A Honky Tonk Highway

Choreographer: Norman Gifford – June 2017

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S1: (Chassè right, heel-jack steps)
1&2Right step side; left together; right step side

3-4Left rock back; right replace

&5&6Left step back diagonal; right heel touch diagonal; right step back; left crossover

&7&8Right step back diagonal; left heel touch diagonal; left step back; right crossover

S2: (Chassè left, heel-jack steps)
1&2Left step side; right together; left step side

3-4Right rock back; left replace

&5&6Right step back diagonal; left heel touch diagonal; left step back; right crossover

&7&8Left step back diagonal; right heel touch diagonal; right step back; left crossover

S3: (Reverse ½ turn left, cross-lock-step, side-rock, sailor-step turning ¼ left)
1-2Right step side in ½ turn left; left step side [6:00]

3&4Right crossover; left lock behind; right crossover

5-6Left rock side; right replace

7&8Left sweep behind turning ¼ left; right together; left step slightly forward [3:00]

S4: (Shuffle-step, rock-step, long step back, draw heel slowly together into a coaster-step, brush)
1&2Right step forward; left together; right step forward

3-4Left rock forward; right replace back

5-6Left long step back; right heel-draw together

&7-8Right together; left step forward; right brush

S5: (Pivot turn ¼ left, shuffle-step, chase turn ½ right, right brush) ***
1-2Right step forward; pivot turn ¼ left [12:00]

3&4Shuffle steps forward (RLR)

5-8Left step forward; pivot turn ½ right; left step forward; right brush [6:00] ***

S6: (Modified jazz-triangles)
1-4Right cross-rock; left replace; right step side; left brush

5-8Left cross-rock; right replace; left step side; right touch together

S7: (Monterey full turn right)
1-4Right touch side; swivel turn ½ right stepping together; left point side; left together [12:00]

5-8Right touch side; swivel turn ½ right stepping together; left point side; left together [6:00]

S8: (Kick forward, side, sailor-step, kick forward, side, sailor-step)
1-2Right kick forward; right kick side

3&4Right behind; left together; right step in place

5-6Left kick forward; left kick side

7&8Left behind; right together; left step in place

BEGIN AGAIN

*** Alternate "advanced" move for counts 5-8
(Knee-swivel turn ½ right [5-6], left step forward [7], right brush [8])
5Left sweep forward-across with knee pointing left and bottom of foot facing right

6Swing left foot away from the body to the left bringing foot back turning ½ right [6:00]

7-8Left step forward; right brush

Contact: nlgifford@yahoo.com

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About the Choreographer

Norman Gifford – June 2017

Norman Gifford, featured in June 2017, is a dynamic artist known for his innovative contributions to dance, with two captivating pieces preserved in our archive. His creative energy and passion for movement continue to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike.

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