CHARLESTON STRUT

Choreographer: Jo Thompson

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TOE STRUTS RIGHT, ROCK BACK, RECOVER

1-2Step ball of right foot to right side, drop right heel

3-4Step ball of left foot across in front of right, drop left heel

5-6Step ball of right foot to right side, drop right heel

7-8Rock back with ball of left foot, recover weight forward to right foot

TOE STRUTS LEFT, ROCK BACK, RECOVER

1-2Step ball of left foot to left side, drop left heel

3-4Step ball of right foot across in front of left, drop right heel

5-6Step ball of left foot to left side, drop left heel

7-8Rock back with ball of right foot, recover weight forward to left foot

¼ TURN RIGHT, TOE STRUT CHARLESTON, ROCK BACK, RECOVER

1-2Turn ¼ right, step ball of right foot forward, drop right heel

3-4Touch ball of left foot forward, drop right heel (yes, right heel, the one you are standing on!)

5-6Step back with ball of left foot, drop left heel

7-8Rock back with ball of right foot, recover weight forward to left foot

STOMP, STOMP, CLAP, CLAP, STOMP, STOMP, CLAP, CLAP

1-2Stomp right foot forward, stomp left foot beside right

3-4Clap hands twice

5-6Stomp right foot forward, stomp left foot beside right

7-8Clap hands twice

REPEAT

TAG
When using Blue Moon Of Kentucky, wait for the waltz intro. Then the beat changes. Wait 16 strong counts and start with the word "moon". After the 8th repetition, (the end of the instrumental section), you will be facing the front. Repeat the last 8 counts as a tag/bridge, then start again from the beginning.

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About the Choreographer

Jo Thompson

Jo Thompson is a celebrated choreographer and dance enthusiast, known for her innovative contributions to the dance community. With an impressive portfolio of 73 dynamic dances in our archive, she continues to inspire and engage audiences around the world.

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