Bird Walk
Choreographer: Sherri Busser (US) November 2018
Demo Video
Step Sheet
S1: Step R Back, Heel Splits, Step L Back, Heel Splits, Walk Fwd x 2, Kick-Ball-Step
1&2 3&4Step R back, fan heels out, return to center. Step L back, fan heels out, return to center*
(Make these small steps back in open 3rd position keeping weight over ball of foot)
5-6 7&8Walk fwd R-L. Kick R fwd, step R ball next to L, step L fwd. (12)
S2: Monterey ¼ Turns
1-2-3-4Point R foot side, turning ¼ R step R beside L, point L side, step L beside R
5-6-7-8Point R foot side, turning ¼ R step R beside L; point L side, step L beside R** (6)
S3: Hip Bumps
1-2-3-4Stepping R on R diagonal, body facing slightly L (4:30), bump hips R x 2, bump hips L x 2
5-6-7-8Bumps hips R-L-R-L (4:30)
S4: Heel Struts Turning ¾ Right
1-2-3-4Turning ¼ R step on R heel, slap toe down (7:30); ¼ R step on L heel, slap toe down (10:30)
5-6-7-8¼ R step on R heel, slap toe down (1:30), 1/8 to R step L heel fwd, slap toe down. (3)
Start Again
Easier Options: *In place of the heel splits, small step back on R diagonal/touch L to R, step back on L diagonal/touch R to L. Walk fwd R/L. Kick-ball-step.
**Replace Monterey turns with ¼ turn jazz tri's. Step R fw, turn ¼ R stepping L back, step R to side, step L beside R.
Styling ideas – this is a novelty dance so “flap” those wings, bob that head, strut your stuff!
(I choreographed this dance after watching a dozen wild turkeys strut around my yard, in the middle of the city.)
For any other changes please contact me. Have fun!
Contact: sherribusser@gmail.com
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About the Choreographer
Sherri Busser (US) November 2018
Sherri Busser is a talented dancer whose captivating performance from November 2018 is celebrated in our archive. With a passion for movement and a vibrant stage presence, she continues to inspire audiences with her artistry and enthusiasm.Can't find the right video?
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