CAJUN WALK

Step Sheet

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Count the music in half-time (slow, not fast), and start the dance after 16 counts

MAKE A ½ TURN RIGHT WALKING RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT TRIPLE

1-2-3&4Start walking around to the right to make a ½ turn while walking forward right, walk forward left, step right forward, step left beside right, step right in place (facing 6:00 wall)

LEFT ROCK FORWARD, RIGHT STEP, LEFT TRIPLE MAKING ¼ TURN LEFT

5-6-7&8Step left forward, step right in place, make ¼ turn left step, step right beside left, step left beside right (3:00)

RIGHT ROCK FORWARD, LEFT STEP, RIGHT TRIPLE

1-2-3&4Step right forward, step left in place, step right to the side, step left beside right, step right in place

LEFT ROCK FORWARD, RIGHT STEP, LEFT TRIPLE

5-6-7&8Step left forward, step right in place, step left to the side, step right beside left, step left in place

WALK FORWARD RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT TRIPLE

1-2-3&4Step right forward, step left forward, step right forward, step left beside right, step right in place

WALK BACK LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT TRIPLE

5-6-7&8Step left back, step right back, step left back, step right beside left, step left in place

1-8Repeat above 8 counts

REPEAT
To make this dance a bit more of a challenge, do touch steps or scuffs on the extra "&" counts that are not written into the choreography. For example:
MAKE A ½ TURN RIGHT WALKING RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT TRIPLE

1&2&3&4&Start walking around to the right to make a ½ turn while walking forward right, scuff left forward, walk forward left, scuff right forward, step right forward, step left beside right, step right in place touch left beside right

LEFT ROCK FORWARD, RIGHT STEP, LEFT TRIPLE MAKING ¼ TURN LEFT

5&6&7&8&Step left forward, touch right beside left, step right in place, touch left beside right, make ¼ turn left step, step right beside left, step left beside right, touch right beside left (3:00)

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About the Choreographer

Judy McDonald

Judy McDonald is a passionate dance curator and educator, showcasing her expertise with an impressive collection of 65 unique dances in our archive. With a vibrant commitment to fostering creativity and movement, Judy inspires dancers of all ages to express themselves through the art of dance.

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