Jailhouse Rock

Choreographer: Helaine Norman (May 2013)

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Intro: Start on vocal of “Going to a party at the county jail”. No Tags Or Restarts!

S1: LINDY RIGHT, ROCK RECOVER, 3-COUNT ROCKING CHAIR, HITCH
1&2Triple step right side side RLR
3-4Rock L behind, recover R
5-6-7Rock L forward, recover R, rock L back
8Hitch R

S2: TOE STRUTS BACK X 3, TOUCH, HOLD
1-2Touch R ball of foot back, let R heel down
3-4Touch L ball of foot back, let L heel down
5-6Touch R ball of foot back, let R heel down
7Touch L beside R
8Hold

S3: LINDY LEFT, ROCK RECOVER, 3-COUNT ROCKING CHAIR, HITCH
1&2Triple step left side LRL
3-4Rock R back, recover L
5-6-7Rock R forward, recover L back, rock R back
8Hitch L

S4: THREE STRUTS FORWARD, TOUCH, HOLD
1-2Touch L ball of foot forward, let L heel down
3-4Touch R ball of foot back, let R heel down
5-6Touch L ball of foot back, let L heel down
7Touch R beside L
8Hold

S5: ¼ RIGHT MONTEREY TURN, STRUTS BACK (all two times)
1-2Point R to right side, ¼ turn right R step beside L
3-4Point L to left side, step L beside R
5-6Touch R ball of foot back, let R heel down
7-8Touch L ball of foot back, let L heel down

S6: ¼ RIGHT MONTEREY TURN, STRUTS BACK (all two times)
1-2Point R to right side, ¼ turn right R step beside L
3-4Point L to left side, step L beside R
5-6Touch R ball of foot back, let R heel down
7-8Touch left ball of foot back, let left heel down

S7: RIGHT MAMBO FORWARD, LEFT MAMBO BACK
1-2-3-4Rock R forward, recover L in place, step R beside L, hold
5-6-7, 8Rock L back, recover R in place, step L beside R, hold

S8: TOE STRUTS FORWARD, SWAY KNEES AND HIPS x 3, HOLD (MIMIC ELVIS HIP AND ARM MOVEMENTS)
1-2Touch R toe forward, let R heel down
3-4Touch L toe forward, left L heel down
5Bend R knee inward left while L knee remains straight (sway right hip to right at same time)
6Bend L knee inward right while R knee remains straight (sway left hip to left at same time)
7Bend R knee inward left while L knee remains straight (sway right to right at same time)
8Hold (weight ends on L)

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Contact: helaine43@gmail.com

Last Update - 28th May 2015
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About the Choreographer

Helaine Norman (May 2013)

Helaine Norman is a talented artist featured in our archive with a captivating dance that showcases her unique style and creativity. Since joining us in May 2013, she has continued to inspire audiences with her passion and dedication to the art of dance.

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