn L.. weight on LF forward (9:00)
3&4Step RF forward, step LF together, step RF forward
5-6Step LF forward, ..1/2 turn R.. weight on RF forward (3:00)
7-81/4 turn R.. step LF side, touch R toe together (6:00)

PART B: 32 counts
B[1-8] TRIPLE DIAGONALLY SIDE x2, FULL TURN R, 1/4 R BIG STEP SIDE
1&21/8 turn L.. step RF side, step LF together, step RF side (10:30)
3&41/4 turn R.. step LF side, step RF together, step LF side (1:30)
5-63/8 turn R.. step RF forward, ..1/2 turn R.. step LF back (12:00)
7-81/4 turn R.. big step RF side, slide LF together (3:00)

B[9-16] CROSS, SIDE, SAILOR 1/4 L, CAMEL WALK HALF CIRCLE L
1-2Cross LF over RF, step RF side
3&4Cross LF behind RF, ..1/4 turn L.. step RF side, step LF forward (12:00)
5-61/8 turn L.. step RF forward pop L knee, ..1/8 turn L.. step LF forward pop R knee (9:00)
7-81/8 turn L.. step RF forward pop L knee, ..1/8 turn L.. step LF forward pop R knee (6:00)

B[17-24] STEP TURN 1/2 L, TRIPLE FORWARD, SLOW STEP, 1/4 R ROCK STEP SIDE 1/4 L
1-2Step RF forward, ..1/2 turn L.. weight on LF forward (12:00)
3&4Step RF forward, step LF together, step RF forward
5-6Step LF forward, HOLD2
7-81/4 turn R.. rock step RF side, ..1/4 turn L.. recover on LF (12:00)
(2)musical option on Odd Bs : CHEST POP « trying TO CATCH my breath »
Even Bs : BODY ROLL forward « dear LIFE »

B[25-32] 1/2 L BIG STEP BACK, COASTER STEP, JAZZ BOX
1-2..1/2 turn L.. big step RF back, slide LF together (6:00)
3&4Step LF back, step RF together, step LF forward
5-6Cross RF over LF, step LF back
7-8Step RF side, step LF forward

TAG 1 : (12:00)
[1-12] SLOW STEP TURN, ROCKING CHAIR, SLOW STEP TURN
1-2-3-4Step RF forward, HOLD, ..1/2 turn L… weight on LF forward, HOLD (6:00)
5-6Rock step RF forward, recover on LF
7-8Rock step RF back, recover on LF
1-2-3-4Step RF forward, HOLD, ..1/2 turn L.. weight on LF forward, HOLD (12:00)

TAG 2 : (6:00)
[1-4] SLOW STEP TURN
1-2-3-4Step RF forward, HOLD, ..1/2 turn L.. weight on LF forward, HOLD (12:00)

FINAL : STOMP RF forward & raise arms to V shape (12:00)
Dedicated to « Lili » for finding the music !
Have FUN, good luck !!

Mike Liadouze (Last update: 27/01/2017) - Email : mike.liadouze@gmail.com - Website : http://mikeliadouze.free.fr

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Mike Liadouze (January 2017)

Mike Liadouze, featured in January 2017, brings an infectious energy and passion for dance that resonates deeply with audiences. With one captivating performance archived, Mike's artistic flair and dedication to the craft continue to inspire dancers and enthusiasts alike.

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