RAISE THE ROOF

Choreographer: Marg Jones

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 On 3rd, 6th, 9th rotation,(when they're singing "all you gotta do is.." omit steps 29-32 and start from beginning again. This phrases the dance so you're always doing the 2 kicks to the words "..house down.." put lots of energy into the kicks:-)

KICK FRONT, SIDE, SAILOR STEP
1-2Kick right foot out in front, kick right foot diagonally to 2:00
3&4Bring right around behind left and step, step left to left, step right beside left

DRUNKEN SAILOR STEP, SAILOR STEP
5&6Swing left around across front of right and step, step right to right, step left beside right
7&8Swing right around behind left and step, step left to left, step right beside left

VINE LEFT, ROCK & CROSS
9-10Step left to left, step right behind left
11&12Rock left to left, recover on right, step left across front of right

VINE RIGHT, ROCK & CROSS
13-14Step right to right, step left behind right
15&16Rock right to right, recover on left, step right across front of left

PIVOT ¼ RIGHT TWICE
17-18Step forward on left while pivoting ¼ right on ball of right (weight ends on right foot)
19-20Step forward on left while pivoting ¼ right on ball of right (weight ends on right foot)

LEFT HEEL & CROSS & RIGHT HEEL & CROSS
21&22Point left heel forward to 10:00, quickly step on left beside right, step right across left
&23Quickly step left beside right, point right heel forward to 2:00
&24Quickly step on right beside left, step left across right

TOE, HEEL STRUTS (3) TURNING FULL TURN RIGHT, SAILOR STEP
25-26Point right toe to right, lower right heel to ground
&27-28Pivot ½ turn right on ball of right, point left toe to left, lower left heel
&29-30Pivot ½ turn right on ball of left, point right to right, lower right heel
For these last 6 counts you'll turn full turn, traveling in a line to the right
31&32Swing left around behind right, step right to right, step left beside right

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About the Choreographer

Marg Jones

Marg Jones is a passionate dance educator and choreographer, renowned for her creative flair and vibrant teaching style. With an impressive 42 dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and engage dancers of all ages with her innovative approach to movement.

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