Category Archives: A


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17
  • A Bar Song


     

    A Bar Song

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Beginner
    Choreographer: Ben Murphy (DE) – April 2024
    Music: A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey
    Intro: 32 Counts

    Section 1: Rumbabox with Tap
    1 2 Step RF to right side (1), step LF next to RF (2),
    3 4 Step RF forward (3), Tap LF next to RF (4)
    5 6 Step LF to left side (5), step RF next to LF (6),
    7 8 Step LF backwards (7), Tap RF next to LF (8)
    Option: You can dance the rumbabox without the taps on 4 and 8 to make it easier.

    Section 2: Step Touch, Grapevine, Tap
    1 2 Step RF to right side (1), Tap LF next to RF (2)
    3 4 Step LF to left side (3), Tap RF next to LF (4)
    5 6 RF step to the right side (5), LF cross behind RF (6)
    7 8 RF step to the right side (7), Tap LF next to RF (8)
    Option: Clap your hands on 2 and 4.

    Section 3: Step Touch, Grapevine, Scuff, 1/4 Turn
    1 2 Step LF to left side (1), Tap RF next to LF (2)
    3 4 Step RF to right side (3), Tap LF next to RF (4)
    5 6 LF step to the left side (5), RF cross behind LF (6)
    7 8 LF step forward with 1/4 to the left (09:00)(7), Scuff RF (8)
    Option: Clap your hands on 2 and 4.

    Section 4: 2 x Heel Touch, Jump, Hips
    1 2 Touch R heel forward into R diagonal (1), step RF next to LF (2)
    3 4 Touch L heel forward into L diagonal (3), step LF next to RF (4)
    5 Jump to open foot position (5)
    6 Hold
    7 8 Hip to right side (7), Hip to left side (8)

    Tag after wall 10: Step Touch
    1 2 Step RF to right side (1), Tap LF next to RF (2)
    3 4 Step LF to left side (3), Tap RF next to LF (4)

    Thank you for checking out my dance!

    www.BenMurphy.de
    Last Update: 30 Apr 2024

feb
18
  • A Little Love Trip


     

    A Little Love Trip

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Improver
    Choreographer: Vikki Morris (UK) & Julie Lockton (ES) Jan. 2016
    Music: Love Trip – Jerry Kilgore (amazon – iTunes)
    Start 32 counts on the word “love”

    S1: Diagonal Forward Left, Touch Right, Right Kick Ball Cross, Right Rock ¼ Left, Step Right, Hitch Left,
    1 2 Step slightly forward Left to Left diagonal, Touch Right next to Left
    3&4 Kick Right to Right diagonal, Step next to Left, Cross Left over Right
    5 6 Rock Right to Right side, Recover on Left as you turn ¼ turn Left (9 o clock)
    7 8 Step forward Right, Hitch Left

    S2: Walk Back x 2, Left Coaster Cross, Point Right, Cross Right, Point Left, Cross Left
    1 2 Walk back Left, Walk back Right
    3&4 Step back on Left, Step Right next to Left, Cross Left over Right
    5 6 Point Right to Right side, Cross step in front of Left
    7 8 Point Left to Left side, Cross step in front of Right

    S3: Forward Right Rock, Recover Left, ¼ Right Chasse, Weave Right
    1 2 Rock forward on Right, Recover on Left
    3&4 Turn ¼ turn Right stepping Right to Right side, Step Left next to Right, Step Right to Right side (12 o clock)
    5 6 Cross Left over Right, Step Right to Right side
    7 8 Cross Left behind Right, Step Right to Right side

    S4: Left Cross Rock, Recover Right, ¼ Left Chasse, Left Full Turn Forward, Right Shuffle
    1 2 Cross rock Left over Right, Recover on Right
    3&4 Step Left to Left side, Step Right next to Left, Turn ¼ turn Left stepping forward Left (9 o clock)
    5 6 Turn ½ turn Left stepping back on Right, Turn ½ turn Left stepping forward on Left
    7&8 Step forward Right, Step Left next to Right, Step forward Right

    Contacts: gypsycowgirl70@hotmail.com, contact@linedance-international.com

jan
25
  • A Mess of Blues


     

    A Mess of Blues

    Count: 48
    Wall: 4
    Level: Easy Improver
    Choreographer: Chris Jackson of ’Floorshakers’. January 2019
    Music: ’A Mess Of Blues’ by Elvis Presley

    #16-count intro, start on vocals, weight on left.

