Cotton Eye Joe

Choreographer: Tish Cairns (Scotland) May 2011

Step Sheet

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Intro: 32 counts

SHUFFLE RIGHT, ROCK BACK, RECOVER
1&2(Travelling right) Step right foot to side, (&) Step left foot beside right, Step right foot to side (12)

3,4Rock back on left foot, Recover on right foot (12)

SHUFFLE LEFT, ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER
1&2(Travelling left) Step left foot to side, (&) Step right foot beside left, Step left foot to side (12)

3,4Rock forward on right foot, Recover on left foot (12)

RIGHT SAILOR STEP, LEFT SAILOR STEP, STEP ½ TURN LEFT, R STOMP, L STOMP
1&2Cross right foot behind left, (&) Step left foot to side, Step right foot to side (12)

3&4Cross left foot behind right, (&) Step right foot to side, Step left foot to side (12)

5-8Step forward on right foot, Pivot ½ turn left leaving weight on left foot, Stomp right foot in place, Stomp left foot in place (6)

SHUFFLE FORWARD, ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, SHUFFLE BACK, ROCK BACK, RECOVER
1&2Step forward on right foot, (&) Step left foot beside right instep, Step forward on right foot (6)

3,4Rock forward on left foot, Recover on right foot (6)

5&6Step back on left foot, (&) Step right foot beside left instep, Step back on left foot (6)

7,8Rock back on right foot, Recover on L (6)

MODIFIED VAUDEVILLE, STEP 1/4 TURN LEFT, R STOMP, L STOMP
1&2&Cross right foot in front of left, (&) Step left to side and slightly back, Tap right heel to right diagonal, (&) Step right foot beside left (6)

3&4&Cross left foot in front of right, (&) Step right foot to side and slightly back, Tap left heel to left diagonal, (&) Step left foot beside right (6)

5-8Step forward on right foot, ¼ Turn left transferring weight to L foot, Stomp right foot in place, Stomp left foot in place (3)

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Tish Cairns (Scotland) May 2011

Tish Cairns, a talented dancer from Scotland, first inspired audiences in May 2011 with her captivating performances. With one dazzling dance featured in our archive, she continues to shine as a vibrant force in the world of dance.

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