Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms

Choreographer: Diana Dawson (April 2008)

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(16 count intro – Weight on left ready to begin) CW direction.
(also recorded by many other artists – tempo and intro may vary – start on main vocals)

Section 1
ROLLING VINE RIGHT, TOUCH, SIDE - TOUCH x2
1-2 Turn right foot ¼ right, make ½ turn right stepping back on left

3-4 Make ¼ turn right stepping right to right side, touch left next to right [12:00]

(Easy/non turning Option – steps 1-4 above – simple Grapevine Right, Touch)
5-6 Step left to left side, touch right next to left

7-8 Step right to right side, touch left next to right

Section 2
ROLLING VINE LEFT, TOUCH, RIGHT CHASSE, 1/4 TURN LEFT CHASSE
1-2 Turn left foot ¼ left, make ½ turn left stepping back on right

3-4 Make ¼ turn left stepping left to left side, touch right next to left [12:00]

(Easy non-turning Option – steps 1-4 above – simple Grapevine Left, Touch)
5&6 Step right to right side, step left next to right, step right to right side

7&8 Make ¼ turn left stepping left to left side, step right next to left, step left to left side [9:00]

Section 3
STROLL FORWARD, KICK, STROLL BACK, BALL CHANGE
1-2-3-4 Walk forward on right, left, right, kick left forward

5-6-7 Step back on left, step back on right, step back on left,

&8 Step right next to left, step left next to right (weight onto left)

Section 4
MONTEREY 1/2 TURN x2
1-2 Point right to right side, make ½ turn right stepping right next to left [3:00]

3-4 Point left to left side, step left next to right

5-6 Point right to right side, make ½ turn right stepping right next to left [9:00]

7-8 Point left to left side, step left next to right

Section 5
RIGHT CHASSE, BACK, ROCK, 3/4 TURN RIGHT, STEP, STEP
1&2 Step right to right side, step left next to right, step right to right side

3-4 Step left back and behind right, recover forward onto right

5-6 Make ¼ turn right stepping back on left, make ½ turn right stepping forward onto right[6:00]

7-8 Step forward on left, step forward on right

Section 6
LEFT FORWARD, ROCK, COASTER STEP, STEP, PIVOT ½ TURN LEFT, STOMP x2
1-2 Step forward onto left foot, recover back onto right foot

3&4 Step back on left, step right next to left, step forward on left

5-6 Step forward on right foot, pivot ½ turn left (weight onto left) [12:00]

7-8 Stomp right foot in place, stomp left foot in place

Section 7
RIGHT CHASSE, BACK, ROCK, LEFT CHASSE, BACK, ROCK
1&2 Step right to right side, step left next to right, step right to right side

3-4 Step left back and behind right, recover forward onto right

5&6 Step left to left side, step right next to left, step left to left side

7-8 Step right back and behind left, recover forward onto left

Section 8
HEEL TAP, TOE BACK, 1/4 TURN, POINT, JAZZBOX, TOUCH
1-2 Tap right heel forward, touch right toe back

3-4 Step right foot forward making ¼ turn right, point left out to left side [3:00]

5-6-7-8 Cross left over right, step back on right, step left to left side, touch right next to left

Begin again

Music

About the Choreographer

Diana Dawson (April 2008)

Diana Dawson, featured in our archive since April 2008, is a dynamic dancer whose passion and artistry bring joy to every performance. With a stunning dance showcased in our collection, her talent continues to inspire and resonate with audiences everywhere!

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