Sequence: Tag, A, B, A, B, Tag, A, B, A, B, Ending
Note: For the hand movements described below, please kindly watch on YouTube to get the correct interpretation. As this is a New Year song, thus the hand movements are all about “Gong XI Gong Xi” which means greeting each other prosperity and longevity. Wishing everyone a happy and blessed 2016!!!
#1: (R Side Mambo Touch) X2, R-L Out, R In, L Touch
1&2
Rock RF to R side, recover weight on LF, touch R toes beside LF
3&4
Rock RF to R side, recover weight on LF, touch R toes beside LF
5-8
Step RF to forward diagonal, step LF to forward diagonal, step RF in, touch L toes beside RF
#2: (L Side Mambo Touch) X2, L-R Out & In
1&2
Rock LF to L side, recover weight on RF, touch L toes beside RF
3&4
Rock LF to L side, recover weight on RF, touch L toes beside RF
5-8
Step LF to forward diagonal, step RF to forward diagonal, step LF in, step RF in (RF is slightly apart from LF)
Hand styling: For the above steps, make a “Gong Xi” indication – L fist covered by R hand on top as though you are greeting somebody.
#A1: Hand Drumming, Stretch Upwards, Hold
1-4
Feet are apart: Drum both hands from L to R for 4 counts
5-6
Drum both hands in the air for 2 counts
7-8
Stretch both hands upwards, hold for 1 count
#A2: Hand Drumming, Stretch Upwards, Hold
1-4
Feet are apart: Drum both hands from L to R for 4 counts
5-6
Drum both hands in the air for 2 counts
7-8
Stretch both hands upwards, hold for 1 count
#A3: L-R Hand Drumming, R-L Walk Forward, R-L-R Forward Run
1&2
Drum both hands on the L side
3&4
Drum both hands on the R side
5-6
Walk forward on RF and LF
7&8
Run forward on RF, LF, RF
Hand styling for counts 5-8: Make a “Gong Xi” indication when travelling forward.
#A4: L-R Hand Drumming, R-L Walk Backward
1&2
Drum both hands on the L side
3&4
Drum both hands on the R side
5-8
Walk back on RF, LF, RF, LF
Hand styling for counts 5-8: Make a “Gong Xi” indication when travelling backward.
#A5: R Cross, L Cross, R Back, L Back
1-4
Step RF forward slightly crossing over LF, cross LF over RF (travelling forward), step RF back, step LF back (slightly beside RF)
Hand styling: Make a “Gong Xi” indication when doing this step.
#B1: R-L Forward Lock Step
1-2
Step RF to forward diagonal, lock LF behind RF
3&4
Step RF to forward diagonal, lock LF behind RF, step RF to forward diagonal
5-6
Step LF to forward diagonal, lock RF behind LF
7&8
Step LF to forward diagonal, lock RF behind LF, step LF to forward diagonal
Hand styling: Spread both hands in the air.
#B2: R Side, L Together, R Side Chasse, L Side, R Together, L Side Chasse
1-2
Step RF to R side, close LF together with RF
3&4
Step RF to R side, close LF together with RF, step RF to R side
5-6
Step LF to L side, close RF together with LF
7&8
Step LF to L side, close RF together with LF, step LF to L side
Hand styling: Spread both hands to the sides.
#B3: R-L Side Touch, R-L Forward Touch, R-L Run Back
1&2
Step RF to R side, touch L toes behind RF
3&4
Step LF to L side, touch R toes behind LF
Hand styling: Drum both hands on R and L sides for counts 1-4.
5&6&
Step RF forward, touch L toes beside RF, step LF forward, touch R toes beside LF
7&8&
Step back on RF, LF, RF, LF
Hand styling: Make a “Gong Xi’ indication.
#B4: R-L Side Touch, R-L Out & In
1&2
Step RF to R side, touch L toes behind RF
3&4
Step LF to L side, touch R toes behind LF
Hand styling: Drum both hands on R and L sides for counts 1-4.
5-8
Step RF to forward diagonal, step LF to forward diagonal, step RF in, step LF in
Hand styling: Make a “Gong Xi’ indication.
#B5: R-L Walking In A Full Circle
1-4
Walk around in a full circle (clockwise direction) starting with RF, LF, RF, LF
Hand styling: L hand raises in the air, spread R hand parallel to the waist level.
1-4
Step RF to R side, close LF together with RF, step RF to R side, touch L toes beside RF
5-8
Step LF to L side, close RF together with LF, step LF to L side, touch R toes beside LF
1-4
Step RF to R side, close LF together with RF, step RF to R side, touch L toes beside RF (End the pose with a ‘Gong Xi’ indication)
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Last Update – 18th Feb. 2016