Sweetback Polka

Choreographer: Don Pascual (Sept 2011)

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Section 1: Heel R fwd, hook R, shuffle to the R, heel L fwd, hook L, L shuffle fwd
1-2: R heel forward (R diagonal), cross R feet over L shin

3&4: Step R to the R, L beside R, step R to the R

5-6: L heel forward (L diagonal), cross L feet over R shin

7&8: Step L forward, R beside L, step L forward

Section 2: R heel grind, behind, side, cross, L heel grind, behind, side, cross
1-2: R heel forward (toes to the L), turn R toes to the R and step L to L side

3&4: Cross R behind L, step L to L side, cross R over L

5-6: L heel forward (toes to the R), turn L toes to the L and step R to R side

7&8: Cross L behind R, step R to R side, cross L over R

Section 3: Step R fwd, touch L beside R, kick L, touch L beside R, L&R mashed potatoes, point L behind R, ½ T to the L
1-2: Step R forward, touch L beside R (L knee inward)

3-4: L Kick forward (L diagonal), touch L beside R (L knee inward)

&5: Twist R heel outward while travelling L feet backward, step back on L (twisting both heels inward)

&6: Twist L heel outward while travelling R feet backward, step back on R (twisting both heels inward)

7-8: Point L behind R, ½ T to the L (ending weight on L)

Easy option:Mashed potatoes can be replaced with two steps back (L and R) with sweep

Section 4: R heel strut, L beside R & R heel strut, heel switches L &R, stomp L beside R, slap x2
1-2: R heel forward (R diagonal), drop R ball

&: Step L beside R

3-4: R heel forward (R diagonal), drop R ball

5&6: L heel forward, L beside R, R heel forward

&7: R beside L, L stomp beside R,

&8: Slap both tighs backward with your L&R palms, slap both tighs forward with your L&R palms (knees bent)

Tag: (end of wall 5 & 12: step turn x2)
At the end of wall 5 & 12 ( after the yodeling sections) add the 4 following counts:
Step turn x 2:
1-2: Step R forward, ½ T to the L

3-4: Step R forward, ½ T to the L

Style: You can swirl a lasso with your right hand

Have fun with this dance !!!

Contact: countryscal@orange.fr

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About the Choreographer

Don Pascual (Sept 2011)

Don Pascual, a vibrant contributor since September 2011, has infused our archive with four dynamic dances that showcase his creative spirit and passion for movement. His work not only enriches our collection but also inspires others to explore the joyful art of dance.

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