Count:
32
Wall:
4
Level:
Intermediate Polka
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Can be used as a floor split with Swingin’ Thing or Spring Rain
Intro: 16 counts.
[1–8] POLKA FORWARD, POLKA FORWARD ~ ROCK, RETURN, 1/4 POLKA RIGHT
1 & 2Step R forward, Step L next to R, Step R forward
3 & 4Step L forward, Step R next to L, Step L forward
5 – 6Rock forward onto R, Return weight to L in place
7 & 8Turn 1/4 right step R side right, Step L next to R, Step R side right
[9–16] CROSS, SIDE, VAUDEVILLE STEPS ~ CROSS, SIDE, 1/2 TURN RIGHT, STEP FORWARD
1 – 2Cross L over R, Step R side right
3&4Step L behind R, Small step on R side right, Tap L heel to left diagonal
&5-6Step ball of L to center (&), Cross R over L, Step L side left turning 1/2 right (face 9 o’clock)
7 – 8Step R side right, Step L forward
[17–24] WALK, WALK ~ CROSS BACK, BACK CROSS, BACK 1/4 TURN L
1 – 2Step R forward, Step L forward
3 – 4Cross R over L (open hips to left diagonal), Step L back
5 – 6Step R back (open hips to right diagonal), Cross L over R
Note: These steps will travel backwards
7 – 8Step R back, Turn 1/4 left stepping L side left
[25–32] SYNCOPATED 1/4 MONTEREY TURN w/HOLDS ~ ROCKING CHAIR
1 – 2Point R side right, Hold
&3-4Turn 1/4 right stepping R next to L (&), Point L side left, Hold
&5-6Step L next R (&), Rock R forward, Return weight to L in place
7 – 8Rock back on R, Return weight to L in place
Start again from the beginning
Ending:
The lyrics of the song end on the last count of the dance while facing the 9 o’clock wall.
There are 16 counts of instrumentals to end the song. If you feel like it then just do this:
1-8Turn 1/4 right crossing R over L; Bring both hands/arms up sides & over head for 2-8
9-16Brings hands/arms down sides for 9-16. Hands shimmering as you do these 16 counts.
The meaning of Latter Rain - "Latter rain" in the Bible literally refers to spring rains. The Old
Testament speaks of those who would dance in prayer for spring rains. “Latter Rain” today
would mean the "Ultimate Lord's Blessing" being poured out on you.
Can be used as a floor split with Swingin’ Thing or Spring Rain
Intro: 16 counts.
[1–8] POLKA FORWARD, POLKA FORWARD ~ ROCK, RETURN, 1/4 POLKA RIGHT
1 & 2Step R forward, Step L next to R, Step R forward
3 & 4Step L forward, Step R next to L, Step L forward
5 – 6Rock forward onto R, Return weight to L in place
7 & 8Turn 1/4 right step R side right, Step L next to R, Step R side right
[9–16] CROSS, SIDE, VAUDEVILLE STEPS ~ CROSS, SIDE, 1/2 TURN RIGHT, STEP FORWARD
1 – 2Cross L over R, Step R side right
3&4Step L behind R, Small step on R side right, Tap L heel to left diagonal
&5-6Step ball of L to center (&), Cross R over L, Step L side left turning 1/2 right (face 9 o’clock)
7 – 8Step R side right, Step L forward
[17–24] WALK, WALK ~ CROSS BACK, BACK CROSS, BACK 1/4 TURN L
1 – 2Step R forward, Step L forward
3 – 4Cross R over L (open hips to left diagonal), Step L back
5 – 6Step R back (open hips to right diagonal), Cross L over R
Note: These steps will travel backwards
7 – 8Step R back, Turn 1/4 left stepping L side left
[25–32] SYNCOPATED 1/4 MONTEREY TURN w/HOLDS ~ ROCKING CHAIR
1 – 2Point R side right, Hold
&3-4Turn 1/4 right stepping R next to L (&), Point L side left, Hold
&5-6Step L next R (&), Rock R forward, Return weight to L in place
7 – 8Rock back on R, Return weight to L in place
Start again from the beginning
Ending:
The lyrics of the song end on the last count of the dance while facing the 9 o’clock wall.
There are 16 counts of instrumentals to end the song. If you feel like it then just do this:
1-8Turn 1/4 right crossing R over L; Bring both hands/arms up sides & over head for 2-8
9-16Brings hands/arms down sides for 9-16. Hands shimmering as you do these 16 counts.
The meaning of Latter Rain - "Latter rain" in the Bible literally refers to spring rains. The Old
Testament speaks of those who would dance in prayer for spring rains. “Latter Rain” today
would mean the "Ultimate Lord's Blessing" being poured out on you.
