Abandon Ship

Choreographer: Camille Sheardown – March 2016

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Dance Pattern: AB AAB ABB AA

Segment A – 32 counts
A Steps [1-8]: L Mambo Fwd, R Mambo Back, R ¼ Turn, Together, Out, Out, In, In (9:00)
1&2Rock L forward, Recover back onto R, Step L back

3&4Rock R back, Recover forward onto L, Step R together

5&6Rock fwd on L making ¼ turn R, Recover R facing 9:00, Step L next to R

7&8&Step slightly out to R lifting onto toes, Repeat with L, back down in with R, then L

(Think: ship rocking at sea)

A Steps [9-16]: Triple Fwd, Rock, Recover, Step Back 3x, Rock, Recover, Step ½ turn (3:00)
1&2Triple RLR

3&4Rock Fwd L, Recover R, Step back L

5-6Step back R, Step back L

7&8&Rock back R, Recover L, Step Fwd R, Pivot ½ turn to L with weight on L facing 3:00

A Steps [17-24]: R Lock Step, Shuffle L, Behind Rock, Recover, Side, Vine R
1&2Step Fwd R, Lock L ankle behind R, Step Fwd R

3&4Step L on L, R together, Step L

5&6Rock R behind L, Recover L, Step to R

7&8&Step L behind R, R to R, L crosses in front of R, R to R

A Steps [25-32]: Sway 4x for ½ turn, Sailor Step 2x, Modified Sailor (9:00)
1-2Sway L 1/8 turn L, Sway R 1/8 turn L (6:00)

3-4Sway L 1/8 turn L, Sway R 1/8 turn L (9:00)

5&6&L behind R, R next to L, L to L, R behind L

7&8&L next to R, R to R, L behind R, R next to L

Segment B
B Steps [1-8]: Mambo Fwd, Mambo Back, Walk 4x making ½ turn L (6:00)
1&2Rock L forward, Recover back onto R, Step L back

3&4Rock R back, Recover forward onto L, Step R together

5-6Walk ¼ turn L on L, Walk ¼ turn L on R

7-8Walk Fwd L, Walk Fwd R

B Steps [9-16]: Mambo Fwd, Mambo Back, Sway 4x for ½ turn R (12:00)
1&2Rock L forward, Recover back onto R, Step L back

3&4Rock R back, Recover forward onto L, Step R together

5-6Sway L 1/8 turn R, Sway R 1/8 turn R

7-8Sway L 1/8 turn R, Sway R 1/8 turn R

Contact: djcamcountry@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Camille Sheardown – March 2016

Camille Sheardown has been a vibrant contributor to our artistic community since March 2016, showcasing her exceptional talent in three captivating dances preserved in our archive. With a passion for movement and creativity, Camille continues to inspire audiences with her dynamic performances and innovative choreography.

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