Rag Top Down by D.K. Davis with Dick Biondi
Note: musically, both arrangements are the same.
Intro: 16 ct. drum ~ 32 instrumental ~ Start on the word “It’s”
Use as a floor split with the intermediate dance RAG TOP DOWN
1 – 2
Touch R toe forward; Hold
3 – 4
Step R foot back; Hold
5 – 6
Touch L toe back; Hold
7 – 8
Step R foot forward; Hold
1 – 2
Touch R toe forward; Hold
3 – 4
Step R foot back; Hold
5 – 6
Touch L toe back; Hold
7 – 8
Step R foot forward; Hold
[17-24] TRAVELING TOE STRUTS ~ JAZZ BOX ¼ TURN HOLD
1 – 2
Touch R toe in front of L foot; Drop R heel
3 – 4
Touch L toe to left; Drop L heel
5 – 6
Step R over L; Step L back
7 – 8
Turn ¼ right, step R to right; Hold
[25-32] ROCKING CHAIR ~ ROCKING CHAIR HOLD
1 – 2
Rock L in front of R; Return weight. to R
3 – 4
Rock L back (to left diagonal); Return weight. to R
5 – 6
Rock L in front of R; Return weight to R
Keep body frame forward during this set of 8, even though the rocking chair is at a slight diagonal.
Easier option: The rocking chair may be done straight forward and back. This is easier for true beginners.
TAG: End of 6th wall, facing 6:00. Take 6 slows walks in a big circle moving clockwise, beginning with R foot.
Wave the R index finger in the air as you make the big circle. Come back to the 6:00 wall (12 cts.)
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