Wicked Rain

Choreographer: Lisa McCammon ; June 2017

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Begin counting intro of 16 on first guitar note; dance starts with lyrics on "Rain"
Clockwise rotation; start weight on L

S1: STEP, LOCK, STEP, STEP-SLIDE-STEP, ROCK-&-ROCK-&-BACK
1-2-3Step R forward, lock L behind R (can pop right knee forward), step R forward
4&5Step L forward, slide R instep to left heel, step forward L
6&7&8Rock R forward, recover L, rock R to side, recover L, step R back

S2: FUNKY WALKS BACK L, R, L; "TOASTER STEP" (see note), STEP, PADDLE, PADDLE
1-2-3Step L back fanning R toes, step R back fanning L toes, step L back, fanning R toes
4&5Turn right ½ [6] stepping R behind, close L, step R forward
6Step L forward (prep turn left)
&7Keeping weight on L ball, hitch R slightly whilst turning left ¼ [3], point R to side
&8Hitch R slightly whilst turning left ¼ [12], point R to side ***RESTART

S3: SLIDE-&-SLIDE-&-STEP, L ANCHOR-SWEEP, BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS-SIDE-TOUCH
1&2&Slide R toes forward, step R home, slide L toes forward, step L home (this is an R&B shuffle)
3Step R forward
4&Rock onto L ball at R heel, rock onto R in place (styling: think "rock-rock" keeping balls of feet on floor)
5Step L in place whilst sweeping R back
6&7Step R behind, step L to side, cross R
&8Small step L to side, touch R toes to outside of L heel (styling: stay tall rather than bend knees)

S4: TURN, TURN, COASTER STEP; STEP, TURN, HOLD, BALL-CROSS
1-2Turn right ¼ [3] stepping R forward, turn right ½ [9] stepping L back
3&4Step R back, close L, step R forward
5-6-7Step L forward, turn left ¼ [6] stepping side R, HOLD
&8Step L slightly back toward R heel, cross R

S5: STOMP-HOOK-STOMP-HEEL SWIVEL-HEEL SWIVEL; ¼ TOASTER STEP, STEP-TURN-STEP
1&2Stomp L to side, lift R behind L knee (&), stomp R to side (weight R)
&3&4Keeping L ball on floor, twist L heel in-out-in-out, ending solidly onto L
5&6Turn right ¼ [9] stepping R behind, close L, step R forward
7&8Step L forward, turn right ½ [3] onto R, step L forward

S6: KICK-BALL-ROCK-RECOVER-KICK-BALL-ROCK-RECOVER-HEEL-BALL-HEEL-BALL-WALK, WALK
1&2&Kick R forward, step R home, rock L to side, recover R
3&4&Kick L forward, step L home, rock R to side, recover L
5&6&Touch R heel forward, step R home, touch L heel forward, step L home
7-8Walk forward R, L

***The 3rd repetition starts at [6]. Dance through 16 counts, then RESTART at [6].

ENDING: the last repetition starts at [3]. Continue the funky walks back as the music fades.

NOTE: I first heard the term "toaster" to describe a turning coaster step from Peter Metelnick at the UCWDC World Championships and I used it ever since.

All rights reserved, 11 June 2017. This step sheet is not authorized for publication on Kickit. If you have a script of this dance with the Kickit logo it should be destroyed because it has been posted without permission or credit, and may have been altered without my knowledge or consent. Contact dancinsful@gmail.com or visit www.peterlisamcc.com

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Lisa McCammon ; June 2017

Lisa McCammon, featured in our archive since June 2017, is a dynamic dancer known for her captivating performances. With one exceptional dance to her credit, she continues to inspire and uplift audiences through her artistry and passion.

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