THIGH SLAPPIN' COWBOY

Choreographer: Frank Higginson

Step Sheet

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This dance is a variation of "When The Going Gets Tough" by Jos Slijpen, differing only slightly in counts 17-24

WALK, WALK, ROCK & STEP FORWARD, WALK, WALK, ROCK & STEP FORWARD

1-2Step forward right, step forward left

3&4Rock right to right side, recover on left, step forward on right

5-6Step forward left, step forward right

7&8Rock left to left side, recover on right, step forward on left

ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, ¾ TRIPLE TURN RIGHT, ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, ½ TRIPLE TURN LEFT

1-2Rock forward right, recover on left

3&4Make, ¾ triple turn right with right/left/right

5-6Rock forward on left, recover on right

7&8Make ½ triple turn left with left/right/left

STEP RIGHT TO SIDE, LEFT BESIDE RIGHT, SHAKE HIPS LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT

1-2Step right to side, step left beside right

3&4Shake hips left, right, left (slapping thighs)

5-6Step right to side, step left beside right

7&8&Shake hips left, right, left, take weight on right (slapping thighs)

SAILOR STEP, CROSS TOUCH BEHIND, UNWIND ¾ TURN RIGHT, ROCK RECOVER ¾ TRIPLE TURN

1&2Cross left behind right, step right to side, step left to side

3-4Cross right toe behind left, unwind ¾ turn right (ending weight on right)

5-6Rock forward on left, recover weight on right foot

7&8Make ¾ turn triple left with left/right/left

ROCK, RECOVER, COASTER STEP, ROCK, ¼ TURN LEFT, CHASSE RIGHT

1-2Rock forward right, recover weight on left foot

3&4Step back on right, step left together, step forward right

5-6Rock forward left, recover weight on right foot

&On ball of right make a ¼ turn left

7&8Step left to left side, close right next to left, step left to side

ROCK FORWARD ON RIGHT COASTER STEP FORWARD ROCK ¾ TRIPLE TURN LEFT

1-2Rock forward on right, recover weight on left foot

3&4Step back on right, step left together, step forward right

5-6Rock forward on left, recover on right

7&8Make ¾ triple turn left with left right left

REPEAT
Dedicated to David Sinfield (Thigh Slappin' Cowboy)

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Frank Higginson

Frank Higginson is a talented artist known for his captivating performances that resonate with audiences. With one inspiring dance featured in our archive, he continues to leave a lasting impact in the world of dance.

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