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sep
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  • Jag trodde änglarna fanns!

    Inlägg i: I, J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  12 september 2017, 8:38

     

    Jag trodde änglarna fanns! – (I Thought Angels Existed!)

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Improver
    Choreographer: Jessica Boström (SWE) August 2017
    Music: Jag trodde änglarna fanns – Single. Kamferdrops (William Kristoffersen)

    Intro: 4 secs in, 32 counts. App. 21 secs. into track. Start with weight on L.

    S1: Side. Together. Chassé. Cross Rock. Chassé 1/4.
    1-2 Step R to R side. Step L beside R.
    3&4 Step R to R side, step L beside R, step R to R side.
    5-6 Cross rock L over R, recover onto R.
    7&8 Step L to L side, step R beside L, 1/4 turn L stepping fwd on L. (9.00)

    S2: 1/2 Back Shuffle. Back Rock. 1/2 Back Shuffle. Back Rock.
    1&2 Make a 1/2 L and shuffle back on R,L,R. (3.00)
    3-4 Rock back on L. Recover onto R.
    5&6 Make a 1/2 R and shuffle back on L,R,L. (9.00)
    7-8 Rock back on R. Recover onto L.

    S3: Cross Samba x 2. Jazzbox touch.
    1&2 Cross step R over L, side rock L to L side, recover onto R.
    3&4 Cross step L over R, side rock R to R side, recover onto L.
    5,6,7,8 Cross R over L, step back on L, step R to R side, touch L beside R. Weight on R. (9.00)

    S4: Triple 1/2. Slow Rocking Chair. Kick Ball Cross.
    1&2 Make a 1/2 tripple turn L stepping fwd L,R,L. (3.00)
    (More like in a small half circle shape, rather than a sharp turn.)
    3-4 Rock fwd on R. Recover onto L.
    5-6 Rock back on R. Recover onto L.
    7&8 Kick R fwd, step R beside L, cross L over R. (3.00)

    End of dance! Have fun!

    Contact: jessica.bostrom@hotmail.com

sep
14

  • I Wanna Marry You

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  14 september 2015, 12:52

    I Wanna Marry You

    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

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

    Music:  Marry You By Bruno Mars

     

    Intro: 32 counts

    Forward, Touch, Back, Touch, Swivel Rlrl
    1,2,3,4 Step R fwd to R diagonal, touch L beside R with clap, step L back to L diagonal, touch R beside L with clap
    5,6,7,8 Swivel both heels R, L, R, L (Weight ends on L toes)
    (Option : Wave both hands R, L, R, l in front of your chest)

    Back, Touch, Forward, Touch, Swivel Rlrl
    1,2,3,4 Step R back to R diagonal, touch L beside R with clap, Step L fwd to L diagonal, touch R beside L with clap
    5,6,7,8 Swivel both heels R, L, R, L (Weight ends on L toes)
    (Option: Wave both hands R, L, R, l in front of your chest)

    Vine R Touch, Vine L ¼ Turn L Scuff
    1,2,3,4 Step R to R side, step L behind R, step R to R side, touch L beside R
    (Option: Rolling R Vine & Touch)
    5,6,7,8 Step L to L side, step R behind L, ¼ turn L step L fwd, scuff R fwd
    (Option: Rolling L vine ¼ turn L scuff)

    Jazz Box ¼ Turn R X 2
    1,2,3,4 Cross R over L, ¼ turn R step L back , step R to R side, step L beside R
    5,6,7,8 Cross R over L, ¼ turn R step L back, step R to R side, step L beside R
    Dance begins again
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11

  • Just Be

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  11 februari 2015, 8:32

    Just Be

    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Darren Bailey and Fred Whitehouse (Nov 2014)

    Music:  Just Be (Paloma Faith, Accoustic Sessions)

    Intro: 24 counts start on the word ’Let’s’
     
    Bridge on walls 4 and 7, restart on wall 6
     

    Step, Touch, Hood, Full Turn, Sweep, Hold
    1 Step forward on Lf
    2 Touch Rf to R side
    3 Hold
    4 Make a full turn R closing Rf next to Lf
    5 Sweep Lf around to front
    6 Hold
     

    Weave To R, Slow Drag To R
    1 Cross Lf over Rf
    2 Step Rf to R side
    3 Cross Lf behind Rf
    4 Take a big step to the R with Rf
    5 Drag Lf towards Rf
    6 Hold
     

    Turning Lock Step To L, Back, ¼ L Side Rock, Recover
    1 Make a ¼ Turn L and step forward on LF
    2 Make a ½ turn L ad step back on Rf
    3 Lock Lf infront of Rf
    4 Step back on Rf
    5 Make a ¼ turn to the L and Rock Lf to L side
    6 Recover onto Rf
     

    Back Twinkle L, ½ R Traveling Back
    1 Cross Lf behind Rf
    2 Step Rf back on R diagonal
    3 Step Lf back on L diagonal
    4 Step back on Rf
    5 Make a ¼ turn R and step on Lf
    6 Make a ¼ turn R and step forward on Rf toward 7:30
     
