Harlem River Blues
Choreographer: Martie Papendorf , South Africa (March 2011)
Demo Video
Step Sheet
S1: Syncopated Cross Samba, R & L, Fwd, Back, Back, Coaster Hitch, Kick
1&2Cross R diagonally over L, Step L to left side, Step R to right side moving forward,
&3&4Cross L diagonally over R, Step R to right, Step L to left side moving forward, Step R fwd, [12.00]
5,6Step L back, Step R back
7&8Step L back, Step R slightly fwd, Step L fwd hitching R knee and,
&Straighten R in low kick to right diagonal fwd (lean back) [12.00]
S2: Fwd, Lock, Fwd, ¼ Turn Left Scuff, Fwd, Lock, Fwd, Hitch, Point, Hitch, Step, Hitch, Point, Hitch, Touch
1&2Step R fwd to right diagonal, Lock L behind R, Step R fwd to right diagonal, [12.00]
&3&Turn ¼ left on ball of R and scuff L fwd, Step L fwd, Lock R behind L, [9.00]
4Step L fwd
&5Hitch R knee, Point R toe to right side, [9.00]
&Hitch R knee
6&7Step R next to L, Hitch L knee, Point L toe to left side,
&8Hitch L knee, Touch L toe next to R
S3: Syncopated Weave Left (7 Count), Step, Paddle 1/4 Left x3
1&2&Step L to left side, Cross R behind L, Step L to left side, Step R across L,
3&4Step L to left side, Cross R behind L, Step L to left side
5,6Step R fwd, Paddle ¼ left, [6.00]
7&8&Step R fwd, Paddle ¼ left onto L, Step R fwd, Paddle ¼ left onto L, [12.00]
S4: Syncopated Jazz Box 1/4 Turn Right, Cross, Back, Side, Step, Turn, Back, Coaster step, Step Fwd
1&Cross R over L, Step back L, [ 3.00]
2&Step R to right side turning ¼ right, Step L to left side,
3&4Cross R over L, Step back L, Step R to right side [3.00]
&5,6Step L fwd, Turn ½ left stepping R back, Step L back,
7&8&Step R back, Close L fwd next to R, Step R fwd, Big step L fwd [9.00]
Tag / Repeat : At end of Wall 1 – Repeat sections 3 & 4 leaving out the “&” count at end section 4 (Facing 9.00)
Restart . During Wall 5 - Section 2, count 8, step down on L to restart the dance (Facing 9.00)
Ending- End of wall 9 – Count 5, section 4 – Touch L behind R, Pivot ½ left on R foot (weight to L), to end facing front.
And a special ‘Thank You’ to Juliet Lam for pointers in the step description!
Revised on site - April 11th 2011
Revised on site - May 2nd 2011
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Martie Papendorf , South Africa (March 2011)
Martie Papendorf from South Africa is a passionate dancer and choreographer who joined our archive in March 2011. With one captivating dance featured, Martie's vibrant energy and creativity continue to inspire others in the dance community.Can't find the right video?
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