I Ain't in Checotah
Choreographer: Karen Hannaford (Nov 2012)
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Step Sheet
[1-8] CROSS ROCK, TOG, CROSS ROCK, SIDE ROCK, HITCH & TURN,BACK, BACK.
1,2&Step L over right, recover weight on R, step L next to right. 12:00
3,4Step R over left, recover weight on L.
5,6Step R to right side, recover weight to L hitching the right and make a full turn right
7,8Step R back, step L back while sweeping right to right side. 12:00
(Non turning option: count 6 just hitch without turning.)
[9-16] BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, ¾ UNWIND, COASTER, PRISSY WALKS R,L, STEP R ¼ TURN LEFT, TOG
1&Continue to sweep R and cross behind, step L to left side 12:00
2,3Cross R in front of left, unwind ¾ left taking weight onto R 3:00
4&5Step L back, step R beside left, step L fwd.
6,7Step fwd on R crossing over the left, step fwd on L crossing over the right
8&Turning ¼ left step R to right side, step L next to right 12:00
[17-24] CROSS, FULL UNWIND, TOG, CROSS, FULL UNWIND, TOG, CROSS ROCK, SAILOR, CROSS ¼
1, 2&Cross R over left, unwind 360 degrees left taking weight to R, step L next to right 12:00
3, 4&Cross R over left, unwind 360 degrees left taking weight to R, step L next to right
(On the above counts, you should be moving on a slight diagonal, aiming for roughly 10:00 but still facing 12:00)
5,6Cross R over left, recover weight to L 12:00
7&8&Step R behind left, step L to left side, step R to right side, cross L in front of right turning ¼ left 9:00
Note: Count “&” ¼ turn left. It may help to jump slightly as you do this so you don’t trip over your other foot
[25-32] BACK DRAG, BACK, TOG, CROSS SHUFFLE, SCISSORS, 1/4, 1/4. FWD.
1,2&Step back on R dragging left, step L back, step R beside L 9:00
3&4Cross L over right, step R to right side, cross L over right
5&6Step R to right side, step L next to right, cross R over left.
7&8Turn ¼ right stepping back on L, turn ¼ right step R to side, step fwd L (^) 3:00
{Wall 5 Tag / Resart here}
[33-40] CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, SWEEP, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, ¼, ¼, FWD, FULL TURN, HALF PIVOT
1&2&Cross R over left, step L to left side, cross R behind left, sweep L round from front to back. 3:00
3&4Cross L behind right, step R to right side, Cross L in front of right. (#)
{Wall 4 Tag / Restart here}
5&6Turning ¼ left step back on R, turning ¼ left step L to left side, step R fwd 9:00
7&Turn ½ right and step back on L, Turn ½ right and step fwd on R,
8&Step fwd on L, pivot ½ right taking weight on R. 3:00
[41-48] FWD, DRAG, ROCK, REPLACE, ½ ROCK, REPLACE, ½ ROCK, REPLACE, ¼ SIDE, SCUFF, JAZZ SQUARE CROSS
1,2Take a big step fwd on L, dragging R up to meet left over the two counts 3:00
3&4&Rock fwd on R, recover weight to L, turn ½ right and rock fwd on R, recover weight to L 9:00
5&6&Turn ½ right and rock fwd on R, recover weight to L, turn ¼ R and step R to right side, scuff L fwd 6:00
7&8&Step L across right, step R back, step L to left side, cross R over left. 6:00
[49-52] SCISSORS X2 DRAG
1&2Step L to left side, step R next to left, cross L over right 6:00
3&4&Step R to right side, step L next to right, cross R over left, drag L up to meet right 6:00
(Count 52&: the drag starts as soon as you have weight on the R and feet should be together on the ‘&’ count. Continue moving the L smoothly across and fwd as you start the dance again)
TAGS AND RESTARTS:-
WALL 4: Dance to count 36 (#) (you will be facing 9:00), Add the following 2 count tag, then Restart facing 12:00
1&2Turn ¼ right and side shuffle (step R to right side, step L next to right, step R to right side) 12:00
WALL 5: Dance to count 32(^)(You will be facing 3:00),Add the following 2 count Tag and Start again facing 12:00
1,2Turn to 12:00 and step R to right side dragging L towards right for 2 counts 12:00
ENDING Dance to count 7 and drag L back to touch toe in front of right.
Contact: linedancergal@gmail.com
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Karen Hannaford (Nov 2012)
Karen Hannaford, a talented dancer featured in our archive since November 2012, brings vibrant energy and passion to her performances. With her unique style and captivating movements, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike!Can't find the right video?
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