Every Time I Roll The Dice

Choreographer: Michael Barr / Michele Burton / Kat Painter - March 2016

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Intro: 48 cts.

[1 – 8] WALK, WALK, V STEP, BACK, BACK, SCISSOR CROSS
1 - 2Step R forward; Step L forward

3 - 4Step R to right diagonal rolling R knee & hip right; Step L to left diagonal, rolling L knee & hip left

5 - 6Step R back; Step L back

7 & 8Step R back to back right diagonal; Step L next to R; Step R over L

[9 – 16] TURN ¼ LEFT, TURN ¼ LEFT, SAILOR STEP, JAZZ BOX w/ CROSS
1 - 2Turn ¼ stepping L forward; Turn ¼ left stepping R side right (facing 6 o’clock wall)

3 & 4Step L behind R; Step R slightly R; Step L slightly left

5 - 8Step R in front of L; Step L back; Step R side right; Step L in front of R (cross over)

Tags: After the above Jazz Box, add an extra Jazz Box while on: (No Restart, Just A Tag)
*3rd rotation facing 12:00
**6th rotation facing 3:00
***9th rotation facing 6:00

[17 – 24] STEP TOUCH, STEP TOUCH, FULL TURN R w/ Hold
1 - 2Step R side right; Touch and extend L toe left (bending R leg)

Styling: Arm Movement: In 2 counts, bring R arm up, starting a circular cw (head high)and arc down to center of body at waist level (imagine throwing the "dice"). As you finish throwing "dice" to left, look to left.
3 - 4Step L near R; Touch and extend R toe to right (bending L leg)

Styling: Arm Movement: Throw both hands, palms down, to the right (3), then left (4) (keep looking left) (prep for full turn right)
5 - 6Turn ¼ right stepping R forward; Turn ½ right stepping back on L

7 - 8Turn ¼ right stepping R side right; Hold (facing 6 o’clock wall)

[25 – 32] BALL-ROCK ¼ LEFT, KICK BALL FORWARD, ½ TURN LEFT, SYNCOPATED HEELS
&1 - 2Step ball of L next to R (&); Rock R slightly side right (1); Turn ¼ left stepping forward onto L (2)

3 & 4Kick R forward; Step ball of R next to L; Step L forward

5 - 6Step R forward; Turn ½ L shifting weight onto L

7&-8&Touch R heel forward (7); Step R next to L (&); Touch L heel forward (8); Step L next to R (&)

Styling: Many options here so play with the syncopation. Use toe touch and heel touch; two toe touches; etc!

BEGIN AGAIN & HAVE FUN!!!

Contacts:-
Michele Burton, mburtonmb@gmail.com / Michael Barr, mbarr@saber.net
Kat Painter, dancewithkat@yahoo.com
Step Sheet Access: www.michaelandmichele.com

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About the Choreographer

Michael Barr / Michele Burton / Kat Painter - March 2016

Michael Barr, Michele Burton, and Kat Painter are a dynamic trio celebrated for their creative collaboration in the dance community. With one unique dance showcased in our archive, they continue to inspire and uplift through their artistry and passion for movement.

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