SWING BATTER
Choreographer: Barry Durand
Step Sheet
1-2&3Step diagonal left, lock right behind left, step diagonal left, step diagonal right
4&5Lock left behind right, step diagonal right, step diagonal left
6&Step diagonal right, lock left behind right
7-8Step forward right, turn ½ turn left and tap left
KICK STEP LOCK STEP, TAP HITCH STEP, OUT OUT
1&2&Kick forward left, step left, lock behind right, step slightly forward left
3&4&Kick forward right, step right, lock behind left, step slightly forward right
5&6Tap left, hitch left, step left
7-8Step right to side right, step left to side left
KNEE DROPS, SAILOR ¼ TURN, SAILOR ½ TURN
1&2Bend right knee, keep right knee bent and bend left knee, straighten both
3&4Bend right knee, keep right knee bent and bend left knee, straighten both
5&6Sailor step turning ¼ turn left by crossing left behind right and step side right and step in place left while turning ¼ turn left
7&8Sailor step turning ½ turn right by crossing right behind left and step side left and step in place right while turning ½ turn right
HIP SWINGS & SYNCOPATED JAZZ BOX
1-4Swing hips left, right, left, right
5-6&7Cross left over right, step back right, step side left, step slightly forward right
8Tap together left
The hip swings on counts 1-4 of the last 8 are meant to follow the accents that occur on these 3 times through the dance
REPEAT
RESTART
On the 2nd, 4th, & 8th wall, you will skip the last 4 counts
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Music
About the Choreographer
Barry Durand is a passionate choreographer and dance educator known for his extensive contribution to the art of movement, with 45 distinctive dances featured in our archive. His innovative style and dedication to sharing the joy of dance continue to inspire performers and audiences alike.
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