Swingtown

Choreographer: Yvonne Anderson , Scotland (Feb 2011)

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Notes: Start on vocal. Restart wall one after 24 counts, Tag: repeat counts 1-4 at the start of wall 5,
i.e. Charleston twice. Dance finishes during wall 5, adjust turn during counts 38-39 to finish forward.

[1-8] CHARLESTON, HIP WALKS R & L, R COASTER STEP
1-4Step R forward, Kick L forward, Step L beside right, Touch R toes back [12]

5-6Step R forward and out rolling hips forward, Step L forward and out rolling hips forward [12]

7&8Step R back, (&) Step L beside right, Step R forward [12]

[9-16] L SHUFFLE FORWARD, 1/4 TURN LEFT, TOGETHER, BACK TOUCH R L R L MAKING 1/4 TURN RIGHT
1&2Shuffle forward stepping L,R,L [12]

3-4Making 1/4 turn left step R to side (long step), Slide L to right taking weight on left [9]

&5&6(&) Step R back, Touch L toes beside right, (&) Step L back, Touch R toes beside left [9]

&7(&) Beginning to turn 1/4 right step R back, Touch L toes beside right [11.30]

&8(&) Completing the 1/4 turn right step L back, Touch R toes beside left [12]

(Note: counts &5-&8 form a smooth arc during the turn)

[17-24] ROCK BACK, RECOVER, R SHUFFLE FORWARD, STEP 1/2 TURN RIGHT, L SHUFFLE FORWARD
1-2Rock R back, Recover weight on L [12]

3&4Shuffle forward stepping R, L, R [12]

5-6Step L forward, Pivot 1/2 turn right taking weight on R [6]

7&8Shuffle forward stepping L, R, L [6]

***RESTART, during wall one dance through to count 24 and begin again***

[25-32] 3/4 TURN LEFT, TOE TOUCHES FORWARD & SIDE, BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS, STEP SIDE, TOE TOUCH FORWARD
1-2Making 1/4 turn left step R to side, Making 1/2 turn left step L to side [9]

3-4Touch R toes forward and across left, Touch R toes to right [9]

5&6Step R behind left, (&) Step L to left, Step R across left [9]

7-8Step L to left, Touch R toes forward and across left [9]

[33-40] TOE TOUCH SIDE, BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS, SIDE ROCK RECOVER, WEAVE WITH 1/2 TURN RIGHT, CROSS
1Touch R toes to right [9]

2&3Step R behind left (&) Step L to left, Step R across left [9]

4-5Rock L to left, Recover weight on R [9]

6&7Step L behind right, (&) Making 1/4 turn right step R forward, Making 1/4 turn right step L to side [3]

8Step R across left [3]

[41-48] SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, COASTER STEP, TOE-HEEL-CROSS, HIP BUMPS L&L
1-2Rock L to left, Recover weight on R [3]

3&4Step L back, (&) Step R beside left, Step L forward [3]

5&6Touch R toes beside left instep, (&) Touch R heel slightly forward, Step R across left [3]

7&8Step L to left and bump hips to left, (&) Recover hips to centre, Bump hips left [3]

[49-52] Step 1/2 TURN LEFT, STEP 1/4 TURN LEFT
1-2Step R forward, Make 1/2 turn left taking weight on left [9]

3-4Step R forward, Make 1/4 turn left taking weight on left [6]

Repeat

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About the Choreographer

Yvonne Anderson , Scotland (Feb 2011)

Yvonne Anderson, hailing from Scotland, has made her mark as a vibrant dancer and choreographer since February 2011, with one of her captivating performances showcased in our archive. Her unique style and passion for dance continue to inspire and elevate the art form within the community.

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