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  • Nothing But You (Yeah You)


     

    Nothing But You (Yeah You)

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Beginner
    Choreographer: Randy Pelletier (January 2019)
    Music: Nothing But You by Leaving Austin

    Intro: Start on Lyrics

    [1-8] SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSSING SHUFFLE, 1/4 RIGHT, CROSSING SHUFFLE
    1 – 2 Rock right, recover weight to left
    3 & 4 Cross right over left, step left next to right, Cross right over left
    5 – 6 Turn 1/8 right stepping back with left, turn 1/8 right stepping right to side
    7 & 8 Cross left over right, step right to left, cross left over right

    [9 – 16] SIDE, HOLD, TOGETHER, SIDE, TOUCH, ½ LEFT TURNING VINE W/SCUFF
    1 – 2 Step right to side, (Hold & Clap)
    & 3 – 4 Step left next to right, step tight to side, Touch left next to right (Clap)
    5 – 6 Step left to side, cross right behind left
    7 – 8 Turn ¼ left stepping left forward, turn ¼ left on ball of left, scuff right
    **(Restart here on 9th wall)

    [17 – 24] LINDY RIGHT, LINDY LEFT
    1 & 2 Step right to side, step left next to right, step right to side
    3 – 4 Rock left behind right, recover weight to right
    5 & 6 Step left to side, step right next to left, step left to side
    7 – 8 Rock right behind left, recover weight to left

    [25 – 32] ROCKING CHAIR, ½ PIVOT LEFT, KICKBALL CROSS
    1 – 2 Rock right forward, recover weight to left
    3 – 4 Rock right back, recover weight to left
    5 – 6 Step right forward, turn ½ left shifting weight to left
    7 & 8 Kick right forward, step down on right, cross left slightly over right taking weight.

    REPEAT

    EASY RESTART – that you can easily hear in the music.
    * On 9th wall (3rd time you start dance facing 12 O’clock) dance through count 16 and Restart dance.
    (You will be facing 9 O’clock when the Restart occurs)

    All Rights Reserved.
    This Step Sheet may not be altered in any way without the written permission of the Choreographer.
    If you would like to use on your website please make sure it is in its original format.

    Contact: Randy Pelletier – Email: Randy@OneEyedParrot.Org – Tel: 413-366-1540

    Last Update – 2nd Feb. 2019

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  • Nimby EZ


     

    Nimby EZ

    Count: 32
    Wall: 2
    Level: Absolute Beginner
    Choreographer: Micaela Svensson Erlandsson, Swe, January 2017
    Music: Your Back Yard by Burton Cummings

    Intro 32 counts – No Tags or Restarts

    Section 1: Swivel right. Hold &Clap. Swivel left. Hold & Clap.
    1-2 With weight on toes swivel heels right. With weight on heels swivel toes right.
    3-4 With weight on toes swivel heels right. Hold & Clap.
    5-6 With weight on toes swivel heels left. With weight on heels swivel toes left.
    7-8 With weight on toes swivel heels left. Hold & Clap.

    Section 2: Right Toe Strut. Left Toe Strut. Rocking Chair.
    1-2 Touch right toes forward. Drop right heel to the floor.
    3-4 Touch left toes forward. Drop left heel to the floor.
    5-8 Rock forward on right. Recover onto left. Rock back on right. Recover onto left.

    Section 3: Step. Hold. ¼ Turn left. Hold. Step. Hold. ¼ Turn left. Hold.
    1-4 Step forward on right. Hold. Turn ¼ left. Hold.
    5-8 Step forward on right. Hold. Turn ¼ left. Hold.

    Section 4: Slow right Chasse. Touch. Slow left Chasse. Touch.
    1-3 Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right to right side.
    4 Touch left beside right.
    5-7 Step left to left side. Close right beside left. Step left to left side.
    8 Touch right beside left.

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  • New York 2 LA


    New York 2 LA


    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate / Advanced

    Choreographer:  Rachael McEnaney (UK/USA) Dec 2013

    Music:  NY2LA by Press Play [3.35mins]


    Count in: 32 counts from start of track, dance begins on vocals. Approx 126 bpm.
     
    Notes: There is 1 tag at the end of the 7th wall, see notes below.
     