    SECTION ONE: FORWARD ROCK, BACK ROCK, STEP, SCUFF, SHUFFLE LEFT
    1, 2, 3, 4 Rock forward right, recover left, rock back right, recover left
    5, 6, 7&8 Step forward right, scuff left heel forward, forward left, right next to left, forward left

    SECTION TWO (repeat of Section One) FORWARD ROCK, BACK ROCK, STEP, SCUFF, SHUFFLE LEFT
    1, 2, 3, 4 Rock forward right, recover left, rock back right, recover left
    5, 6, 7&8 Step forward right, scuff left heel forward, forward left, right next to left, forward left

    SECTION THREE: FORWARD ROCK, SHUFFLE HALF TURN, FORWARD ROCK, COASTER STEP
    1, 2, 3&4 Rock forward right, recover left, shuffle a half turn right (R/L/R) (6.0)
    5, 6, 7&8 Rock forward left, recover right, back left, right next to left, forward left

    SECTION FOUR: FORWARD ROCK, SHUFFLE THREE-QUARTER TURN, SIDE, HOLD, TOGETHER, SIDE, TAP
    1, 2, 3&4 Rock forward right, recover left, shuffle a three-quarter turn right (R/L/R) (3.0)
    5, 6, &7, 8 Left to left side (5), hold (6), right next to left (&), left to left side (7), tap right next to left
    RESTART HERE ON WALL 3 (facing 3.0) AND WALL 5 (facing 12.0)

    SECTION FIVE: SIDE, BEHIND, SIDE, IN FRONT, SIDE ROCK, CROSS SHUFFLE
    1, 2, 3, 4 Right to right side, cross left behind, right to right side, cross left over right
    5, 6, 7&8 Rock right to right side, recover left, cross right over left, left to left side, cross right over left

    SECTION SIX: SIDE, BEHIND, SIDE, JAZZ BOX TURN, STEP, SCUFF
    1, 2, 3, 4 Left to left side, cross right behind left, left to left side, cross right over left
    5, 6, 7, 8 Step back left, right to right side (making a quarter turn to your right) (6.0), forward left, scuff right heel forward

    START AGAIN!

    RESTARTS:
    Wall 3. Dance up to the end of Section Four and restart facing (3.0).
    Wall 5. Dance up to the end of Section Four and restart facing (12.0).

    OPTIONAL ENDING
    Wall 7. Dance up to the end of Section Three (12.0) and then:
    FORWARD ROCK, COASTER STEP, FORWARD LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
    1, 2, 3&4 Rock forward right, recover left, back right, left next to right, forward right
    5, 6, 7 Forward left, forward right, forward left

mar
27
  • All The Same (aka We Danced)


     
    All The Same (aka We Danced)

    Count: 16
    Wall: 4
    Level: Beginner NC2S
    Choreographer: Roy Verdonk (NL) & Jef Camps (BE) – January 2018
    Music: ”We Danced” by Brad Paisley
    Indo music: “Torang Samua Basudara” by Ricky Pangkerego

    Note:
    We were asked to choreograph an easy dance to another indo song. After finishing and teaching the dance we decided to release it to a country song too.
    This dance of 16 counts can be used as a step up for high beginners to get comfortable with the Nightclub 2Step rhythm.
    Hope you’ll enjoy it!

    S1: STEP FWD, SWEEP, CROSS, BACK, BACK, CROSS, BACK, SIDE, ¼ NC DIAMOND PATTERN
    1 RF step forward & LF sweep forward
    2&3 LF cross over RF, RF step diagonally R back, LF step diagonally L back & sweep RF forward
    4&5 RF cross over LF, LF step diagonally L back, RF step side
    6&7 LF cross over RF, RF little step to R side, 1/8 turn L & LF step back
    8& RF cross behind LF, 1/8 turn L & LF step side (9:00)

    S2: 3 PRISSY WALKS FWD, STEP FWD, ¼ PIVOT, WEAVE, SIDE ROCK, ¼ TURN RECOVER
    1-2-3 RF walk forward, LF walk forward, RF walk forward (Prissy walks are slightly crossed)
    4&5 LF step forward, make ¼ turn R putting weight on RF, LF cross over RF (12:00)
    &6&7 RF step side, LF cross behind RF, RF step side, LF cross over RF
    8& RF rock to R side, ¼ turn L & recover weight on LF

    Start again, Smile & have fun!

