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Choreographer: Rick & Deborah Bates
Step Sheet
This dance was choreographed to allow partners to exchange leads after each wall. Begin partner dance with lady in lead, man on lady's left. After first rotation man takes lead, lady on man's left. Continue to rotate lead after each wall
FORWARD SHUFFLES, VINE LEFT, KICK
1&2Shuffle forward (left, right, left)
3&4Shuffle forward (right, left, right)
5-6Step to the left on left foot; step behind left on right foot
7-8Step to the left on left foot; kick right foot forward and diagonally to the left
STEP KICKS, VINE RIGHT WITH ¼ TURN TO THE RIGHT, SCUFF
9-10Step to the right on right foot; kick left foot forward and diagonally to the right
11-12Step to the left on left foot; kick right foot forward and diagonally to the left
13-14Step to the right on right foot; step behind right on left foot
15-16Step ¼ turn to the right on right foot; scuff left foot next to right
Partners end in Indian position
MILITARY PIVOTS TO THE RIGHT, CHARLESTON
Release left hands and raise right hands
17-18Step forward on left foot; pivot ½ turn to the right on ball of left foot and shift weight to right foot
19-20Step forward on left foot; pivot ½ turn to the right on ball of left foot and shift weight to right foot
Rejoin hands returning to Indian position
21-22Step forward on left foot; kick right foot forward
23-24Step back on right foot; touch left toe back
ROLLING TURN LEFT, SCUFF, TURNING JAZZ SQUARE, SCUFF
If done as a partner dance, the partner in lead will do a normal left vine for counts 25-27, releasing left hand thus allowing their partner to execute a left rolling turn. Rejoin hands on count 28
25-26Step to the left on left foot and begin a full turn to the left traveling to the left; step on right foot and continue full traveling turn to the left
27-28Step on left foot and complete full traveling turn to the left, scuff right foot next to left
29-30Cross right foot over left and step; step back on left foot
31-32Step ¼ turn to the right on right foot; scuff left foot next to right
REPEAT
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About the Choreographer
Rick & Deborah Bates
Rick and Deborah Bates are a dynamic line dance choreographer duo renowned for their innovative choreography, boasting an impressive archive of 153 dances that have captivated audiences worldwide. Their creative flair and dedication to the art of dance have significantly influenced the line dance community, inspiring countless dancers to express themselves rhythmically and joyfully on the dance floor.Can't find the right video?
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