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THE SHAKE

AUGUST, 1997

CHOREOGRAPHED by THE BUFFALO GIRLS (Kelly, Lisa, Debbie, Toni) Armidale, NSW,

Australia

DESCRIPTION: 64 Beat 2 directional dance

MUSIC: "The Shake" by Neil McCoy

ALBUM: Neil McCoy's Greatest Hits

Beats Steps

shoulders for 3 beats and clap on the 4th beat

4 Swivel heels to the R turning body 45 deg L from front with weight on R and

shimmy shoulders for 3 beats and clap on the 4th beat

1 Step onto L on the spot swinging R hand to the R

1 Click fingers of R hand while looking R

1 Step R behind L swinging R hand across body to L

1 Click fingers of R hand while looking L

1 Step L to L swinging R hand to the R

1 Click fingers of R hand while looking R

1 Step R behind L swinging R hand across body to L

1 Click fingers of R hand while looking L

4 Long step R to R with hands on thighs and bending knees and shimmying for

first 3 beats as weight is transferred onto R foot, on 4th beat bring L to R,

straighten and clap

4 Long step L to L with hands on thighs and bending knees and shimmying for

first 3 beats as weight is transferred onto L foot on 4th beat bring R to L,

straighten and clap

2 While shimmying - rock forward onto R, hold

2 Pivot 180 deg clockwise stepping forward onto R, clap

2 While shimmying - rock forward onto L, hold

2 Step L together, clap

2 Strut forward R, stepping heel, toe

2 Strut forward L, stepping heel, toe

2 Rock back onto R, rock forward onto L

2 Strut forward R stepping heel, toe

2 Strut forward L, stepping heel, toe

2 Rock back onto R, rock forward onto L

The next 8 beat sequence results in a 3/4 turn

2 Step R to side bumping hips R, transfer weight back onto L bumping hips L

(no change of direction)

2 Step R toe to side, Paddle and pivoting 90 deg anticlockwise

2 Step R to side, step L behind

clockwise

4 Bump hips twice to L, bump hips twice to R

2 Touch L behind R, unwind 270 deg anticlockwise

2 Stomp R beside L, clap

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