Trail of Tears (Official Partner Dance) (P)
Choreographer: M. Vasquez (March 2014)
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First uploaded Feb 2014
Step Sheet
Section 1:
Partner (Inside Circle)
Rhumba Box
1-2Step R foot to R side, step L next to R
3-4Step R foot forward, touch L next to R
5-6Step L foot to L side, step R next to L
7-8Step L foot back, touch R next to L
Partner (Outside Circle)
Reverse Rhumba Box
1-2Step L foot to L side, step R next to L
3-4Step L foot back, touch R next to L
5-6Step R foot to R side, step L next to R
7-8Step R foot forward, touch L next to R
Section 2:
Partner (Inside Circle)
Back Rock and Recover, Touch and Hold, Cross Rock and Recover, Touch and Hold, Side-Together, ¼ Turn Step and Hold, Step, ½ Pivot, Touch and Hold
1&2&Rock back on R, recover forward on L, touch R next to L, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
3&4&Cross R over L (release L hand as you cross), recover back on L (return to holding partners hands), touch R next to L, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
5&6&Step R foot to R side, step L next to R, ¼ turn R stepping onto R foot (release R hand as you ¼ turn), hold for 1 count on ‘&’
7&8&Step forward on L foot (release L hand), pivot ½ turn R (transfer weight to R foot), touch L toe next to R foot (R hand holds partners L hand), hold for 1 count on ‘&’
Partner (Outside Circle)
Forward Rock and Recover, Touch and Hold, Cross Rock and Recover, Touch and Hold, Side-Together, ¼ Turn Step and Hold, Step, ½ Pivot, Touch and Hold
1&2&Rock forward on L, recover back on R, touch L next to R, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
3&4&Cross L over R (release R hand as you cross), recover back on R (return to holding partners hands), touch L next to R, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
5&6&Step L foot to L side, step R next to L, ¼ turn L stepping onto L foot (release L hand as you ¼ turn), hold for 1 count on ‘&’
7&8&Step forward on R foot (release R hand), pivot ½ turn L (transfer weight to L foot), touch R toe next to L foot (L hand holds partners R hand), hold for 1 count on ‘&’
Section 3:
Partner (Inside Circle)
Side Step as you ¼ Pivot, Figure 8, Touch and Hold
1&2&Step L foot to L side as you ¼ pivot R on ball of R foot (return to holding partners hands), cross R foot behind L, ¼ turn L stepping onto L foot (release L hand as you ¼ turn), hold for 1 count on ‘&’
3&4&Step forward on R foot (release R hand), pivot ½ turn L, (transfer weight to L foot), step R foot to R side as you ¼ pivot L on ball of L foot (return to holding partners hands), hold for 1 count on ‘&’
5&6&Cross L foot behind R, ¼ turn R stepping onto R foot (release R hand as you ¼ turn), step forward on L foot (release L hand), hold for 1 count on ‘&’
7&8&Pivot ½ turn R(weight ending up on R foot), step L foot to L side as you ¼ pivot R on ball of R foot (return to holding partners hands), touch R toe next to L foot, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
Partner (Outside Circle)
Side Step as you ¼ Pivot, Figure 8, Touch and Hold
1&2&Step R foot to R side as you ¼ pivot L on ball of L foot (return to holding partners hands), cross L foot behind R, ¼ turn R stepping onto R foot (release R hand as you ¼ turn), hold for 1 count on ‘&’
3&4&Step forward on L foot (release L hand), pivot ½ turn R, (transfer weight to R foot), step L foot to L side as you ¼ pivot R on ball of R foot (return to holding partners hands), hold for 1 count on ‘&’
5&6&Cross R foot behind L, ¼ turn L stepping onto L foot (release L hand as you ¼ turn), step forward on R foot (release R hand), hold for 1 count on ‘&’
7&8&Pivot ½ turn L(weight ending up on L foot), step R foot to R side as you ¼ pivot L on ball of L foot (return to holding partners hands), touch L toe next to R foot, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
Contact: matt.vasquez@rocketmail.com
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M. Vasquez (March 2014)
M. Vasquez, featured in our archive since March 2014, is an innovative choreographer known for captivating performances that blend traditional and contemporary styles. With two dynamic dances showcased in our collection, Vasquez continues to inspire audiences and elevate the art of movement.Can't find the right video?
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