A WALK IN THE RAIN

Choreographer: Leonie Smallwood

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Step Sheet

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1-2-3Step left forward, step right together, step left in place
4-5-6Step right back, step left together, step right in place
 
1-2-3Step left forward, hook right behind left, turn ½ left
The hook & turn are not distinctly separate, but rather blend into one smooth movement
4-5-6Step right back, step left together, step right in place
 
1-2-3Step left forward, step right together, step right in place
4-5-6Step right back, step left together, step right in place
 
1-2-3Step left forward, hook right behind left, turn ½ left
4-5-6Step right back, step left together, step right in place
 
1-2-3&Step left forward, scuff right forward, raise left heel, drop left heel
4-5-6Step right back, turn ¼ left and step left to side, turn ¼ left and step right forward
i.e. ½ turn left in 2 steps
 
1-2-3&Step left forward, scuff left forward, raise right heel, drop right heel
4-5-6Step right back, step left together, turn 1/8 right and step right forward
 
1-2-3Step left forward, turn ¼ left, hold
4-5-6Step right forward, turn ¼ right, hold
1-2-3Step left forward, turn ¼ left, hold
4-5-6Step right forward, turn 5/8 right, hold
The trailing foot drags toward the standing foot on each of those holds
Angle body right
1-2-3Step left forward, lock right behind left, step left forward
4-5Touch right forward, turn ½ left (weight to left)
Angle body left
6-1-2Step right forward, lock left behind right, step right forward
3-4Touch left forward, turn ½ right (weight to right)
5-6Turn ½ right and step left back, turn ½ right and step right forward
 
1-2-3Step left forward, hold, hold
4-5-6Cross right behind left, step left to side, step right in place
1-2-3Cross left behind right, step right to side, step left in place
4-5-6Cross right behind left, step left to side, step right in place
 
1-2-3Cross left over right, touch right to side, hold
4-5-6Turn ½ right and step right together, touch left to side, hold
1-2-3Shuffle to left turning a full turn left stepping left, right, left
4-5-6Cross right over left, step left to side, step right in place
 
1-2-3Cross left over right, touch right to side, hold
4-5-6Cross right over left, step left to side, step right in place
 
1-2-3Cross left over right, unwind ½ right (weight on left), hold
4-5-6Cross right behind left, unwind ½ turn (weight on right), hold

REPEAT
The music slows down on the fourth wall directly after the second lock step. Counts 3-4-5-6 following the lock step fall on "like a slee py blue". Step forward left on "ocean" and recommence counting as usual. To finish, replace the first hook turn with a full turn to face front.

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About the Choreographer

Leonie Smallwood

Leonie Smallwood is a passionate dancer and choreographer, known for her creative flair and vibrant performances. With an impressive collection of 38 dances in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with her dynamic choreography and infectious enthusiasm.

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