    Restart ‘We Danced’:
    When dancing to the country song (by Brad Paisley) there is a restart in wall 7 after the first section of 8 counts.
    Just restart the dance facing 3:00.

apr
24
  • (Sweat) A La La La La Long

     
    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Improver

    Choreographer: Raymond Sarlemijn, Jonas Dahlgren & Roy Hadisubroto – April 2017
    Music: (Sweat) a la la la la long by Inner Circle

    CROSS ROCK X2 FWD SHUFFLE R, MAMBO FORWARD STEP BACK
    1    RF Cross over LF
    &    LF Recover
    2    RF Step R
    3    LF Cross over RF
    &    RF Recover
    4    LF Step L
    5    RF Step Fwd
    &    LF Step next to RF
    6    RF Step Fwd
    7    LF Step Fwd
    &    RF Recover
    8    LF Step back

    STEP BACK X3, SIZZORSTEP L, PADDLETURN ½ L
    1    RF Step back
    &    LF Step back
    2    RF Step back
    3    LF Step L
    &    RF Step next to LF
    4    LF Cross over RF
    5    RF Paddle 1/8 L
    &    LF Recover weight
    6    RF Paddle 1/8
    &    LF Recover weight
    7    RF Paddle 1/8 L
    &    LF Recover weight
    8    RF Cross over LF

    SCISSOR STEP, TURN ¼ L X2 CROSS, OUT, OUT OUT, TOE HEEL TOE
    1    LF Step L
    &    RF Step next to LF
    2    LF Cross over RF
    3    RF Step Back turning ¼ L
    &    LF Step L turning ¼ L
    4    RF Cross over LF
    5    LF Step out L
    &    RF Step out R
    6    LF Step out L
    7    BF Twist both toes inwards
    &    BF Twist both heels inwards
    8    BF Twist both toes together

    STEP LOCK STEP FWD R&L WALK R,L,R,L TURN ¾
    1    RF Step diagonally Fwd R
    &    LF Step behind RF
    2    RF Step diagonally Fwd R
    3    LF Step diagonally Fwd L
    &    RF Step behind LF
    4    LF Step diagonally Fwd L
    5    RF Step ¼ R
    6    LF Cross over RF turning 1/8 R
    7    RF Step 1/4 R
    8    LF Step Fwd

    No Tags, No Restarts

    Enjoy 🙂

mar
23
  • As I Lay Me Down

     Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Improver

    Choreographer: Roy Verdonk (NL), José miguel Belloque Vane (NL) March 2017
    Music: As I Lay Me Down – Wiktoria
    Intro : 4 counts

    S1:     Dorothy Step, Heel Switches (2X)
    1-2&    Rf step forward on right diagonal, Lf lock behind Rf, Rf step forward on right diagonal (&)
    3&4&    Lf touch heel forward, Lf step together (&), Rf touch heel forward, Rf step together (&)
    5-6&    Lf step forward on left diagonal, Rf lock behind Lf, Lf step forward on left diagonal (&)
    7&8&    Rf touch heel forward, Rf step together (&), Lf touch heel forward, Lf step together (&)

    S2:     Step, 1/4 Turn L, Cross Shuffle, Slide L, Sailor With 1/4 Turn R
    1-2    Rf step forward, make 1/4 turn left stepping Lf left (9.00)
    3&4    Rf cross in front of Lf , Lf step left (&), Rf cross in front of Lf
    5-6    Lf make slide left, Rf drag next to Lf (weight remains on Lf)
    7&8    Rf cross Lf , make 1/4 turn right stepping Lf left (&), Rf step right (12.00)

    S3:    Heel Grind With 1/4 Turn L, Coaster, Rock/Recover, Shuffle R With 1/4 Turn R
    1-2    Lf dig heel in front and across Lf toes in, make 1/4 turn left on heel of Lf toes out stepping Rf back (9.00)
    3&4    Lf step back, Rf step together (&), Lf step forward
    5-6    Rf rock forward, recover onto Lf
    7&8    make 1/4 turn right stepping Rf right (12.00), Lf step together (&), Rf step right

    S4:    Cross, 1/4 Turn L, Back, Shuffle Back, Rock/Recover, Full Turn L (R, L)
    1-2    Lf cross on front of Rf, make 1/4 turn left stepping Rf back (9.00)
    3&4    Lf step back, Rf step together (&), Lf step back
    5-6    Rf rock back, recover onto Lf
    7-8    Make full turn left (R, L)
    (Easier option : Walks R,L)

feb
20
  • Ain’t Giving

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Beginner

    Choreographer: Fred Whitehouse (Ireland) Dec. 2016
    Music: Ain’t Giving Up by Craig David & Sigala (single, 2.38)
    Intro – 32 count (16 sec)

