TAMBOURINES AND ELEPHANTS

Choreographer: Gaye Teather (UK) July 08

Step Sheet

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Intro: 16 counts from start of heavy beat

Or Music: The Long Road Home by John Fogerty, The Best Of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Chronicle Vol 1 – 20 Greatest Hits – CCR

Walk Forward X 2. Charleston Step. Walk Back X 2. Coaster Step
3 - 4 Touch Right toe forward. Step back on Right

5 – 6 Walk back Left. Right

7&8 Step back on Left. Step Right beside Left. Step forward on Left

Quarter Turn Left. Chasse. Behind-Side-Cross. Chasse. Quarter Turn Left. Coaster Step
1&2 Quarter turn Left stepping Right to Right side. Step Left beside Right. Step Right to Right

3&4 Cross Left behind Right. Step Right to Right. Cross Left over Right

5&6 Step Right to Right. Step Left beside Right. Step Right to Right

7&8 Quarter turn Left stepping back on Left. Step Right beside Left. Step forward on Left (Facing 6 o’clock)

Step. Half Turn Right. Half Turn Right. Shuffle. Rock & Quarter Turn Left. Cross. Back. Side
1 – 2 Step forward on Right. Half turn Right stepping back on Left

3&4 Half turn Right stepping forward on Right. Step Left beside Right. Step forward on Right

Easy option: Walk forward Right. Left. Right shuffle forward
5&6 Rock forward on Left. Recover onto Right. Quarter turn Left stepping Left to Left side (Facing 3 o’clock)

7&8 Cross Right over Left. Step back on Left. Step Right to Right side

Kick-Ball-Point. Together. Point. Together. Touch. Right Mambo Back. Left Mambo Back
1&2 Kick Left forward. Step Left beside Right. Point Right to Right side

&3 Step Right beside Left. Point Left to Left side

&4 Step Left beside Right. Touch Right beside Left

5&6 Rock back on Right. Recover onto Left. Step Right beside Left

7&8 Rock back on Left. Recover onto Right. Step Left beside Right

Styling note: During steps 5&6 Turn head to look over Right shoulder and during steps 7&8 turn head to look over Left shoulder (Lookin’ out the back door!)

Start Again

Note: The song slows down just before the end. Simply adjust your pace accordingly slowing down and then speeding up again for the last few steps

Music

About the Choreographer

Gaye Teather (UK) July 08

Gaye Teather, a talented choreographer from the UK, brings her dynamic artistry to life with two captivating dances featured in our archive. With a passion for innovation and creativity, Gaye's work inspires and energizes audiences around the globe!

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