Chattanooga Choo Choo

Choreographer: Gail A. Dawson (January 2018)

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No Tags, 1 Restart (on wall 5 after 8 counts)
Intro: Set song to start at 54 seconds Intro 48 counts from there (starts on “Pardon me, boy” at 1:13)***

Alternate Song: Chattanooga Choo Choo by The Andrews Sisters
Intro: 48 counts Restart on wall 8 after 8 counts

KICK, BALL, CHANGE, HOLD, STEP, TOUCH, STEP, TOUCH
1, 2Kick R forward, step R beside L
3, 4Step L in place, hold
5, 6Step R diagonally forward, touch L beside R
7, 8Step L diagonally back, touch R beside L
* Restart Here on Wall 5 (Glenn Miller) or Wall 8 (Andrews Sisters)

COASTER CROSS,HOLD, SCISSOR STEP, HOLD
1, 2Step R back, step L beside R
3, 4Cross R over L, hold
5, 6Step L to L, step R beside L
7, 8Cross L over R, hold

STEP, TOGETHER, STEP, HOLD, STEP, PIVOT ½, STEP, HOLD
1, 2Step R turning ¼ to R (3:00), step L beside R
3, 4Step R forward, hold
5, 6Step L forward, pivot ½ shifting weight to R (9:00)
7, 8Step L forward, hold

RUMBA BOX
1, 2Step R to R, step L next to R
3, 4Step R back, hold
5, 6Step L to L, step R next to L
7, 8Step L forward, hold

*** Song can be edited to cut the first 54 seconds or you can set iTunes to start at 54 seconds

Contact: Gail A. Dawson – free2bgad@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Gail A. Dawson (January 2018)

Gail A. Dawson is a talented choreographer and performer whose dynamic work is celebrated in our archive with two remarkable dances. With a passion for movement and storytelling, Gail continues to inspire audiences and artists alike with her innovative artistry.

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