    [1-8] Touch x2, slide, grapevine L (Rolling turn)
    1,2 Touch RF to R side, touch RF next to L
    3,4 Large step RF to R, drag LF next to R
    5,6 Step LF to L side, step RF behind L
    7,8 Step LF to L side, touch RF next to L (instead of this grapevine, add a full rolling turn left for extra fun)

    [9-16] Run R,L,R, Run L,R,L, ¼ turn jazz box
    1&2 Step RF forward, step LF forward, step RF forward (On count 2 slightly hitch L knee for styling)
    3&4 Step LF forward, step RF forward, step LF forward (On count 4 slightly hitch R knee for styling)
    5,6 Cross RF over L, ¼ turn R stepping LF back (3.00)
    7,8 Step RF to R side, close LF next to R

    [17-24] Hip bump recover x2, pivot ¼ turn L x2 (hip rolls)
    1,2 Touch RF forward, close RF next to L (Pushing hips forward and back)
    3,4 Touch LF forward, close LF next to R (Pushing hips forward and back)
    5,6 Step RF forward, pivot ¼ turn L (roll hips for extra styling)
    7,8 Step RF forward, pivot ¼ turn L (roll hips for extra styling)

    [25-32] Jazz box, paddle ½ turn R, clap
    1,2 Cross RF over L, step LF back
    3,4 Step RF to R side, cross LF over R
    5,6 Touch RF to R side, ¼ turn L touching RF to R side
    7,8 ¼ turn L touching RF to side, close RF next to L (Clap)

    Happy dancing

    Contact: f_whitehouse@hotmail.com

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  • A Country High


    A Country High


    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Improver

    Choreographer:  Norman Gifford – March 2016

    Music:  ”High on a Country Song” by Sam Riggs


    S1: (Step Forward, Kick, Coaster-Step, Pivot Turn ½ Right, Shuffle-Step)

    1-2 Left step forward; Right kick forward
    3&4 Right step back; Left together; Right step forward
    5-6 Left step forward; Pivot turn ½ right [6:00]
    7&8 Shuffle steps forward (LRL)
     

    S2: (Kick, Kick, Triple-Step, Kick, Kick, Triple-Step)

    1-2 Right kick forward; Right kick to the side
    3&4 Triple step in place (RLR)
    5-6 Left kick forward; Left kick to the side
    7&8 Triple step in place (LRL)
     

    S3: (Modified Heel-Jack Steps)

    1-2 Right step side; Left behind
    &3 Right step back diagonal; Left heel tap forward diagonal
    &4 Left step together; Right crossover
    5-6 Left step side; Right behind
    &7 Left step back diagonal; Right heel tap forward diagonal
    &8 Right step together; Left crossover
     

    S4: (Turn ½ Left, Step Side, Cross-Lock-Step, Side-Rock, Behind-Side-Cross)

    1-2 Right step side turning ½ left; Left step side [12:00]
    3&4 Right crossover; Left lock-step side; Right step crossed over
    5-6 Left rock side; Right replace
    7&8 Left behind, right step side; Left crossover
     

    S5: (side-rock, cross-lock-step, side-rock, cross-lock-step)

    (You Should Move Slightly Forward On These Patterns)
    1-2 Right rock side; Left replace
    3&4 Right crossover; Left lock behind; Right step crossed over
    5-6 Left rock side; Right replace
    7&8 Left crossover; Right lock behind; Left step crossed over
     

    S6: (Side-Ball-Changes, Clap, Clap, Heel Switches, Clap, Clap)

    1& Right toe point side; Right together
    2& Left toe point side; Left together
    3&4 Right toe point side; Clap; Clap
    & Right together
    5& Left heel touch forward; Left together
    6& Right heel touch forward; Right together
    7&8 Left heel touch forward; Clap; Clap
     

    S7: Step, Brush, Pivot Turn ½ Left, Shuffle-Steps Forward, Kick-Ball-Change)

    1-2 Left step forward; Right brush forward
    3-4 Right step forward; Pivot turn ½ left [6:00]
    5&6 Shuffle steps forward (RLR)
    7&8 Kick-ball-change (LLR)
     

    S8: (Cross-Rock, Replace, Triple-Step, Cross-Rock, Replace, Triple-Step)

    1-2 Left cross-rock; Right replace
    3&4 Triple step in place (LRL)
    5-6 Right cross-rock; Left replace
    7&8 Triple step in place (RLR)
     