    Restart here on wall 6
     

    Step, Rock, Recover, Back, Touch, Sharp ½ Turn L
    1 Step forward on Lf
    2 Rock forward on Rf
    3 Recover onto Lf
    4 Step back on Rf
    5 Touch Lf back
    6 Make a ½ turn L keeping weight on Rf
     

    Step , Drag, Hold, Turning Twinkle R
    1 Step forward on Lf
    2 Drag Rf towards Lf
    3 Hold
     
    Bridge: 10 count bridge comes here on walls 4 and 7 continue from this point after bridge
     
    4 Cross Rf over Lf
    5 Make a ¼ turn R and step back on Lf
    6 Make a ¼ turn R and step Rf to R side
     

    Turning Twinkle L, Twinkle R
    1 Cross Lf over Lf
    2 Make a ¼ turn L and step back on Rf
    3 Make a ¼ turn L and step Lf to L side
    4 Cross Rf over Lf
    5 Step Lf forward on L diagonal
    6 Step Rf forward on R diagonal
     

    ½ Diamond Fall Away L
    1 Step forward on Lf
    2 Make a 1/8 turn L and step Rf to R side
    3 Make a 1/8 turn L and step back on Lf
    4 Step back on Rf
    5 Make a 1/8 turn L and step Lf to L side
    6 Make a 1/8 turn L and step forward on Rf
     

    Bridge:
    1 Step forward on Rf
    2 Make a full turn spiral L
    3 Rock forward on Lf and start body rotaion to the L
    4-7 Continue slow body rotation to L (creating a nice line)
     
    1 Step back on Rf
    2 Step back on Lf
    3 Hold
     
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  • Jukebox

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  1 januari 2013, 20:24

    Jukebox

    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Jo Thompson

    Music:  Jukebox by Michael Martin Murphey

    Kick, Kick, Sailor Shuffle, Kick, Kick, Sailor Shuffle
    1-2 Kick right across left, kick right to side
    3&4 Cross right behind left, step left to side, step right slightly forward
    5-6 Kick left across right, kick left to side
    7&8 Cross left behind right, step right to side, step left slightly forward
     

    Rock Forward, Recover, Triple Step With Turn ½ Right, Touch Scoot With Turn ½ Right, Rock Back, Recover
    1-2 Rock right forward, recover to left
    3&4 Turn ¼ right and step right to side, step left together, turn ¼ right and step right forward
    5&6 Turn ¼ right and touch left toe behind right, turn ¼ right hop right back (lift left up), step left back
    Think of counts 3-6 as a smooth continuous turn traveling toward the wall opposite of the one were facing when you started the dance. For an easier version of the touch, scoot, step, on counts 5&6, substitute a triple step left, right, left completing that turn ½
    7-8 Rock right back, recover to left
     

    Diagonal Step, Drag, 2 Knee Pops, Diagonal Step, Drag, 2 Knee Pops
    1-2 Big step right diagonally forward, slide left together
    Feet Are Together
    &3&4 Bend both knees lifting heels slightly, straighten both legs lowering heels softly, bend both knees lifting heels slightly, straighten both legs lowering heels softly
    5-6 Big step left diagonally forward, slide right together
    Feet Are Together
    &7&8 Bend both knees lifting heels slightly, straighten both legs lowering heels softly, bend both knees lifting heels slightly, straighten both legs lowering heels softly
     

    Syncopated Jumps Back, Turn ¼ Right, Side, Drag
    &1-2 Step right diagonally back, touch left together, hold
    &3-4 Step left diagonally back, touch right together, hold
    &5 Step right diagonally back, touch left together
    &6 Step left diagonally back, touch right together
    7-8 Turn ¼ right and big step right to side, drag left toward right
     

    Rock Back, Recover, Sugar 2 Times
    1-2 Rock left back, recover to right
    3-5 Touch left toe together (with left knee turned in), touch left heel to side, cross left over right
    6-8 Touch right toe together (with right knee turned in), touch right heel to side, cross right over left
    Swivel naturally on the balls of feet during the sugar pattern
     

    Box, Twist, Kick, Cross Back, ¼ Left Triple Forward
    1-3 Step left back, step right to side, step left over right
    4-5 Touch right together (bending knees and twisting slightly left), (twisting slightly right) kick right diagonally forward
    6 Cross right behind left
    7&8 Turn ¼ left and step left forward, step right together, step left forward
     

    Slow Turn ½ Twice With Snaps
    1-2 Step right forward, snap right fingers to right side
    3-4 Turn ½ left (weight to left), snap right fingers across front of body
    5-6 Step right forward, snap right fingers to right side
    7-8 Turn ½ left (weight to left), snap right fingers across front of body
     

    Jazz Box, Turn ¼ Right, Out, Out, 2 Knee Pops, In, In
    1-4 Step right over left, step left back, turn ¼ right and step right to side, step left together
    &5 Step right to side, step left to side
    Feet Are Apart
    &6&7 Bend both knees lifting heels slightly, straighten both legs lowering heels softly, bend both knees lifting heels slightly, straighten both legs lowering heels softly
    &8 Step right to center, step left together
     
