ADJUST THE SAILS

Choreographer: Trish Arena

Step Sheet

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1-2Cross right over left, point left to side

3&4Shuffle forward left-right-left

5-6Rock forward right, rock back on left

7&8Making a ½ turn right, shuffle forward right-left-right

1-8Repeat/mirror the previous 8 counts, starting on left

1-2Step right to right side, step left behind right

3-4Make a ¼ turn right & step forward on right, make a ¼ turn right & step sideways on left

5-6Make a ¼ turn right & step forward on right, step forward on left commencing a ¾ turn left

7-8Step back on right & step left to side completing the ¾ turn left (facing front)

1-2Cross/rock right in front of left, recover on left

3&4Shuffle sideways right-left-right

5-6Cross/rock left in front of right, recover on right

7&8Shuffle sideways left-right-left

1&2Right sailor traveling backwards

3&4Left sailor traveling backwards

5-8Paddle turn ¼ left, paddle turn ¼ left

1-2Step back on right, point left to side

3-4Step forward on left making a ¼ turn left, point right to side

5-8Repeat last four counts

1-2Cross right over left, step left to left side

3-4Cross right behind left, rock/step left to left side

5-6Rock weight onto right, cross/touch left behind right

7-8Unwind ½ turn on balls of feet, drop heels

1-2Step back on right, kick (small) left forward

3-4Step back on left, kick (small) right forward

5-6Rock back on right, recover on left

7-8Paddle turn ¼ left (weight in on left)

REPEAT

TAGS
At the end of repetitions 1 and 3, there is a four count pause in the music. Just step right foot to side & hold for four in each instance
At the end of repetition 2, there is a 16 count tag, which is a repeat of steps 17-32

FINISH
The dance finishes by converting the final paddle turn to a ½ pivot and dragging the left foot back beside the right.

Music

About the Choreographer

Trish Arena

Trish Arena is a talented choreographer and dancer, celebrated for her vibrant and innovative performances that have left a lasting impression in the dance community. With seven dynamic dances featured in our archive, Trish continues to inspire and elevate the art of movement with her creative vision and infectious passion.

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