Burn Out

Choreographer: Karen Tripp (Canada), August 2017

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Short intro: begin on the word “burn” on the lyrics “watching cigarettes burn out”

S1: R BIG SIDE STEP R, HOLD, L BALL, R SIDE, L TOUCH, (2X) SIDE, TOUCH (12:00)
1-2Big step side right, draw left to right to a touch

&3-4Step left next to right, step side right, touch left toe next to right

5-6Step side left, touch right to left

7-8Step side right, touch left to right

S2: L BIG SIDE STEP L, HOLD, R BALL, L SIDE, R CROSS ROCK, L RECOVER, R SHUFFLE ¼ R, L FORWARD (3:00)
1-2Big step side left, draw right to left to a touch

&3Step right next to left, step side on left

4-5Cross right over left, recover weight to left

6&7Shuffle ¼ right stepping right, left, right (3:00)

8Step forward on left

S3: R PIVOT ½ TURN R, L TURNING SHUFFLE ½ R, R BACK SHUFFLE, L REVERSE ROCKING CHAIR (3:00)
1Pivot ½ right and step on right (9:00)

2&3Shuffle ½ turn right stepping left, right, left (3:00)

4&5Shuffle back stepping right, left, right

6-7Rock back on left, recover forward on right

8-1Rock forward on left, recover back on right

S4: L FULL TURN LEFT, L FORWARD, R SIDE, L HEEL, L BALL, R CROSS, L SIDE, R HEEL, R BALL, L CROSS (3:00)
2Turn ½ left and step on left

3Turn ½ left and slightly back on right

4Step slightly forward on left

&5Step side right, tap left heel out

&6Step left, cross right over left

&7Step side left, tap right heel out

&8Step right, cross left over right

Easier option for counts 2,3,4 – Coaster Step (back on left, close on right, forward on left)

Restart: Wall 7 starts facing 6:00, Restart after 16 counts facing 9:00.

Ending: Wall 10 start facing 3:00, dance up to count 26. Facing 6:00, do the reverse rocking chair.
Turn ½ left (count 26) and hold, facing 12:00. Sweep right foot from back to front to a touch.

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About the Choreographer

Karen Tripp (Canada), August 2017

Karen Tripp, a talented artist from Canada, showcased her incredible skills in August 2017 and has since made a lasting impression with her contribution of one inspiring dance to our archive. With her vibrant creativity and passion for performance, Karen continues to captivate audiences and enrich the dance community.

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