The Knife

Choreographer: David Spencer (UK) Feb 08

Step Sheet

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Alt: Take These Chains From My Heart by Lee Roy Parnell

(32 count intro - Start on vocals)

R Kick & Point & Point – Kick. Weave Behind & Cross. L Side Rock, Recover ¼ Right.
1 & 2 Kick R forward. Step down on R next to L. Point L toe to L.

&3–4 Close L next to R. Point R toe to R. Kick R to R diagonal

5 & 6 Cross R behind L. Step L to L side. Cross R over L.

7 - 8 Rock out on L to L side. Recover on R making ¼ turn R. [3.00]

Step Pivot ½ Turn R x 2. L Cross Side L Sailor
1 – 2 Step forward on L. Pivot ½ turn R.

3 – 4 Step forward on L. Pivot ½ turn R.

5 – 6 Cross L over R. Step R to R side.

7 & 8 L sailor step. [3.00]

R Cross, ¼ Turn R. R Coaster Step. ¼ Turn Side Ball Cross Side.
1 – 2 Cross R over L, Turn ¼ turn R stepping back on L.

3 & 4 R coaster step.

5 – 6 Making ¼ turn R step L to L side. Cross R behind L.

&7- 8 Step slightly back on L. Cross R over L. Step L to L side. [9.00]

Jazz Box ¼ Turn R x 2.
1 – 2 Sweep R out and cross R over L. Step back on L.

3 – 4 Turn 1/4 R stepping R to R side. Close L next to R.

5 – 6 Cross R over L. Step back on L.

7 – 8 Turn 1/4 R stepping R to R side. Close L next to R. [3.00]

Step pivot ½ Turn L. R Shuffle forward. Step Pivot ½ Turn R. L Shuffle Forward.
1 – 2 Step forward on R. Pivot ½ turn L.

3 & 4 R shuffle forward on R-L-R.

5 – 6 Step forward on L. Pivot ½ turn R.

7 & 8 L shuffle forward on L-R-L [3.00]

Toe Touch Hold & Toe Touch Hold. & Heel Switches. R Side Rock.
1 – 2 Touch R toe next to L. Hold.

&3- 4 Step slightly back on R. Touch L toe next to R. Hold.

&5&6 Step slightly back on L. Touch R heel forward. Step slightly back on R. Touch L heel forward.

&7 -8 Step down on L next on R. Rock out to R on R. Recover onto L. [3.00]

(Counts 1 – 6 should travel slightly back.)

Cross Unwind Full Turn. Chasse L. R Cross Rock. Chasse R.
1 Cross R over L bending L knee (dipping down slightly).

2 Unwind full turn L (weight ends on R coming up onto R toe and hitching L knee up)

3 & 4 Chasse L on L-R-L.

5 – 6 Cross rock R over L. Recover back on L.

7 & 8 Chasse R on R-L-R. [3.00]

Cross Back Back Cross. L Side Rock. Weave Behind ¼ R Step Forward.
1 – 2 Cross L over R. Slide R foot back slightly on R diagonal (body facing to L diagonal)

3 – 4 Step back on L. Cross R over L (body still facing to L diagonal)

5 – 6 Rock out to L on L (squaring up to 3.00 wall). Recover back on R.

7 & 8 Cross L behind R. Turn ¼ right stepping forward on R. Step forward on L [6.00]

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About the Choreographer

David Spencer (UK) Feb 08

David Spencer is a talented performer based in the UK, celebrated for his dynamic dance style and creative expression. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, he brings a vibrant energy that showcases his passion for the art.

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