    You are now facing ¼ right from original wall to start again
     
    Repeat
     
    About ¾ through the song, Jukebox, during the 6th repetition of the dance, there is a break in the music. Complete the dance through the first 12 counts, then stomp forward with left, hold 3 counts, stomp forward with right, hold 3 counts, stomp forward with left, hold 3 counts, then do the last part of the dance (counts &61, 62, 63, 64 which is out, out, knee pop, knee pop, in, in). Start again at the beginning, and continue on as normal for the rest of the song. This is necessary only when using the intended song, Jukebox
     
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  • Just Wright

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  1 januari 2013, 20:21

    Just Wright

    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Beginner/intermediate

    Choreographer:  Maggie Gallagher

    Music:  C’est La Vie by Chely Wright

    Right Chasse, Rocks, Side, Cross Points, Right Cross (12:00)
    1&2 Step right to right side, step left next to right, step right to right side
    3-4 Rock back on left, rock forward onto right
    5-6 Step left to left side, point right toe across left
    7-8 Point right toe to right side, cross right over left (weight on right)
     

    Left Chasse, Rocks, Side, Cross Points, Left Cross
    1&2 Step left to left side, step right next to left, step left to left side
    3-4 Rock back on right, rock forward onto left
    5-6 Step right to right side, point left toe across right
    7-8 Point left toe to left side, cross left over right
     

    Stomp Side Right, Hold, Together, Stomp Side, Swivels, Rocks
    1-2 Stomp right to right side, hold
    &3-4 Step left next to right, stomp right (shoulder width) to right side, (keeping weight on right) twist left heel towards right heel
    5-6 Twist left toe towards right toe, twist left heel to line up with the right (feet parallel)
    7-8 Rock back on left, rock forward onto right
     

    Step Turn Step, Clap, Step Turn Step, Clap
    1-2 Step forward on left, make ½ Pivot turn right (6:00)
    3-4 Step forward on left, clap hands
    5-6 Step forward on right, make ½ Pivot turn left (12:00)
    7-8 Step forward on right, clap hands
     

    Vine Left, Touch, Vine Right, Touch
    1-2 Step left to left side, cross right behind left
    3-4 Step left to left side, touch right beside left
    5-6 Step right to right side, cross left behind right
    7-8 Step right to right side, touch left beside right
     

    Side, Touch, Kick Twice, Rocks, Step, ½ Pivot Left
    1-2 Step left to left side, touch right beside left
    3-4 Kick right across left, (twice)
    5-6 Rock back on right, recover onto left
    7-8 Step forward on right, make ½ Pivot turn left (6:00)
     

    Right Toe Strut, Left Toe Strut, Rocking Chair
    1-4 Step right toe forward, drop right heel, step left toe forward, drop left heel
    5-8 Rock forward onto right, recover onto left, rock back onto right, recover onto left
    Styling option: Use "Pulp fiction twist" Arms while doing the toe struts – i.e., make a V shape with 1st & 2nd fingers of each hand alternately wiping in front of the eyes, palms outwards
     

    Make 2x Step ½ Pivot Turns, Right Jazz Box, Left Cross
    1-2 Step forward right, make ½ Pivot turn left (12:00)
    3-4 Step forward right, make ½ Pivot turn left (6:00)
    5-6 Cross right over left, step back on left
    7-8 Step right to right side, cross left over right
     
    Repeat
     
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  • Just A Minute

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  30 december 2012, 1:13

    Just A Minute

    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Eddie Ainsworth & Lee Birks

    Music:  Wait A Minute by Sara Evans

    Kick Ball Back, Kick Ball Back
    1&2 Kick right foot forward – right foot step back – left foot step back
    3&4 Kick right foot forward – right foot step back – left foot step back
     

    Kick Forward, Kick Side, Right Coasters Step
    5-6 Kick right foot forward – kick right foot to right side
    7&8 Right foot step back – left foot step beside right foot – right foot step forward
     

    Kick Ball Back, Kick Ball Back
    9&10 Kick left foot forward – left foot step back – right foot step back
    11&12 Kick left foot forward – left foot step back – right foot step back
     

    Kick Forward, Kick Side, Right Coasters Step
    13-14 Kick left foot forward – kick left foot to left side
    15&16 Left foot step back – right foot step beside left foot – left foot step forward
     

    Right Shuffle Forward, Left Shuffle Forward
    17&18 Right shuffle forward
    19&20 Left shuffle forward
     

    Rock Step, Step ½ Turn Right, Step ½ Turn Right
    21-22 Rock step forward on right foot – rock back on left foot
    23-24 Right foot step back making ½ turn right – left foot step forward making ½ turn right
     

    Right Shuffle Making ½ Turn Right, Rock Step
    25&26 Right shuffle making ½ turn right
    27-28 Rock step forward on left foot – rock back on right foot
     

    Left Coaster Step, Step, Pivot ¼ Turn Left
    29&30 Left foot step back – right foot step beside left foot – left foot step forward
    31-32 Right foot step forward – pivot ¼ turn left
     
    Repeat
     
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30

  • J Ho

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  30 december 2012, 1:07

    J Ho

    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate / Advanced (ACW rotation)

    Choreographer:  Maggie Gallagher (March 2009)

    Music:  “Jai Ho” by The Pussycat Dolls

    Intro : 32 counts (14 secs)
     

