Papa Was A Poor Man

Choreographer: Arne Stakkestad (Nov 2012)

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Alt. music: “Papa Was A Poor Man” by Tommy Boots

Info: start after 26 counts

Side Touch, Cross Hitch, Side Touch, Sailorstep R, Side Touch, Cross Hitch, Side Touch, Sailorstep L
1&2RF touch right side, RKnee hitch before LKnee, RF touch right side

3&4RF cross behind LF, LF step beside RF, RF step forward

5&6LF touch left side, LKnee hitch before RKnee, LF touch left side

7&8LF cross behind RF, RF step beside LF, LF step forward

Pivot Step Forw, Triple Full Turn R, Side Toe Struts
1&2RF step forward, ½ left weight on LF, RF step forward

3&4LF step forward (start ½ right), RF step beside LF, LF step forward (end ½ right)

5&RF toe strut right side (Rknee to outside)

6&LF toe strut left side (LKnee to outside)

7&RF toe strut right side (Rknee to outside)

8&LF toe strut left side (LKnee to outside)

Cross Kick, Side Step, Touch, Side Step, Cross Kick X 2, 1/4R Step Forw, Mambo Forw, Jumping Rockstep, Stomp Forw
1&RF kick diagonally left forward, RF step right side

2&LF touch beside RF (LKnee crossed before RKnee), LF step left side

3&4RF kick diagonally left forward X2, ¼ right RF step forward

5&6LF rock forward, recover weight on RF, LF step backward

7&8RF jump backward (kick LF forward), LF jump forward, RF stomp forward

Swivel R, Return, Swivel R With ½ L, Kick Ball Touch, Heel Jack, Together, Cross, Heel Jack, Together, Cross
1&2Swivel both heels right, return both heels, swivel both heels right with ½ left (weight RF)

3&4LF kick forward, LF step forward, RF touch behind LF

&5RF step right side, LHeel touch diagonally left forward

&6LF step beside RF, RF cross before LF

&7LF step left side, RHeel touch diagonally right forward

&8RF step beside LF, LF cross before RF

Tag: after 3th wall (9h) and after 6th wall (6h)
Side Mambo Step R, L
1&2RF rock right side, recover weight on LF, RF step beside LF

3&4LF rock left side, recover weight on RF, LF step beside RF

Contact: arne.stakkestad@telenet.be

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About the Choreographer

Arne Stakkestad (Nov 2012)

Arne Stakkestad, featured in our archive since November 2012, is a talented dancer known for his vibrant performances that captivate audiences. With one stunning dance in our collection, Arne continues to inspire and elevate the art of dance with his infectious passion and energy.

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