Why Do Fools?
Gerard Murphy
Start after 32 counts - on the lyrics "Why do birds..."
Section A: Side R Together R Touch; Step L Touch; Step R Touch
1-2-3-4
Step R to R, step L next to R, step R to R, touch L next to R
5-6
Step L to L, touch R next to L
7-8
Step R to R, touch L next to R
Section B: Side L Together ¼ Turn L Touch; Step R Touch; L Step Touch
1-2-3-4
Step L to L, step R next to L, step L to L making a ¼ turn L, touch R next to L
5-6
Step R to R, touch L next to R
7-8
Step L to L, touch R next to L
Section C: Walk Forward x3; Kick; Walk Back x3; Touch
1-2-3
Walk forward: R, L, R
4
Low kick L forward
5-6-7
Walk back: L, R, L
8
Touch R next to L
Section D: R Toe Strut; L Toe Strut; Tap Tap; Side Point; Flick!
1-2
R toe strut moving forward
3-4
L toe strut moving forward
5-6
Tap R toes next to L x2
7-8
Point R to R side, flick R up behind L knee (like a figure 4!)
Start Again!
Optional Variation: Only to be danced twice! When you are dancing the pattern during the 3rd and 9th rotations only, replace the first 4 counts of Section D with:
1-2
Step R forward, HOLD
3-4
Step L forward HOLD
You'll only ever dance this little variation facing a 3:00 and a 9:00 wall.
The feel of the music will change slightly - so listen for that as your cue!
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