The Gambler

Choreographer: Charlie Mifsud, Sydney Australia – March 2018

Step Sheet

PDF

Dance Starts With Weight On Left. 48 Count Intro
**Can be danced as split floor with ‘Gambling Man’ by Maggie Gallagher
** Don’t be put off by number of counts, half the dance is ‘holds’

BACK TOE STRUTS R, L, BACK R MAMBO, HOLD
1,2,3,4Back R Toe Strut, Back L Toe Strut

5,6,7,8Back R Mambo, Hold (12:00)

FWD TOE STRUTS L, R, FWD L MAMBO, HOLD
1,2,3,4Fwd L Toe Strut, Fwd R Toe Strut

5,6,7,8Fwd L Mambo, Hold (12:00)

ROCK TO R, RECOVER L, CROSS R, HOLD, ¼ TURNING LOCK STEP R, HOLD
1,2,3,4Rock R To R Side, Recover To L, Step R Across L, Hold

5,6,7,8Making 1/8th Turn R Step L To L Side (01:30), Cross R Over L, Making 1/8th Turn R Step L Back, Hold (03:00)

SIDE R, SLIDE L TO R, HOLD, SIDE R, TOG L, FWD R, HOLD
1,2,3,4Step R To R Side, Slide L Next To R Over 2 Counts (Take Wgt To L), Hold

5,6,7,8Step R To R Side, Step L Beside R, Step R Fwd, Hold (03:00)

SIDE L, SLIDE R TO L, HOLD, ¼ L SHUFFLE, HOLD
1,2,3,4Step L To L Side, Slide R Next To L Over 2 Counts (Take Wgt To R), Hold

5,6,7,8(Smooth) ¼ Shuffle L, Hold (12:00)

STEP R FWD, HOLD, PIVOT ½ L, HOLD X 2
1,2,3,4Step Fwd On R, Hold, Pivot ½ Turn L, Hold

5,6,7,8Step Fwd On R, Hold, Pivot ½ Turn L, Hold (12:00)

WEAVE TO R, SIDE ROCK R, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD
1,2,3,4(Weaving R) Step R To R Side, Step L Behind R, Step R To R Side, Cross L Over R

5,6,7,8Rock R Out To R, Recover To Left, Cross R Over L, Hold (12:00)

WEAVE TO L, SIDE L, ¼ R, STEP L FWD, HOLD
1,2,3,4(Weaving L) Step L To L Side, Step R Behind L, Step L To L Side, Cross R Over L

5,6,7,8Step L To L Side, Making ¼ Turn R Step R Fwd, Step L Fwd, Hold (03:00)

¼ R MONTEREY TURNS X 2
1,2,3,4Point R Toe To R, ¼ Turn R, Point L Toe To L Side, Step L Beside R

5,6,7,8Point R Toe To R, ¼ Turn R, Point L Toe To L Side, Step L Beside R (09:00)

TAGS:-
At End Of Wall 2, Repeat Last 8 Counts (Monterey Turns) To Restart To 12:00
At End Of Wall 6, Do The First 16 Counts Facing 03:00, Then Restart To 03:00

To Finish The Dance, At End Of Last Wall Make A Further ¼ R To Finish On 12:00

Contact email: cjmifsud@optusnet.com.au
Last Update – 24th April 2018

Music

About the Choreographer

Charlie Mifsud, Sydney Australia – March 2018

Charlie Mifsud, based in Sydney, Australia, is a vibrant contributor to the world of dance, showcasing their talent with a captivating performance featured in our archive. With a passion for creativity and expression, Charlie continues to inspire and uplift audiences through their dynamic artistry.

Can't find the right video?

Find More Videos

Comments from dancers (0)

No comments yet — sign in to start the conversation.