FALLING LEAVES CONCERTO

Choreographer: Taro Takayama

Step Sheet

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Start dance with RIGHT crossed over LEFT, weight on RIGHT

BACK & SWEEP, ROCK, RECOVER, NIGHTCLUB BASIC, ¼ TURN LEFT SWEEP, CROSS, BACK, SYNCOPATED WEAVE

1-2&Step back on left sweeping right behind, rock back on right, recover weight onto left

3-4&Large step right to right side, rock back on left, recover weight onto right

5-6&Make ¼ turn left stepping forward on left sweeping right in front of left, step right across left, step back on left

7&8&Step right to right side, cross left over right, step right to right side, cross left behind

NIGHTCLUB BASIC, ¼ TURN LEFT, FULL TURN, LUNGE, RECOVER, BACK, CROSS BEHIND, UNWIND FULL TURN

1-2&Large step right to right side, rock back on left, recover weight onto right

3-4Make ¼ turn left stepping forward on left, make ½ turn left stepping back on right

&Make ½ turn left stepping forward on left

5-6Lunge forward on right, recover weight onto left

7-8&Step back on right, cross left behind right (prep turn over left shoulder), unwind full turn (weight on right)

SWEEP, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, SWEEP, CROSS, SIDE, ROCK, RECOVER, BACK ROCK, RECOVER, ½ TURN LEFT, SIDE

1-2&Sweep left behind right, step left behind right, step right to right side

3&4&Cross left over right, sweep right in front of left, cross right over left, step left to left side

5-6Cross rock right over left, recover weight onto left

7&8&Rock back on right, recover weight onto left, make ½ turn left stepping back on right, step left to left side

CROSS, BACK, BACK 3X (DIAGONALLY), STEP, ¼ TURN LEFT, SWEEP, CROSS

1-2&Cross right over left, step back on left diagonally, step back on right diagonally

3-4&Cross left over right, step back on right diagonally, step back on left diagonally

5-6&Cross right over left, step back on left diagonally, step back on right diagonally

7-8Step left forward slightly diagonal, make ¼ turn left sweeping right in front of left step right across left

For the last 8 counts, try to imagine dancing like you were fluttering leaves

REPEAT

TAG
For the Albert Hammond song: 16 count tag after 3rd wall
1-6Do the first 6 counts of the dance as usual but change counts "&7&8&" to:

&7-8Step left to left side, cross right behind left, step left to left side

9-16Do the last 8 counts as usual, and the restart from the beginning

TAG
For the Mariah Carey song: 2 count hold after 3rd wall, and the restart from the beginning
There is no tag for the Vince Gill song

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About the Choreographer

Taro Takayama

Taro Takayama is a dynamic choreographer and performer known for his innovative style and captivating stage presence. With two stunning dances in our archive, Taro continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his creative vision and passion for movement.

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