Taps

Choreographer: Darren Bailey – August 2018

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Intro: 16 count (16 seconds)

Cross, Side, Close, Heel ‘Taps’ making little turn R, Cross, Side, Close, Heel Taps making little turn R,
1&2Cross LF over RF toward R diagonal, Step RF to R diagonal turning body to face 10:30, Close LF next to RF

3-4Bounce heels (tap) x2 first turning to face 12:00, then turning to face 1:30

5&6Cross LF over RF toward R diagonal, Step RF to R diagonal turning body to face 10:30, Close LF next to RF

7-8Bounce heels (tap) x2 first turning to face 12:00, then turning to face 1:30

Cross, Side, Back, Cross, Side, Back, Cross, Side, Sailor Cross ½ turn L
1-2&Cross LF over RF, Step RF to R side and slightly back, Step LF back to L diagonal

3-4&Cross RF over LF, Step LF to L side and slightly back, Step RF back to R diagonal

5-6Cross LF over RF, Step RF to R side

7&8Make a ¼ turn L and step back on LF, Make a ¼ turn L and step RF to R side, Cross LF over RF (facing 6:00)

R Vine with knee pops, Behind, Side, Cross ¼ turn R, Step, Pivot ½ turn R, ½ turn R stepping back
1-2Step RF to R side, Step LF behind RF popping R knee forward

3-4Step RF to R side popping L knee forward, Cross LF slightly over RF popping R knee forward

5&6Step RF to R side, Cross LF behind RF, Make a ¼ turn R and step forward on RF (facing 9:00)

7&8Step forward on LF, Make a ½ turn pivot R, Make a ½ turn R and step back on LF (facing 9:00)

Back, Back, Coater step, Rock, Recover, Close, Touch Back, ¼ turn R
1-2Step back on RF (slightly bigger than normal), Step back on LF (slightly bigger than normal)

3&4Step back on RF, Close LF next to RF, Step forward on RF

5-6&Rock forward on LF, Recover onto RF, Close LF next to RF

7-8Touch RF back, Make a ¼ turn R keeping weight on LF (facing 12:00)

Walk, ¼ turn R, Sailor ½ turn R, Hold, Ball, Cross, ¾ triple turn L
1-2Step forward on RF, Make a ¼ turn R and step LF to L side

3&4Make a ¼ turn R and step back on RF, Make a ¼ turn R and step LF to L side, Cross RF over LF (facing 9:00)

5&6Hold, Step LF to L side, Cross RF over LF

7&8Make a ¼ turn L and step forward on LF, Make a ½ turn L and step slightly back on RF, Close LF next to RF popping R knee forward (facing 12:00)

Walk, Walk, Mambo Forward, Rock, Recover, Back, Back, Back
1-2Step forward on RF, Step forward on LF

3&4Rock forward on RF, Recover onto LF, Close RF next to LF

5&6Rock forward on LF, Recover onto RF, Step slightly back on LF

7-8Step back on RF and slightly R lifting toes of LF, step back on LF and slightly L lifting toes of RF

Sailor ¼ turn R, Sailor ½ turn L, ½ turn R Look, ½ turn L Look with Sweep, Cross, Rock, Recover
1&2Cross RF behind LF, Make a ¼ R turn closing LF next to RF, Step forward on RF (facing 3:00)

3&4Cross LF behind RF, Make a ¼ turn L closing RF next to LF, Make a ¼ turn L and step forward on LF (facing 9:00)

5-6Make a ½ turn R (look), Make a ½ turn L (look) and sweep RF from back to front (facing 9:00)

7&8Cross RF over LF, Rock LF to L side, Recover onto RF

Cross, Side, Lock Behind, Hold, Side, Cross, Rock R, Recover ¼ turn L, Cross Samba
1&2Cross LF over RF, Step RF to R side, Lock LF behind RF raising up slightly on balls of feet

3&4Hold, step RF to R side, Cross LF over RF

5-6Rock RF to R side, Recover onto LF making ¼ turn L (facing 6:00)

7&8Cross RF over LF, Rock LF to L side, Step RF forward to R diagonal

Hope you enjoy the dance.
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About the Choreographer

Darren Bailey – August 2018

Darren Bailey, featured in our August 2018 archive, captivates audiences with his dynamic dance performances. With one standout dance in our collection, he exemplifies creativity and passion, leaving a lasting impression on all who see him.

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