BLAME THE VAIN

Choreographer: Robert Hocking

Step Sheet

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Position:Sweetheart, same footwork unless stated

½ TURN LEFT, ¼ TURN LEFT, STEP IN FRONT, SIDE BEHIND & IN FRONT

1-4(Releasing right hands, raising left) step forward on right, pivot ½ turn to left, step forward on right, pivot ¼ turn to left

Rejoin hands in Indian Position, man behind lady facing OLOD

5-6Cross right over left, step left to left

7&8Cross right behind left, step left to left, cross right over left

ROCK ¼ TURN, SHUFFLE ½ TURN, ROCK BACK, SHUFFLE FORWARD

9-10Rock left to left, replace weight on right turning ¼ turn to right (RLOD)

11&12(Release left hands) shuffle ½ turn to right (LOD) stepping left, right, left

13-14(Back into Sweetheart) rock back on right, replace weight on left

15&16Right shuffle forward, stepping right, .left, right

ROCKING CHAIR, LEFT SHUFFLE, RIGHT SHUFFLE

17-20Rock forward on left, replace weight onto right, rock back on left, replace weight onto right

21&22Left shuffle forward, stepping left, right, left

23&24Right shuffle forward, stepping right, left, right

½ TURN ¼ TURN STEP IN FRONT, SIDE BEHIND & IN FRONT

25-28(Releasing right hands, raising left hands) step forward on left pivot ½ turn right, step forward on left, pivot ¼ turn to right

Rejoin hands at waist, lady behind man facing ILOD

29-30Cross left over right, step right to right side

31&32Cross left behind right, step right to right, cross left over right

ROCK ¼ TURN, SHUFFLE ½ TURN, ROCK BACK, SHUFFLE FORWARD

33-34Rock right to right, replace weight onto left turning ¼ turn to left (RLOD)

35&36(Release right hands) shuffle ½ turn left, stepping left, right, left

37-38(Back into Sweetheart) rock back on left, replace weight onto right

39&40Left shuffle forward, stepping left, right, left

ROCKING CHAIR, RIGHT SHUFFLE, LEFT SHUFFLE

41-44Rock forward on right, replace weight onto left, rock back on right, replace weight on left

45&46Right shuffle forward, stepping right, left, right

47&48Left shuffle forward, stepping left, right, left

WALK RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT SHUFFLE

49-52Walk forward right, walk forward left, right shuffle forward, stepping right, left, right

MAN ½ TURN, LADY ROCK, TRIPLE STEP, PINWHEEL ½ TURN, LADY ½ TURN

53-54MAN: Step forward on left pivot ½ turn right (RLOD facing lady, right hands over lady's head, hands crossed in front left shoulder to left shoulder)

LADY: Rock forward on left, replace weight onto right

55&56Right triple step on the spot stepping left, right, left

57-60Walk right, left, right shuffle, turning ½ turn to left, (pinwheel turn, lady RLOD, man LOD)

61-64MAN: On the spot, step left, right, left triple step, (both arms over man's head, releasing right hands on triple step)

LADY: Walking behind man stepping left, right, left shuffle. Turning ½ turn (LOD)

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Robert Hocking

Robert Hocking is a dynamic choreographer known for his innovative contributions to dance, with six captivating works featured in our archive. His unique style and passion for movement inspire audiences and dancers alike, making him a standout figure in the contemporary dance community.

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