    1 – 8

    Fwd R, Twist, R Coaster Step, Fwd L, ½ Pivot R, ½ Turn R, ¼ Turn R

    1 & 2 Step right foot forward as you bend right knee (almost like a press) (1), twist right heel to right (pushing into right foot)(&), twist right heel back to place (weight ends on left)(2) 12.00
    3 & 4 Step back right (3), step left next to right (&), step forward right (4) 12.00
    5 6 7 8 Step forward left (5), pivot ½ turn right (6), make ½ turn right stepping back on left (7), make ¼ turn right stepping right to right side (8) 3.00
     

    9 – 16

    L Syncopated Jazz Box, ¼ Turn R With Sweep Back, Back Sweeps R-L, R Sailor

    1 2 & 3 Cross left over right (1), step back right (2), step left to left side (&), cross right over left (3) 3.00
    4 5 Make ¼ turn right stepping as you step back on left and sweep right (4), step back on right as you sweep left (5) 6.00
    6 7 & 8 Step back on left as you sweep right (6), cross right behind left (7), step left next to right (&), step right to right side (8) 6.00
     

    17 – 24

    L Touch Behind, L Side, R Behind-Side-Cross, ½ Turn L With R Sweep, R Cross, L Side-Rock-Cross

    1 Point left toe crossed behind right (style: As you point left behind take both hands to right side & look to right) 6.00
    2 3 & 4 Step left to left side (2), cross right behind left (3), step left to left side (&), cross right over left (4) 6.00
    5 6 Make ¼ turn left stepping forward left and sweep/swing right leg out to make another ¼ turn left (5), cross right over left (6) 12.00
    7 & 8 Rock left to left side (7), recover weight right (&), cross left over right (8) 12.00
     

    25 – 33

    R Side Press/Rock, R Behind-Side-Cross, L Side With Hip, R Side With Hip, Rolling Full Turn L

    1 2 Press ball of right to right side (style: Lift right shoulder up) (1), recover weight left (drop shoulder) (2) 12.00
    3 & 4 Cross right behind left (3), step left to left side (&), cross right over left (4) 12.00
    5 6 Step left to left side as you turn hip & upper body left (5), step right out to right side as you turn hip & upper body right (6) 12.00
    7 8 1 Make ¼ turn left stepping forward left (7), make ½ turn left stepping back right (8), make ¼ turn left taking big step to left side 12.00
     

    34 – 40

    Hold, R Ball, L Cross, ¼ Turn R, ½ Turn R With L Hip Bump, ¼ Turn R With R Hip Bump

    2 & 3 4 Hold (slide right towards left) (2), step in place on ball of right (&), cross left over right (3), make ¼ turn right stepping forward right (4) 3.00
    5 6 Make ¼ turn right touching left to left side and pushing hip left (5), make ¼ turn right stepping back left (6) 9.00
    7 8 Make ¼ turn right touching right to right side and pushing hip right (7), step right to right side (8) 12.00
     

    41 – 48

    L Cross, R Side, ¼ L Sailor, R Fwd, Pivot ½ Turn L, 2x ¼ Turns L

    1 2 Cross left over right (1), step right to right side (2), 12.00
    3 & 4 Cross left behind right (3), make ¼ turn left stepping right next to left (&), step forward left (4) 9.00
    5 6 Step forward right (5), pivot ½ turn left (6), 3.00
    7 8 Make ¼ turn left touching right to right side (7), make ¼ turn left touching right to side (8) 9.00
     

    Tag: At the end of the 7th wall you will be facing 3.00. Add the following tag:

    Make ¼ Turn Left Stepping Right To Right Side As You Do A Big Hip Circle Counter Clockwise (Left) For 4 Counts (1,2,3,4)

    Making a full turn to right, walk around in a circle right-left-right-left (5,6,7,8) then start again – facing 12.00

     
    Please do not alter this step sheet in any way. If you would like to use on your website please make sure it is in its original format.
     
