Stray Cat Strut
Choreographer: MJ Murphy (Aug 2012)
Teach Video
Step Sheet
Section 1: SIDE, TOGETHER, BACK, TOGETHER, LONG STEP FORWARD (16 counts)
1-2(1) step right on right foot, (2) bring right foot back beside left
3-4(3) step back on right foot, (4) bring right foot back beside left
5-6(5) long step forward with right foot, (6) bring left foot beside right
7-8(7) long step forward with left foot, (8) bring right foot beside left
Section 2: Repeat same steps starting on left side
Section 3: HEEL STRUTS (8 counts)
1-2(1) dig right heel into floor as left hip goes out to left (2) step forward on right foot
3-4(3) dig left heel into floor as right hip goes out to the right (4) step forward on left foot
5 - 8repeat 3-4
Section 4: SIDE STEPS WITH DRAMATIC STRAIGHT ARMS/WRIST FLEX (8 counts)
1(1) right lateral step with right lean and straight arm extension at shoulder level with wrist flex
2(2) hold position
3(3) left lean with straight arm extension at shoulder level with wrist flex
4(4) hold position
5(5) right lean with straight arm extension at shoulder level with wrist flex
6(6) hold position
7(7) left lean with straight arm extension at shoulder level with wrist flex
8(8) hold position
Section 5: HALF CIRCLE DOING SWIVEL STEPS (8 counts)
1(1) Dig right heel into floor as left hip juts out left (1/2) transfer weight to left foot while starting to turn left
2-8(2 to 8) Repeat 7 times ending up facing the opposite wall
Section 6: LONG STEPS FORWARD WITH ALTERNATING SHOULDER SHRUGS (8 counts)
1&2(1 and 2) big step forward with right foot, alternating shoulder shrugs up, down, up, down
3&4(3 and 4) bring left foot beside the right, alternating shoulder shrugs up, down, up, down
5-8(5 to 8) repeat on left side
Dance to the end of the song
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About the Choreographer
MJ Murphy (Aug 2012)
MJ Murphy, a passionate dancer featured in our archive since August 2012, brings an infectious energy and creativity to the world of dance. With their unique style and commitment to the art form, MJ continues to inspire both peers and audiences alike.Can't find the right video?
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