Help Me Make It Through The Night

Choreographer: Ron Tate (April 2018)

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Count in: 26 seconds (approx) - Start on the word “Hair”
Tags/Restarts: None

S1: Jazz Box, Chasse, Rock Steps
1 - 4CROSS (R) over (L), STEP BACK (L), STEP (R) to SIDE, CROSS (L) over (R)

5 & 6STEP (R) to SIDE , STEP (L) next to (R), STEP (R) to SIDE

7 - 8ROCK BACK (L), ROCK FORWARD (R)

S2: Chasse, Turn into Rock Steps, Toe Struts (x2)
1 & 2STEP (L) to SIDE , STEP (R) next to (L), STEP (L) to SIDE

3 - 4Make a ¼ TURN (R) ROCKING BACK (R), ROCK FORWARD (L) 3 o’clock

5 - 6TOUCH (R) TOE FORWARD, DROP HEEL to FLOOR

7 - 8TOUCH (L) TOE FORWARD, DROP HEEL to FLOOR

S3: Rock Steps, Shuffle Turn, Rock Steps, Coaster
1 - 2ROCK FORWARD (R), ROCK BACK (L)

3 & 4SHUFFLE ½ TURN (R) stepping (R L R) 9 o’clock

5 - 6ROCK FORWARD (L), ROCK BACK (R)

7 & 8STEP BACK (L), STEP (R) next to (L), STEP FORWARD (L)

S4: Rocking Chair, Turn into Back Steps, Touch, Step
1 - 4ROCK FORWARD (R), ROCK BACK (L), ROCK BACK (R), ROCK FORWARD (L)

5 - 6Make a ¼ TURN (L) stepping BACK (R), STEP BACK (L) 6 o’clock

7 - 8TOUCH (R) TOE in front of (L), STEP FORWARD (R)

S5: Turn, Back Steps, Full Turn (or) 2x Walks, Shuffle
1 - 2On ball of (R) PIVOT ½ TURN (R) stepping BACK (L), STEP BACK (R)12 o’clock

3 - 4TOUCH (L) in front of (R), STEP FORWARD (L)

5On ball of (L) PIVOT ½ TURN (L) stepping BACK (R) 6 o’clock

6On ball of (R) PIVOT ½ TURN (L) stepping FORWARD (L) 12 o’clock

NB. Easier alternative to Full Turn: WALK FORWARD (R), WALK FORWARD (L)
7 & 8STEP FORWARD (R), STEP (L) next to (R), STEP FORWARD (R)

S6: Rocking Chair, Step, Turn, Cross Shuffle
1 - 4ROCK FORWARD (L), ROCK BACK (R), ROCK BACK (L), ROCK FORWARD (R)

Note: Dance ends after this Rocking Chair. You will be facing the 3 o’clock wall.
To finish facing the front wall instead of Rocking Back on (L) make a ¼ Turn (L) stepping (L) to Side & Touch (R) next to (L)
5 - 6STEP FORWARD (L), PIVOT ¼ TURN (R) 3 o’clock

7 & 8CROSS (L) over (R), STEP (R) to SIDE, CROSS (L) OVER (R)

S7: (2x) Quarter Turns, Jazz Box with Touch, Side, Cross Behind
1 - 2Make a ¼ TURN (L) stepping BACK on (R), On ball of (R) TURN ¼ (L) stepping (L) to SIDE - 9 o’clock

3 - 4CROSS (R) over (L), STEP BACK (L)

5 - 6STEP (R) to SIDE, TOUCH (L) next to (R)

7 - 8STEP (L) to SIDE, CROSS (R) behind (L)

S8: Turn, Step, Turn, Turn, Cross, Side, Cross, Point
1 - 2STEP (L) to SIDE making ¼ TURN (L), STEP FORWARD (R) 6 o’clock

3 - 4PIVOT ½ TURN (L), Make a ¼ TURN (L) stepping (R) to SIDE - 9 o’clock

5 - 6CROSS (L) behind (R), STEP (R) to SIDE

7 - 8CROSS (L) over (R), POINT (R) to SIDE

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About the Choreographer

Ron Tate (April 2018)

Ron Tate is a passionate dancer and choreographer, known for his dynamic performances and innovative style. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Ron's creativity continues to inspire and resonate within the dance community.

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