Bad Time

Choreographer: Carrie Bauer (June 2018)

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Slow lead-in vocals for 22 seconds. 4 count beat into 16-count Intro.

INTRO:
i[1-8] CROSS ROCK RECOVER LEFT, TRIPLE RIGHT; CROSS ROCK RECOVER RIGHT, TRIPLE LEFT
1-2Rock R across front of L (1), recover L (2)

3&4Step R to right side (3), step L next to R (&), step R to right side (4)

5-6Rock L across front of R (5), recover R (6)

7&8Step L to left side (7), step R next to L (&), step L to left side (8) (12 o’clock)

i[9-16] ROCK RECOVER R FORWARD, TRIPLE ½ TURN RIGHT; ½ PIVOT RIGHT, TRIPLE FORWARD L-R-L
1-2Rock R forward (1), recover L (2)

3&4Step R ¼ turn right (3), step L next to R (&), step R ¼ turn right (to 6:00 o’clock) (4)

5-6Step L forward (5), pivot ½ turn R (to 12:00 o’clock) (6)

7&8Step L forward (7), step R next to L (&), step L forward (8) (12 o’clock)

MAIN DANCE (No Further Tags Or Restarts):
[1-8] CROSS R OVER L, STEP L SIDE, STEP R BEHIND, TRIPLE LEFT, CROSS R OVER L, RECOVER L, STEP R ¼ TURN RIGHT
1-2-3Step R across L (1), step L to left side (2), step R behind L (3)

4&5Step L to left side (4), step R next to L (&), step L to left side (5)

6-7-8Cross R across L (6), recover L (7), step R forward ¼ turn R (8) (3 o’clock)

[9-16] STEP L FORWARD, ¼ TURN RIGHT, CROSSING TRIPLE L OVER R; STEP R BACK TURNING ¼ LEFT, STEP L TO LEFT SIDE, ROCK R OVER L, RECOVER L
1-2Rock L forward (1), recover R turning ¼ right (2)

3&4Cross L over R (3), step R to right side (&), cross L over R (4)

5-6Step R back turning ¼ left (5), step L to left side (6)

7-8Rock R across L (7), recover L (8) (3 o’clock)

[17-24] ROCK R TO RIGHT SIDE, RECOVER L, STEP R NEXT TO L; ROCK L TO LEFT SIDE, RECOVER R, STEP L NEXT TO R; STEP R FORWARD, PIVOT 1/2 LEFT, FULL TURN LEFT
1-2&Rock R to right side (1), recover L (2), step R next to L (&)

3-4&Rock L to left side (3), recover R (4), step L next to R (&)

5-6Step R forward (5), pivot ½ turn left (6)

7-8Step R back ½ turn left (7), step L forward ½ turn left (8) (9 o’clock)

[25-32] STEP R FORWARD, TOUCH L BEHIND R, BACK LOCK STEP LEFT; ROCK R BACK, RECOVER L, STEP R BACK TURNING ¼ LEFT, STEP L ¼ TURN TO LEFT SIDE
1-2Rock R forward (1), tap L toe behind R heel (2)

3&4Step L back (3), step R back crossing over L (&), step L back (4)

5-6Rock R back (5), recover L (6)

7-8Step R back ¼ turn left (7), step L to left side (8) (3 o’clock)

(NOTE: the final 2 counts feels like it should be a regular ½ pivot, but it isn’t. It IS step back and then step side so your momentum will be moving left to begin the dance again. Though it is written as a ¼, ¼, you can step R ½ back and then just step left)

Please do not alter this step sheet without permission. Questions or concerns may be directed to me at linedancelawyer@yahoo.com. Thank you! Carrie Bauer

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About the Choreographer

Carrie Bauer (June 2018)

Carrie Bauer, featured in our archive since June 2018, is an emerging talent known for her captivating performances and artistic flair in dance. With one exquisite dance in our collection, she continues to inspire audiences and elevate the art form with her unique style and creativity.

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