HUMPTY

Choreographer: Bill Lorah

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FORWARD STEPS ('BROKEN LEG')
1Step slightly forward on ball of right
&Left knee bent, step on ball of left toe beside right heel
2Step slightly forward on ball of right
&Left knee bent, step on ball of left toe beside right heel
3Step slightly forward on ball of right
&Left knee bent, step on ball of left toe beside right heel
4Step slightly forward on ball of right
&Left knee bent, step on left beside right (about 6" apart)

APPLEJACK
5Shift weight to ball of right, heel of left, pointing toes out, heels in
&Bring toes back to center
6Shift weight to ball of left, heel of right, pointing toes out, heels in
&Bring toes back to center
7Shift weight to ball of right, heel of left, pointing toes out, heels in
&Bring toes back to center
8Shift weight to ball of left, heel of right, pointing toes out, heels in
&Bring toes back to center (shifting weight to left)

PINBALL HOPS (QUICK JUMPS FORWARD)
&Pushing off ball of left, hop diagonally forward right onto right (about 12" to 18")
9Touch left toe beside right
&Pushing off ball of right, hop diagonally forward left onto left (about 12" to 18")
10Touch right toe beside left
&Pushing off ball of left, hop diagonally forward right onto right (about 12" to 18")
11Touch left toe beside right
&Pushing off ball of right, hop diagonally forward left onto left (about 12" to 18")
12Touch right toe beside left

½ PIVOT, LOUIE LOUIE
13Step forward on right
14Pivot ½ turn left (6 o'clock), shifting weight to left
15Step forward on ball of right
&Swivel (move, twist) both heels in
16Swivel (move, twist) both heels back to center (toes pointing forward, shift weight to left)

HIP ROLL, PELVIC THRUSTS, BODY ROLL ('THE HUMPTY')
&Step right out to right side
17Step left out to left side
18Hold
19-20Weight even, roll hips to the left once (right back left center)
21-22Making fists, drop arms to hip level, pump (thrust) hips forward twice
23-24Beginning at knees, roll body up (shifting weight to left)

MODIFIED SAILOR SHUFFLES
25Cross step right over left (turn body to face slightly left)
&Step left to left side (facing forward)
26Step right slightly forward and to right side (facing forward)
27Cross step left over right (turn body to face slightly right)
&Step right to right side (facing forward)
28Step left slightly forward and to left side (facing forward)

SAILOR SHUFFLES
29Step right behind left (turn body to face slightly to right)
&Step left to left side (facing forward)
30Step right slightly forward and to right side (facing forward)
31Step left behind right (turn body to face slightly to left)
&Step right to right side (facing forward)
32Step left slightly forward and to left side (facing forward)

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About the Choreographer

Bill Lorah

Bill Lorah is a passionate and innovative choreographer whose dynamic works are celebrated in our archive with two engaging dances. Known for his ability to blend artistry with technical precision, Bill continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike with his creative vision.

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