I Started A Joke

Choreographer: Frank Trace (March 2014)

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Intro: Start after 24 counts on vocal.

CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS, ¼ TURN LEFT, TRIPLE 3/4
1-2Cross rock R over L, recover onto L

3&4Side shuffle right stepping R, L, R

5-6Cross step L over R, turn ¼ left and step back on R

7&8Triple step making a ¾ turn left stepping L, R, L (12:00)

Easier option:
5-6Cross step L over R, step R to right side

7&8Step L behind R, step R to side, cross step L over R

SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS SHUFFLE, RIGHT HINGE TURN ¼, ¼, SHUFFLE FORWARD
1-2Rock R to right side, recover onto L

3&4Cross shuffle R over L stepping R, L, R

5-6Step back on L turning ¼ right, step R to right side turning ¼ right

7&8Shuffle forward stepping L, R, L (6:00)

STEP FORWARD DIAGONALLY RIGHT, TOUCH, SIDE SHUFFLE DIAGONAL, STEP BACK DIAGONALLY RIGHT, TOUCH, SHUFFLE FORWARD
1-2Step R diagonally forward right, touch L next to R

3&4Side shuffle left at a diagonal back, stepping L, R, L

5-6Step R back at a diagonal right, touch L next to R

7&8Shuffle forward stepping L, R, L as you square up with back wall (6:00)

(The above steps are like a modified “K Step”)
* TAG with RESTART: Happens here one time on second wall facing 12:00.

ROCK, RECOVER, TRIPLE ½ TURN, PIVOT ½, SHUFFLE DIAGONALLY LEFT
1-2Rock R forward, recover onto L

3&4Triple step turning ½ right stepping R, L, R (12:00)

5-6Step L forward, pivot ½ turn right

7&8Shuffle forward at a left diagonal, stepping L, R, L

REPEAT

TAG: On second wall, do first 24 counts then add Tag and Restart dance facing 12:00.
ROCKING CHAIR
1-4Rock forward on R, recover on L, rock back on R, recover on L

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About the Choreographer

Frank Trace (March 2014)

Frank Trace, featured in our archive since March 2014, is a talented performer known for their dynamic dance style and infectious energy. With one captivating dance in our collection, Frank continues to inspire audiences and contribute to the vibrant world of performing arts.

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