A Proud Man

Choreographer: Norman Gifford – July 2017

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S1: (Rock back, replace, lock-steps forward, crossover, step side, sailor step)
1-2Left rock back; right replace

3&4Left step forward; right lock behind; left step forward

5-6Right crossover; left step side

7&8Right sweep behind; left together; right step in place

S2: (Crossover, swivel turn ½ left, side-shuffle steps, cross-rock, replace, long step side, draw together)
1-2Left crossover; right step side turning ½ left [6:00]

3&4Chassè left (LRL)

5-6Right cross-rock; left replace

7-8Right long step side; left draw together

S3: (Rock-step, lock-steps back, sweeping steps back, hold)
1-2Left rock forward; right replace

3&4Left step back; right cross-lock over left; left step back

5-6Right sweep back; left sweep back

7-8Right sweep back; hold

S4: (Rock-step, brush-scoot-step, turn ¼ left into sway, sway, sway, hold)
1-2Left rock back; right replace forward

3&4Left brush forward; right scoot slightly forward; left step forward

5-6Right step side turning ¼ left into sway right; sway left

7-8Sway right; hold [3:00]

S5: (Crossover, sweep, crossover, sweep, shuffle step, step forward, pencil-hook turn ½ left)
1-2Left crossover; right sweep forward (do not take weight)

3-4Right crossover; left sweep forward (do not take weight)

5&6Left step forward; right slightly forward; left step forward

7-8Right step forward across; left hook up across right turning ½ left [9:00]

S6: (Forward lock-step, ¼ left turning shuffles with hitches)
1&2Left step forward; right lock behind; left step forward

&Right hitch up swivelling ¼ left [6:00]

3&4Right step side; left together; right step side

&Left hitch up swivelling ¼ left [3:00]

5&6Left step side; right together; left step side

&Right hitch up swivelling ¼ left [12:00]

7&8Right step side; left together; right step side

S7: (Rock-step, lock, crossover, turn ½ right stepping side, hold, together, step, step, lock)
1-2&Left rock back diagonal; right replace; left lock behind right

3-4Right crossover; left step side in swivel turn ½ right [6:00]

5-6&Right step side; hold; left together

7-8&Right step forward; left step forward; right lock behind left

S8: (Rock-step, back-lock-step, sweep, sweep, sweep, hold)
1-2Left rock forward; right replace back

3&4Left step back; right cross-lock over left; left step back

5-8Right sweep back; left sweep back; right sweep back; hold

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About the Choreographer

Norman Gifford – July 2017

Norman Gifford, celebrated for his innovative choreography, made a vibrant mark in July 2017 with his dynamic dance showcased in our archive. His work continues to inspire and resonate, highlighting the power of movement and creativity.

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