Help Me Mama

Choreographer: David Ackerman – September 2017

Step Sheet

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Sequence: AAA BB AAA BB CB AB* BBC

Intro: 32 counts. Start on lyrics

A: 16 counts
SA1: Walk RL, Step ¼ Cross, ¼ Turn, ¼ Turn, Cross, Side, Behind, ¼ Turn w/ Drag
1,2Step R forward, Step L forward

3&4Step R forward, Pivot ¼ turn L bringing weight L (9:00), Cross R over L

5&6&Make a ¼ turn R stepping L back (12:00), Make a ¼ turn R stepping R to R side (3:00), Cross L over R, Step R to R side

7,8Step L behind R, Make a ¼ turn L as you take a large step back with R dragging L heel (12:00)

SA2: L Coaster, R Samba, Step, Pivot ½, ¾ Turn, Side R, ¼ Turn Lock
1&2Step L back, Step R next to L, Step L forward

3&4Cross R over L, Step L to L side, Step R forward

5,6Step L forward, Pivot ½ turn R bring weight to R (6:00)

7,8&Step L forward as you make a ¾ spiral turn R (3:00), Step R to R side, Make a ¼ turn R locking L behind R (6:00)

B: 16 counts
SB1: Up Clap, Side Clap, Back Clap, Side Clap x2
1&2&Step R forward on an angle to R, Clap hands up to the R, Step L to L side, Clap hands up to the L

3&4&Step R back on an angle to the R, Clap hands down to the R, Step L to L side, Clap hand down to the L

5-8Repeat the previous counts 1-4

*On the first B after the single A you will not clap but rather throw your hands up to where you would be clapping.

SB2: ½ Sailor w/ Heel, Toe, Heel, Side Rock, Behind-Side-Cross
1&2&Step R behind L, Make a ½ turn R stepping L to L side (12:00), Tap R heel, Step R next to L

3&4&Tap L toe, Step L next to R, Tap R heel, Step R next to L

5,6Step L to L side, Recover weight R

7&8Step L behind R, Step R to R side, Cross L over R

C: 16 counts
SC1: Side-Tap RL, Side-Together-Side-Tap, Side-Tap LR, ¼ Turn L, Drag
1&2&Step R to R side, Tap L next to R, Step L to L side, Tap R next to L

3&4&Step R to R side, Step L next to R, Step R to R side, Tap L next to R

5&6&Step L to L side, Tap R next to L, Step R to R side, Tap L next to R

7,8Make a ¼ L stepping a large step L forward (9:00), Drag R next to L

SC2: Repeat the previous section except you will be facing 6:00 after the ¼ turn.
1&2&Step R to R side, Tap L next to R, Step L to L side, Tap R next to L

3&4&Step R to R side, Step L next to R, Step R to R side, Tap L next to R

5&6&Step L to L side, Tap R next to L, Step R to R side, Tap L next to R

7,8Make a ¼ L stepping a large step L forward (6:00), Drag R next to L

(Styling for Section C: When stepping to the side point knees out while bending them by binging heels in. When feet together keep the knees slightly bent but return to a neutral position. On the ¼ turn you will reach toward the new direction and bring the arm in as you drag your foot in as if you are pulling your body over to the new spot.)

Have Fun!!!

Contact: daveackerman2@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

David Ackerman – September 2017

David Ackerman is a vibrant dancer and choreographer whose passion for movement shines through in every performance. Since joining our archive in September 2017, he has contributed one captivating dance that continues to inspire and uplift audiences.

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