JAMBALAYA JOE

Choreographer: Bill Bader

Step Sheet

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Start the pattern after 16 counts. This allows an extra pattern to be completed before the words commence. (Or, you might want to wait 48 counts for the words.)

"COTTON EYED JOES": LEFT HOOK, KICK, SHUFFLE BACK, REPEAT WITH RIGHT

1Raising left knee, hook left heel up across front of right knee

2Kick left forward

3&4Shuffle back: left-right-left

5Raising right knee, hook right heel up across front of left knee

6Kick right forward

7&8Shuffle back: right-left-right

LEFT CROSS-ROCK-ROCK, RIGHT CROSS-ROCK-ROCK, CHASSE TO RIGHT SIDE

9&10Cross step left over right, rock back onto right, rock forward onto left

11&12Cross step right over left, rock back onto left, rock forward onto right

13&Cross step left over right, step ball of right slightly to right side

14&Cross step left over right, step ball of right slightly to right side

15&Cross step left over right, step ball of right slightly to right side

16Cross step left over right

RIGHT CROSS-ROCK-ROCK, LEFT CROSS-ROCK-ROCK, CHASSE TO LEFT SIDE

17&18Cross step right over left, rock back onto left, rock forward onto right

19&20Cross step left over right, rock back onto right, rock forward onto left

21&Cross step right over left, step ball of left slightly to left side

22&Cross step right over left, step ball of left slightly to left side

23&Cross step right over left, step ball of left slightly to left side

24Cross step right over left

LEFT SHUFFLE FORWARD, PADDLE TURN 1/8 1/8 (QUARTER TURN LEFT) RIGHT SHUFFLE FORWARD, PADDLE TURN ¼ ¼ (HALF TURN RIGHT)

25&26Shuffle forward: left-right-left

&Extend right toe to right side and slightly forward with minimal weight on right

27Turn 1/8 left (10:30) by swiveling both heels slightly right-weight on left

&28Repeat &27 turning another 1/8 left (face 9:00)

29&30Shuffle forward: right-left-right

&Extend left toe forward with minimal weight on left

31Turn ¼ right (12:00) by swiveling both heels left-weight on right

&32Repeat &31 turning another ¼ right (face 3:00)

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Bill Bader

Bill Bader is a passionate dance enthusiast and archivist, proudly showcasing an impressive collection of 73 exceptional dances in our archive. With a commitment to preserving and celebrating the art of dance, he inspires others to embrace the rhythm and joy of movement.

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