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Step Sheet

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Caution: This dance contains two turning vines fairly close together with another turn in between them which turns in the opposite direction. If you have equilibrium problems, see the variations note at the end of the dance.

TURNING VINE:

1-3Step right to right; swing left across right (to begin ½ turn to right); swing right behind left (to complete full turn)

4Step left across right

GRAPEVINE RIGHT:

5-7Vine right (step right to right; step left behind; step right to right)

8Step left beside right

SHUFFLE/ROCK:

9&10Shuffle forward on right, left, right

11Rock forward on left

12Rock back on right

13&14Shuffle back on left, right, left

15Rock back on right

16Rock forward on left

HEEL/TOE & TURN:

17Touch right heel forward

18Touch right toe behind

19Step right heel forward

20Turn ½ turn to left

TURNING VINE:

21-23Step right to right; swing left across right (to begin ½ turn to right); swing right behind left (to complete full turn)

24Step left across right

GRAPEVINE RIGHT:

25-27Vine right (step right to right, left behind, step right to right)

28Step left beside right

SHUFFLE/ROCK:

29&30Shuffle forward on right, left, right

31Rock forward on left

32Rock back on right

33&34Shuffle back on left, right, left

35Rock back on right

36Rock forward on left

STRUTTIN' JAZZ BOX & TURN:

37-38Touch right toe across left foot; slap heel down

39-40Touch left toe behind right foot; slap heel down

41-42Turn ¼ turn to right (swing right foot out to right) touching right to out to right at the same time; slap right heel down

43-44Touch left toe beside right; slap heel down

SHUFFLE/ROCK:

45&46Shuffle forward on right, left, right

47Rock forward on left

48Rock back on right

49&50Shuffle back on left, right, left

51Rock back on right

52Rock forward on left

REPEAT

VARIATION
Steps 1-4 and 21-24 can be done as a straight grapevine for those who may have equilibrium problems.

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About the Choreographer

Gloria Johnson

Gloria Johnson is an innovative line dance choreographer whose extensive portfolio boasts 105 captivating dances, showcasing her exceptional creativity and passion for rhythm. Renowned for her ability to inspire both beginners and seasoned dancers alike, Gloria continues to enrich the dance community with her unique style and infectious enthusiasm.

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