Mardi Gras Parade

Choreographer: Regina Hayes – January 2019

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I imagine playing instruments, parading in the French Quarter during Mardi Gras, dressed in bright colors and having an enormous amount of fun with this dance!

Begins after 32 beats (after Louis “preaches”)

Section 1: Charleston
1-4R step forward, L kick, L step back, R touch back

5-8R step forward, L kick, L step back, R touch back

Section 2: Pivot 1/2, Pivot 1/2, Jazz box
1-4R step forward, pivot half, weight L, R step forward pivot half, weight L

5-8Cross R over L, step L back, step R beside L, step L forward

Section 3: Grapevine R with L heel touch, step touch, step heel, step touch, step heel
1-4R step to side, cross L behind R, step R to side, touch L heel at diagonal

&5&6Step L beside R, R touch beside L, R to R side, L heel touch at diagonal

&7&8Step L beside R, R touch beside L, R to R side, L heel touch at diagonal

Section 4: Grapevine L with 1/4 turn L, kick, Jazz box
1-4L step to side, cross R behind L, step L to side turning foot out to 9:00, kick R toward new wall

5-8Cross R over L, step L back, step R beside L, step L forward

Tag at 9:00 (walls 2 & 6) prior to beginning: Walk forward, kick, walk back, touch
(This happens every time you are at 9:00, which is only twice for this short song.)
1-8Walk forward RLR, kick L, walk back LRL, touch R by L

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About the Choreographer

Regina Hayes – January 2019

Regina Hayes, featured in January 2019, is a talented performer whose passion for dance shines through in her captivating routine. With one exclusive dance archived, her dynamic style and energy continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike!

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