    Begin again
     
    Contact: nlgifford@yahoo.coom
     
nov
16
  • Ay Ay Ay Let It Rain Over Me

    Ay Ay Ay Let It Rain Over Me


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Angel Cheung, Sydney, Australia. (Sept. 2011)

    Music:  Rain Over Me By Pitbull Feat. Marc Anthony


     

    Intro: 32 counts

    Forward, Forward, Forward, Kick, Back, Back, Back, Touch

    1,2,3,4 Walk R fwd, walk L fwd, walk R fwd, kick L fwd with clap whilst hopping R fwd
    5,6,7,8 Walk L back, walk R back, walk L back, touch R behind L with clap whilst hopping L back

    Vine R ¼ Turn & Hitch, Vine L & Touch

    1,2,3,4 Step R to R side, step L behind R, ¼ turn R step R fwd, hitch L with lift R heel up
    (Option : Put L hand on your waist & raise R hand up whilst hitching L)
    5,6,7,8 Step L to L side, step R behind L, step L to L side, touch R beside L with clap
    (option : Rolling vine L & touch)

    Monterey ¼ Turn X 2

    1,2,3,4 Touch R toe to R side, ¼ turn R step R beside L, Touch L toe to L side, step L beside R
    5,6,7,8 Touch R toe to R side, ¼ turn R step R beside L, touch L toe to L side, step L beside R

    R Rocking Chair, Touch Paddle ¼ Turn X 2

    1,2,3,4 Rock R fwd, recover weight onto L, rock R back, recover weight onto L
    5,6,7,8 Touch R toe fwd, paddle ¼ turn L, Touch R toe fwd, paddle ¼ turn L (Use hips)
    Dance Begins Again

    Tag: End of wall 11 (facing 9 o’clock): Add R rocking chair x 2

    Ending: Dance up to the end of wall 14 (facing 6 o’clock) then:

    Quickly step r fwd & pivot ½ turn l onto l to face front wall

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14
  • Alkeehawl

    Alkeehawl


    Count:  48

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Improver / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Paul McAdam (Eng)

    Music:  ”Last call for Alcohol” by Microwave Dave and The Nukes


     

    Count in: Approximately 23 seconds into track

    1-8

    Toe-Heel Swivels, Step, Jazz Box

    1,2 Touch right toe in towards left foot as you swivel left heel right, touch right heel out to right side as you swivel left toes right
    3,4 Touch right toe in towards left foot as you swivel left heel right, step right foot out to right side as you swivel left toes right
    5,6,7,8 Cross left foot over right foot, step back on right foot, step left foot to left side, cross right foot over left

    9-16

    & Lock, Side, Cross Shuffle, Side Rock, Behind ¼ Turn

    &1,2 Quick step left foot to left side, lock right foot behind left, step left foot to left side
    3&4 Cross right foot over left, step left foot to left side, cross right foot over left
    5,6 Rock left foot out to left side, recover weight onto right
    7&8 Cross left foot behind right, make a ¼ turn right and step forward on right, step forward on left

    17-24

    Cross Points X2, Jazz Box ¼ Turn

    1,2,3,4 Cross right foot over left, touch left toe out to left side, cross left foot over right, touch right toe out to right side
    5,6,7,8 Cross right foot over left, make a ¼ turn right and step back on left foot, step right foot to right side, cross left foot over right

    25-32

    Kick Ball Cross, Diagonal, Touch X2

    1&2 Kick right foot forward, step down on ball of right foot, cross left foot over right
    3,4 Step right foot to right diagonal, touch left toe next to right
    5&6 Kick left foot forward, step down on ball of left foot, cross right foot over left
    7,8 Step left foot to left diagonal, touch right toe next to left

    33-40

    Side, Kick Cross Touch, Back, Side, Kick Cross Touch, Back

    1 Step right foot to right side
    2&3 Kick left foot across right , to right diagonal, cross left foot over right angling body towards right diagonal, touch right toe behind left foot
    4,5 Step back on right foot straighten body back to 6 0 clock, step left foot to left side
    6&7 Kick right foot across left to left diagonal, cross right foot over left angling body to left diagonal, touch left toe behind right
    8 Step back on left foot straightening body to 6 0 clock wall

    41-48

    ¼ Turn Step, Step Pivot ¾ Turn Side, Sailor Step, Behind Side Cross

    1,2 Make a ¼ turn right and step forward on right foot, step forward on left foot
    3,4 Pivot a ¾ turn right, step left foot to left side
    5&6 Cross right foot behind left, step left foot to left side, step right foot to right side
    7&8 Cross left foot behind right foot, step right foot to right side, cross left foot over right foot
    Start again and enjoy
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24
  • And Get It On


