The Ritual Fires
編舞者:
Evan Weckwerth (USA) - June 2025
one tag, no restarts
Section 1: Diagonal Steps & Kicks (12:00)
1-2Step left foot diagonally forward, step right next to left
3-4Step right foot diagonally forward, step left next to right
5-6Kick right foot forward, step ball of right next to left
7-8Kick right foot forward, turn ½ left stepping back on right (face 6:00)
Section 2: Side Kicks & Slide Back (6:00)
1&2Kick right to right side, lift right knee beside left, step right next to left
3&4Kick left to left side, lift left knee beside right, step left next to right
5&6Step back on right, step back on left, step right next to left
7-8&Pause, step right forward, step left behind right (simultaneous placement)
Section 3: Shuffle Steps & Turn (6:00 → 3:00)
1-2Step left forward, step right forward
3&4Step left forward, step right behind left, step left forward (shuffle)
5&6Step right forward, step left behind right, step right forward (shuffle)
7&8&Kick left forward, turn ¼ left, slide left, step right next to left (face 3:00)
Section 4: Grapevine with Turn & Hips (3:00 → 6:00)
1-2Step right to side, step left behind right
3&4Turn ¼ left stepping right to right side, step left next to right (face 6:00)
5-6&Kick right forward, step back on right, step left next to right
7-8Nod your head up once, Pause
Tag – 24 Counts (Executed at Wall 6)
[Counts 1–8] — Forward & Back Diagonals (Box Pattern)
1–2Step right foot (RF) diagonally forward right, step left foot (LF) next to RF
3–4Step LF diagonally forward left, step RF next to LF
5–6Step LF diagonally back left, step RF next to LF
7–8Step RF diagonally back right, step LF next to RF
💡 Imagine making a diamond shape with your steps — forward right, forward left, back left, back right.
[Counts 9–12] — Half Turn & Kick Combo
1–2Touch RF crossed behind LF, then unwind ½ turn right (weight stays on LF)
3–4Kick RF forward, slide RF back, & step LF next to RF
💡 This is a dramatic move—use sharp styling on the unwind and a smooth glide on the slide.
[Counts 13–20] — Repeat Diagonal Box Pattern
1–2Step RF diagonally forward right, step LF next to RF
3–4Step LF diagonally forward left, step RF next to LF
5–6Step LF diagonally back left, step RF next to LF
7–8Step RF diagonally back right, step LF next to RF
💡 Same diamond pattern as counts 1–8. Focus on smooth transitions and matching the rhythm.
[Counts 21–24] — Repeat Turn & Kick Combo
1–2Touch RF crossed behind LF, unwind ½ turn right
3–4Kick RF forward, slide RF back, & step LF next to RF