Trail of Tears (Official Dance)

Choreographer: M. Vasquez (March 2014)

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Dance starts on the 3rd guitar note!

Section 1: Rhumba Box
1-2Step R foot to R side, step L next to R
3-4Step R foot forward, touch L next to R
5-6Step L foot to L side, step R next to L
7-8Step L foot back, touch R next to L

Section 2: Back Rock and Recover, Touch and Hold, Cross Rock and Recover, Touch and Hold, Side-Together, ¼ Turn Step and Hold, Step, ½ Pivot, Touch and Hold
1&2&Rock back on R, recover forward on L, touch R next to L, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
3&4&Cross R over L, recover back on L, touch R next to L, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
5&6&Step R foot to R side, step L next to R, ¼ turn R stepping onto R foot, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
7&8&Step forward on L foot, pivot ½ turn R (transfer weight to R foot), touch L toe next to R foot, hold for 1 count on ‘&’

Section 3: Side Step as you ¼ Pivot, Figure 8, Touch and Hold
1&2&Step L foot to L side as you ¼ pivot R on ball of R foot, cross R foot behind L, ¼ turn L stepping onto L foot, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
3&4&Step forward on R foot, pivot ½ turn L, (transfer weight to L foot), step R foot to R side as you ¼ pivot L on ball of L foot, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
5&6&Cross L foot behind R, ¼ turn R stepping onto R foot, step forward on L foot, hold for 1 count on ‘&’
7&8&Pivot ½ turn R(weight ending up on R foot), step L foot to L side as you ¼ pivot R on ball of R foot, touch R toe next to L foot, hold for 1 count on ‘&’

Contact: matt.vasquez@rocketmail.com

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About the Choreographer

M. Vasquez (March 2014)

M. Vasquez, featured in our archive since March 2014, is an innovative choreographer known for captivating performances that blend traditional and contemporary styles. With two dynamic dances showcased in our collection, Vasquez continues to inspire audiences and elevate the art of movement.

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