Back in Baby's Arms

Choreographer: Diana Dawson (Feb 09)

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First recorded by Patsy Cline (102bpm) – Various albums
Note: the restart in this dance applies to the recordings by both Kevin and Patsy – other recordings may not have the same instrumental bridge – in which case ignore the restart and just dance through.
Intro: 16 count intro

SIDE, ROCK, CROSS SHUFFLE, SIDE, ROCK, BEHIND- 1/4 TURN–STEP FORWARD
1-2 Step right out to right side, rock onto left

3&4 Step right over left, step left to left side, step right over left

5-6 Step left out to left side, recover onto right

7&8 Step left behind right, 1/4 turn right stepping right forward, step left forward [3:00]

HEEL SWITCHES, STEP, PIVOT 1/2 TURN, JAZZBOX
1& Touch right heel forward. Step right beside left.

2& Touch left heel forward. Step left beside right.

3-4 Step forward on right, pivot 1/2 turn left (weight onto left) [9:00]

*Restart point – wall 4 (see note below)
5-6 Cross right over left. Step back on left.

7-8 Step right to right side. Step left slightly forward.

STEP, SCUFF FORWARD, BRUSH BACK, TAP, SHUFFLE FORWARD, STEP FORWARD, ROCK
1-2 Step forward on right foot, scuff left foot forward

3 Brush left foot back and across in front of right shin,

4 Tap left toes to floor to the right side of right foot .

5&6 Left Shuffle forward stepping - Left, Right, Left

7-8 Step forward on right foot, rock back onto left foot

MAKE 1/2 TURN SHUFFLE, 1/2 TURN SHUFFLE, BACK , ROCK, KICK BALL CHANGE
1&2 Shuffle 1/2 turn Right stepping– Right, Left, Right [3:00]

3&4 Shuffle 1/2 turn Right stepping– Left, Right, Left [9:00]

5-6 Step back on right foot, rock forward onto left foot

7&8 Kick right foot forward, step right foot back in place, step left foot in place

Begin Again

There is one very obvious Restart on wall 4 at the end of the instrumental bit.
Wall 4 starts facing [3:00]. Dance steps 1 to 12 (Pivot 1/2 turn) and you’ll be facing the front wall ready to restart the dance.

Diana Dawson
Silver Stars Western Dancers
Website www.silverstarswesterndancers.com

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About the Choreographer

Diana Dawson (Feb 09)

Diana Dawson, born on February 9, is a talented dancer whose vibrant energy shines through in every performance. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and uplift audiences with her artistic flair and passion for movement.

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