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Choreographer: Michael Barr

Step Sheet

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This dance has ten patterns of 6 counts. The rhythm is a Two Step to the cadence of Quick, Quick, Slow, Slow. The last pattern is a 4 count-4 step pattern to better phrase the dance to the music. I hope you have fun with this dance and that it helps to keep you on the dance floor. Have Fun!!

FORWARD LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, PAUSE, RIGHT, PAUSE, (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW-SLOW)

1-2Step forward on left, step forward on right

3-4Step forward on left, pause

5-6Step forward on right, pause

FORWARD RIGHT, ½ PIVOT, LEFT, PAUSE, RIGHT, PAUSE: REPEAT (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW-SLOW)

1-2Step forward on left, and pivot ½ turn to right (weight ends on right foot)

3-4Step forward on left, pause

5-6Step forward on right, pause

REPEAT THOSE LAST 6 STEPS (WILL END FACING STARTING WALL)

LEFT TOUCH, TOUCH, TOUCH, PAUSE, STEP, PAUSE (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW-SLOW)
1-2Touch left toe forward and slightly left toward 11:00, touch left foot next to right

3-4Touch left toe forward and slightly left toward 11:00, pause

5-6Step left next to right, take weight on left. Pause

On counts 1-4 bring your left shoulder and hip forward along with the left toe

RIGHT TOUCH, TOUCH, TOUCH, PAUSE, ¼ TURN RIGHT, PAUSE (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW-SLOW)

1-2Touch right toe forward and slightly right toward 1:00, touch right foot next to left

3-4Touch right toe forward and slightly right toward 1:00, pause

5-6Step right next to left while turning ¼ turn to right, pivoting on left foot, pause (facing 3:00 wall)

On counts 1-4 bring your right shoulder and hip forward along with the right toe. Also, just before executing count 1 you can bring your right foot towards your left, like an & count

ROCK BACK, ROCK RETURN, FORWARD, PAUSE, FORWARD, PAUSE (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW-SLOW)

1-2Rock step back on left foot, rock forward on right foot

3-4Step forward on left, pause

5-6Step forward on right, pause

ROCK FORWARD, ROCK RETURN, ½ TURN LEFT, PAUSE, FORWARD, PAUSE (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW-SLOW)

1-2Rock step forward on left, rock back on right (in place)

3-4Step left into a ½ turn to left, pause (facing 9:00)

5-6Step forward on right foot, pause

ROCK BACK, ROCK RETURN, FORWARD, PAUSE, FORWARD, PAUSE (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW-SLOW)

1-2Rock step back on left, rock return on right (in place)

3-4Step forward on left, pause

5-6Step forward on right, pause

ROCK FORWARD, ROCK RETURN, TURN ¼ LEFT, PAUSE, CROSSOVER, PAUSE (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW-SLOW)

1-2Rock step forward on left, rock back in place on right

3-4Step to left side into a ¼ turn to the left, pause

5-6Cross step right over left, pause (this step is start of a jazz square)

ANGLE BACK, BACK, FORWARD, PAUSE, FORWARD, PAUSE (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW-SLOW)

1-2Step back and slightly to left on left, straight back on right

3-4Step forward on left, pause

5-6Step forward onto right, pause

TAP, TAP, TAP, STOMP (QUICK-QUICK-QUICK-QUICK)

1-2Tap left toe into right instep, tap left heel next to right

3-4Tap left toe into right instep, stomp on left foot, keeping weight on right foot

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Michael Barr

Michael Barr is an accomplished choreographer and dancer, celebrated for his innovative style and captivating performances. With 35 dazzling dances in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his creative vision and passion for the art of dance.

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