SWEET CAROLINE

Choreographer: Kath Dickens

Step Sheet

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Sequence:AAA, Tag, B, AAA, Tag, B, A(1-28), BB, A(1-24), Optional 1/4 sailor right to finish on front

PART A (VERSE)
TWIST, ¼ TURN, COASTER STEP, STEP ½ PIVOT, SHUFFLE

1-2Twist both heels to right, twist both heels left making a ¼ turn right (weight on left)

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

5-6Step forward on left, pivot ½ turn to the right transfer weight onto right foot

7&8Step forward on left, close right next to left, step forward on left again

FULL TURN, MAMBO STEP, ½ TURN, STEP, KICK-BALL-CHANGE

1-2Make ½ turn left stepping back on right, make another ½ turn left stepping forward on left

3&4Rock forward on right, recover weight back on left, step right next to left

5-6(Pivoting on ball of right) make ½ a turn left stepping forward on left, step forward right

7&8Kick left forward, step onto ball of left, step down on right

ROCK, RECOVER, BEHIND & CROSS, TWICE

1-2Rock out to the side on left, recover weight back onto right

3&4Step left behind right, right to side, cross left over right with weight

5-6-7&8Repeat 1-4 again starting on right foot

CROSS, ¼ TURN, LEFT CHASSÉ, CROSS ¼ TURN, RIGHT CHASSÉ

1-2Cross left over right, make ¼ turn left stepping back on right

3&4Step to the side on left, step right next to left, step left to side

5-6-7&8Repeat 1-4 again starting on right foot and making ¼ turn to the right

PART B (CHORUS)
BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, POINT, TWICE

1-4Step left behind right, right to side, cross left over right, point right out to side

5-8Repeat 1-4 again starting on right foot

CROSS POINT TWICE, CROSS, UNWIND, ROCK BACK, RECOVER

1-4Cross left over right, point right to side, cross right over left, point left to side

5-8Cross left over right, unwind ½ turn right, rock back on right, recover onto left

KICK ACROSS, SIDE, COASTER STEP TWICE

1-2-3&4Kick right across left, then out to side, step back on right, step left together, step forward on right

5-6-7&8Repeat 1-4 again starting on left foot

SIDE, CLAP, ½ TURN, CLAP, BEHIND, ¼ TURN, STEP, ½ PIVOT

1-4Step to the side on right, clap, make ½ turn to the right stepping onto left, clap

5-6Step right behind left, make ¼ turn left stepping forward on left

7-8Step forward on right, pivot ½ turn to left transferring weight onto left

CHASSÉ RIGHT, ROCK BACK, RECOVER TWICE

1&2-3-4Step side right, step left next to right, step right to side, rock back on left, recover onto right

5&6-7-8Repeat 1-4 again starting on the left

SIDE, TOUCH, ¼ TURN, TOUCH, ¼ TURN, TOUCH, ROCK, RECOVER, (OPTIONAL CLAP ON THE TOUCH)

1-4Step to side on right, touch left next to right, make ¼ turn left stepping onto left, touch right

5-8Make another ¼ turn left as you step onto right, touch left, rock left, recover weight to right

TAG
JAZZ BOX AND 4 HIP SWAYS
This comes on side walls 9:00 & 3:00

1-8Cross left over right, step back on right, side left, step on right, sway (with weight) left, right, left, right

RESTART
Facing home wall (28 counts of Part A)

1-26Instead of the left chassé

27-28Just rock left, then right

Ready to start Part B again

Music

About the Choreographer

Kath Dickens

Kath Dickens is a talented choreographer and dancer known for her innovative performances and vibrant storytelling through movement. With five captivating dances in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike with her creativity and passion for the art form.

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