LONESOME TONIGHT

Choreographer: Myriam Charlton

Step Sheet

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SIDE, HOLD, ROCK LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, HOLD, ½ TURN RIGHT, 2 STEPS FORWARD

1-2(S) Step right foot to right side and hold

3-4(QQ) Shift weight to left side onto left foot, shift weight to right side onto right foot

5-6(S) Shift weight to left side on to left foot and hold

7-8(QQ) Pivot ½ turn right and make a long step forward with right foot, make a long step forward with left foot

STEP RIGHT FORWARD, HOLD, 1 ½ PROGRESSIVE TURN LEFT, STEP LEFT, HOLD, 2 STEPS DIAGONAL RIGHT

1-2(S) Step right foot forward angling toes slightly to the right and hold

3-4(QQ) Step back on left foot, pivot ½ turn to the left, step forward on right foot pivot 1 full turn to the left, a total of 1 ½ turn

5-6(S) Step left foot to left side and hold

7-8(QQ) Step right foot forward diagonal right, step left foot next to right

STEP DIAGONAL RIGHT, HOLD, CROSS, STEP BACK, SIDE LEFT, HOLD, FULL TURN TO LEFT

1-2(S) Step right foot to diagonal right and hold

3-4(QQ) Cross & step left foot over right, step back on right

5-6(S) Step left foot to left side, and hold

7-8(QQ) Cross right over left while turning a full turn to left, step left foot to left side

CROSS, HOLD, TWINKLE ¼ RIGHT, RONDE ¼ LEFT

1-2(S) Cross and step right foot over left foot and hold

3-4(QQ) Step left foot to left side turning ¼ turn to right, step right foot next to left

5-6(S) Step left foot forward and across right foot and hold

7-8(QQ) Sweep right foot into a ronde, while pivoting ¼ turn left

Weight is on left foot

BACK, SIDE, TOGETHER, STEP FORWARD, ROCK RIGHT WITH ¼ TURN LEFT, RECOVER ¼ TURN RIGHT

1-2(S) Step right foot back and hold

3-4(QQ) Step left foot to left side, step right foot next to left foot

5-6(S) Step left foot forward and hold

7-8(QQ) Press on ball of right foot angling body ¼ turn to the left, recover by shifting weight back on left foot angling ¼ turn to the right

STEP ¼ TURN RIGHT, SWIVEL ½ LEFT, SWIVEL ½ RIGHT, ROCK LEFT FORWARD, PROGRESSIVE FULL TURN TO LEFT - RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT

1-2(S) Step right foot forward turning ¼ to right and hold

3-4(QQ) Swivel left foot to left turning ½ turn to left, swivel right foot to right side turning ½ turn to right

5-6(S) Step left foot forward

7&8&(Q&Q&) Step right foot back turning ½ turn to left, step left foot forward, step right foot forward turning ½ turn to left, step left foot back

Styling: bring right arm over head, hair brushing motion during this turn

BEND, STRETCH, BEND, RIGHT FAN KICK ¼ TURN RIGHT, ROCK BACK RIGHT, RECOVER LEFT

1-2(S) Bend both knees, lifting right heel off the floor and hold

3-4(QQ) Keeping feet in same position, stretch knees, bend knees

5-6(S) Extend RIGHT leg up and kick while making a circular sweep into ¼ turn to the right

Styling: both arms and down during the fan kick

7-8(QQ) Rock back on right foot, recover on left foot

STEP RIGHT FORWARD, FULL TURN TO RIGHT, ROCK LEFT FORWARD, ROCK RIGHT BACK, ¼ TURN LEFT, DRAG LEFT

1-2(S) Step right foot forward, and hold

3-4(QQ) Step left foot forward turning ¼ turn to right, step right next to left foot and pivot ¾ turn to right to complete a full turn

5-6(S) Step left forward and hold

7-8(QQ) Rock back on right foot turning ¼ turn to the left, make a long step on left foot to left side

Start again by shifting weight on right with a hip motion

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Myriam Charlton

Myriam Charlton is a dynamic choreographer and performer known for her innovative contributions to the dance community, with seven remarkable pieces archived in our collection. Her passion for movement and creativity continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike, bringing joy and energy to every production.

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