Pattern: 40, 48, 40, 48, 48, 16, 32 (finish)
Note: In this dance I have tried to combine some normal line dance steps with some authentic Charleston/Lindy Steps.
Forward R, Rock to L, Recover, Cross Shuffle, 1/4 L, Close, Walk R, Walk L, Out, Out, In
1-2&
Step forward on RF, Rock LF to L side, Recover onto RF
3&4
Cross LF over RF, Step RF to R side, Cross LF over RF
&5-6
Make a 1/4 turn L and step back on RF (now facing 9:00), Close LF next to RF, Step forward on RF
7&8&
Step forward on LF, Step RF to R diagonal (heel), Step LF to L diagonal (heel), Step In with RF
Cross, 1/4 R, 1/2 R, R Coaster Step, 3 Boogie Walks Forward
1-2
Cross LF over RF, Make a 1/4 turn R and step forward on RF (now facing 12;00)
3-4&
Make a 1/2 turn R and step back on LF (now facing 6;00), Step back on RF, Close LF next to RF
5-6
Step forward on RF, Step forward on LF
7-8
Step forward on RF, Step forward on LF
(Note; Counts 6-7-8 should be danced as a boogie walk or just a normal walk if you want to make it easier)
***Restart here during wall 6 (you will restart facing 12:00)***
Cross, Back, Side, Cross, Back, Side, Jazz Box
1-2&
Cross RF over LF, Step back slightly on LF, Step diagonally back on RF (angle body slightly to R)
3-4&
Cross LF over RF, Step back slightly on RF, Step diagonally back on LF (angle body slightly to L)
5-6
Cross RF over LF, Step back on LF (square up body to face 6;00)
7-8
Step RF to R side, Step forward on LF
Charleston x2 (Making a 1/2 turn L)
1-2
Touch RF forward, Step back on RF making 1/8 turn L
3-4
Touch LF back, Step forward on LF making 1/8 turn L (now facing 3:00)
5-6
Touch RF forward, Step back on RF making 1/8 turn L
7-8
Touch LF back, Step forward on LF making 1/8 turn L (now facing 12:00)
Dorothy R, Dorothy L, Pivot 1/2 L, Full turn L
1-2&
Step RF to R diagonal, Close LF behind RF, Step RF slightly to R
3-4&
Step LF to L diagonal, Close RF behind LF, Step LF slightly to L
5-6
Step forward on RF, Make a 1/2 turn L (now facing 6:00)
7-8
Make a a 1/2 turn L and step back on RF, Make a 1/2 turn L and step forward on LF (now facing 6:00)
***Restart here during wall 1 and 3 (you will restart facing 6:00)***
Fish Tails (Yes that's a real step), R Coaster, Fish Tails, L Coaster Step
1&2&
Step RF to R side bending through R knee and lifting L toes with heel still on floor, Clap hands,Step LF to L side bending through L knee and lifting R toes with heel still on floor, Clap hands
3&4
Step back on RF, Close LF next to RF, Step forward on RF
5&6&
Step LF to L side bending through L knee and lifting R toes with heel still on floor, Clap hands, Step RF to R side bending through R knee and lifting L toes with heel still on floor, Clap hands
7&8
Step back on LF, Close RF next to LF, Step forward on LF
(Special note: if anyone would like tips on how to dance the authentic Charleston/Lindy steps correctly I will have a short instructional video on my YouTube channel)....