Step Back

Description:                     4 Wall Line Dance, 32 Counts, Novice Beginner Level
Choreographer:               Bill Bader Vancouver, BC, Canada 2004
Choreographer Contact:   604-684-2455 billbader@hotmail.com http://www.billbader.com
Music:
           Because this is an easy beginner dance, instructors are encouraged to pick their own favorite songs,
                                      fast or slow. Here are just some ideas:
           "Angelyne" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. 142 bpm. CD; Hold On.
           "Bad Dog, No Biscuit" by Daron Norwood. 156 bpm. CD: Boot Scootin' Boogie Nashville Linedancing Album 2.
           "Come On Back" by Carlene Carter. 132 bpm. CD: I Fell in Love.
           "Hold Your Horses" by E-Type. 140 bpm. CD: The Ultimate In Dance.
           "Johnny O" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. 166 bpm. CD: Workin Band. - great, but out of print.
           "Sea Of Cowboy Hats" by Chely Wright. 156 bpm. CD: Woman In The Moon, No. 1 Line Dance Album,
              Country Line Dancing.
           "Syncopated Rhythm" by Scooch. 136 bpm. CD: Line Dance Fever 10.
           "Walk Real Slow" by Hoopsnakes. 106 bpm. CD: Swingin' The Blues Vol. I. This song is recommended for
              those who like to put a lot of attitude into their dancing.
           "Walk Right Back" by Anne Murray. 144 bpm. CD: Now & Forever, Ultimate Collection.
           "Walking Backwards" by Brandon Sandefur. CD: Walking Backwards



1-8       BACK, TOGETHER, BACK, HITCH, FORWARD, TOGETHER, FORWARD, HITCH 1/2 TURN LEFT
1-2-3     Step RIGHT back, Step LEFT beside Right, Step RIGHT back
4           Hitch LEFT knee up
5-6-7     Step LEFT forward, Step RIGHT beside Left, Step LEFT
8            Hitch R knee up across L turning 1/2 left (now facing the 6:00 wall)

9-16       BACK, TOGETHER, BACK, HITCH, FORWARD, TOGETHER, FORWARD, HITCH 1/4 TURN LEFT
1-2-3       Step RIGHT back, Step LEFT beside Right, Step RIGHT back
4             Hitch LEFT knee up
5-6-7       Step LEFT forward, Step RIGHT beside Left, Step LEFT
8             Hitch R knee up across L turning 1/4 left (now facing the 3:00 wall)

17-24     VINE RIGHT 3 STEPS, HITCH, VINE LEFT 3 STEPS, HITCH
1-2-3       Step RIGHT to right side, Cross Step LEFT behind RIGHT, Step RIGHT to right side
4             Hitch LEFT knee up
5-6-7       Step LEFT to left side, Cross Step RIGHT behind LEFT, Step LEFT to left side
8             Hitch RIGHT knee up

25-32     STEP BACK WITH HIP PUSH, HOLD, FWD HIP PUSH, HOLD, PUSH HIPS BACK-FWD-BACK-FWD
1-2          Step RIGHT back pushing hips back to right, Hold. (Feet remain in place now until the end.)
3-4          Push hips forward to left, Hold
5-6          Push hips back to right, then forward to left
7-8          Push hips back to right, then forward to left
End of pattern. Begin again...

© Bill Bader 2003-2004. Photocopying is allowed for classes and competitions. This step description was
updated 12 Feb 2004 by the choreographer. For updates and other dances visit: www.billbader.com