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Absolute Beginner

Scratching Out a Living

Choreographed by Jo Allsop🇨🇾
Music: Scratching Out A Living by Emily Ann Roberts
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Created: 5/1/2025
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32 Count, 4 Wall
9/27/2025
16 Count Intro (from when the beat kicks in, approx 8 seconds in. Start on lyrics)
 
[1-8] Step Touch R & L, V-Step
1,2
Step R foot to the R and Touch L foot next to R
3,4
Step L foot to the L and Touch R next to L
5,6
R foot steps forward into R diagonal, L foot steps forward into L diagonal
7,8
R foot steps backwards (centre) L foot steps back next to R (feet together)
 
[9-16] Grapevines (or Rolling Vine variation)
1-4
R steps out to R, L steps behind R, R steps out to R, L touches next to R
5-8
L steps out to L, R steps behind L, L steps out to L, R touches next to L
 
[17-24] Lock Step & Scuff x2
1,2
R steps forward, L locks behind R
3,4
R steps forward, L scuffs forward
5,6
L steps forward, R locks behind
7,8
L steps forward, R scuffs forward
 
[25-32] Rocking Chair, Jazz Box Cross ¼ turn R
1-4
R rocks forward, Recover back on L, Right rocks back, Recover forward on L
5-8
R foot crosses over L, L steps back as you begin the ¼ turn, R steps out to R as you complete the ¼ turn, L steps slightly forward
 
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Have fun with it
My newbies have been enjoying this one, add your own flare 
Would love to see some videos if you decide to dance this
@lineupgetdancingcy