Humble and Kind

Choreographer: Darren Bailey – Jan. 2016

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Intro: 48 Counts

Think of this dance broken down into 3 sections. Section 1 is a 12 count pattern repeated. Section 2 is a 24 count pattern repeated. Section 3 is 24 counts.

Section 1: 24 Counts
½ Diamond Rotating L, Step Forward, Sweep, Step Forward, Sweep
1-2-3Cross LF in front of RF, Step RF to R side, make a 1/8 turn L and step back on LF

4-5-6Step back on RF, Make a 1/8 turn L and step LF to L side, Make a 1/8 turn L and step RF forward (7:30)

1-3Step LF forward, Sweep RF from back to front over 2 counts (still facing 7:30)

4-6Step RF forward, Sweep LF from back to front over 2 counts (Angle body to face 6:00)

½ Diamond Rotating L, Step Forward, Sweep, Step Forward, Sweep
1-2-3Cross LF in front of RF, Step RF to R side, make a 1/8 turn L and step back on LF

4-5-6Step back on RF, Make a 1/8 turn L and step LF to L side, Make a 1/8 turn L and step RF forward (1:30)

1-3Step LF forward, Sweep RF from back to front over 2 counts (still facing 1:30)

4-6Step RF forward, Sweep LF from back to front over 2 counts (still facing 1:30)

Section 2: 48 Counts
Forward Basic with L, Back Basic with R, Full Turning Waltz Step (Travelling)
1-2-3Step LF forward, Close RF next to LF, Step LF in place

4-5-6Step back on RF, Close LF next to RF, Step RF in place

1-2-3Step forward on LF making a ¼ turn L, Make a ¼ turn L and step back on RF, Close LF next to RF (7:30)

4-5-6Step RF back, Make a ¼ turn L and step LF to L side, Make a ¼ turn L and step forward on RF (facing 1:30)

Step Forward, Drag, Step Back, Drag, ½ turn L, Step Forward, Drag
1-3Step LF forward, Drag RF towards LF over 2 counts

4-6Step back on RF, Drag LF towards RF over 2 counts

1-3Step forward on LF, Make a ½ turn L over 2 counts with RF next to L ankle (7:30)

4-6Step RF forward, Drag LF toward RF over 2 counts (facing 7:30)

Forward Basic with L, Back Basic with R, Full Turning Waltz Step (Travelling)
1-2-3Step LF forward, Close RF next to LF, Step LF in place

4-5-6Step back on RF, Close LF next to RF, Step RF in place

1-2-3Step forward on LF making a ¼ turn L, Make a ¼ turn L and step back on RF, Close LF next to RF (1:30)

4-5-6Step RF back, Make a ¼ turn L and step LF to L side, Make a ¼ turn L and step forward on RF (facing 7:30)

Step Forward, Drag, Step Back, Drag, ½ turn L, Step Forward, Drag
1-3Step LF forward, Drag RF towards LF over 2 counts

4-6Step back on RF, Drag LF towards RF over 2 counts

1-3Step forward on LF, Make a ½ turn L over 2 counts with RF next to L ankle (1:30)

4-6Step RF forward, Drag LF toward RF over 2 counts (facing 1:30)

Section 3: 24 Counts
Full Diamond Rotating to L
1-2-3Make a 1/8 turn L and cross LF in front of RF, Step RF to R side, Make a 1/8 turn L and step back on LF

4-5-6Step back on RF, Make a 1/8 turn L and step LF to L side, Make a 1/8 turn L and step RF forward (7:30)

1-2-3Make a 1/8 turn L and cross LF in front of RF, Step RF to R side, make a 1/8 turn L and step back on LF

4-5-6Step back on RF, Make a 1/8 turn L and step LF to L side, Make a 1/8 turn L and step RF forward (1:30)

Step, Point Side, Hold, ½ turn R, Point, Hold, Step ¼ L, Sweep ¾ turn L, Step Side, Drag
1-3Step LF forward to 12:00, Point RF to R side, Hold

4-6Make ¼ turn R and step forward onto RF, Make a ¼ turn R and point LF to L side, Hold (6:00)

1-3Make ¼ turn L and step forward onto LF, Make a ¾ turn L with RF next to L ankle, Hold (6:00)

4-6Take a big step to the R with RF, Slowly drag LF to RF over 2 counts

Hope you enjoy the dance.
Live to Love; Dance to Express.

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About the Choreographer

Darren Bailey – Jan. 2016

Darren Bailey, featured since January 2016, has made a lively impression on our archive with one captivating dance that showcases his passion and talent. With a vibrant spirit and a flair for performance, Darren continues to inspire others in the dance community.

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