The River (P)

Choreographer: Arne Stakkestad – March 2018

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Step Sheet

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Info: intro - 32 counts

Man inside circle, Lady outside, facing eachother, hold RPalms at shoulder height, Man and Lady dance same steps
S1: Shuffles RF, LF, RF, LF making ½ circle Right
1&2RF step diagonal left forward, Lf step beside RF, RF step forward (Start ½ circle right)

3&4LF step forward, RF step beside LF, LF step forward

5&6RF step forward, Lf step beside RF, RF step forward

7&8LF step forward, RF step beside LF, LF step forward (end ½ circle right)

Man now outside circle, Lady inside, facing eachother, release RPalms

S2: Hip Bumps R, R, L, L, Hip Rolls R, L, R, L
1&2RF step and bump hips right, return hips, bump hips right

3&4bump hips left, return hips, bump hips left

5-6roll hips forward from left to right, roll backward from right to left

7-8roll hips forward from left to right, roll backward from right to left

S3: Weave Right, ¼ Right, Touch and click, ½ Left, Scuff
1-2RF step right side, LF cross behind RF

3-4RF step right side, LF cross before RF

5-6¼ right RF step forward, LF touch beside RF (click RFingers)

Man now LOD, Lady RLOD
7-8½ left LF step forward, RF scuff forward

Man now RLOD, Lady LOD

S4: Jumping Cross Rocksteps R, L, R
1-2RF cross before LF, recover on LF kicking RF forward

3-4-5RF step right side, LF cross before RF, recover on RF kicking LF forward

6-7-8LF step left side, RF cross before LF, recover on LF kicking RF forward

(Do this 8 counts jumping)
Easy option: dance the rocksteps without jumping and kicking

S5: Shimmy Right, Shimmy Diagonal Right
1-2RF step right and shake shoulders and hips right, shake shoulders and hips right

3-4LF step beside RF, hold

Man RLOD, Lady LOD now facing eachother
5-6RF step diagonal right and shake shoulders and hips right, shake shoulders and hips right

7-8LF step beside RF, hold

Man now inside circle, Lady outside, facing eachother

S6: Clap, Fist, Step Right, Close, Step Right, Close, Clap Fist
1-2Clap RHands from right to left, touch RFists

3-4RF step right side, LF step beside RF

5-6RF step right side, LF step beside RF

7-8Clap RHands from right to left, touch RFists with next partner to the right

Note: if you don’t want to change partners, do following steps on counts 3-6
RF step right, LF stomp beside, LF step left, RF stomp beside

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About the Choreographer

Arne Stakkestad – March 2018

Arne Stakkestad, featured in our archive since March 2018, is a dynamic performer known for his captivating dance style that leaves audiences inspired. With one stunning dance piece showcased, Arne continues to bring passion and creativity to the world of dance.

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