ZOOT SUIT JIVE

Choreographer: Max Perry

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4 TOE-HEEL STEPS BACK, 4 ¼ TURNS LEFT WITH SWIVELS
1-4Step right toe back, lower right heel, step left toe back, lower left heel
5-8Repeat 1-4
You may also snap fingers on even counts for styling
1-8Step right forward & turn ¼ left, step left in place (repeat 3 more times)
Styling: Step with right toe turned out to right, then swivel (turn) left toe out to left as you turn to the next wall to give a twisting effect to the ¼ turns. The arms can be down, angled out slightly from body, with palms facing out, fingers spread.

JUMP FORWARD, TOGETHER, JUMP BACK, TOGETHER, SHOULDER ROLLS
&1-2Step right forward, step left next to right, hold
Arms cross at chest level
&3-4Step right back, step left next to right, hold
Arms flat against sides
5-6Roll right shoulder front to back
7-8Roll left shoulder front to back

JUMP FORWARD, TOGETHER, JUMP BACK, TOGETHER, JUMP OUT,OUT, HOLD, IN,IN, HOLD
&1-2Step right forward, step left next to right, hold
Arms cross at chest level
&3-4Step right back, step left next to right, hold
Arms flat against sides
&5-6Step right to right side, step left to left side, hold
Arms down & angled out away from sides
&7-8Step right in to center, step left next to right, hold
Arms cross at chest level

SHUFFLE RIGHT, ROCK STEP, SHUFFLE LEFT, ROCK STEP
1&2Right shuffle to right side
3-4Rock left back, step right in place
5&6Left shuffle to left side
7-8Rock right back, step left in place

SHUFFLE RIGHT, ROCK STEP, 3 COUNT TURN LEFT, TOUCH TOGETHER
1&2-3-4Right shuffle to right, rock left back, step right in place
5-6Turn ¼ left as you step left forward, turn ½ left as you step right back
7-8Turn ¼ left as you step left to left side, touch right toe next to left foot
a.k.a. Rolling 360 or rolling vine

3 SHUFFLES BACK, STEP BACK, TOUCH
1&2-3&4Right shuffle back, left shuffle back
5&6-7-8Right shuffle back, step left back, touch right next to left

WALK, WALK, KICK BALL CHANGE, KICK BALL CHANGE, ¼ TURN LEFT
1-2Step right forward, step left forward
3&4Kick right forward, step right back with ball of foot, step left in place
5&6Repeat 3&4
7-8Step right forward & turn ¼ left, step left in place

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About the Choreographer

Max Perry

Max Perry is a renowned line dance choreographer celebrated for their innovative and dynamic choreography, boasting an impressive archive of 151 dances that have inspired dancers worldwide. Their unique ability to blend creativity with accessible movements has not only enriched the line dance community but also fostered a vibrant atmosphere of camaraderie and joy among enthusiasts.

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