Why Do Fools?

Choreographer: Gerard Murphy , Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (May 2018)

Step Sheet

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Start after 32 counts – on the lyrics “Why do birds…”

Section A: Side R Together R Touch; Step L Touch; Step R Touch
1,2,3,4Step R to R, step L next to R, step R to R, touch L next to R

5,6Step L to L, touch R next to L

7,8Step R to R, touch L next to R

Section B: Side L Together ¼ Turn L Touch; Step R Touch; L Step Touch
1,2,3,4Step L to L, step R next to L, step L to L making a ¼ turn L, touch R next to L

5,6Step R to R, touch L next to R

7,8Step L to L, touch R next to L

Section C: Walk Forward x3; Kick; Walk Back x3; Touch
1,2,3Walk forward: R, L, R

4Low kick L forward

5,6,7Walk back: L, R, L

8Touch R next to L

Section D: R Toe Strut; L Toe Strut; Tap Tap; Side Point; Flick!
1,2Right toe strut moving forward

3,4Left toe strut moving forward

5,6Tap R toes next to L x2

7,8Point R to R side, flick R up behind L knee (like a figure 4!)

Start Again!

Optional Variation: Only to be danced twice! When you are dancing the pattern during the 3rd and 9th rotations only, replace the first 4 counts of Section D with:
1,2Step R forward, HOLD

3,4Step L forward HOLD

You’ll only ever dance this little variation facing a 3 o’clock and a 9 o’clock wall.
The feel of the music will change slightly – so listen for that as your cue!

Contact: (902) 457-2774, dance@trybarefoot.com, http://gerardmurphy.weebly.com/ | Twitter: @gmdance

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About the Choreographer

Gerard Murphy , Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (May 2018)

Gerard Murphy, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a talented dancer and choreographer whose vibrant performances have captivated audiences since May 2018. With two dynamic dances featured in our archive, Gerard continues to inspire and uplift through the art of movement.

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