    Copyright © 2013 Rachael Louise McEnaney (rachaeldance@me.Com) All rights reserved
     
    www.dancewithrachael.com – rachaeldance@me.com – tel: +1 407-538-1533 – +44 7968181933
     
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  • Never Should Have


    Never Should Have


    Count:  32

    Wall:  2

    Level:  High Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Ria Vos, (Nov 2013)

    Music:  “Never Should Have” – Ashanti, Single


    Intro: 16 counts
     

    Step Fwd, Full Turn R, Sweep, Behind, ¼ Turn L, ¾ Turn L, Side, Point, Full Turn R X2

    1 Step Fwd on R
    2&3 Step Fwd on L, ½ Pivot Turn R, ½ Turn R Step Back on L Sweeping R Around (12:00)
    4&5 Step R Behind L, ¼ Turn L Step Fwd on L, ½ Turn L Step Back on R Turning another ¼ Turn L slightly Hitching L (12:00)
    6& Step L to L Side, Point R to R Side
    7& ¼ Turn R Step Fwd on R, ½ Turn R Step Back on L (9:00)
    8& ½ Turn R Step Fwd on R, ½ Turn R Step Back on L Turn another ¼ Turn R (12:00)
    Option 8&: ¼ Turn R Step R To R Side, Cross L Over R
     

    Basic R, Scissor Cross, Side, 1/8 L Step Back, Back, 1/8 L Side, 1/8 L Step Fwd, Step Fwd, 1/8 L Side, 1/8 L Step Back (Diamond Shape Turn L)

    1-2& Step R to R Side, Step L Behind R, Cross R Over L
    3&4 Step L to L Side, Step R Next to L, Cross L Over R
    &5 Step R to R Side, Turn 1/8 L Step Back on L (11:30)
    6&7 Step Back on R, Turn 1/8 L Step L to L Side, Turn 1/8 L Step Fwd on R (7:30)
    &8& Step Fwd on L, 1/8 Turn L Step R to R Side, 1/8 Turn L Step Back on L (4:30)
     

    Step Back, Rock Back, 1/8 R Side Spiral ¾ Turn R, Run Fwd X2, Rock Fwd/Back/Fwd, Step Back With Sweep, Behind-Side

    1-2& Step Back on R (still facing 4:30), Rock Back on L, Recover on R
    3 1/8 Turn R Step L to L Side and Spiral Turn another ¾ Turn R (3:00)
    4&5 “Run” Fwd on R, “Run” Fwd on L, Rock Fwd on R
    6&7 Rock Back on L, Rock Fwd on R, “Push off” on R Step Back on L Sweeping R Around
    8& Step R Behind L, Step L to L Side
     

    Cross Rock, & Cross Rock, Side, Touch, Basic R, ¼ Turn L, Step ½ Turn L

    1-2& Cross Rock R Over L, Recover on R, Step R to R Side
    3&4& Cross Rock L Over R, Recover on L, Step L to L Side, Touch R Next to L
    5-6& Step R to R Side, Step L Behind R, Cross R Over L
    7-8& ¼ Turn L Step Fwd on L, Step Fwd on R, Pivot ½ Turn L (6:00)
     
     

    Tag: After 1st (6:00), 2nd (12:00) And 3th (6:00) Wall (So first 3 walls only)

    1-8

    Step Fwd With Sweep, Weave R Sweep, Weave L, Side Rock-Cross, ½ Turn L

    1 Step Fwd on R Sweeping L from Back to Front
    2&3 Cross L Over R, Step R to R Side, Step L Behind R Sweeping R from Front to Back
    4&5 Step R Behind L, Step L to L Side, Cross R Over L
    6&7 Rock L to L Side, Recover on R, Cross L Over R
    8& ¼ Turn L Step Back on R, ¼ Turn L Step L to L Side
     

    9-16

    Step Fwd With Sweep, Weave R Sweep, Weave L, Side Rock-Cross, ½ Turn L

    9-16 Repeat first 8 counts of the Tag
     

    Ending: After your pivot ½ turn L, make another ½ turn L stepping R back (12:00)

     
    Contact: dansenbijria@gmail.com
     
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  • No Man’s Land


    No Man’s Land


    Count:  32

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Ria Vos (NL) July 2013

    Music:  No Man’s Land by Leanne Mitchell


    Intro: 8 counts (± 10 sec)
     

