Louisiana's Calling

Choreographer: Helaine Norman - June 2018

Step Sheet

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Intro: 32 counts - No tags or restarts

I. WALKS DIAGONALLY WITH HOLDS X3, KICK HOLD
1-6: Turn 1/8 left and step R forward, hold, step L forward, hold, step R forward, hold (10:30)

7-8: Kick L forward, hold

Option for 1-6: turn 1/8 left and three heel struts forward
Option: lasso motion with R hand

II. WALKS BACK WITH HOLDS X3, STEP HOLD
1-6: Step L back, hold, step R back, hold, step L back, hold

7-8: Turn 1/8 right and step R side, hold (12:00)

Option for 1-6: three toe struts back
Option: bend forward slightly while walking back

III. WALKS DIAGONALLY WITH HOLDS X3, KICK HOLD
1-6: Turn 1/8 right and step L forward, hold, step R forward, hold, step L forward, hold (1:30)

7-8: Kick R forward, hold

Option for 1-6: turn 1/8 right and three heel struts forward
Option: lasso motion with right hand

IV. WALKS BACK WITH HOLDS X3, KICK HOLD
1-6: Step R back, hold, step L back, hold, step R back, hold

7-8: Turn 1/8 left and L side, hold (12:00)

Option for 1-6: three toe struts back
Option: bend forward slightly while walking back

V. ROCKING CHAIR, SIDE MAMBO HOLD
1-2: Rock R forward, recover to L

3-4: Rock R back, recover to L

5-6: Rock R side, recover to L

7-8Step R together, hold

VI. ROCKING CHAIR, SIDE MAMBO HOLD
1-2: Rock L forward, recover to R

3-4: Rock L back, recover to R

5-6: Rock L side, recover to R

7-8Step L together, hold

VII. JAZZ BOX MAKING 1/4 TURN
1-2: Cross R over, hold

3-4: Step L back, hold

5-6: Turn 1/4 right and step R side, hold (3:00)

7-8: Step L together, hold

Option: Toe struts instead of steps with holds

VIII. CHARLESTON
1-2: Touch R forward (or kick forward), hold

3-4: Step R back, hold

5-6: Touch L back, hold

7-8: Step L together, hold

Option: Sweep on even instead of holds

Repeat

Ending: After count 32 on repetition 7, turn 1/2 right and pose with weight on L

Contact: helaine43@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Helaine Norman - June 2018

Helaine Norman dazzled audiences with her exceptional talent in June 2018, leaving an indelible mark in our archive with one captivating dance performance. Her vibrant artistry and dynamic presence continue to inspire and uplift the dance community!

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