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Choreographer: Ruth Elias

Step Sheet

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1-4Swivel to left on heels, toes, heels, toes

5-8Swivel to right on toes, heels, toes, heels

9-10Step forward on right toes, snap heel down

11-12Step forward on left toes, snap heel down

13-14Kick right foot forward twice, step back on right

15-16Left toe touch back, step forward on left

17-18Scoot forward once on left foot

19&20Right forward shuffle

21&22Left forward shuffle

23-24Step forward on right, pivot ½ turn left

25&26Right shuffle

27&28Left shuffle

29-30Scoot forward twice on left foot

31-34Vine right, on 4th step, tap left heel diagonally forward left and clap hands to right

35-38Vine left, on 4th step, tap right heel diagonally forward right and clap hands to left

39-40Step forward on right, at same time turning ¼ right, slide left to right, step forward right, stomp left beside right

REPEAT
Sometime in the recent past, someone added 4 counts to the dance and called it "Boot Scootin' Boogie". That is the version done through much of the Midwest. The extra counts were added at the end of the vines in counts 31-34 and 35-38. After the 31-34 vine they added

1Left foot toe tap to left

2Clap

After the 35-38 vine they added

1Right foot toe tap to right

2Clap

and they removed the clap that finished each vine. Voila! A whole new dance!

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About the Choreographer

Ruth Elias

Ruth Elias is a talented choreographer and performer whose innovative work has captivated audiences, featuring five dynamic dances in our archive. With a passion for storytelling through movement, Ruth continues to inspire and uplift the dance community with her creative vision.

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