TAKING THE LONG WAY
Choreographer: Graham Gee (UK) June 2006
Step Sheet
| 16 count intro | |
| Or Music: Oh What A Crying Shame by The Mavericks | |
| Section 1 | Step 1/2 pivot, Forward Shuffle, Step 1/2 pivot, Forward Shuffle |
| 1-2 | Step forward Right, pivot 1/2 turn Left |
| 3&4 | Step Right forward, close Left to Right, step forward Left |
| 5-6 | Step forward Left, pivot 1/2 turn Right |
| 7&8 | Step Left forward, close Right to Left, step forward Left |
| Section 2 | Cross Rock, Kick Ball Cross, Side Rock, Side, Behind, 1/4 turn Left |
| 1-2 | Rock Right across Left, recover Left |
| 3&4 | Kick Right forward, step Right back, cross Left over Right |
| 5-6 | Rock Right to Right side, recover Left |
| 7-8 | Step Right behind Left, turn 1/4 Left stepping forward on Left |
| Section 3 | Forward Rock, Kick Ball Cross, Side Rock, Side, Behind, Point |
| 1-2 | Rock Right across Left, recover Left |
| 3&4 | Kick Right forward, step Right back, cross Left over Right |
| 5-6 | Rock Right to Right side, recover Left |
| 7-8 | Step Right behind Left, point Left to Left side |
| Section 4 | Cross Shuffle, Side Rock, Back 1/2 Turn Right, Point, Cross Shuffle |
| 1&2 | Cross Left over Right, step Right to Right, cross Left over Right |
| 3-4 | Rock Right to Right side, recover Left |
| 5-6 | 1/2 turn Right stepping forward on Right, scuff Left |
| 7&8 | Cross Left over R, Step Right to Right, cross Left over Right |
| Section 5 | Chasse Right, Back Rock, Chasse Left, Rock back with 1/4 turn Right |
| 1&2 | Step Right to Right, close Left to Right, step Right to Right |
| 3-4 | Rock Left behind Right, recover Right |
| 5&6 | Step Left to Left, close Right to Left, step Left to Left |
| 7-8 | Rock back on Right turning 1/4 Right, recover Left |
| Restart dance here on Third Wall (Dixie Chicks track) | |
| Section 6 | 1/2 Turn Left, Right Back Lock, Back, Touch Toe, Forward Shuffle |
| 1-2 | Step Right forward turning 1/4 Left, step back Left tuning 1/4 Left |
| 3&4 | Step back Right, lock Left across Right, step back Right |
| 5-6 | Step back Left, tap Right toe across Left |
| 7&8 | Step forward Right, close Left to Right, step forward Right |
| Section 7 | 1/2 Turn Right, Left Back Lock, Back, Touch Toe, Forward Shuffle |
| 1-2 | Step Left forward turning 1/4 Right, step back Right turning 1/4 Right |
| 3&4 | Step back Left, lock Right across Left, step back Left |
| 5-6 | Step back Right, tap Left toe across Right |
| 7&8 | Step Left forward, close Right to Left, step Left forward |
| TAG 6th wall, do 4 step Tag (see below) instead of Section 8 - Dixie Chicks track | |
| Section 8 | 1/4 Turn Jazz box, Jazz box with tap |
| 1-2 | Sweep Right forward and across Left, step Left back turning 1/4 Right |
| 3-4 | Step Right to Right, touch Left to Left |
| 5-6 | Scuff Left across Right, step back Right |
| 7-8 | Step back Left turning 1/4 Left, tap Right toe next to Left instep |
| Restart and Tag: Only if dancing to Dixie Chicks track: | |
| After Section 5 on the third wall, RESTART dance from beginning | |
| At the end of the 6th wall , replace section 8 with following TAG, then continue as normal for the rest of the track | |
| Jazzbox in place, finishing with weight on Left | |
| 1-2 | Sweep Right forward and across Left, step Left back |
| 3-4 | Step Right next to Left, step Left beside Right |
Translating…
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About the Choreographer
Graham Gee (UK) June 2006
Graham Gee is a passionate dancer from the UK, who has made his mark in the dance community since June 2006. With one captivating performance proudly showcased in our archive, he continues to inspire others with his dynamic talent and enthusiasm for dance.Can't find the right video?
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