California 49'er Special
Choreographed by Joyce & Ken Elrod
This is an Open/Western Couples' Dance. Both Men and Ladies are
on the same footwork throughout the 49 Step Dance.
Counts:
1 - 2 Step L forward, Step R behind L.
3 - 4 Step L forward, Brush R into 1/4 Turn Left.
5 Step R down, Sway hips to Right.
6 - 8 Sway hips L,R,L.
9 - 16 Turn to face LOD repeating Steps 1-8, on opposite
footwork.
NOTE: Do not drop hands throughout the rest of the Dance!
17 M: Step L in Place.
L: Step forward L, Pivot 1/2 Turn Right.
18 Kick R forward 45 degrees to Left.
19 - 20 Step R in Place, Kick L forward 45 degrees to Right.
21 M: Step L forward.
L: Same, but Lady Crossing behind Man.
22 M: Step R together.
L: Step R forward.
23 - 24 Step L, 1/4 Turn Left, Brush R forward.
25 & 26 Shuffle forward R,L,R.
27 & 28 Shuffle forward L,R,L.
29 & 30 Shuffle forward R,L,R.
31 & 32 Shuffle forward L,R,L.
33 M: Step R.
L: Step R, 1/4 Turn Right. (Crossing in front of Man)
34 M: Step L.
L: Step L, 1/4 Turn Right.
35 M: Step R.
L: Step R, 1/2 Turn Right.
36 Brush L forward.
37 & 38 Shuffle forward L,R,L.
39 & 40 Shuffle forward R,L,R.
41 & 42 Shuffle forward L,R,L.
43 & 44 Shuffle forward R,L,R.
45 - 48 Touch L heel forward, Touch L toe back. Repeat.
49 Scoot R, Bring L next to R.
Start Again!