Hickory Hoedown
source: Andrew Beattie with permission from Skate Australia and American Figure Skating Association for this roller version
HICKORY HOEDOWN – Couples
By Wendy Weinstock Mlinar, Holly Genola Cole & H. Theodore Graves Adapted for roller dance by Andrew Beattie Music: Country Western: Hoedown 4/4 Tempo: 104 BPM Holds: Foxtrot or Kilian & Waltz Pattern: Set Competitive Requirements: 4 Sequences The music for the Hickory Hoedown should be derived from formal square dancing and convey the feeling of country western style. Section 1 For Steps 1-17a, 22 and 23, the couple may skate these steps in either Foxtrot or Kilian position. Step 1 LFO (1 beat) is a stroke in the direction of the long side barrier, followed by Step 2 Ch RFI (1 beat) and Step 3 LFO (2 beats) finishing in the direction of the long axis. Step 4 RFO (1 beat) is a stroke in the direction of the long axis, followed by Step 5 Ch LFI (1 beat) and Step 6 RFO (2 beats) finishing in the direction of the long side barrier. Step 7 LFO (1 beat), Step 8 Run RFI (1 beat) and Step 9 LFO (2 beats) are a sequence of runs that initially aim towards the long side barrier and finish towards the long axis. Step 10 XR RFO (1 beat) is a cross roll to the outside edge. Step 11 DpCh LFI (1+1+1 beat) is a dropped chasse that curves parallel to the long axis. During this step, the free leg extends in front for 1 beat, then bends and crosses at the knee for 1 beat. The foot of the free leg should travel back past the skating knee, then the free leg extends forward again for 1 beat. Step 12 RFO (1 beat), Step 13 Run LFI (1 beat) and Step 14 RFO (2 beats) are a sequence of runs that initially begin parallel to the long axis and finish perpendicular to it. Step 15 XR LFO (1 beat) is a cross roll to the outside edge. Step 16 DpCh RFI (1+1+1 beats) is a dropped chasse that curves parallel to the long side barrier. During this step, the free leg extends in front for 1 beat, then bends and crosses at the knee for 1 beat. The foot of the free leg should travel back past the skating knee, then the free leg extends forward again for 1 beat. Step 17a LFO (1 beat) and Step 17b Ch RFI (1 beat) for the man is a stroke and a chasse. Step 17 LFO – 3t (1+1 beats) for the lady is a stroke, followed by a 3 turn on the 2nd beat of the step. During the man’s chasse and the lady’s 3 turn, the couple assume Waltz position. Step 18 LFO – Sw for the man and Step 18 RBO – Sw for the lady (2+2 beats) both begin parallel to the short side barrier and finish perpendicular to it. The free leg swings through on the 3rd beat of the step. Step 19 RFO – 3t (1+1 beat) for the man and Step 19 LBO (2 beats) for the lady aim in the direction of the long axis. The man’s 3 turn is performed on the 2nd beat of the step. Step 20 LBO – Sw for the man and Step 20 Mk RFO – Sw (2+2 beats) for the lady both curve towards the short side barrier. The free leg swings through on the 3rd beat of the step. Step 21 RBO (2 beats) for the man has an optional free leg movement. Step 21a LFO (1 beat) and Step 21b Ch RFI (1 beat) for the lady begin to curve around the 3rd lobe of the dance. Step 22 Mk LFO for the man and Step 22 LFO for the lady (1 beat) bring the couple back into Foxtrot or Kilian. The hold for Steps 22 and 23 must be the same as the initial hold for Steps 1-17a. Step 23 Run RFI (1 beat) concludes the sequence of the dance. Key Points – Hickory Hoedown Couples
Section 1:
*The movement of the free leg is optional.
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Courtesy of U.S. Figure Skating