Those Russians
Choreographer: Niels Poulsen (Denmark) Jan. 2016
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Restarts: On wall 2 after 32 counts, facing 12:00. On wall 7 after 48 counts, facing 6:00. On wall 9, after
the bridge, facing 6:00
EASY bridge: It comes every time we have the chorus (…’ra ra Rasputin…’).
After 32 counts on walls 4, 6, 9 and 10.
Do a 4 count R rocking chair to the R diagonal then continue with count 33.
[1 – 8] R vine, point, L rolling vine, R brush
1 – 4Step R to R side (1), cross L behind R (2), step R to R side (3), point L to L side (4)
NOTE: during chorus clap hands twice at R shoulder height on counts &4- 12:00
5 – 8Turn ¼ L stepping L fwd (5), turn ½ L stepping R back (6), turn ¼ L stepping L to L side (7), brush R fwd (8)
NOTE: during chorus clap hands twice at L shoulder height on counts &8- 12:00
[9 – 16] R jazz box ¼ R, cross, R chasse, L back rock
1 – 4Cross R over L (1), turn ¼ R stepping back on L (2), step R to R side (3), cross L over R (4) 3:00
5&6Step R to R side (5), step L next to R (&), step R to R side (6) 3:00
7 – 8Rock L back (7), recover fwd on R (8) 3:00
[17 – 24] L vine, R point, 1 ¼ R turn, L sweep
1 – 4Step L to L side (1), cross R behind L (2), step L to L side (3), point R to R side (4)
NOTE:during chorus clap hands twice at L shoulder height on counts &4- 3:00
5 – 8Turn ¼ R stepping R fwd (5), turn ½ R stepping L back (6), turn ½ R stepping R fwd (7), sweep L fwd (8)
NOTE: during chorus clap hands twice at R shoulder height on counts &8 - 6:00
[25 – 32] L jazz box, cross, L chasse, R back rock
1 – 4Cross L over R (1), step back on R (2), step L to L side (3), cross R over L (4) 6:00
5&6Step L to L side (5), step R next to L (&), step L to L side (6) 6:00
7 – 8Rock R back (7), recover fwd on L (8)
* 1st and 3rd Restart. All the bridges happen here too - 6:00
[33 – 40] Side R, Hold, ball side, Hold, ball side rock 3/8 L, R kick ball step
1 – 2Step R to R side opening up in body to R diagonal (1), Hold (2) 7:30
&3 – 4Step L next to R (&), step R to R side (3), Hold (4) 7:30
&5 – 6Step L next to R (&), rock R to R side (5), turn 3/8 L when recovering to L (6) 3:00
7&8Kick R fwd (7), step R next to L (&), step fwd on L (8) 3:00
[41 – 48] R rock step fwd, R coaster step, step ¼ R, L cross shuffle
1 – 2Rock fwd on R (1), recover back on L (2) 3:00
3&4Step R back (3), step L next to R (&), step R fwd (4) OR do a R full triple turn 3:00
5 – 6Step fwd on L (5), turn ¼ R stepping R to R side (6) 6:00
7&8Cross L over R (7), step R to R side (&), cross L over R (8)
* Restart on wall 7, facing 6:00 6:00
[49 – 56] Vine 8
1 – 3Step R to R side (1), cross L behind R (2), turn ¼ R stepping fwd on R (3) 9:00
4 – 5Step fwd on L (4), turn ½ R onto R foot (5) 3:00
6 – 8Turn ¼ R stepping L to L side (6), cross R behind L (7), step L to L side (8) 6:00
[57 – 64] Cross, Hold, ball cross, Hold, ball cross rock, side R, cross L over
1 – 2Cross R over L (1), Hold (2) 6:00
&3 – 4Step L a small step to L side (&), cross R over L (3), Hold (4) 6:00
&5 – 6Step L a small step to L side (&), cross rock R over L (5), recover on L (6) 6:00
7 – 8Step R to R side (7), cross L over R (8) 6:00
Start again
Ending: Finish the dance with the last bridge. You’re now facing 12:00.
Ending: On the word ‘Oh’ step R to R side bringing R arm to R side.
On ‘Those’ move it in a semi-circle to the L side.
Finally, on ‘Russians’ move it to the R as if you cut your throat.
NOTE: The reason for the ending is that Rasputin was killed by some of his Russian countrymen, as sung by Boney M - 12:00
Contact - niels@love-to-dance.dk - www.love-to-dance.dk
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Niels Poulsen (Denmark) Jan. 2016
Niels Poulsen from Denmark has been a vibrant contributor to our dance community since January 2016, showcasing his exceptional talent and creativity. With two captivating dances featured in our archive, he continues to inspire and uplift dancers around the globe.Can't find the right video?
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