SALTY DOG

Choreographer: John Elliott

Step Sheet

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"SERPENTINE SAILOR STEPS"
These steps travel forward in a zig-zag fashion.

1Coss-step left foot behind right foot (while leaning upper body to right)

&Step right foot next to left foot

2Diagonal-step left foot forward and to left (weight mostly on heel, body straightening up)

3Cross-step right foot behind left foot (while leaning upper body to left)

&Step left foot next to right foot

4Diagonal-step right foot forward and to right (weight mostly on heel, body straightening up)

5Cross-step left foot behind right foot (while leaning upper body to right)

&Step right foot next to left foot

6Diagonal-step left foot forward and to left (weight mostly on heel, body straightening up)

7Cross-step right foot behind left foot (while leaning upper body to left)

&Step left foot next to right foot

8Diagonal-step right foot forward and to right (weight mostly on heel, body straightening up)

QUARTER TURN, LOCK STEPS, HALF TURN, LOCK-STEPS

1Cross-step left foot behind right foot

&Turn one quarter to right on ball of left foot (to face 3:00)

2Step right foot forward (toward 3:00)

3Step left foot forward

&Lock-step right foot behind left foot

4Small step left foot forward

5Step right foot forward, weight on both feet

&Turn ½ to left (weight to right)

6Wweight change to left foot forward

7Step right foot forward

&Lock-step left foot behind right foot

8Small step right foot forward

SIDE STEP, DRAG-QUARTER TURN, LOCK-STEPS, THREE-QUARTER TURN, SYNCOPATED VINE

1Large step left foot to left side, leading with left hip and leaning body to right

&Drag right foot toe toward left foot (toe pointed down)

2Still dragging right foot toe turn ¼ to left on ball of left foot (right knee bent and toe pointed downward)

3Step right foot forward

&Lock-step left foot behind right foot

4Small step right foot forward

5Step left foot forward (weight on both feet, primarily on right foot)

&Turn ¾ right on balls of both feet and weight change to left foot

6Weight change to right foot (3:00)

7Step left foot to left side

&Cross-step right foot behind left foot

8Step left foot to left side

HEEL STANDS, BACK STEPS & CROSS-STEPS
This pattern moves backward and slightly diagonally to right

1Step right foot diagonal forward and to right on heel, toe off floor, and push right heel-of-hand downward, straightening arm

2Step left foot diagonal forward and to left on heel, toe off floor, and push left heel-of-hand downward, straightening arm

3Step right foot backward right

4Cross-step on ball of foot left foot over right foot

5Step right foot diagonal forward and to right on heel, toe off floor, and push right heel-of-hand downward, straightening arm

6Step left foot diagonal forward and to left on heel, toe off floor, and push left heel-of-hand downward, straightening arm

7Step right foot backward

&Cross-step on ball of foot left foot over right foot

8Step right foot diagonal backward and slightly to right

&Sweep left foot around in an arc behind right foot

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

John Elliott

John Elliott is a passionate choreographer and dancer known for his dynamic style and creative flair, with 14 exciting dance pieces showcased in our archive. His innovative work continues to inspire audiences and elevate the art of dance to new heights!

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