Painting Pillows
Choreographer: Rachael McEnaney -White (UK/USA) October 2015
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Step Sheet
Notes: 1 Restart on 3rd wall.
** Special thanks to Joey Warren for suggesting this track **
[1 – 6] Fwd R, hold, fwd L, ¼ turn L rocking R to R
1 2 3Step forward R (1), hold as you drag L (or slight sweep) towards R (2,3) 12.00
4 5 6Step forward L (4), make ¼ turn left as you rock R to right side (5), recover weight L (6) 9.00
[7 – 12] Syncopated weave L, R cross, unwind ¾ turn L
1 & 2 3Cross R over L (1), step L to left side (&), cross R behind L (2), step L to left side (3) 9.00
4 5 6Cross R over L (4), unwind a slow ¾ turn left weight (5), finish ¾ turn left transferring weight onto L (6) 12.00
Restart: 3rd wall begins facing 12.00, do the first 12 counts then start again. 12.00
[13 – 18] Fwd R, ½ R stepping back L, back R, back L, point R, ½ spiral turn R,
1 2 3Step forward R (1), make ½ turn right as you step back L (2), step back R (3) 6.00
4 5 6Step back L (4), point R to right side (prep your upper body left) (5), make ½ turn right on ball of L (R toe remains in place) (6) 12.00
[19 – 24] R fwd, ½ right sweeping L, L cross, R chasse
1 2 3Step forward R as you begin to make ½ turn right sweeping L (1), continue the ½ turn right (2,3) (weight ends R) 6.00
4 5 & 6Cross L over R (4), step R to right side (5), step L next to R (&), step R to right side and angle body to R diagonal (7.30) (6) 7.30
[25 – 30] L fwd (diagonal), ½ L doing R lock step back, ½ turn L fwd L, fwd R, ½ pivot L
1 2 & 3Step L forward (toward 7.30) (1), make ½ turn left stepping back R (2), cross L over R (&), step back R (3) 1.30
4 5 6Make ½ turn left stepping forward L (4), step forward R (5), pivot ½ turn left (weight ends L) (6) 1.30
[31 – 36] R fwd (diagonal) ½ R doing L lock step back, 3/8 turn fwd R as you hitch L knee and make further ¼ R
1 2 & 3Step R forward (1), make ½ turn right stepping back L (2), cross R over L (&), step back L (3) 7.30
4 5 6Make 3/8 turn right stepping forward R as you hitch L knee and continue to make another ¼ turn R on ball of R (4, 5, 6) 3.00
[37 – 42] L twinkle with ¼ turn L, fwd R, L fwd rock with L sweep
1 2 3Cross L over R (1), step R to right side (2), make ¼ turn left stepping forward L (3) 12.00
4 5 6Step forward R (4), rock forward L (5), recover weight R as you sweep L (6) 12.00
[43 – 48] L back with R sweep, R back with L sweep, L back, 2.5 turns R (or easier alternatives)
1 2 3Step back L sweeping R (1), step back R sweeping L (2), step back L (3) 12.00
4 5Make ½ turn right stepping forward R (4), make ½ turn right stepping back L (5), 12.00
& 6 &Make ½ turn right stepping forward R (&), make ½ turn right stepping back L (6), make ½ turn right on ball of L ready to start again (&) 6.00
Option:
Easy option for counts 4 – 6: Make ½ turn right stepping forward R (4), run forward L-R-L (5&6)
Medium option for counts 4-6: Make ½ turn right stepping forward R (4), make ½ turn right stepping back L (5), cross R over L (&), step back L (6), make ½ turn right on ball of L ready to start again (&)
START AGAIN - HAPPY DANCING
Contact: www.dancewithrachael.com - dancewithrachael@gmail.com - Tel: +1 407-538-1533 - +44 7968181933
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Rachael McEnaney -White (UK/USA) October 2015
Rachael McEnaney-White is a celebrated dance instructor and choreographer, bridging the vibrant dance scenes of the UK and USA since October 2015. With two captivating dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire dancers around the world with her innovative style and infectious energy.Can't find the right video?
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