Rocky Mountain Scramble

2021·0.04 MB·English

by  Calvin Campbell

Rocky Mountain Scramble
Calvin Campbell
This is a little different line dance, but it's been popular. Judy and I wrote it really to give
dancers practice on the difference between a "touch" and a "close". I also wanted to try out a
line dance where the dancers move forward instead of always moving backward. The
diamond foot pattern has been used in other line dances, but not often. It's a more advanced
movement.
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The response from the dancers has been positive. Here is the complete description from
the book "Dancing for Busy People."
1-4 Step to right with the right foot, step behind right foot with the left foot, step to
right with the right foot and touch the toe of the left foot besidethe right foot (Vine Right)
5-8 Step to left with the left foot, step behind left foot with the right foot, step to left
with the left foot and touch the toe of the right foot to the floorbeside the left foot (Vine
Left).
..9-12 Starting with the right foot, take 3 steps forward (Right, Left, Right) and swing
the left foot forward.
13-16 Starting with the left foot, take 3 steps backward (Left, Right, Left) and touch the
right toe to the floor beside the left foot.
17-20 Lightly touch the right toe to the floor 3 times, moving in a diamond pattern
(forward, to the side and on to the back). Finish by bringing the right foot up beside the
left foot and changing weight to the right foot (Point, Point, Point, Close).
21-24 Lightly touch the left toe to the floor 3 times, moving in a diamond pattern
(forward, to the side and on to the back). Finish by bringing the left foot up beside the
right foot and (Point, Point, Point, Touch).
25-28 Starting with the left foot, take 2 slow steps forward (Left, Right) in 4 beats of
music.
29-32 Take 3 quick steps (Left, Right, Left) forward and on the 3rd step with the left
foot, turn 1/4 left face to end with the weight on the left foot and the right knee lifted
slightly, ready for the routine to begin again.
The dance is not meant for use as a beginner dance party dance.