    S1: Touch, Press, Heel Swivels, Kick, Cross, 3/4 Unwind, Left Ronde
    1,2 Touch right toe next to left, Press right toe forward on right diagonal (12.00)
    3,4 Swivel right heel out, Swivel right heel in
    5,6 Recover onto left kicking right foot forward on a right diagonal, Cross right over left
    7,8 Unwind 3/4 turn to left (keeping weight on right), Ronde sweep left toe behind right (3.00)
     

    S2: Cross, Side, ½ Hinge-Chasse, ½ Hinge-Rock, Recover, Walks Forward
    1,2 Cross left behind right, Step right to right side
    3&4 ½ hinge turn to right stepping left to left side, Step right beside left, Step left to left side (9.00)
    5,6 ½ hinge turn right rocking out to right side, Recover onto left (3.00)
    7,8 Walk forward right, Walk forward left
     

    S3: Out-Out, Rock Back, Recover, Side, Point Back, Unwind ½ Left, Walks R, L
    &1 Stomp out to right side, Stomp out to left side (feet shoulder width apart)
    Optional arms: (&1) Right arm is raised and pointing towards the right diagonal. The right palm is facing away and is vertical.
    The left arm is horizontal and crossed in front of the chest. The left palm is also vertical and facing right.
    2,3 Rock back diagonally on right, Recover onto left
    4 Step to right side
    5,6 Point left toe back, Unwind ½ turn to left placing weight on left (9.00)
    7,8 Walk forward right, Walk forward left
     

    S4: Out-Out, Rock Back, Recover, Side, Point Back, Unwind ½ Left, Walks R, L
    &1 Stomp out to right side, Stomp out to left side (feet shoulder width apart)
    Optional arms: (&1) Right arm is raised and pointing towards the right diagonal. The right palm is facing away and is vertical.
    The left arm is horizontal and crossed in front of the chest. The left palm is also vertical and facing right.
    2,3 Rock back diagonally on right, Recover onto left
    4 Step to right side
    5,6 Point left toe back, Unwind ½ turn to left placing weight on left (3.00)
    7,8 Walk forward right, Walk forward left
     

    S5: Toe-Tap Turn, Heel Tap, Hold, Indian Heel Rocks, Together-Flick
    1,2,3 Make ½ turn left whilst tapping right toe out (tap, tap), Tap right heel forward (9.00)
    4 HOLD
    5 Drop right toes down whilst rocking forward onto right foot and raising left heel
    6 Drop left heel down whilst rocking back onto left foot and raising right toes
    7 Drop right toes down whilst rocking forward onto right foot and raising left heel
    8 Step left next to right whilst flicking right foot back (9.00)
    Optional arms: (1-8) The right arm is horizontal and pointing to the right side. The left arm is crossed in front of the chest. The middle finger and thumb are touching on each hand.
     

    S6: Step, ½ Pivot Left, Step, Hold, Full Turn Right, Step Left, ½ Pivot Right
    1,2 Step forward on right, ½ pivot turn left (3.00)
    3,4 Step forward on right, HOLD
    5,6 ½ turn right stepping back on left, ½ turn right stepping forward on right (3.00)
    7,8 Step forward on left, ½ pivot turn right (9.00)
     

    Tag & Restart – During Wall 3 Dance Up To Count 44, Then, Whilst Facing The (9.00) Wall (Dance Steps As Follows)
    5,6 Walk forward L,R
    7,8 Walk Forward Left, Point right to right side
    (Optional arms: (Count 8 only) as S5 arms)
    (Then restart the dance from the beginning)
     

    S7: Cross, Point, Cross, Point, Cross, Side Bump Right, Hip Bumps L, R, L
    1,2 Cross left over right, Point right to right side
    3,4 Cross right over left, Point left to left side
    5 Cross left over right
    Optional arms: (1-5) Put arms straight down with palms facing ground and bounce shoulders in time with the steps as if bouncing balls.
    6 Step right to right side bumping hips to right side
    7&8 Bump hips L, R, L (9.00)
    Optional arms: (6-8) Arms are bent at the elbow with closed palms facing yourself. The clenched fists are alternately pushed up & down in opposite motion to the hip bumps, i.e. Left fist raised while right hip bumps right.
     

    S8: Left Cross, Diagonal Toe Press, Heel Taps, Right Jazz With Left Cross
    1,2 Cross right over left, Press left toe forward on left diagonal (heel raised)
    3,4 Tap left heel twice (leaving it down on the second tap)
    5,6 Cross right over left, Step back on left,
    7,8 Step right to right side, Cross left over right (9.00)
     
    Repeat
     
    Thanks to Connor for suggesting this music.
     
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29

  • Jesse James

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  29 december 2012, 12:36

    Jesse James

    Count:  32

    Wall:  2

    Level:  High Intermediate / Advanced NC2

    Choreographer:  Rachael McEnaney (UK) (April 2009)

    Music:  Just Like Jesse James by Cher

    Count in: 16 counts from start of track. Begin on vocals
     
    Notes: 1 tag/restart on 3rd wall. 1 tag on 7th wall.
     

