INTRO: 16 count – “Darlene,” 32 counts – “7 Summers”
Steps are for singles line dance and follower’s partner steps, with modifications for leader’s partner steps.
Partner version: Start in Sweetheart position (leader slightly behind follower, both facing 12:00)
[1-8] STEP BACK, TOUCH, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ROCK, RECOVER, SHUFFLE BACK
1-2
Step back on L, Touch R toe beside L
5-6
Rock forward onto L, Recover weight onto R
[9-16] POINT AND FLICK, ¼ TURN SHUFFLE, STEP ½ PIVOT, ¼ TURN SIDE SHUFFLE
9-10
Point R toe to side, Flick R foot behind L knee
11&12
Shuffle side RLR making a ¼ turn (3:00)
*Leader: Side shuffle RLR no ¼ turn, drop L hands
13-14
Step forward on L, Pivot ½ turn over R shoulder (9:00)
*Leader: Cross rock L over R while leading woman through ½ turn with R hand, Recover weight onto R, join L hands
15&16
Turn ¼ Side Shuffle LRL (12:00)
*Leader: Side shuffle LRL
[17-24] SAILOR, ¼ TURN SAILOR, ROCKING CHAIR
17&18
R sailor (Cross R behind L, step L to side, step R to side)
19&20
L sailor turning ¼ over L shoulder (9:00)
*Leader: Move slightly back during L sailor so slightly behind follower
21-22
Rock forward onto R, Recover weight onto L
23-24
Rock back onto R, Recover weight onto L
*Partner option: Drop R hands and leads follower in 2 inside ½ turn pivots
[29-32] STEP 1/8 TURN, STEP 1/8 TURN, JAZZ BOX WITH TOUCH
25-28
Step forward on R make 1/8 turn L, Repeat (6:00)
*Leader: Move slightly back during 1/8 turns so slightly behind follower
29-32
Cross R over L, step back onto L, step R to side, touch L
This was choreographed for a lovely lady in our line dancing class named Darlene. Both she and her husband Al are a true inspiration for us, as they have a long history of line dancing and often share their stories and experiences with the group. This can be danced as a single line dance or with a partner. Enjoy!