CHL (Cold Hearted Lover)

Count: 32Wall: 4Level: absolute_beginner
Choreographer: Celia CostaUS
Music:Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul

Step Sheet

Intro: 32 counts
No Tags, No Restarts
 
Section 1: RF ROCK BACK, RECOVER, STEP 1/4 TURN LEFT, RF ROCKING CHAIR
1,2,3,4
Rock back on RF, recover onto LF, RF steps forward, 1/4 turn left (9:00)
5,6,7,8
Rock forward on RF, recover on LF, Rock back on RF, Recover on LF
 
Section 2: V-STEP x2
1,2,3,4
RF steps out onto R diagonal, LF steps out onto L diagonal, step RF back diagonal, step LF back diagonal next to RF
5,6,7,8
Repeat above
 
Section 3: R HEEL STRUT, L HEEL STRUT, R HEEL STRUT, L HEEL STRUT
1,2,3,4
Step R heel forward, drop R toe, step L heel forward, drop L toe
5,6,7,8
Step R heel forward, drop R toe, step L heel forward, drop L toe
Note:  Keeping these steps small will make an easy transition into S4.
 
Section 4: DIAGONAL STEPS BACK WITH TOUCH
1,2,3,4
RF steps diagonally back, LF touches next to R, LF steps diagonally back, RF touches next to L
5,6,7,8
RF steps diagonally back, LF touches next to R, LF steps diagonally back, RF touches next to L
 
Begin Again
 
Optional Ending, if using this 3:36 song version: On wall 13, replace counts 3,4 (of Section 1) with two small steps forward, then continue to end of song.
 
Contact: celia828nc@gmail.com
 
This dance was choreographed so absolute beginners can have a dance to this fun retro song.
Hope everyone enjoys.
 
Last Update: 8 Aug 2025