Sunshine Charleston

Choreographer: Jan Brookfield – Pub. January 2018

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Step Sheet

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NB. The choreographer acknowledges the use of sequences from the Cowboy Charleston dance, also the famous Morecambe & Wise “step, skips” with arm movements!
Use arms throughout for balance and style. Have fun!

Section 1 : [STEP, SKIP, STEP, SKIP, ROCKING CHAIR] x 2
1,2: Step R forward, flick L out to left side while gently hopping on R and raising R arm touching back of head with R hand

3,4: Step L forward, flick R out to right side while gently hopping on L and raising L arm touching back of head with L hand

5,6,7,8: Rock forward on R, recover onto L, rock back on R, recover onto L

[9 -16] : Repeat steps for Section 1 counts 1 – 8

Section 2 : HEEL, HITCH, HEEL, HITCH, BEHIND, SIDE, ACROSS, HOLD; HEEL, HITCH, HEEL, HITCH, BEHIND, SIDE, ¼ TURN, HOLD
1,2,3,4: [Tap R heel diagonally forward, hitch R slightly] x 2

5,6,7,8: Step R behind L, step L to side, step R across in front of L, hold

9,10,11,12: [Tap L heel diagonally forward, hitch L slightly] x 2

13,14,15,16: Step L behind R, step R to side, making a quarter turn right step forward on L, hold

Section 3 : BASIC CHARLESTON STEPS x 4
1,2,3,4: Touch R toes forward, hold, step back on R in place, hold

5,6,7,8: Touch L toes back, hold, step forward on L in place, hold

[9-16] : Repeat steps for Section 3 counts 1 - 8

Section 4 : REPEAT STEPS IN SECTION 2, 16 COUNTS IN ALL

Specially choreographed for the Stroke Association’s “Bring Me Sunshine” campaign 2016

Contact: janbrookfield@btinternet.com

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About the Choreographer

Jan Brookfield – Pub. January 2018

Jan Brookfield is a talented artist and creator known for their engaging work published in January 2018. With one captivating dance piece archived, Jan continues to inspire and connect with audiences through their creative expression.

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