Thorn Birds
Choreographer: Maria Tao (USA) - July 2021
Demo Video
Step Sheet
(32 counts intro)
[S1] Fwd Rock-1/2L, 1/2L Turning Shuffle-1/2L, Fwd Rock
1 2 3Rock forward on R, Recover weight on L, Make a 1/2 turn left stepping forward on R (6:00)
4&5Making a 1/2 turn left shuffle back on L-R-L (12:00)
6 7 8Make a 1/2 turn left stepping forward on R, Rock forward on L, Recover weight on R (6:00)
[S2] Back, R Heel-&-Tap-&-Heel-&, L Heel-&-Tap-&-Heel-&, R Heel Grind 1/4R
1 2&Step back on L, Touch R heel forward, Step down on R
3&4&Tap L next to R, Step back on L, Touch R heel forward, Step R together
5&6&Touch L heel forward, Step down on L, Tap R next to L, Step back on R
7&Touch L heel forward, Step L together
8 1Grind R heel making 1/4 turn right**, Stepping slightly back on L (9:00)
[S3] Back Rock-Fwd-Point, Cross Kick, Point-1/4L Quick Monterey, Step-Pivot 1/2L
2 3Rock back on R, Recover weight on L
&4Step forward on R, Point L to the side
5 6&Kick L across R, Point L to the side, Make a 1/4 turn left swiftly stepping L together (6:00)
7 8Step forward on R, Make a 1/2 turn left recover weight on L (12:00)
[S4] Point, Cross Kick, Point-1/4R Monterey Turn, Step-Pivot 1/2R, Shuffle Fwd
1 2Point R to the side, Kick R across L
3 4Point R to the side, Make a 1/4 turn right stepping R together (3:00)
5 6Step forward on L, Make a 1/2 turn right recover weight on R (9:00)
7&8Shuffle forward on L-R-L
Restart on Wall 4 count 16 with step change** (9:00) - Section 2 on count 8, instead of heel grind 1/4R turn-
Touch R heel forward (8), Drop R toe down/rock forward on R and restart (1)
Ending suggestion: The last wall starts at 6:00. Dance up to count 28, then
Step-pivot 1/4R to the front and cross shuffle on L-R-L (12:00)
Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information. (hirokoclinedancing@gmail.com)
(updated: 7/Jul/21)
[S1] Fwd Rock-1/2L, 1/2L Turning Shuffle-1/2L, Fwd Rock
1 2 3Rock forward on R, Recover weight on L, Make a 1/2 turn left stepping forward on R (6:00)
4&5Making a 1/2 turn left shuffle back on L-R-L (12:00)
6 7 8Make a 1/2 turn left stepping forward on R, Rock forward on L, Recover weight on R (6:00)
[S2] Back, R Heel-&-Tap-&-Heel-&, L Heel-&-Tap-&-Heel-&, R Heel Grind 1/4R
1 2&Step back on L, Touch R heel forward, Step down on R
3&4&Tap L next to R, Step back on L, Touch R heel forward, Step R together
5&6&Touch L heel forward, Step down on L, Tap R next to L, Step back on R
7&Touch L heel forward, Step L together
8 1Grind R heel making 1/4 turn right**, Stepping slightly back on L (9:00)
[S3] Back Rock-Fwd-Point, Cross Kick, Point-1/4L Quick Monterey, Step-Pivot 1/2L
2 3Rock back on R, Recover weight on L
&4Step forward on R, Point L to the side
5 6&Kick L across R, Point L to the side, Make a 1/4 turn left swiftly stepping L together (6:00)
7 8Step forward on R, Make a 1/2 turn left recover weight on L (12:00)
[S4] Point, Cross Kick, Point-1/4R Monterey Turn, Step-Pivot 1/2R, Shuffle Fwd
1 2Point R to the side, Kick R across L
3 4Point R to the side, Make a 1/4 turn right stepping R together (3:00)
5 6Step forward on L, Make a 1/2 turn right recover weight on R (9:00)
7&8Shuffle forward on L-R-L
Restart on Wall 4 count 16 with step change** (9:00) - Section 2 on count 8, instead of heel grind 1/4R turn-
Touch R heel forward (8), Drop R toe down/rock forward on R and restart (1)
Ending suggestion: The last wall starts at 6:00. Dance up to count 28, then
Step-pivot 1/4R to the front and cross shuffle on L-R-L (12:00)
Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information. (hirokoclinedancing@gmail.com)
(updated: 7/Jul/21)
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Maria Tao (USA) - July 2021
Maria Tao is a talented dancer hailing from the USA, celebrated for her vibrant performances that capture the essence of movement and emotion. With one captivating dance featured in our archive since July 2021, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike with her creativity and passion.Can't find the right video?
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