A Farmer's Wife

Choreographer: Keith Davies (Nov 2012), Melbourne, Australia,

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16 count intro

CROSS ROCK, SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS ROCK, SIDE SHUFFLE
1,2Cross R over L, recover weight onto L

3&4Step R to the side, step L beside R, step R to the side

5,6Cross L over R, recover weight onto R

7&8Step L to the side, step R beside L, step L to the side**

FORWARD ROCK, FULL TURN TRIPLE, FORWARD ROCK, COASTER
1,2Step forward R, recover weight onto L

3&4Turning a full turn right step in place R, L, R (easier option: coaster)

5,6Step forward R, recover weight onto L

7&8Step back R, step L beside R, step R forward

FORWARD, LOCK, SHUFFLE, FORWARD, LOCK, SHUFFLE
1,2Step R diagonally forward, lock L behind R

3&4Step R diagonally forward, step L beside R, step R diagonally forward

5,6Step L diagonally forward, lock R behind L

7&8Step L diagonally forward, step R beside L, step L diagonally forward

¼ PADDLE, ¼ PADDLE, HEEL SWITCHES
1,2Step forward R, pivot ¼ left taking weight onto the L

3,4Step forward R, pivot ¼ left taking weight onto the L*

5&6&Touch R heel forward, step R beside L, touch L heel forward, step L beside R

7&8&Touch R heel forward, step R beside L, touch L heel forward, step L beside R

(Easier option for counts 5-8: four hip bumps)

RESTARTS:-
On walls 2 and 5 dance to count 28* and restart facing the front
On wall 4 dance the first 8 counts** and restart facing the back

TAG: At the end of wall 6 add the following Tag facing the back:
JAZZBOX
1-4Cross R over L, step back L, step R to the side, step L beside R

ENDING: At the end of wall 11 finish the dance by dancing the first 3 counts of the dance.

This dance is meant to be a bit of fun. Feel free to experiment with the last 4 counts of the dance – try applejacks and/or vaudevilles instead of the heel switches!
Dorothy’s are a good alternative for counts 17-24. Enjoy!

Email: dancinlines@optusnet.com.au - Website: www.members.optusnet.com.au/dancinlines - Tel. 0398709854

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About the Choreographer

Keith Davies (Nov 2012), Melbourne, Australia,

Keith Davies, based in Melbourne, Australia, is a dynamic artist known for his unique contributions to the dance community. With one captivating performance archived, he continues to inspire through his creative expression and passion for movement.

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