Roses Are Red

Choreographer: Bracken Ellis (Nov. 2015), California, USA

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Intro: 24 counts

S1: FORWARD, TURN, CROSS, BACK, SPIRAL TURN
1,2,3Step Left forward; Make 1/4 turn left and step Right to right side; Step Left across right [9:00]

4,5,6Step Right to right side; Over 2 counts, make 3/4 spiral turn left, hooking Left in front of right [12:00]

These six counts should be a gradual full turn. The 1/4 and 3/4 are for reference, not to be exact directions.

S2: FORWARD, SWEEP, TWINKLE
1,2,3Step Left forward; Over 2 counts, sweep Right from back to front

4,5,6Step Right across left; Step Left to left side; Step Right forward

S3: HALF DIAMOND
1,2,3Step Left across right; Make 1/8 turn left and step Right to right side; Step Left back-10:30

4,5,6Step Right back; Make 1/8 turn left and step Left to left side; Step Right forward-7:30

S4: FORWARD BASIC HALF, BACK, DRAG, HOLD
1,2,3Step Left forward; Make 1/4 turn left and step Right to right side; Make 1/4 turn left and step Left next to right-1:30

4,5,6Step Right back; Over 2 counts, draw Left next to right with no weight change

S5: TURN STEP HOLD, QUARTER CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND
1,2,3Make 3/8 turn left and step Left forward; Over 2 counts, draw Right next to left with no weight change-9:00

4,5,6Step Right forward; Make 1/4 turn left and step Left to left side; Step Right behind left-12:00

S6: SIDE SWAY HOLD, ROLLING TURN RIGHT
1,2,3Step Left to left side; Over 2 counts, sway to left keeping right pointed to right

4,5,6Make 1/4 turn right and step Right forward; Make 1/2 turn right and step Left back; Make 1/4 turn right and step Right to right side-12:00

S7: TWINKLE, TWINKLE QUARTER RIGHT
1,2,3Step Left across right; Step Right to right side; Step Left forward

4,5,6Step Right forward; Make 1/8 turn right and step Left to left side; Make 1/8 turn right and step Right forward-3:00

S8: FORWARD HESITATE, BACK 3/4 TURN
1,2,3Step Left forward; Over 2 counts, draw Right next to left

4,5,6Step Right back; Make 1/2 turn left and step Left forward; Make 1/4 turn left and step Right forward-6:00

The last three counts should be a smooth 3/4 turn. The 1/2 and 1/4 are for reference, not to be exact directions.

TAG – After Wall 6, add the following during the pause in music:
1,2,3Step Left forward; Hold 2 counts

4,5,6Step Right forward; Hold 2 counts

Contact: bracken.potter@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Bracken Ellis (Nov. 2015), California, USA

Bracken Ellis, based in California, USA, is a talented dancer whose vibrant energy captivates audiences. With one dynamic performance featured in our archive, Bracken continues to inspire others through their passion for dance.

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