ELEPHANT WALK
Choreographer: Mare Dodd
Step Sheet
Sequence:64, 64, 1-32, 48-64, 1-32, 48-64, 1-48, Ending
INTRO
Moving forward, begin with right toe-heel strut (swing left arm forward & right arm back - like trunk & tail of elephant); then follow with left toe-heel strut (swing right arm forward & left arm back). Continue until count 21. Touch right toe forward & pivot ¼ left as you drop right heel; then do left toe-heel strut in place. This leaves you facing inside of circle
THE MAIN DANCE
SHUFFLE, ROCK-RECOVER, SHUFFLE, ½ TURN
1&2Shuffle to right side - right-left-right
3-4Rock back on left; recover on right
5&6Shuffle to left side - left-right-left
7-8Turn ½ right as you step right, left
SHUFFLE, ROCK-RECOVER, SHUFFLE, ½ TURN
1-8Repeat above 8 counts
STEP-POINTS MOVING FORWARD
1-2Step forward on right; point left to left side
3-4Step forward on left; point right to right side
5-6Step forward on right; point left to left side
7-8Step forward on left; point right to right side
SAILORS BACK; ¼ TURN RIGHT SAILOR; SAILOR IN PLACE
1&2Right sailor step
3&4Left sailor step
5&6Turn ¼ right as you do a right sailor step
7&8Left sailor step
SHIMMIES RIGHT WITH CLAPS
1-3Shimmy to right side for 3 counts
4Step on left & clap on 4th count
5-7Repeat right shimmy
8Touch left & clap on 8th count
SHIMMIES LEFT WITH CLAPS
1-3Shimmy to left side for 3 counts
4Step on right & clap on 4th count
5-7Repeat left shimmy
8Touch right & clap on 8th count
ELEPHANT WALK: TOE-HEEL STRUTS WITH ARM SWINGS
1-2Moving forward on all these: touch right toe forward; drop right toe (swing left arm forward & right arm back)
3-4Touch left toe forward; drop left toe (swing right arm forward & left arm back)
5-6Touch right toe forward, drop right heel (arm swings)
7-8Touch left toe forward; drop left heel (arm swings)
ELEPHANT WALK: TOE-HEEL STRUTS WITH ARM SWINGS; TURNING JAZZ SQUARE
1-2Moving forward, touch right toe forward; drop right toe (swing left arm forward & right arm back)
3-4Moving forward, touch left toe forward; drop left toe (swing right arm forward & left arm back)
5-6Cross right foot over left; turn ¼ left as you step back on left
7-8Step right to right side; step left beside right
REPEAT
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About the Choreographer
Mare Dodd is a dynamic choreographer and dance educator known for her innovative creations, proudly showcasing 50 unique dances in our archive. With a passion for inspiring movement and creativity, Mare continues to energize the dance community through her engaging workshops and performances.
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