Rebel Child

Choreographer: Alan Haywood (UK) (July 2009)

Demo Video

Step Sheet

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18 count intro (slow counts) or 36 fast counts! Straight after the words ‘I understand’

Alternative Tracks: “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles from "1" album –
(Not perfectly phrased to this alternative track but does dance okay)

Section 1
R side, L next to R, R back, hold, L back lockstep, hold
1-2-3-4 Step right to right side, step left next to right, step right back, hold for one count

5-6-7-8 Step left back, cross step right over left, step left back, hold for one count

Section 2
R slow coaster, hold, quick forward L R, ½ L, hold
1-2-3-4 Step back onto right, step left next to right, step right forward, hold for one count

5-6 Two quick steps forward left, right (weight ending on right)

7-8 Pivot ½ turn left (weight left), hold for one count (6 o’clock)

RESTART HERE DURING WALL 3

Section 3
R forward toe strut, L side, R to it, L cross strut, R side rock, recover L
1-2 Touch right toe forward, drop right heel

3-4 Step left to left side, slide right next to left

5-6 Cross touch left toe over right, drop left heel

7-8 Rock right to right side, recover weight onto left

Section 4
Rock forward R, recover L, ¼ R, hold, cross rock, recover R, ¼ L, hold
1-2 Rock forward onto right, recover weight onto left

3-4 Make a ¼ right stepping right to right side, hold for one count (9 o’clock)

5-6 Cross rock left over right, recover weight onto right

7-8 Make a ¼ left stepping left forward, hold for one count (6 o’clock)

Section 5
R forward, ½ L, ½ L, hold, ¼ L, R over, L side, hold
1-2 Step forward onto right, make ½ turn left (weight on left) (12 o’clock)

3-4 Make ½ turn left stepping right back, hold for one count (6 o’clock)

Non-turning option – rock forward right, recover left, right back, hold
5-6 Make a ¼ turn left stepping left to left side, cross step right over left (3 o’clock)

7-8 Step left to left side, hold for one count

Section 6
Rock back R, recover L, ¼ L, hold, L slow coaster, hold
1-2 Rock back onto right (behind left), recover left

3-4 Make a ¼ left stepping right back, hold for one count (12 o’clock)

5-6-7-8 Rock back onto left, step right next to left, step left forward, hold for one count

Section 7
R side scissor step, hold, L side scissor step, hold
1 – 4 Step Right to Right side, step Left next to Right, cross step Right over Left, Hold

5 – 8 Step Left to Left side, step Right next to Left, cross step Left over Right, Hold

(if possible – if there’s room – travel slightly forward)

Section 8
Rock forward R, recover L, R back, hold, ¼ L, touch R out, touch R in, hold
1-2 Rock forward onto right, recover weight back onto left

3-4 Step right back, hold for one count

5-6 Make a ¼ turn left stepping left to left side, touch right toe out to right side (9 o’clock)

7-8 Touch right toe next to left, hold for one count

Restart:
During wall 3, do the first 16 counts only and then restart the dance from the beginning.
Start wall 3 facing 6 o’clock, restart the dance facing 12 o’clock.

E-Mail: alan.haywood@yahoo.com Website: www.alanhaywood.co.uk

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About the Choreographer

Alan Haywood (UK) (July 2009)

Alan Haywood is a talented UK-based choreographer with a flair for creativity, celebrated for his impressive contributions to our archive, which includes five dynamic dances. With a passion for movement and a commitment to artistic excellence, Alan continues to inspire and engage audiences worldwide.

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