RUN AWAY TRAIN

Choreographer: Frank Ricci

Step Sheet

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Position:Right Side-By Side facing LOD. Man and lady follow identical footwork throughout the pattern

HEEL HOOK, TOE TOUCH, FORWARD CHA-CHA-CHAS

1-2Touch right heel forward, cross right in front of left shin

3-4Touch right heel forward, touch right toe back

5&6Cha-cha-cha forward (right-left-right)

7&8Cha-cha-cha forward (left-right-left)

DIAGONAL VINE RIGHT, TURN, HITCH, BACKWARD CHA-CHA-CHAS

9-10Step forward and diagonally to the right on right, cross left behind right and step

11-12Step forward & diagonally to the right on right making a ½ turn to the right with the step, hitch left knee

Partners have now turned into a Left Side By Side Position facing RLOD

13&14Cha-cha-cha backward (left-right-left)

15&16Cha-cha-cha backward (right-left-right)

17&18Cha-cha-cha backward (left-right-left)

ROCK STEPS, TO THE LEFT MILITARY PIVOT, FORWARD CHA-CHA-CHAS

19-20Step back on right, rock forward onto left

21-22Step forward on right, pivot ½ turn to the left on right & shift weight to left

23&24Cha-cha-cha forward (right-left-right)

25&26Cha-cha-cha forward (left-right-left)

27&28Cha-cha-cha forward (right-left-right)

DIAGONAL VINE LEFT, BRUSH

29-30Step forward and diagonally to the left on left, cross right behind left and step

31-32Step forward and diagonally to the left on left, brush right forward

TURN, CHA-CHA-CHA FORWARD, TURNING CHA-CHA-CHAS
Release right hands and raise left hands

33-34Step forward on right & pivot ¼ turn to the left on ball of foot, shift weight to left

35-36Repeat beats 33-34

Rejoin right hands underneath left hands. Partners are now in a Left Skaters Position facing RLOD with left hands over right

37&38Cha-cha-cha forward (right-left-right)

Raise left hands over lady's head and bring right hands up to lady's right shoulder as she turns

39&40Cha-cha-cha (left-right-left) making a ¼ turn to the left to face OLOD

41&42Cha-cha-cha forward (right-left-right)

43&44Cha-cha-cha (left-right-left) making a ¼ turn to the left

See option below

Partners have now returned to face LOD in the Right Side By Side Position

JAZZ SQUARE

45-46Step right over left rock onto right, step back onto left in place

47-48Step back on right, step left next to right

REPEAT
Option: on beats 39 through 40, execute a gradual turn to the left on the three cha-cha steps (beats 39-40)

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About the Choreographer

Frank Ricci

Frank Ricci is a talented artist and choreographer, celebrated for his innovative approach to movement and storytelling through dance. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences with his dynamic creativity and passion for the art form.

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