Telescope

Choreographer: John Huffman (Dec 2012)

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Intro: Start dance on lyrics, Weight on L

Heel, Hook, Heel, Flick, Shuffle (x2)
1&2&Touch R heel fwd, Hook R across L shin, Touch R heel fwd, Flick R back

3&4Step R fwd, Step L next to R, Step R fwd

5&6&Touch L heel fwd, Hook L across R shin, Touch L heel fwd, Flick L back

7&8Step L fwd, Step R next to L, Step L fwd (12:00)

Step, Pivot 1/2 x2, Heel Switches with 1/4 Turn R
1-2Step R fwd, Pivot 1/2 L (weight to L)

3-4Step R fwd, Pivot 1/2 L (weight to L)

5&6&Touch R heel fwd, Step R next to L, Touch L heel fwd, Turning 1/4 R step L next to R

7&8&Touch R heel fwd, Step R next to L, Touch L heel fwd, Step L next to R (3:00)

Rock, Recover, Shuffle 1/2, 2 Wizard Steps
1-2Rock fwd on R, Recover to L

3&4Turning 1/4 R step R to side, Step L next to R, Turning 1/4 R Step R fwd

5-6&Step L to L diagonal, Lock R behind L, Step L small step to L diagonal

7-8&Step R to R diagonal, Lock L behind R, Step R small step to R diagonal (9:00)

Step, Pivot 1/2, Walk, Walk, Charleston
1-2Step L fwd, Pivot 1/2 R (weight to R)

3-4Step L fwd, Step R fwd

5-6Touch L fwd, Step L next to R

7-8Touch R back, Step R next to L (3:00)

Step, 1/2, Shuffle 1/4, Cross Rock, Recover, Shuffle 1/4
1-2Step L fwd (prep for L turn), Turning 1/2 L step back on R

3&4Turning 1/4 L step L to L side, Step R next to L, Step L to L side

5-6Cross rock R across L, Recover to L

7&8Step R to R side, Step L next to R, Turning 1/4 R step R fwd (9:00)

Fwd Rolling Vine, Rock, Recover, Shuffle 1/2
1-2Turning 1/4 R step L to side, Turning 1/2 R step R to side

3-4Step L across R, Turning 1/4 R step R fwd

5-6Rock fwd on L, Recover to R

7&8Turning 1/4 L step L to side, Step R next to L, Turning 1/4 L step L fwd (3:00)

Tag x2 At the end of Walls 2 (6:00) and 5 (3:00) add the following steps
1&2&Touch R heel fwd, Step R next to L, Touch L toe to L side, Step L next to R

3&4&Touch R toe to R side, Step R next to L, Touch L heel fwd, Step L next to R

Repeat

I’ve written a “sister” Beginner/Improver dance, “Microscope”. I took the faster foot work and most of the turns out of this dance so it still follows the same pattern, the “tags” are still there in the same place. Check it out

Contact: jthuffman62@yahoo.com

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About the Choreographer

John Huffman (Dec 2012)

John Huffman is a talented dancer and choreographer celebrated for his vibrant performances and creative flair. With three captivating dances preserved in our archive since December 2012, he continues to inspire audiences with his passion and artistry.

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