Boppin' With the Blues

Choreographer: Karen Tripp (June 2015)

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Intro: Start on vocals

[S1] KICK FORWARD 2X, KICK SIDE 2X, SAILOR STEP – ALL TWICE (12:00)
1&2&Kick right foot forward 2X, kick right to the side 2X

3&4Cross right behind left, step left, step right

5&6&Kick left foot forward 2X, kick left to the side 2X

7&8Cross left behind right, step right, step left

[S2] TOE STRUTTING JAZZ BOX; FORWARD, LOCK, FORWARD, SCUFF; FORWARD, LOCK, FORWARD, ¼ LEFT SCUFF (9:00)
1&2&Cross right over left, drop right heel, step left toe back, drop left heel

3&4&Step right toe to side, drop right heel, step left toe forward, drop left heel

5&6&Step forward right, lock left behind, step forward right, scuff left heel forward

7&8&Step forward left, lock right behind, step forward left, turn ¼ left and scuff right heel forward (9:00)

[S3] 4 TOE STRUTS FORWARD; 2X MONTEREY TURNS ¼ RIGHT EACH (3:00)
1&2&Step right toe forward, drop heel, step left toe forward, drop heel

3&4&Step right toe forward, drop heel, step left toe forward, drop heel

5&6&Point right toe to right side, turn ¼ right and step right, point left toe to side, step on left

7&8&Point right toe to right side, turn ¼ right and step right, point left toe to side, step on left (3:00)

[S4] FORWARD PROGRESSIVE BOX; FORWARD, TOGETHER, BACK, KICK, BACK COASTER (3:00)
1&2&Step right to side, close left to right, step right forward, touch left to right

3&4&Step left to side, close right to left, step left forward, touch right to left

5&6&Step right forward, close left to right, step right back, kick left foot out in front

7&8Step left back, close right to left, step left forward

RESTART: On Wall 5 after 16 counts (facing 9:00)

ENDING: Dance ends facing 6:00 after 28 counts (Progressive Box). Cross right over left and unwind left to face 12:00.

Choreographer Information: Karen Tripp, Cranbrook, British Columbia karen@trippcentral.ca - Web: www.trippcentral.ca/dance

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About the Choreographer

Karen Tripp (June 2015)

Karen Tripp is a dynamic choreographer known for her innovative contributions to dance, with two captivating pieces featured in our archive since June 2015. Her vibrant storytelling and passion for movement continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike!

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