Rain Against My Window

Choreographer: Michael Barr

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Or: Father Sun by Wynonna [100 bpm / Tell Me Why – 24count Intro.

Lead in: After Seal sings, "I Can't Stand The", start the dance on the word "Rain".

TOUCH -½ TURN-TOUCH, CROSS, ¼ STEP BACK, FULL TURN TRIPLE IN PLACE, 2 WALKS
1-2 Touch right to side, turn ½ left and touch right to side (6:00)

3-4 Cross right over left, turn ¼ right and step left back (9:00)

5&6 Triple in place turning a full turn right stepping right, left, right (9:00)

Variation for counts 5&6: coaster step
5&6 Step right back, step left together, step right forward

7-8 Step left forward, step right forward

MODIFIED KICK-BALL-CHANGES, SYNCOPATED KICKS, BACK-LOCK-BACK
1& Kick left forward, step left together

2& Cross right over left, step left diagonally forward

3& Kick right forward, step right together

4& Cross left over right, step right diagonally forward

Move forward on counts 2& and 4&
5& Cross/kick left over right, step left together

6& Cross/kick right over left, step right together

7& Cross/kick left over right, step left back

8& Lock right over left, step left back

ROCK BACK, RETURN TWICE, CHASE TURN ¼ LEFT, FULL TURN RIGHT
1-2 Rock right back (push right hip back), recover to left

3-4 Rock right back (push right hip back), recover to left (stepping left slightly forward)

5&6 Step right forward, turn ¼ left (weight to left), cross right over left (6:00)

7&8 Turn ¼ right and step left back, turn ½ right and step right forward, turn ¼ right and step left to side (turn travels to your left) (6:00)

ROCK BACK, RETURN, FORWARD, TURN ¼ LEFT, MODIFIED JAZZ BOX & WEAVE
1-2 Rock right back (open hips to right diagonal), recover to left

3-4 Step right forward, turn ¼ left (weight to left) (3:00)

Try over rotating just a little on the rock back and the turn ¼ left. This will help in taking those steps slowly
5& Sweep/cross right over left, step left back

6& Step right to side and slightly back, cross left over right

7& Step right to side, cross left behind right

8& Step right to side, cross left over right

REPEAT

Lead for Father Sun: 24 counts

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About the Choreographer

Michael Barr

Michael Barr is an accomplished choreographer and dancer, celebrated for his innovative style and captivating performances. With 35 dazzling dances in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his creative vision and passion for the art of dance.

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