It's Hard To Be A Hippie

Choreographer: Diana Dawson (Nov 2013)

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16 count intro – start on vocals

Section 1: SIDE SWITCHES, HEEL SWITCHES, STEP, HALF TURN, SHUFFLE HALF TURN
1&Point right toes to right side, step right beside left.

2&Point left toes to left side, step left beside right

3&Tap right heel forward, step right beside left

4&Tap left heel forward, step left beside right

5-6Step forward on right foot, pivot half turn left stepping forward onto left [6.00]

7&8Shuffle half turn left, stepping Right-Left-Right [12.00]

Section 2: COASTER STEP, WALK FORWARD, MAMBO FORWARD, BACK LOCK BACK
1&2Step back on left foot, step right beside left, step forward on left

3-4Walk forward right – left

5&6Rock forward on right, recover onto left, step back on right

7&8Step back on left, lock step right over left, step back on left

Section 3: BACK, ROCK, HEEL STRUT (Right & Left), SAILOR QUARTER TURN, SHUFFLE FORWARD
1&Rock back on right foot(slightly behind left), recover onto left

2&Touch right heel out to right side, snap toes to floor

3&Rock back on left foot (slightly behind right), recover onto right

4&Touch left heel out to left side, snap toes to floor

5&6Step right behind left, quarter turn left stepping left to left side, step right to right side

7&8Left shuffle forward, stepping Left-Right-Left [9.00]

Section 4: ROCK FORWARD, HALF TURN SHUFFLE, JAZZBOX TOUCH
1-2Rock forward on right foot, recover onto left

3&4Shuffle half turn right, stepping Right-Left-Right [3.00]

5-6-7-8Cross left over right, step back on right, step left to left side, touch right beside left.

Begin again

Ending – the dance/music finishes at the end of Section 1 facing 6 o’clock.
Replace the half turn shuffle (steps 7&8) with a simple Right Shuffle Forward facing 12 o’clock

My thanks to Glennys Croston for bringing this track to my attention!

Contact: www.silverstarswesterndancers.com - dianadawson@btinternet.com - Tel:01896 756244

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About the Choreographer

Diana Dawson (Nov 2013)

Diana Dawson is a talented choreographer whose vibrant dance style has captivated audiences since joining our archive in November 2013. With one dynamic dance piece showcased, she continues to inspire and uplift the dance community through her creativity and passion.

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