    And Get It On


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Daniel Trepat (NL) & Jose Miquel Belloque Vane (NL) March. 2015

    Music:  Marvin Gaye by Charlie Puth ft. Meghan Trainor


    Intro: 32 counts from first beat in music (app. 25 sec. Into track)
     

    1 -9

    Side, Together, 1/8 Turn R Step Fwd, Cha Cha R Fwd, Syncopated Half Diamond

    1 – 3 Step L to L side (1), Step R next to L (2), 1/8 turn R stepping L forward1:30
    4&5 Step R forward (4), Lock L behind R (&), Step R forward (5)1:30
    6&7 Step L forward (6), 1/8 turn L stepping R to R side (&), 1/8 turn L stepping L back (7)10:30
    8&1 Step R back (8), 1/8 turn L stepping L to L side (&), 1/8 turn L stepping R forward (1)7:30
     

    10 – 17

    Step Fwd, ½ Turn L, Cha Cha Back, Rockstep, Cha Cha Fwd

    2 – 3 Step L forward (2), ½ turn L stepping R back (3)1:30
    4&5 Step L back (4), Lock R in front of L (&), Step L back (5)1:30
    6 – 7 Rock R back (6), Recover on L (7)1:30
    8&1 Step R forward (8), Lock L behind R (&), Step R forward (1)1:30
     

    18 – 24

    Hold, Extended Cha Fwd, Ball Lock, Unwind 7/8 Turn R, Side, Touch, Hold

    2&3&4 Hold (2), Lock L behind R (&), Step R forward (3), Lock L behind R (&), Step R forward (4)1:30
    &5 – 6 Step L forward (&), Lock R behind L (5), Unwind 7/8 turn R (weight ends on L) (6)12:00
    &7 – 8 Step R to R side (&), Touch L to L side (7), Hold (8)12:00
     

    25 – 32

    ¼ Turn L, Flick, Step Fwd, Spiral Turn L, Step Fwd, ¼ Turn L, Side, 1/8 Turn L, Together, Hold, 3x Heel Bounces And 1/8 Turn L

    1 – 2 ¼ turn L stepping L forward & flicking R back (1), Step R forward (2)9:00
    3 Full turn Spiral turn L (weight ends on R) (3)9:00
    4&5 Step L forward (4), ¼ turn L step R to R side (&), 1/8 turn L stepping L next to R (5)4:30
    6 – 7&8 Hold (6), Bounce both heels (7), Bounce both heels (&), Bounce both heels (8)
    On 7&8 while doing the heel bounces turn a 1/8 turn l3:00
     
    Happy face & begin again!
     
    Submitted by – Mandy Herkenraad – mandyherkenraad@gmail.com
     
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  • All The Way Down


    All The Way Down


    Count:  32

    Wall:  2

    Level:  High Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Ria Vos, April 2015

    Music:  “Walk” – Kwabs, Album: Love + War


    Intro: 18 counts (17 sec.)
     

    S1: Diagonal Lock Step Fwd, Diagonal Step Fwd, Lock Behind With Hitch, Behind-Side, 1/8 R Rocking Chair, Step ½ R, Walk Around 3/8 R With Sweep

    1&2 Step R Fwd to R Diagonal, Lock L Behind R, Step R fwd to R Diagonal
    &3 Step L Fwd to L Diagonal, Lock R Behind L Hitching L Up and Around
    4& Step L Behind R, Step R to R Side
    5&6& Turn 1/8 R Rock Fwd on L, Recover on R, Rock Back on L, Recover on R (1:30)
    7 Step Fwd on L and Turn ½ R with weight on L (7:30)
    8&1 Walk around 3/8 Turn R Steping R, L, R Sweeping L Around (12:00)
     

    S2: Weave R, Sweep, Behind-Side, Cross & Cross & Cross Unwind ¾ L, & ½ L, Step Back

    2&3 Cross L Over R, Step R to R Side, Step L Behind R Sweeping R Around
    4&5 Step R Behind L, Step L to L Side, Cross R Over L
    &6& Step L to L Side, Cross R Over L, Step L to L Side
    7-8 Cross R Over L, Unwind ¾ Turn L (weight on L) (3:00)
    &1 ½ Turn L Step Back on R, Step Back on L (9:00)
    Note: When he sings ’All the way down’, dip down on the R cross steps (count 5-6-7)
     