    1 – 8

    Step Forward R, Step Forward L, ½ Pivot Turn Step, Full Turn, R Shuffle, Sweep, L Cross, Side, Back Rock
    1, 2 & 3 Step forward on right (1), step forward on left (2), pivot ½ turn right (&), step forward on left (3) 6.00
    4 & Make ½ turn left stepping back on right (4), make ½ turn left stepping forward on left (&), 6.00
    5 & 6 Step forward on right (4), step left next to right (&), step forward on right (sweep left leg around from back to front at same time)(5) 6.00
    7 & 8 & Cross left over right (7), step right to right side (&), step left next to right (rock back) (8), cross right over left (recover) (&) 6.00
     

    9 – 16

    L Basic With Step Forward, ¼ Turn L Doing Nightclub Basic R, ½ Turn R, R Side, L Cross, R Side Rock Cross, L Side
    1, 2 & Step left to left side (1), step right next to left (slightly behind) (2), step left foot slightly forward (&) 6.00
    3, 4 & Make ¼ turn left stepping right to right side (3), step left next to right (slightly behind) (4), cross right over left (&) 3.00
    5, Make ¼ turn right stepping back on left (continue turning another ¼ turn right (no weight change)) (5), 9.00
    6 & 7 & Step right to right side (6), cross left over right (&), rock right to right side (7), recover weight onto left (&) 9.00
    8 & Cross right over left (8), step left to left side (&) 9.00
     

    17 – 24

    Cross R Behind Sweeping L, L Behind, R Side, L Cross Sweeping R, Cross R, ¼ Turn R Step Back L, Step Back R, L, R, ¼ Turn L Step Touch, Full Turn R (Rolling Vine)
    1, 2 & Cross right behind left sweeping left leg around from front to back (1), cross left behind right (2), step right to right side (&) 9.00
    3, 4 & Cross left over right sweeping right leg around from back to front (3), cross right over left (4), make ¼ turn right stepping back left (&) 12.00
    5 & 6 Step back right (5), step back left (&), step back right (6), (Coaster step & Restart here on 3rd wall) 9.00
    & 7 Make ¼ turn left stepping left to left side (&), touch right to right side (7)
    & 8 & Make ¼ turn right stepping forward right (&), make ½ turn right stepping back left (8), make ¼ turn right stepping right to right side (&) 9.00
     

    25 – 32

    L Cross Rock, R Cross Rock, L Cross, R Side Rock, Cross R, Side L, Behind R, ¼ Turn L Stepping Forward L
    1, 2 & Cross rock left over right (1), recover weight onto right (2), step left to left side (&) 9.00
    3, 4 & Cross rock right over left (3), recover weight onto left (4), step right to right side (&) 9.00
    5, 6 & 7 Cross left over right (5), rock right to right side (6), recover weight onto left (&), cross right over left (7) 9.00
    & 8 & Step left to left side (&), cross right behind left (8), make ¼ turn left stepping forward on left (&) 6.00
     

    Tags:

    3rd wall dance first 22 counts of dance – This will take you up to the 3 walks back R,L,R (5&6) – Add 7&8:
    7 & 8 Left coaster step – (step back on left (7), step right next to left (&), step forward on left (8) 12.00
    Restart dance – you will be facing 12.00 to restart.
     

    7th wall: Dance the whole dance – You will end facing 12.00:
    1 – 2 Step forward on right (1), step forward on left (2) 12.00
     
    Start again, have fun!
     
    www.dancejam.co.uk – rachaeldance@me.com
     
    Tel: 07968 181933
     
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  • Jig About

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  29 december 2012, 12:14

    Jig About

    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Easy Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Maggie Gallagher (Sept 2010)

    Music:  Maureen’s Jig – Spirit of the Dance CD

    Music: Dublin castle jig from Spirit of the Dance cd, track 10 (available from www.spiritofthedance.com )
     
    Intro: 32 counts (16 secs)
     

    S1: Cross Rock, Chasse Right, Cross Rock, ¼ Left Chasse
    1-2 Cross rock right over left, Recover on left
    3&4 Step right to right side, Step left next to right, Step right to right side
    5-6 Cross rock left over right, Recover on right
    7&8 Step left to left side, step right next to left, ¼ turn left stepping forward on left [9]
     

    S2: Step ½ Pivot Left, Right Shuffle, Forward Rock, Recover, Left Coaster
    1-2 Step forward on right, Pivot ½ turn left [3]
    3&4 Step forward on right, Step left next to right, Step forward on right
    5-6 Rock Forward on left, Recover on right
    7&8 Step back on left, Step right next to left, Step forward on left
     

    S3: Cross Rock, Chasse Right, Cross Rock, ¼ Left Chasse
    1-2 Cross rock right over left, Recover on left
    3&4 Step right to right side, Step left next to right, Step right to right side
    5-6 Cross rock left over right, Recover on right
    7&8 Step left to left side, step right next to left, ¼ turn left stepping forward on left [12]
     

    S4: Step ½ Pivot Left, Right Shuffle, Forward Rock, Recover, Left Coaster
    1-2 Step forward on right, Pivot ½ turn left [6]
    3&4 Step forward on right, Step left next to right, Step forward on right
    5-6 Rock Forward on left, Rock back on right
    7&8 Step back on left, Step right next to left, Step forward on left
     

