Walking Back to Happiness

Choreographer: Alan Haywood (UK) (June 2008)

Demo Video

Step Sheet

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Intro – 8 counts from 1st beat of music

Section 1
R back strut, L back strut, R back lock step, hold
1 – 2 - 3 - 4 Touch right toe back, drop right heel, Touch left toe back, drop left heel

5 – 6 - 7 - 8 Step back onto right, cross step left over right. Step back onto right, hold for one count

Section 2
L coaster step, hold, prissy walk forward with holds R L
1 – 2 - 3 - 4 Step back onto left, step right next to left, Step left forward, hold for one count

5 – 6 – 7 Step right forward in front of left, hold for one count, Step left forward in front of right,

8 Hold for one count

Section 3
Tap R forward, hold, tap R side, hold, R behind, L side, R over, hold
1 – 2 - 3 – 4 Tap right toe forward, hold for one count, Tap right to right side, hold for one count

5 – 6 - 7 - 8 Cross step right behind left, step left to left side, Cross step right over left, hold for one count

Section 4
Tap L forward, hold, tap L side, hold, L behind, R ¼ R, L forward, hold
1 – 2 - 3 – 4 Tap left toe forward, hold for one count, Tap left to left side, hold for one count

5 – 6 - 7 - 8 Cross step left behind right, step right ¼ right, Step left forward, hold for one count - (3 o’clock)

Section 5
R forward Rumba box
1 – 2 - 3 - 4 Step right to right side, step left next to right, Step forward onto right, hold for one count

5 – 6 - 7 – 8 Step left to left side, step right next to left, Step left back, hold for one count

Section 6
Weave L, hold, L side, R behind, ¼ L, hold
1 – 2 - 3 – 4 Cross step right behind left, step left to left side, Cross step right over left, hold for one count

5 – 6 - 7 – 8 Step left to left side, cross step right behind left, Step left ¼ left, hold for one count - (12 o’clock)

Section 7
R forward, hold, ½ L, hold, R forward, hold ¼ L, hold
1 – 2 - 3 – 4 Step forward onto right, hold for one count, Pivot ½ left, hold for one count

5 – 6 - 7 – 8 Step forward onto right, hold for one count, Pivot ¼ left, hold for one count - (3 o’clock)

RESTARTS HERE

Section 8
R over jazz box with holds
1 – 2 - 3 – 4 Cross step right over left, hold for one count, Step back onto left, hold for one count

5 – 6 - 7 – 8 Step right to right side, hold for one count, Step forward onto left, hold for one count

Section 9 (extra 4 counts) hip bumps
1 – 4 Stepping slightly forward onto right, bump hips RLRL ending weight on left

Restarts
As we always say, very easy to spot!
During walls 3 and 5, dance up to count 56 (end of section 7) then restart

Note: 68 counts in unusual, but you can drop off the last 4 (hip bumps) if you have a favourite track of the same tempo to
make the dance a 64 count dance.

Floor split – Ribbon of Highway

Music

About the Choreographer

Alan Haywood (UK) (June 2008)

Alan Haywood is a talented UK-based artist featured in our archive with one captivating dance performance. His contributions showcase his passion for movement and creativity, leaving a lasting impression on audiences and fellow performers alike.

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