The Jolly Beggar

Choreographer: I. M. Jolly (Sept 2014)

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Step Sheet

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Start on vocals

HEEL, TOE, SHUFFLE FORWARD X 2
1,2,3&4R heel forward, R toe back across L, shuffle forward R,L,R

5,6,7&8L heel forward, L toe back across R, shuffle forward L,R,L

1/2 PIVOT FORWARD X 2, VINE RIGHT, VINE LEFT
1&2Step R forward, turning 1/2 left return weight to L, step R forward

3&4Step L forward, turning 1/2 right return weight to R, step L forward

5&6,7&8Vine right, R,L,R. Vine left, L,R,L

BACK ROCK SLOW, BACK ROCKS FAST X 2, ROCK BACK & HOOK
1,2,Rock back R, recover onto L slow

3,4,5,6Rock back R, recover onto L x 2 fast

7,8Rock back R, hook L in front of R

SHUFFLE FORWARD, 1/2 PIVOT FORWARD, SHUFFLE FORWARD, SLOW 1/2 PIVOT
1&2Shuffle forward L,R,L

3&4Step R forward, turning 1/2 left return weight to L, step R Forward

5&6Shuffle forward L,R,L

7&8Step R forward, turning 1/2 left return weight to L

SHUFFLE FORWARD X 2 ( on slight diagonal )….strolling
1&2Shuffle forward R,L,R

3&4Shuffle forward L,R,L

START AGAIN

TIP : Timing for steps BACK ROCK SLOW, BACK ROCKS FAST X 2, ROCK BACK
Lyrics ‘Of all the trades in the world the begging is the best’

ENDING ~ Is very optional….be creative !

Contact: ksqs@bigpond.com

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About the Choreographer

I. M. Jolly (Sept 2014)

I. M. Jolly joined our archive in September 2014 and has since captivated audiences with their unique dance style. With one remarkable dance featured in our collection, they bring a vibrant energy that continues to inspire and entertain!

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