The "At Last" Blues (aka Hayloft Blues)

Choreographer: Forty Arroyo (11/11/11)

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Dance Starts on the word “LAST” 32,32,32,24, bridge, (25-32), (1-8), Ending

SIDE, ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE, WEAVE – REPEAT (end at 12 o’clock)
1,2&aStep R to side(1), Rock back on L (on ball of L)(2), Recover on R(&), Step L to side(a)

3&a4Step R behind L (on ball of R) (3), Step L to side (&), Cross R over L(a), Step L to side (4)

5,6&aREPEAT COUNTS 1,2&a

7&a8REPEAT COUNTS 3&a4

STEP, ½ L , FULL TURN L*, PRESS, RECOVER, COASTER, 1/8 pivot L (2x), CROSS, STEP,STEP, CROSS, STEP, STEP (end at 3 o’clock)
1,2&a3Step forward on R(1), Pivot ½ left (2), Turning ½ left - step slightly back on ball of R(&) Pivot ½ left on ball of R - step forward on L (a), Press ball of R forward (3)

4&aRecover on L (4), Step back on R (&), Step L next to R (a),

5&aStep forward on R (5), Rolling hips CCW - pivot 1/8 L(&), Shift weight to L(a)

6&aStep R in place (6), Rolling hips CCW - pivot 1/8 L(&), Shift weight to L(a)

7&aCross R over L(7), Recover on L(&),Step R to side (a)

8&aCross L over R (8), Recover on R (&), Step L to side(a)

*FULL TURN OPTION FOR STEPS 1,2&a3
(1,2&a3)Step forward on R(1), Pivot ½ L (2), Step R forward(&), Step L next to R(a), Press ball of R forward(3)

SIDE, ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE, BEHIND, BALL STEP, BALL STEP, CROSS, STEP, STEP – CROSS, STEP, STEP SIDE ¼ R, CROSS (end at 6 o’clock)
1,2&aStep R to side(1), Step L behind on ball of L(2), Recover on R(&), Step L to side(a)

3Step R behind L-sweeping L behind

4&a5Step ball of L behind R(4), Pushing off on L – small step forward on R(&), Step ball of L behind R(a), Pushing off on L – small step forward on R (5),

6&aCross step L over R(6), Step back on R(&), Step back on L(a),

7&aCross R over L (7), Step back on L(&), Step R to side turning ¼ right (a)

8Cross L in front of R

Bridge happens here: PAUSE HERE ON 4TH ROTATION– Swaying upper body right and left – CONTINUE THE DANCE ( with counts 25-32) ON THE WORD “LAST”

SIDE, BALL STEP - BALL STEP (repeat), SAILORS R & L, WEAVE
1Step R to side

2&a3Step ball of L behind L(2), Recover on R(&) Step ball of L to side(a), Recover on R(3)

4&a5Step ball of L behind L(4), Recover on R(&), Step ball of L to side(a), Recover on R(5)

6&aStep L behind R- on ball of L(6), Step R to side(&), Step L to side(a)

7&aStep R behind L – on ball of R(7), Step L to side(&), Step R to side (a)

8&aCross L behind R – on ball of L(8), Step R to side – on ball of R(&), Cross L over R(a)

Ending: 1-8 Dance the FIRST 8 counts of the dance – sweeping L around in front of R on count 8 (instead of stepping L to side) … then do the following –
1 -Cross L over R – Pause/ wait for the music - then unwind slowly - a full turn to R – THE END

Repeat – Have Fun!!

REVISED 11/23/11

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About the Choreographer

Forty Arroyo (11/11/11)

Forty Arroyo, born on November 11, 2011, is an emerging talent in the world of dance, showcasing their unique style and passion for movement. With one captivating dance already in our archive, Forty is sure to inspire and delight audiences as they continue to grow and shine in their artistic journey!

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