Intro for Houdini: 32 Counts
[1-8] Stomp, Kick, Coaster Cross, Side, Touch, Kick Ball Cross (12:00)
1, 2
Stomp L forward, Kick L forward
3&4
Step L back, Step R next to L, Step L across R
5, 6
Step R to right, Touch L next to R
7&8
Kick L to left, Step L next to R, Cross R over L
[9-16] 1/4, 1/4, Ball, Rock, Recover, Weave, Hitch, Slide (6:00)
1, 2
Turn 1/4 right as you step L back (3:00), Turn 1/4 right as you step R to right (6:00)
&3, 4
Step L next to R, Step R to right, Recover onto L
5&6
Cross R behind L, Step L to left, Cross R over L
7-8
Step L to left as you drag R
Note: Don’t collect R next to L, instead keep R to right until you’re almost on count 1, then bring R behind L for the sailor step.
[17-24] Sailor Heel, Step, Toe, Step, Heel, Vaudeville (6:00)
1&2
Cross R behind L, Step L to left, Touch R heel forward
&3&4
Step R near L, Touch L next to R, Step L near R, Touch R heel forward
&5&6
Step R next to L, Cross L over R, Step R to right, Touch L heel forward
&7&8
Step L next to R, Cross R over L, Step L to left, Touch R heel forward
Note: During this eight, your body will naturally open to the left and right corners of the room.
[25-32] Collect, Cross, Side, 1/4 Sailor, 1/2 Sailor, Hold, Ball Step (9:00)
&1, 2
Step R next to L, Cross L over R, Step R to right
3&4
Begin rotating left as you cross L behind R, Step R next to L, Square up to 3:00 as you step L forward
5&6
Begin rotating right as you cross R behind L, Step L next to R, Square up to 9:00 as you step R forward
7&8
Hold, Step L next to R, Step R forward
Easier Option: For 3&4, remove the 1/4 turn left, then on 5&6, only do a 1/4 turn to the right.
6-8
Spin over R shoulder for three counts keeping weight on R
Tag: The tag happens at the end of the fourth repetition facing 12:00. **no tag or restart using “Houdini”
[1-8] Stomp, Kick, Coaster Step, Stomp, Kick, Coaster Step (12:00)
1, 2
Stomp L forward, Kick L forward
3&4
Step L back, Step R next to L, Step L across R
5, 6
Stomp R forward, Kick R forward
7&8
Step R back, Step L next to R, Step R across L
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Last Update - 25 Nov 2023