NEIGHBORHOOD BLUES

Choreographer: Ken Pickup

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ROCKING CHAIR ON RIGHT, SCUFF, HEAL TOUCH, HEAL STRUT
1-2-3-4Rock forward on right, back on left. Back on right, forward on left
5-6-7-8Scuff right forward, touch right heal forward, step forward right heal strut

¼ PADDLE TURN RIGHT, LEFT CROSS SHUFFLE, RIGHT TOE HOLD, TOGETHER, LEFT TOE HOLD, STEP TOGETHER
1-2-3&4Step forward left, ¼ paddle turn right (weight on right), step left across right, right to side, left across right (cross shuffle)
5-6&7-8&Touch right toe to right, hold, step right beside left (weight on right), touch left toe to left, hold, step left beside right (weight on left)

SHUFFLE FORWARD. STEP PIVOT ½, SHUFFLE FORWARD, RIGHT BRUSH UP
1&2-3-4Shuffle forward right, step forward left, pivot ½ turn right
5&6-7-8Shuffle forward left, touch right heal forward, bring up left knee (brush up)

STEP LOCK, SIDE, TOUCH, SIDE DRAG & CHANGE
1-2-3-4Step forward right to right 45, lock left behind right, step right to right side, touch left toe behind right
5-6-7&8Large step to left, drag right to left for 2 beats, step right beside left, step left in place (taking weight)

REPEAT

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End 4th wall (facing front wall)

1-2-3-4Step right to right, touch left beside right, step left to left, step right beside left (weight on right)

5-6-7&8Large step to left, drag right to left for 2 beats, step right beside, step left in place (taking weight)

ENDING
To end dance: turn ¼ turn left on large step (count 29) to face front, drag for 2 beats, step right left in place

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About the Choreographer

Ken Pickup

Ken Pickup is an innovative choreographer and dedicated dance educator whose vibrant creations have left a lasting impact in the world of dance. With three captivating works featured in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike with his unique artistic vision and passion for movement.

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