    S5: Tap Right Heel, Hold, & Tap Left Heel & Right Toe Behind, & Tap Left Heel, Hold, & Tap Right Heel & Left Toe Behind
    1-2 Tap right heel forward, HOLD
    &3&4 Step right next to left, Tap left heel forward, Step left next to right, Tap right toe behind left
    &5-6 Step right back on right, Tap left heel forward, HOLD
    &7&8 Step left next to right, Tap right heel forward, Step right next to left, Tap left toe behind right
     

    S6: & Walk R, L, Step ½ Pivot Left, Walk R, ½ Right, ¼ Right Side Rock
    &1-2 Step left next to right, Walk forward on right, Walk left
    3-4 Step forward on right, ½ pivot left,
    5-6 Walk forward on right [12] ½ turn right stepping back on left,
    7-8 ¼ turn right rocking right to right side, recover on left [9]
     
    * Restart wall 1
     

    S7: Point Right Forward, Hold, Point Right & Left, Point Left Forward, Point Left & Right
    1-2 Point Right toe forward, HOLD
    3&4 Point right to right side, Step right next to left, Point left to left side,
    5-6 Point left toe forward, HOLD
    7&8 Point left to left side, Step left next to right, Point right to right side
     

    S8: Cross Rock, Recover, ¼ Right, Step ½ Pivot Right, ¼ Right Grapevine
    1-2 Cross rock right over left, recover on left
    3-4 ¼ right stepping forward on right, Step forward on left [9]
    5-6 ½ pivot right, [3] ¼ right stepping left to left side [6]
    7-8 Cross right behind left, Step left to left side
     

    Restart: Wall 1 after 48 counts
     
    Dedicated to the Mayflower Country Club, Monaco
     
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  • Join The Queue

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  28 december 2012, 21:20

    Join The Queue

    Count:  32

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Michael Barr

    Music:  One More Broken Hearted Man by Redfern & Crookes

    Right Forward, Lock, Forward, Step Left Forward, Together, Forward – Repeat
    1& Step right forward on the right diagonal; Step left forward crossing behind right (lock step)
    2 Step right forward on the right diagonal
    3&4 Step left forward on the left diagonal; Step right next to left; Step left forward on the left diagonal
    5& Step right forward on the right diagonal; Step left forward crossing behind right (lock step)
    6 Step right forward on the right diagonal
    7&8 Step left forward on the left diagonal; Step right next to left; Step left forward on the left diagonal
     

    Side – Behind – Side, Side – Behind – ¼ Left – Repeat
    1&2 Step right side right; Step onto ball of left behind right; Step onto ball of right next to left
    3&4 Step left side left; Step onto ball of right behind left; Turn ¼ left and step forward on left
    5&6 Step right side right; Step onto ball of left behind right; Step onto ball of right side right
    7&8 Step left side left; Step onto ball of right behind left; Turn ¼ left and step forward on left
    Styling: On counts &2 and &6 create a rise as you do these steps on the balls of the feet. Also, on counts 2 and 6 end up leaning a little to the left
     

    Modified Sycopated Sailor Shuffles With ¼ Turns To The Left
    1&2& Step right side right; Step left behind right; Step right side right; Step left side left
    3&4 Step right behind left; Step left forward into a ¼ turn left; Step right side right
    5&6& Step left behind right; Step right next to left; Step left side left; Step right behind left
    7&8 Turn ¼ left taking a big step forward on the left; Step right forward; Step left next to right
     

    Rock, Return, Step Back, Coaster – Forward, Pivot, Forward, Shuffle Forward
    1&2 Rock forward onto the right; Return back onto the left (in place); Step right back
    3&4 (Coaster step) step left back; Step right next to left; Step left forward
    5&6 Step right forward; Pivot ½ turn left on ball of left shifting weight to the left; Step right forward
    7&8 (Shuffle forward) step left forward; Step right next to left; Step left forward
    Turning option for counts 7&8: Turn ½ right on ball of right and step back on the left (you will be facing your starting wall). Turn ½ right on ball of left and step forward on the right (you will be facing your new wall). Step forward on the left
     
    Repeat
     
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  • Just A Memory

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  28 december 2012, 14:19

    Just A Memory

    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  John Dean & Maggie Gallagher

    Music:  Memories Are Made Of This by The Dean Brothers

    Toe Strut, Crossing Toe Strut, Side Shuffle, Rock Back, Rock Forward
    1-4 Side toe strut to right side, crossing toe strut with left over right
    5&6 Step side right, bring left to meet right, step side right,
    7-8 Rock back on left, rock forward on to right
     

    Toe Strut, Crossing Toe Strut, Side Shuffle, Rock Back, Rock Forward
    9-12 Side toe strut to left side, crossing toe strut with right over left
    13&14 Step side left, bring right to meet left, step side left,
    15-16 Rock back on right, rock forward on to left
     

    Step, Pivot ½ Turn, Step, Clap, Step Pivot ½ Turn, Step, Clap
    17-20 Step right forward, ½ pivot turn left, step forward on right, clap
    21-24 Step on left, ½ pivot turn right, step forward on left, clap
     

    3 X Walks Forward, Heel, 3 X Walks Back, Touch
    25-28 Walk right, walk left, walk right. Tap left heel forward
    29-32 Walk back left, walk back right, walk back left, touch right next to left
     

