Don't Turn Out The Lights

Choreographer: Judy Rodgers (USA) June 2011

Demo Video

Step Sheet

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16 count intro

KICK BALLTOUCH, KICK BALL TOUCH, TOUCH OUT, IN, SHUFFLE RIGHT
1&2Kick right forward, step down on right, touch left toe beside right [12:00]

3&4Kick left forward, step down on left, touch right toe beside left

5-6Touch right toe out, touch right toe beside left

7&8Shuffle right, left, right to right side

ROCK, RECOVER, TURN ¼, TURN ¼, CROSS SHUFFLE, ROCK, RECOVER
1-2Rock left back behind right, recover right

3-4Turn ¼ right stepping back on left, turn ¼ right stepping right to right side [6:00]

5&6Cross shuffle to right diagonal (left, right, left) [7:00]

7-8Rock right forward, recover left (still on diagonal)

STEP BACK, COASTER STEP, STEP PIVOT ½, SHUFFLE FORWARD TURN ¼, POINT
1Step right back (still on diagonal)

2&3Step left back, step right beside left, step left forward (straighten up to wall) [6:00]

4-5Step right forward, pivot ½ left [12:00]

6&7Shuffle forward right, left, right (starting a ¼ turn right & bending R knee on count 7)

8Finish ¼ turn right, point left toe to left side [3:00]

WEAVE, CROSS & HEEL & TOUCH, HOLD
1-4Cross left over right, step right to side, step left behind right, step right to side

5&6Cross left over right, step right slightly back, tap left heel forward to left diagonal

&7-8Step down on left, touch right toe beside left, hold [3:00]

Repeat

TAG: 16 counts After wall 3 (facing 9:00), wall 6 (facing (9:00) and wall 7 (facing 3:00)
STEP, SWAY (X4) & STEP TOGETHER (X2)
1-4&Step right to side swaying right, left, right, left, step right beside left (weight on right) [9:00]

5-8&Step left to side swaying left, right, left, right, step left beside right, weight on left

SHUFFLE FORWARD, ROCK & TURN ¼, WALK AROUND ½ LEFT
1&2Shuffle forward right, left, right [9:00]

3&4Rock forward on left, recover to right, turn ¼ left stepping left to side [6:00]

5-8Walking to the left in ½ circle, walk right, left, right, left [12:00]

The last set finishes facing 3:00….step right forward, pivot ¼ left to face front and smile!

Music

About the Choreographer

Judy Rodgers (USA) June 2011

Judy Rodgers, a talented choreographer from the USA, has left her mark in our archive with two captivating dances that showcase her creative flair and unique style. Since June 2011, her contributions have inspired many, bringing joy and energy to the dance community.

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