CARNIVAL

Choreographer: Debbie Tye

Step Sheet

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There's a long intro to the music the dance is choreographed to. The dance starts 12 counts after the trumpet stops playing and the shaker starts. First heel dig begins with first drum beat.

INTRO
HEEL DIGS

1Dig right heel next to left instep

&Bring right back in place

2Dig left heel next to right instep

&Bring left back in place

3Dig right heel next to left instep

&Bring right back in place

4Touch left toe next to right instep

5-8Repeat 1-4 starting with the left but on 4 bring right back in place

THE MAIN DANCE
JUMPING JACKS WITH ¼ TURN AND CLAP

1Jump both feet to side while turning ¼ turn left

2Jump both feet in right across left

3Unwind ¼ left

4Clap

You should now be facing the back wall

5-8Repeat 1-4

You should now be back at your home wall

SYNCOPATED GRAPEVINE, ½ TURN & HEEL JACK

9Step right to side

10Step left behind right

&Step right to side

11Step left across right

&Step right to side

12Step left behind right

&Step right to side

13Step left across right

14Unwind ½ right

&Step left back

15Touch right heel forward

&Bring right back in place

16Touch left back in place

TOE STRUTS, ROCK STEP & COASTER STEP

17Step forward ball of left

18Drop heel

19Step forward ball of right

20Drop heel

21Rock forward left

22Rock back right

23Step left back

&Step right in place

24Step left forward

KICK BALL TURNS, STEPS FORWARD, STEPS BACK

25Kick right

&Step ball of right next to left

26Touch left in place while turning ¼ right and dropping right heel

27Kick left

&Step ball of left next to right

28Touch right in place while turning ¼ right and dropping left heel

29Step right diagonally forward

30Step left diagonally forward

31Step right in place

32Step left in place

TOUCH RIGHT SIDE, ¼ TURN WITH HOOK, SHUFFLE, STEP ½ TURN & STOMP

33Side touch right

34Hook right across left shin while turning ¼ right

35Step forward right

&Slide left instep to right heel

36Step forward right

37Step forward left

38Pivot ½ turn right

39Stomp left

&Stomp right in place

40Stomp left in place

REPEAT
When dancing "Swamp Thing" or any other country music, leave out the 16 count intro.

Music

About the Choreographer

Debbie Tye

Debbie Tye is a vibrant dancer and choreographer celebrated for her dynamic performances, with two standout pieces elegantly preserved in our archive. Her infectious energy and artistic vision continue to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike!

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