HOLDIN' BACK THE WATER

Choreographer: Michael Barr

Step Sheet

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The count for each of the suggested pieces of music uses the slow tempo

WALK, WALK - FORWARD, ½ PIVOT, FORWARD

1-2Step right foot forward, step left foot forward

3Step ball of right foot forward

&Pivot ½ turn left, shifting weight forward to left foot

4Step right foot forward

WALK, WALK - ROCK FORWARD, RETURN, ½ TURN

1-2Step left foot forward, step right foot forward

3Step ball left foot forward

&Return weight to right foot in place

4Turn ½ left, stepping left foot forward

Styling: allow your right leg/foot to swing around low after count 4 (like a sweep), preparing for the next step

SYNCOPATED 3 STEP JAZZ BOX - CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND

1&2Step right foot across in front of left, step left foot back, step right foot to right side and slightly back (body is now facing the right diagonal)

3&4Step left foot in front of right, step right foot to right side, step left foot behind right and slightly back

When you step behind on count 4 allow your body to face the left diagonal

RIGHT SCISSORS - ½ TURN WALK (LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT,)

1Step onto ball of right foot side right and slightly back (think "lift")

&Step onto ball of left next to right (think "lift")

2Step right in front of left (think "lower")

You have stayed facing the left diagonal during these last 2 counts

3Begin a smooth rounded (½ turn by count 4) to the left starting with a step on the left foot

&Continue your turn with another step heading around to your left on the right foot

4Finish your ½ turn to face the back wall stepping forward on the left foot

Counts 3 & 4 are meant to be a rounded turn, making an arch in 3 walking steps

REPEAT

Music

About the Choreographer

Michael Barr

Michael Barr is an accomplished choreographer and dancer, celebrated for his innovative style and captivating performances. With 35 dazzling dances in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his creative vision and passion for the art of dance.

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