Body Like a Back Road

Choreographer: Hana Ries (February 2018)

Step Sheet

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Intro: 18 counts (Start dancing on the word “South”) CCW rotation
(Read R=right foot, L=left foot)

SWAY, TOUCH, SWAY, TOUCH, VINE RIGHT, TOUCH
1,2Step R to right side and sway hips right, Touch L toe in place

3,4Sway hips to left, Touch R toe in place

5,6,7,8Step R down in place, Cross L behind R, Step R to right, Touch L next to R

Restart happens here on wall 5

SWAY, TOUCH, SWAY, TOUCH, VINE LEFT, TOUCH
1,2Step L to left side and sway hips left, Touch R toe in place

3,4Sway hips to right, Touch L toe in place

5,6,7,8Step L down in place, Cross R behind L, Step L to left, Touch R next to L

DIAGONAL STEP, LOCK, LOCK SHUFFLE, DIAGONAL STEP, LOCK, LOCK SHUFFLE
1Step R diagonally forward (towards 1:30)

2Lock (cross) L behind R popping both knee slightly and lifting R heel up (=gentle dip)

3&4Step R diagonally forward, Lock (cross) L behind R, Step R diagonally forward

Note: All counts 1-4 are moving diagonally forward towards 1:30
5Step L diagonally forward (towards 10:30)

6Lock (cross) R behind L popping both knee slightly and lifting L heel up (=gentle dip)

7&8Step L diagonally forward, Lock (cross) R behind L, Step L diagonally forward

Note: All counts 5-8 are moving diagonally forward towards 10:30

PADDLE TURN 1/8 LEFT TWICE, JAZZ BOX/CROSS
1,2,3,4Step R forward, Turn 1/8 left shifting weight onto L, Step R forward, Turn 1/8 left shifting weight onto L

5,6,7,8Cross R over L, Step L back, Step R next to L (feet apart), Cross L over R (facing 9:00)

REPEAT

RESTART: On wall 5 (facing 12:00) restart the dance after the first 8 counts. In other words, after completing all 4 walls around the room, you’ll be back facing the front wall. Then dance the first 8 counts twice and continue.

Contact - E-mail: hana.ries@yahoo.com

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About the Choreographer

Hana Ries (February 2018)

Hana Ries is a talented performer known for her captivating choreography and enthusiasm for dance, with three dynamic pieces featured in our archive since February 2018. Her creative energy and passion continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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