    S3: Run Back X2, Rock Back, Mambo ½ R With Sweep, Cross, Back, ¼ L, Cross Rock

    2& ‘Run’ Small Steps Back R-L
    3& Rock Back on R, Recover on L
    4&5 Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L, ½ Turn R Step Fwd on R Sweeping L (3:00)
    6&7 Cross L Over R, Step Back on R, ¼ Turn L Step L to L Side (12:00)
    8& Cross Rock R Over L, Recover on L
     

    S4: Side, Touch, ¼ L Touch, Point, Touch, Side/Drag, Rock Back, Vine ¼ L, Full Spiral L

    1& Step R to R Side, Touch L Next to R
    2& ¼ Turn L Step Fwd on L, Touch R Next to L (9:00)
    3&4 Point R to R Side, Touch R Next to L, Step R Big Step to R Side Draggin L Towards R
    5& Rock Back on L, Recover on R
    6&7 Step L to L Side, Cross R Behind L, ¼ Turn L Step Fwd on L (6:00)
    8& Step Fwd on R Turning Full Spiral Turn L, Step Fwd L
     

    Tag: After Wall 2 (12:00)

    1&2 Step R Fwd to R Diagonal, Lock L Behind R, Step R fwd to R Diagonal
    &3 Step L Fwd to L Diagonal, Lock R Behind L Hitching L Up and Around
    4 Step Back on L Sweeping R Around
    5&6 Step Back on R, Step R Next to L, Step Fwd on R
    7&8 Step Fwd on L, Pivot ½ Turn R, ½ Turn R Step Back on L (option: Mambo Step)
     

    Ending: Turn another ½ turn L after the full turn L to end facing 12:00

     
    Note: The beat will change on the 5th wall, just keep going it will fall into place again
     
    Contact: dansenbijria@gmail.com
     
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  • Ain’t No Angel


    Ain’t No Angel


    Count:  32

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate NC2

    Choreographer:  Malene Jakobsen (Denmark) & Debbie McLaughlin (UK) Feb 2015

    Music:  No Angel by Birdy (Album: Fire Within)


    Count in: After 16 counts do the tag, and then continue into main dance as the lyrics start
     

    Side Back Rock, ¼ Turn, 3/8 Turn Into Full Turn, Cross ¼ Turn Back Side, Cross Side

    1 2&3 Step R to R side, Rock L behind R, Recover onto R, Make ¼ turn R stepping back on L (3 o clock)
    4&5 Make 3/8 turn R and step R forward, Make ½ turn R stepping back on L, Make ½ turn R stepping R forward (7 o clock)
    6 7& Step L slightly forward and across R, Make 3/8 turn L stepping back on R, Step L to L side (3 o clock)
    8& Cross R over L, Step L to L side
     

    Behind Sweep, Behind Side Cross Sweep, Cross ¼ Turn Back Rock Recover, Spiral ¾ Turn, Side Cross

    1 2& Cross R behind L and sweep L from front to back, Cross L behind R, Step R to R side
    3 4& Cross L over R & sweep R from back to front, Cross R over L, Make ¼ turn R stepping back on L (6 o clock)
    5 6 Rock back on R, Recover forward onto L
    7 8& Step R forward and spiral ¾ turn L (keep weight on R), Step L to L side, Cross R over L (9 o clock)
     

    Side Back Rock ¼ Turn, Step ½ Turn ½ Turn Sweep Back Sweep X2, Behind ¼

    1 2& Step L to L side, Rock R behind L, Recover onto L
    3 4& Make ¼ turn R stepping R forward, Step L forward, Pivot ½ turn R taking weight onto R (6 o clock)
    5 6 7 Make ½ turn R stepping L back and sweep R from front to back, Step back on R and sweep L from front to back, Step back on L and sweep R from front to back (12 o clock)
    8 & Cross R behind L, Make ¼ turn L stepping L forward (9 o clock)
     

    ½ Turn, Back Rock Recover, ½ Turn ¼ Turn Cross, Walk ¼ Turn X2, Cross Rock Recover Side Cross

    1 2& Make ½ turn L stepping back on R, Rock back on L, Recover forward onto R (3 o clock)
    3&4 Make ½ turn R stepping L back, Make ¼ turn R stepping R to R side, Cross L over R (12 o clock) *** TAG
    5 6 Make ¼ turn R stepping R forward, Make ¼ turn R stepping L to L side (6 o clock)
    7&8& Cross rock R over L, Recover onto L, Step R to R side, Cross L over R
     
    **************
     

    Tag (16 counts)

     
    – after 16 counts of the music starting, do the tag and then continue into the main dance.
     
