Handclappin'

Choreographer: Carol Paquette and Bev Warden – Nov 2016

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[1-8]: Walk Forward (3x), Kick, Walk Back (3x), Touch
1-4Walk forward R, L, R, Kick L forward

5-8Walk back L, R, L, Touch R beside L

[9-16]: Side together side, touch; side together, step ¼ left, touch
9-12Step R to right, step L beside right, step R to right, touch L beside R.

13-16Step L to left, step R beside left, step to left with a ¼ left, touch R beside L.

[17-24]: Side Step Touches (4x) with a ¼ turn left
17-18Step R to right, Touch L beside R

19-20Step L to left , Touch R beside L

21-22Step R to right with a ¼ left, Touch L beside R

23-24Step L to L, Touch R beside L

[25-32]: Rocking Chair, Step ¼ turn left (2x)
25-26Rock R forward, recover L

27-28Rock R back, recover L

29-30Step R forward, turn ¼ left, step L

31-32Step R forward, turn ¼ left, step L

TAG: 24 count Tag at the end of walls 1, 2, and 6 then start the dance again
[1-8]: Sway (4x), Jazz box
1-4,Sway right, left, right, left

5-8Cross R over L, Step L back, Step R to right, Step L forward

[9-16]: V step, Hand Swipes (4x),
9-10Step R diagonal forward right, step L diagonal forward left

11-12Step R back, Step L back

13&,14&,15,16Swipe hands (like brushing flour off your hands), Swipe right hand down and left hand up (let hands clap as they pass each other), Swipe left hand down and right hand up clapping as hands pass, Swipe right hand down and left hand up clapping as hands pass, Swipe right hand up and left hand down clapping as hands pass.

[17-24]: V step, Hand Swipes (4x)
17-18Step R diagonal forward right, step L diagonal forward left

19-20Step R back, Step L back

21&,22,&,23,24Swipe hands (like brushing flour off your hands), Swipe right hand down and left hand up (let hands clap as they pass each other), Swipe left hand down and right hand up clapping as hands pass, Swipe right hand down and left hand up clapping as hands pass, Swipe right hand up and left hand down clapping as hands pass.

ENDING: At the end of wall 10, do the first 14 counts of the dance with hand swipes (3x) at the end
[1-8]: Walk Forward (3x), Kick, Walk Back (3x), Touch
1-4Walk forward R, L, R, Kick L forward

5-8Walk back L, R, L, Touch R beside L

[9-16]: Side together side, touch; Side together, Hand Swipes (3x)
9-12Step R to right, step L beside right, step R to right, touch L beside R.

13,14,15,&,16Step L to left, step R beside left , Swipe right hand down and left hand up (let hands clap as they pass each other), Swipe left hand down and right hand up (clapping as hands pass), Swipe right hand down and left hand up (clapping as hands pass).

Contact: carolbaw@aol.com

Last Update - 14th Nov 2016

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Carol Paquette and Bev Warden – Nov 2016

Carol Paquette and Bev Warden are dynamic performers whose captivating artistry has earned them a cherished spot in our archive with one stunning dance collaboration from November 2016. Their infectious energy and passion for movement continue to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike!

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