John Boat Blues

Choreographer: Tony Wilson 22nd September 2008

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Teaching track:
Blues Stay Away From Me by Asleep at the Wheel 95 bpm CD: Wouldn’t It Be Nice.

Intro: 16 count intro. Start on the vocals

L SAILOR, R SAILOR, ROCK, KICK BALL CHANGE
1&2 Step L behind R, step R to right side, step L to left side
3&4 Step R behind L, step L to left side, step R to right side
5-6 Rock back on L, recover weight on R
7&8 Kick L forward, step L next to R, step on R

WALK L R, SHUFFLE LRL, 1/2 PIVOT, 1/4 PIVOT
9-10 Step L forward, step R forward
11&12 Step L forward, step R next to L, step L forward
13-14 Step R forward, turn 1/2 left weight on L
15-16 Step R forward, turn 1/4 left weight on L

R SAILOR, L SAILOR, ROCK, KICK BALL CHANGE
17&18 Step R behind L, step L to left side, step R to right side
19&20 Step L behind R, step R to right side, step L to left side
21-22 Rock back on R, recover weight on L
23-24 Kick R forward, step R next to L, step on L

WALK R L, SHUFFLE RLR, 1/2 PIVOT, 1/4 PIVOT
25-26 Step R forward, step L forward
27&28 Step R forward, step L next to R, step R forward
29-30 Step L forward, turn 1/2 right weight on R
31-32 Step L forward, turn 1/4 right weight on R….. facing 12 O’clock

SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS RECOVER, SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS 1/4 TURN
33&34 Step L to left side, step R next to L, step L to left side
35-36 Step R across L, recover weight on L in place
37&38 Step R to right side, step L next to R, step R to right side
39-40 Step L across R, turn 1/4 left stepping back on R

SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS RECOVER, SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS 1/4 TURN
41&42 Step L to left side, step R next to L, stepL to left side
43-44 Step R across L, recover weight on L in place
45&46 Step R to right side, step L next to R, step R to right side
47-48 Step L across R, turn 1/4 left stepping back on R ….facing 6 O’clock

Start again at count 1

Choreographers notes:
Transition from count 48 to count 1 sweeping L from front to behind
To add FULL turns, turn LEFT as you walk forward LR, and RIGHT for RL

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About the Choreographer

Tony Wilson 22nd September 2008

Tony Wilson, a vibrant talent celebrated for his unique dance style, graced our archive with one captivating performance on September 22, 2008. Always inspiring, Tony's energy and creativity continue to resonate within the dance community!

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