FLYING SWEETHEART

Choreographer: Eddie Harper

Step Sheet

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Position:Couples in a large circle around the edge of the floor. The Lady is facing forward LOD and the Man is facing RLOD, holding both hands in front (open, Double hand). The footwork is the opposite for Man and Lady. The Man starts with the Left, the Lady starts with the Right

INTRO BASIC (START-UP)
These 6 counts are the intro, and are only done once

1&2Step to the side, step together, step to the side

3&4Step to the opposite side, step together, step to the side

5-6Rock back to the ball of the left, rock forward on right

THE MAIN DANCE
STEP TOGETHER, OVER THE HEAD

1&2Pull the lady to the man's right side so the couple is about parallel

3&4Raise the man's right hand and put it behind the lady's head without releasing hands

The lady's right hand goes behind the man's head unless there is a severe height difference

5-6Stomp man's left; lady's right, stomp mans right, lady's left

SLIDE APART (SWIVELS)

1-4Release hands. Swivel the toes to the left, swivel the heels to the left, swivel the toes to the left, swivel the heels to the left

During the above 4 steps, the man's right hand is sliding down the lady's right arm as they move apart

5Pick up the lady's right hand with the man's right

Turn to face your partner as you rock back to the man's left, lady's right

6Rock forward to the man's right, lady's left

The man should be facing the center of the floor, the lady facing the man

CROSS BODY SIDE-BY-SIDE (CAPE)

1&2The man leads the lady across, in front of him, to his right side with the right hand

Both dancers turn to face LOD

3&4The lady is now on the man's right side with his right arm across her shoulders

Pick up her left hand in front with the man's left

5-6Rock back on man's left, lady's right, rock forward

LADY'S RIGHT TURN

1&2Dance in place, setting the lady for a turn to her right

3&4Turn the lady to her right by pulling back slightly with the right hand and leading forward and over her head with the left

Do not release hands

5-6Rock back to man's left, lady's right, rock forward

LADY'S LEFT TURN

1&2Pull back with the man's right hand, turning the lady to her left, as the left hands lift going over her head

Return to side-by-side (cape) position

3&4Travel slightly reverse LOD on these steps

5-6Rock back to man's left, lady's right, rock forward

MAN'S TURN - CHANGE PARTNERS

1&2Release both hands as the man's right forearm leads the lady forward

The man turns to his right facing RLOD

3&4Facing the lady who was behind you, pick up both hands in open position

5-6Rock back to man's left, lady's right, rock forward

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Eddie Harper

Eddie Harper is a talented choreographer and dancer known for their innovative style and infectious energy, with seven dynamic dances curated in our archive. Their passion for movement and creativity continues to inspire dancers and audiences alike, making every performance a memorable experience!

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