    Touches, Right Vine, Touch
    33-36 Touch right to right side, touch right forward, touch right to right side, touch right beside left
    37-40 Step right to right side, step left behind right, and step right to right side, touch left next to right
     

    Left Vine With ¼ Turn Left,hitch, Hip Bumps (Or Knee Pops)
    41-44 Step left to left side, step right behind left, step left to left side, ¼ turn left and hitch right
    45-48 Replace right in place and hip bumps, right, left, right, left (or do knee pops)
     

    Right Vine, Touch, Left Vine, ¼ Turn Left Hitch Right
    49-52 Step right to right side, step left behind right, and step right to right side, touch left next to right
    53-56 Step left to left side, step right behind left, step left to left side, ¼ turn left and hitch right
     

    Hip Bumps, Jump Forward, Jump Back With Claps
    57-60 Replace right in place and hip bumps, right, left, right, left
    61-64 Jump forward, right, left, clap, jump back right, left, clap
     
    Repeat
     
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  • J’ai du boogie

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  28 december 2012, 13:30

    J’ai Du Boogie

    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Max Perry

    Music:  Jai’ du Boogie by Scooter Lee

     

    2 Toe-Heel Steps Forward, Kick Forward Twice, Step Back, Touch Back
    1-4 Step right toe forward, flatten right foot, step left toe forward, flatten left
    5-8 Kick right forward twice, step right back, touch left toe back
     

    1 & ½ Turn Left, Hitch
    1-2 Step left forward, turn ½ left on ball of left foot
    3-4 Step right back, turn ½ left on ball of right foot
    5-6 Step left forward, turn ½ left on ball of left foot
    7-8 Step right back, hitch left knee
    Note: If this is too much turning for you, then just walk forward, forward, forward, step forward & turn ½, hitch
     

    Step Forward, Slide Together, Forward, Scuff, Forward, Slide, Forward, Scuff
    1-4 Step left forward, slide right up to left, step left forward, scuff right heel forward
    5-8 Step right forward, slide left up to right, step right forward, scuff left heel forward
     

    Toe-Heel Jazz Box Turning ¼ Left
    1-4 Cross step left over right with ball of left foot, flatten left foot, step right back with toe, flatten right foot (you may start to turn ¼ left)
    5-8 Turning ¼ left step left to left side with ball, flatten left foot, step right next to left, hold & clap
     

    Heel – Toe Twists To The Left Then To The Right
    1-4 Twist both heels left, twist both toes left, twist both heels left, hold & clap
    5-8 Twist both heels right, twist both toes right, twist both heels right, hold & clap
     

    2 Half Monterey Turns
    1-4 Touch right toe to right side, step right next to left as you turn ½ right on ball of left foot then change weight, touch left toe to left side, step left next to right
    5-8 Repeat the ½ Monterey turn above
     

    Right side rock step into slow sailor shuffles
    Rock, Step, Cross, Rock, Step, Cross, Rock, Step
    1-4 Rock right to right side, step left in place, cross right behind left, rock left to left side
    5-8 Step right in place, cross left behind right, rock right to right side, step left foot in place
     

    2 Slow ½ Turns Left
    1-4 Step right forward, hold, turn ½ left & step on left foot, hold
    5-8 Repeat the ½ turn (1-4 above)
     
    Repeat
     
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  • Just A Kiss

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  28 december 2012, 13:29

    Just A Kiss

    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Robbie McGowan Hickie

    Music:  Just A Kiss by Steve Holy

    Side, Together, Chasse Quarter Turn Right, Step, Pivot Quarter Turn Right, Cross Shuffle
    1-2 Step right to right side, slide left beside right, (weight on left)
    3&4 Step right to right side, close left beside right, step right to right side turning ¼ turn right
    5-6 Step forward on left, pivot quarter turn right, (weight on right)
    7&8 Cross left over right, step right to right side, cross left over right, (facing 6:00)
     

    Side, Together, Chasse Quarter Turn Right, Step, Pivot Quarter Turn Right, Cross Shuffle
    1-8 Repeat above counts 1-8 (now facing 12:00)
     

    Side, Together, Right Shuffle Forward, Side, Together, Left Shuffle Forward
    1-2 Step right to right side, slide left beside right, (weight on left)
    3&4 Right shuffle forward stepping, right, left, right
    5-6 Step left to left side, slide right beside left, (weight on right)
    7&8 Left shuffle forward stepping, left, right, left
     

    Forward Rock, Triple Half Turn Right, Full Turn Right (Traveling Forward), Step, Pivot Half Turn Right
    1-2 Rock forward on right, rock back on left
    3&4 Triple step turning half turn right stepping, right, left, right, (facing 6:00)
    5-6 Full turn right traveling forward stepping, left, right
    7-8 Step forward on left, pivot half turn right, (facing 12:00)
    Easier option: Counts 5-6 above; Walk forward left, right
     

    Weave Right, Touch, Weave Left, Touch
    1-4 Cross left over right, step right to right side, cross left behind right, touch right to right side
    5-8 Cross right over left, step left to left side, cross right behind left, touch left to left side
     

    Cross, Touch, Cross, Touch, Cross, Quarter Turn Left, Left Shuffle Back
    1-2 Step left forward across right, touch right to right side
    3-4 Step right forward across left, touch left to left side
    5-6 Cross left over right, step right to right side turning quarter turn left
    7&8 Left shuffle back stepping, left, right, left, (facing 9:00)
     

