I believe soul line dances are usually learned by watching people dance it and memorizing the steps and how they fit the music, making strong musical muscle memories. This dance, fortunately, also lends itself to being counted and written into a step sheet for other learning preferences. The counts are based on the rhythm of the music.
WALKS, POINT, HALF BACK CHARLESTON
1 2 3 4
Walk up on right, left, point right foot out, right foot in
5 6
Step back on left, step right foot behind (no weight)
1&2 3&4
Rock side/out on right, recover on left, recover on right, rock out on left, recover right, recover left
5&6 7&8
Rock side/out on right, recover on left, recover on right, rock out on left, recover right, recover left
FORWARD CHA, ROCK RECOVER, BACKWARD CHA, ROCK RECOVER, EASY HALF TURN RIGHT
1&2 3 4
Forward cha RLR, rock forward on left, recover on right
5&6 7 8
Backward cha LRL, easy half turn right
REPEAT STEPS 1-8 ABOVE TO RETURN TO FRONT
1 2 3 4
Roll hips to right, left
5 6 7 8
Roll hips to right, left
1&2 3&4
Right sailor step, left sailor step
5&6 7&8
Right sailor step, left sailor step
Submitted by: Bonnie Berns - Email: yael