Die A Happy Man Triple Two

Choreographer: Debra Cleckler – GA, (Thanks VR Dancers) August 15, 2016

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Triple Two Step is a smooth six count pattern consisting of a walk-walk, triple-step, triple-step basic using diagonals, body shaping and Contra Body Movement (CBM). This dance is written in eight counts to match the music. “Shape and Rotate” body before stepping.

[1-8] Walk L-R, Diagonal Triple Steps L & R, 1/2 Pivot Turn Right (End facing 6:00)
1-2Walk forward left, right (start shaping body to R diagonal).

3Rotate to R diagonal and step side left (facing 1/8 turn to right). 1:30

& 4Step right foot close to left foot (&), rotate 1/8 L (face LOD) step left foot forward (4). 12:00

5Rotate to L diagonal and step side right facing 1/8 turn to left. 11:30

& 6Step left foot close to right foot (&), rotate 1/8 R to LOD and step right foot forward (6). 12:00

7-8Step left foot forward in CBM and make 1/2 pivot turn to right, weight to right. 6:00

[9-16] Promenade Walk L-R, French Cross R 1/2 Turn, R Back–Lock-Back, L Back Rock (12:00)
1-2Shape R stepping L foot forward (1), Step R foot across left (CBMP) making 1/4 turn right (2)

3Pivot 1/4 turn to right on right foot and step back on left foot. 12:00

&Step (lock) right foot in front of left.

4Step left foot back.

5&Step right foot back to diagonal right (5), Step (lock) left foot in front of right (&).

6Step right foot back.

7-8Step ball of left foot back at right heel (rock) (7), Recover weight to right foot (8) 12:00

[17-24] Walk L-R, L Side Rock-Cross, R Side Rock-Cross, 1/4 Turn R, Back L, Side R (End 3:00)
1-2Walk forward left, right.

3&Step left foot to left side (3), recover weight to right foot (&),

4Step left foot across in front of right foot.

5&Step right foot to right side (5), recover weight to left foot (&),

6Step right foot across in front of left foot and pivot 1/4 right. 3:00

7-8Step back on left (&), step side right (slightly back). 3:00

[25-32] Cross, Side, Behind Side Cross, Side Rock Cross, 1/4 Turn Right, Back L-R (End 6:00)
1-2Cross left foot over right in 5th (1), step side right (2).

3&4Cross left foot behind right (3), step right foot side (&) cross left foot over right.

5&6Step ball of right foot to side (5), recover to left (&), cross right over left (6),

*7-8 Rotate 1/4 right on right foot and step back on left (7), step back on right (8). 6:00
*Fifth Rotation: Slight variation counts 7-8 (music slows), then a Restart. On 7-8 (after 5&6 (R side rock cross)) unwind 1/4 L turn to face front leaving weight on R foot and Restart at beginning of dance.

[33-40] Back Sweep (X3), Back Right, Hook Left (End facing 6:00)
1-2Step back on left foot (1), sweep right foot front to back (2)

3-6Repeat 1-2 this section two more times. (back R, sweep L (3-4), back L, sweep R (5-6)

7-8Step right foot back (7), hook left foot over right (8) (body shapes 1/8 R).

[41-48] Promenade Walk L-R, French Cross 1/2 R, Turn, Back-Lock-Back – L Back Rock (12:00)
1-2Step left foot forward (1), Step right foot across left (CBMP) making 1/4 turn right (2)

3Pivot 1/4 turn to right on right foot and step left foot back. 12:00

&Step (lock) right foot in front of left.

4Step left foot back.

5&Step right foot back to diagonal right (5), Step (lock) left foot in front of right (&).

6Step right foot back.

7-8Step ball of left foot back (rock) (7), Recover weight to right foot (8) 12:00

Start Over!

Contact: 770-456-6244 - debb@cleckler.com

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Debra Cleckler – GA, (Thanks VR Dancers) August 15, 2016

Debra Cleckler from Georgia is a talented dancer who has made her mark in our archive with one captivating dance. Her passion for movement and vibrant energy continue to inspire others in the dance community.

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