Tell Me Mudder
Choreographer: Gerard Murphy, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (March 2020)
Step Sheet
Begin after 32 counts. No tags or restarts.
Notes:
Optional steps are highlighted in italics to increase Irish flair!
Try dancing it as a contra dance!
SECTION 1: Grapevine Right, Rocking Chair
1,2,3,4Step R to R, step L behind R, step R to R, step L next to R
5,6,7,8Rock forward onto R, recover onto L, rock back onto R, recover onto L
SECTION 2: Heel Slaps (Heel Struts) Forward x 3, Claps x 3
1,2,3,4,5,6Step forward onto R heel, drop ball of R, step forward onto L heel, drop ball of L, step forward onto R heel, drop ball of R
7&8Clap, clap, clap
OR Kick Step Touches x 3, Claps x 3
1&2Kick R forward, step forward onto R, touch L next to R
3&4Kick L forward, step forward onto L, touch R next to L
5&6Kick R forward, step forward onto R, touch L next to R
7&8Clap, clap, clap
SECTION 3: Touch to Left, Close, Touch to Right, Touch Behind (Curtsy), Walk Around 1/2 Turn Right
1,2,3,4Touch L toes to L side, step L next to R, touch R toes to R side, touch R behind L as you curtsy (bend at knees slightly). If dancing contra give a little nod to the person to your right, as you curtsy.
5,6,7,8Walk around a 1/2 turn to R: R, L, R, L
SECTION 4: Walk Forward x 4, Heel Switches x 3, Claps x 2
1,2,3,4Walk forward R, L, R, L
5&6&7Touch R heel forward, step R back to centre, touch L heel forward, step L back to Centre, touch R heel forward
&8Clap, clap
OR Shuffle Forward x 2
1&2Shuffle forward: R,L,R
3&4Shuffle forward: L,R,L
REPEAT
Notes:
Optional steps are highlighted in italics to increase Irish flair!
Try dancing it as a contra dance!
SECTION 1: Grapevine Right, Rocking Chair
1,2,3,4Step R to R, step L behind R, step R to R, step L next to R
5,6,7,8Rock forward onto R, recover onto L, rock back onto R, recover onto L
SECTION 2: Heel Slaps (Heel Struts) Forward x 3, Claps x 3
1,2,3,4,5,6Step forward onto R heel, drop ball of R, step forward onto L heel, drop ball of L, step forward onto R heel, drop ball of R
7&8Clap, clap, clap
OR Kick Step Touches x 3, Claps x 3
1&2Kick R forward, step forward onto R, touch L next to R
3&4Kick L forward, step forward onto L, touch R next to L
5&6Kick R forward, step forward onto R, touch L next to R
7&8Clap, clap, clap
SECTION 3: Touch to Left, Close, Touch to Right, Touch Behind (Curtsy), Walk Around 1/2 Turn Right
1,2,3,4Touch L toes to L side, step L next to R, touch R toes to R side, touch R behind L as you curtsy (bend at knees slightly). If dancing contra give a little nod to the person to your right, as you curtsy.
5,6,7,8Walk around a 1/2 turn to R: R, L, R, L
SECTION 4: Walk Forward x 4, Heel Switches x 3, Claps x 2
1,2,3,4Walk forward R, L, R, L
5&6&7Touch R heel forward, step R back to centre, touch L heel forward, step L back to Centre, touch R heel forward
&8Clap, clap
OR Shuffle Forward x 2
1&2Shuffle forward: R,L,R
3&4Shuffle forward: L,R,L
REPEAT
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About the Choreographer
Gerard Murphy, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (March 2020)
Gerard Murphy is a talented dancer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, who brings vibrant energy and creativity to every performance. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Gerard's passion for the art form shines brightly, inviting audiences to experience the joy of movement.Can't find the right video?
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