ROYAL AMERICAN STROLL

Choreographer: Joe Weston

Step Sheet

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Position:Side-by-side position

SHUFFLES, KICK BALL CHANGES

1-8Left lead, four shuffles forward

9-12Left lead, kick ball-change, twice - stomp/key step in last count

Key step for lady. Start step 13 on same foot

VINES

13-16Opposing outside vines (man left/lady right) hitch forward on 4th count

Retain inside hand holds

17-20Opposing inside vines (man right/lady left) turning to face on third count, stomp on 4th

Hold hands

STEP SLIDES, STOMPS, STEP, TOUCH, STEP ¼ TURN, BRUSH

21-24MAN: Left step left into LOD, slide right home, repeat stomping on count 4

LADY: Right step right into LOD, slide left home, repeat stomping on count 4

25-26MAN: Right step right, left cross touch behind right

LADY: Left step left, right cross touch behind left

27-28MAN: Left step turning ¼ left, right brush forward

LADY: Right step turning ¼ right, left brush forward

29-32MAN: Right lead, turning vine- turn ¼ left on counts 1&2, back up on 3 & stomp home on 4 (key step)

LADY: Left lead, turning vine - turn ¼ right on counts 1&2, back up on 3 & stomp home on 4 (key step)

Key step for man. Start move 9 on same foot. Now back to side-by-side position

STEPS BACK, STOMP, STEP PIVOT, STEP STOMPS

33-36MAN: Left lead three steps rear, stomp right foot home

LADY: Right lead three steps rear, stomp left foot home

37-38BOTH: Right lead, 2 count reversal/step pivot turn to original LOD

39-40BOTH: Right step forward, then left stomp home - key step (man changes step)

41-44MAN: Left lead four steps in place, stomp on fourth - key step (man changes step)

LADY: Left lead, cross to man's left side in three counts, stomp home on fourth

STEP HITCH, STEPS ½ TURN, STEPS BACK, STOMPS

45-46Right lead-step forward, left hitch forward

47-48Left step forward turning ½ left, right hitch rearward

49-52Right lead, two steps rear, stomp home twice on right foot

STEPS, STOMPS, PIVOT, STEP, HITCH

53-56MAN: Left lead, four steps in place

LADY: Crosses to man's left

57-58BOTH: Stomp home twice on left foot - key step (both change feet)

59-60Right lead, two count reversal/step pivot turn to the left to original LOD

61-62BOTH: Right step forward, left hitch forward

REPEAT
No hand holds for moves 4-5. Open/double hand for moves 6-7. No hold, move 9. Side-by-side with logical transitions from 10-end. Key steps, in midwest strolls denote a step/foot change, upcoming opposing move, or other specific change in the accepted rules of dance/lead

Music

About the Choreographer

Joe Weston

Joe Weston is an innovative choreographer and performer known for his dynamic movement and creativity, with two captivating dances featured in our archive. His work consistently inspires audiences and dancers alike, making a significant impact in the world of contemporary dance.

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