    Back Rock, Right Shuffle Forward, Forward Rock, Left Coaster Step
    1-2 Rock back on right, rock forward on left
    3&4 Right shuffle forward stepping, right, left, right
    5-6 Rock forward on left, rock back on right
    7&8 Step back on left, step right beside left, step forward on left
     

    Forward Rock, Right Shuffle Half Turn Right, Forward Rock, Left Coaster Cross
    1-2 Rock forward on right, rock back on left
    3&4 Right shuffle back turning half turn right stepping, right, left, right
    5-6 Rock forward on left, rock back on right
    7&8 Step back on left, step right beside left, cross left over right, (facing 3:00)
     
    Repeat
     
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  • Jo ’n Jo Tango

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  28 december 2012, 13:12

    Jo ’n Jo Tango

    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Jo Thompson Szymanski & Rita Jo Thompson (June 08)

    Music:  Hernando’s Hideaway by Alfred Hause’s Tango Orchestra (CD: entitled Tango)

    Intro: Wait 32 counts. This can also be done to other tango songs. Use your favorite!
     

    Slow Tango Walks Forward X2, Tango Draw
    1-4 Step forward Left (1), Hold (2), Step forward Right (3), Hold (4).
    5-8 Step forward Left (5), Large step Right to Right side (6), Slowly drag Left toe to Right foot ending with Left toe touched beside Right foot (7-8).
     

    Slow Tango Walks Back X2, Side, Cross, Point, Hold
    1-4 Step back with Left, (1), Hold (2), Step back with Right (3), Hold (4).
    5-6 Step Left foot to Left side (5), Step Right foot across in front of Left (6).
    7-8 Point Left toe to Left side with Right knee slightly bent (7), Hold (8).
     

    Cross Rock 3, Flick, Cross Rock 3, Flick
    1 Turning body slightly to the Right, Rock Left foot forward across front of Right.
    2 Recover weight back to Right foot.
    3 Rock weight forward to Left foot in the same place as it was.
    4 Flick Right foot up behind as the body is turning slightly to the Left.
    5 With body angled slightly to the Left, Rock Right foot forward across front of Left.
    6 Recover weight back to Left foot.
    7 Rock weight forward to Right foot in the same place as it was.
    8 Flick Left foot up behind as the body is turning slightly to the Right.
     

    Serpiente, ¼ Turn Right
    1-2 Step Left foot across in front of Right (1), Squaring the body up to the front, step Right foot to Right side (2).
    3-4 Step Left foot crossed behind Right (3), Sweep Right toe out to Right side and back (4).
    5-6 Step Right foot crossed behind Left (5), Step Left foot to Left side (6),
    7-8 Step Right foot crossed in front of Left (7), With weight on Right foot, turn sharply ¼ to the Right (8).
     
    Start again from beginning of dance.
     
    Note: Last time through the dance, stomp across in front on count 7 of the serpiente, you will be facing the front.
     
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  • Jitterbuggin’

    Inlägg i: J, Stegbeskrivning  |  Av Wanda Pawlak  |  28 december 2012, 13:03


     

    Jitterbuggin’

    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Bunny & Bruce Burton

    Music:  Think It Over by The Tractors

     

    Right Lindy (Side Shuffle); Rock Step; ”dig” Steps
    1&2 Step to right, step left next to right, step to right (side shuffle right, left, right)
    3-4 Rock back on left, replace weight on right
    5-6 ”Dig” left toe, step on left foot
    7-8 ”Dig” right toe, step on right foot
     

    Left Lindy (Side Shuffle); Rock Step; ”dig Steps
    1&2 Step to left, step right next to left, step to left (side shuffle left, right, left)
    3-4 Rock back on right, replace weight on left
    5-6 ”Dig” right toe, step on right foot
    7-8 ”Dig” left toe, step on left foot
     

    Forward Shuffles; ½ Turn Left; Forward Shuffle
    1&2 Shuffle forward right, left, right
    3&4 Shuffle forward left, right, left
    5-6 Step forward on right, turn ½ turn to left with weight ending on left
    7&8 Shuffle forward right, left, right
     

    Point Holds
    1-2 Point left toes to left, hold
    &3-4 Replace weight to left, point right toes to right, hold
    &5&6 Replace weight to right, point left to left, replace weight to left, point right to right
    7-8 Replace weight to right, point left to left, hold
     

    Forward Shuffles; ½ Turn Right; Forward Shuffle
    1&2 Shuffle forward left, right, left
    3&4 Shuffle forward right, left, right
    5-6 Step forward on left, turn ½ turn to right with weight ending on right
    7&8 Shuffle forward left, right, left
     

    Two (2) Jazz Square Turning ¼ Turn Right
    1-4 Cross right over left, step back on left, step side right, step slightly forward left
    5-8 Cross right over left, step back on left, step right making ¼ turn right, step left slightly forward
     
    Repeat
     
    When you do the dig steps, remember they were from the original jive or jitterbug so put some action into them. When you dig your left toe into the floor, drop your left shoulder down & put your left hip out when you put the heel down; Then repeat the action to the right when you dig the right toe.
     
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