Desperate Man (P)
Choreographer: Tom Avinger (September 2018)
Demo Video
Step Sheet
Intro: 16 Counts – Start On Vocals
Start: Closed Social Position, Man facing FLOD, Ladies facing BLOD, Mans footwork described, Ladies Footwork opposite except where noted.
[1-8] WALK FORWARD TOUCH, WALK BACK STEP
1-4Walk Forward L,R,L, Touch R Heel Forward
5-8Walk Back R,L,R, Step Back On L
Ladies 5-8 Walk Forward L,R,L, Touch R Next To L
[9-16] VINE R BRUSH L, STEP LOCK, STEP BRUSH
1-4Step R to R Side, Step L Behind R, Step R To R Side, Brush L Next To R
Ladies Step R To R Side, ½ Turn R Stepping L To L Side, Step R Behind L, Touch L To L Side
5-8Step L Forward, Step L Behind R, Step L Forward, Brush R Next To L
Ladies Step L Forward, Step R Behind L, Step L Forward, Step R Forward
Hands Counts 1-2 Ladies R, Man’s L Goes Over Ladies Head
[17-24] ¼ TURN WEAVE, STEP SLIDE, ¼ TURN BRUSH
1-4¼ Turn R Stepping R To R Side, Step L Behind R, Step R To R Side, Cross L Over R
5-8Step R To R Side, Slide L Next To R, ¼ Turn R Stepping Forward R, Brush L Next To R
Hands Count 1 Pick Up Ladies L with Man’s R, Count 7 Drop Ladies L and Man’s R
[25-32] ROCKING CHAIR, WALK, WALK, ROCK RECOVER
1-4Rock Forward L, Recover R, Rock Back On L, Recover R
Ladies Step Forward R, ½ Pivot L, Rock Forward R, Recover L
5-8Walk Forward L,R, Rock Forward L, Recover R
Ladies Turn ½ R Stepping Forward On R, Turn ½ R Stepping Back On L, Rock Back R, Recover L
Hands
Counts 1-2: Ladies R, Man’s L Goes Over Ladies Head
Counts 5-6: Ladies R, Man’s L Go Over Ladies Head Resuming Closed Social Position
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Music
About the Choreographer
Tom Avinger (September 2018)
Tom Avinger is an innovative choreographer and performer celebrated for his vibrant style and creative storytelling through dance. With two dynamic pieces in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences and push the boundaries of artistic expression.Can't find the right video?
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