STARS & STRIPES
Choreographer: Mare Dodd
Step Sheet
1-4Walk forward right, left, right, left
Optional - right hand over heart
5&6Rock right to right side, recover on left, step right beside left
Optional - head look to right & back to center
7&8Rock left to left side, recover on right, turn ½ left as you step on left
STEP-TOUCHES; RIGHT COASTER TURNING ¼ RIGHT; LEFT SHUFFLE FORWARD
1-2Step on right; touch left heel forward
3-4Step on left, touch right heel forward
5&6Turn ¼ right as you coaster right: step right back, step left beside right, step right forward
7&8Shuffle forward left-right-left
ROCK-RECOVER; TURNING SHUFFLE; SCUFF-HITCH-STEP; ROCK-RECOVER
1-2Rock forward on right; recover back on left
3&4Shuffle right-left-right as you turn ½ right
5&6Scuff left forward; hitch left knee; step down on left
7-8Rock forward on right; recover back on left
TOE BACK & ½ PIVOT; TOE BACK & ¼ PIVOT; RIGHT FORWARD SHUFFLE; STEP FORWARD LEFT; PIVOT ½ RIGHT
1-2Touch right toe back; pivot ½ right keeping weight on left
3-4Touch right toe back; pivot ¼ right keeping weight on left
5&6Shuffle forward right-left-right
7-8Step forward on left; pivot ½ right
When doing the 32 counts section, keep weight on left here & touch with right!
POINT-BALL-CHANGES; POINT-HITCH; CHASSE LEFT
1&2Point left to left side; step on left; cross right over left
Weight on right
3&4Point left to left side; step on left; cross right over left
5-6Point left to left side; hitch left knee across body
7&8Chasse left: step left to left side, step right beside left, step left to left side
SIDE; HOLD & CLAP; PIVOT ½ RIGHT; STEP & HOLD; PIVOT ½; STEP & HOLD; CHASSE LEFT
1-2Step right to right side; hold & clap
&3-4Pivoting ½ right on ball of right, step left to left side; hold & clap
&5-6Pivoting ½ right on ball of left, step right to right side; hold & clap
7&8Chasse left: step left to left side, step right beside left, step left to left side
REPEAT
RESTARTS
Dance only the first 32 counts on walls 3 and 6. Dance only the first 24 counts on wall 5.
On the two sections of 32 counts, just remember to keep your weight on the left foot after the ½ pivot right & touch with right (count 32) instead of taking weight on right.
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About the Choreographer
Mare Dodd is a dynamic choreographer and dance educator known for her innovative creations, proudly showcasing 50 unique dances in our archive. With a passion for inspiring movement and creativity, Mare continues to energize the dance community through her engaging workshops and performances.
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