A Rat Race

Choreographer: Joyce Nicholas (June 08)

Step Sheet

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Count in: Start 16 counts into track on vocals

Section 1
Right Sailor, Left Sailor, Kick Ball Step, Kick Step x 2
1&2 Cross R behind L, Step L to left side. Step R to place.

3&4 Cross L behind R, Step R to right side, Step L to place

5&6 Kick R forward, Step R beside L, Step forward left

&7& Low kick R forward, step on R, Low kick L forward, step on L (12.00)

Section 2
Cross Samba x 2, Step ½ Turn Step, Forward Mambo
1&2 Cross R over L, Rock L to left side, Recover weight to R

3&4 Cross L over R, Rock R to Right side, Recover weight to L

5&6 Step forward on R, Pivot ½ Turn L, Step forward on R

7&8 Rock forward on L, Recover weight on R, Step back on L (6.00)

Section 3
Sailor Step 14 Turn R, Left & Right Side Mambo, ¼ & ½ Turn Hitches with Claps
1&2 Cross Step R behind left, Turn ¼ R with small step L, Step R in place

3&4 Rock L to left side, Recover on R, Step L together

5&6 Rock R to right side, Recover on L, Step R together

&7 Make a ¼ turn left, Step forward on L, Hitch R Knee and clap,

&8 Make a ½ turn left, Step back on R, Hitch L knee and clap (12.00)

Section 4
Side together ¼ turn, Chasse Right, Coaster Step, Side Mambo with touch
1&2 Step L to left side, Close R to left, making ¼ turn L step L foot forward

3&4 Step R to right side, Close L beside right, Step R to right side

5&6 Step back on L, Close R beside L, Step forward on L

7&8 Rock R to right side, Recover weight on L, Touch right beside L (9.00)

Begin Again

One Restart: On 6th wall (9.00), Restart after 1-8 count in Section 1

Ending: You will finish dance during Section 2 (Cross Samba x 2) count 1-4, then Cross R over L, Unwind ¾ Turn L to face front…….

“ Life maybe a Rat Race, but Dancing keeps you sane……..”

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About the Choreographer

Joyce Nicholas (June 08)

Joyce Nicholas (June 08) is a vibrant artist celebrated for their captivating dance performances, with one dynamic piece featured in our archive. Their creativity and passion for movement inspire audiences and fellow performers alike, leaving a lasting impact in the world of dance.

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