    – during walls 3 and 7, dance up to count 28 *** and go straight into the tag, then restart the dance.
     
    [These 8 counts must be danced twice for each tag]
     

    Side Back Rock, ¼ Turn ¼ Turn Cross Rock Recover, Sway x 3, Side Cross

    1 2& Step R to R side, Rock L behind R, Recover onto R (12 o clock)
    3&4& Make ¼ turn R stepping back on L, Make ¼ turn R stepping R to R side, Cross rock L over R, Recover onto R (6 o’clock)
    5 6 7 8& Sway L, R, L, Step R to R side, Cross L over R
     
    Contacts: lovelinedance@live.dk or debmcwotzit@gmail.com
     
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  • Another Song


    Another Song


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Improver

    Choreographer:  Kate Sala & Robbie McGowan Hickie (UK)

    Music:  “Another Song I Had To Write” by Jacob Lyda (87/174 bpm)


    16 count intro. – (script written as 87 bpm)
     

    Syncopated rumba forward. 2 x walks back. behind. side. cross.

    1&2 Step Right to Right side. Close Left beside Right. Step forward on Right.
    3&4 Step Left to Left side. Close Right beside Left. Step back on Left.
    5 – 6 Step back on Right. Step back on Left.
    7&8 Cross Right behind Left. Step Left to Left side. Cross step Right over Left.
     

    Side step left. together. left scissor. 1/4 turn left. step back. right shuffle 1/2 turn right.

    1 – 2 Step Left to left side. Close Right beside Left.
    3&4 Step Left to left side. Close Right beside Left. Cross step Left over Right.
    5 – 6 Make 1/4 turn Left stepping back on Right. Step back on Left. (Facing 9 o’clock)
    7&8 Right shuffle making 1/2 turn Right stepping Right. Left. Right. (Facing 3 o’clock)
     

    Step. pivot 1/2 turn right. heel switches. & left lock step forward. step forward. touch. step back.

    1 – 2 Step forward on Left. Pivot 1/2 turn Right. (Facing 9 o’clock)
    3& Touch Left heel forward. Step Left beside Right.
    4& Touch Right heel forward. Step Right beside Left.
    5&6 Step forward on Left. Lock step Right behind Left. Step forward on Left.
    7&8 Step forward on Right. Touch Left toe behind Right heel. Step back on Left.
     

    Right coaster step. cross. step back. left shuffle 1/2 turn left. step. pivot 1/2 turn left.

    1&2 Step back on Right. Step Left beside Right. Step forward on Right.
    3 – 4 Cross step Left over Right. Step back on Right.
    5&6 Left shuffle making 1/2 turn Left stepping Left. Right. Left. (Facing 3 o’clock)
    7 – 8 Step forward on Right. Pivot 1/2 turn Left. (Facing 9 o’clock)
     
    Start again
     
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  • All Good


    All Good


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Kate Sala (Eng)

    Music:  `It’s All Good’ by Joe Nichols`. CD: `It’s All Good’(120 bpm)


    16 count intro
     

    Rumba box, hitch.

    1 2 Step R to right side. Step L in next to R.
    3 4 Step forward on R. Touch L toe next to R instep.
    5 6 Step L to left side. Step R next to L.
    7 8 Step back on L. Small hitch up with R knee.
     

    Coaster step with cross step, side touch l, coaster step with cross step, side touch right.

    1 2 3 Step back on R. Step L next to R. Cross step R over L.
    4 Touch L toe out to left side.
    5 6 7 Step back on L. Step R next to L. Cross step L over R.
    8 Touch R toe out to right side.
     

    Jazz-box cross, step right diagonal forward, together, step right diagonal forward, touch.

    1 2 Cross step R over L. Step back on L.
    3 4 Step R out to right side. Step L forward and slightly across R.
    5 6 R forward to Step right diagonal. Step L next to R.
    7 8 Step R forward to right diagonal. Touch L toe next to R instep.
     

    Step diagonal back on left, touch, turn 1/4 right, touch, sway left, right, left, touch.

    1 2 Step diagonal back left on L. Touch R toe next to L instep.
    3 4 Turn 1/4 right stepping R to right side. Touch L toe next to R instep.
    5 6 Step L to left side swaying the hips left, Sway hips right,
    7 8 Sway hips left. Touch R next to L instep.
     
    Start again