    Side, Behind, ¼ R, ¼ R, Sailor ¼ R, Full Turn L, Step Back, Coaster Cross

    1-2& Step R to R Side, Step L Behind R, ¼ Turn R Step Fwd on R (3:00)
    3-4& ¼ Turn R Step L to L Side, Step R Behind L Turning ¼ Turn R, Step L Next to R (9:00)
    5-6 Step Fwd on R, Pivot ½ Turn L (weight on L) (3:00)
    &7 Turn another ½ Turn L Small Step Back on R, Small Step Back on L (9:00)
    8&1 Step Back on R, Step L Next to R, Step R Fwd and Across L
     

    Side Rock-Cross, ¼ L, ½ L, Point, ½ R Sweep, Cross, Side, Cross

    2&3 Rock L to L Side, Recover on R, Step L Fwd and Across R (count 2&3: Moving Fwd)
    4&5 ¼ Turn L Step Back on R, ½ Turn L Step Fwd on L, Point R to R Side (12:00)
    6-7 ¼ Turn R Step Fwd on R Sweeping L into another ¼ Turn R, Cross L over R (6:00)
    8& Step R to R Side, Cross L Over R
     

    Basic R, Side, Behind, ¼ L, Side, Behind, Side, Cross Rock, Side Rock, Behind-Sweep

    1-2& Step R to R Side, Rock Back on L, Recover on R
    3-4& Step L to L Side, Step R Behind L, ¼ Turn L Step Fwd on L (3:00)
    5-6& Step R to R Side, Step L Behind R, Step R to R Side
    7& Cross Rock L Over R, Recover on R
    8&1 Rock L to L Side, Recover on R, Step L Behind R Sweeping R from Front to Back
     

    Rock Back, Step Pivot ¾ Turn L, Side, Touch, Back, Kick, Ball, Cross

    2-3 Rock Back, Recover on L
    4& Step Fwd on R, Pivot ¾ Turn L (6:00)
     
    *** Restart and tag point
     
    5-6 Step R to R Side, Turn Body L Point L to L Diagonal
    7 (Straighten Body) Step L Back to L Side
    &8& Kick R Fwd to R Diagonal, Step R Next to L, Cross L Over R
     
     

    Restart: On 1st wall after count 28 (6:00)

     

    Tag & Restart: On Wall 6 after count 28 add:

    1-2 Step and Sway R, Sway L

    Restart dance from count 1 (12:00)

     
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  • New Years Night


    New Years Night


    Count:  48

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Easy Intermediate – Waltz

    Choreographer:  Stig Ekström (SE) Dec 2012

    Music:  New Years Night by Nowhere Fast, (125 BPM)


    Start after a 24 count intro.
     

    Section 1: Left Forward, Sweep Right, Right Forward, Sweep Left ¼ Turn To Rigth

    1, 2, 3 Step forward on left, sweep right around left on count 2 and 3
    4, 5, 6 Step forward on right, sweep left around right on count 5 and 6 while turning ¼ right (3 o’clock)
     

    Section 2: Cross, Side, Behind, Side, Drag

    1, 2, 3 Cross left over right, step right to right side, cross left behind right
    4, 5, 6 Big step to right on right, drag left towards right on count 5 and 6
     

    Section 3: Turn ¼ Step Left Forward, Turn ½ Hold, Basic Backward ½ Turn

    1, 2, 3 Turn ¼ and step forward on left, turn ½ to left keeping weight on left foot (6 o’clock)
    4, 5, 6 Step back on right, turn ½ to left and step forward on left, step right next to left (12 o’clock)
     

    Section 4: Basic Forward, Basic Backward ½ Turn

    1, 2, 3 Step forward on left, step right next to left, step left in place
    4, 5, 6 Step backward on right while turning ¼ to left, turn ¼ and step forward on left, step right next to left (6 o’clock)
     
    Restart here on walls 4 and 9.
     

    Section 5: Left Twinkle, Right Twinkle

    1, 2, 3 Cross left over right, step right to right side, step left in place
    4, 5, 6 Cross right over left, step left to left side, step right in place
     
    Restart here on walls 2 and 6.
     

    Section 6: Cross, Sweep, Cross Sweep

    1, 2, 3 Cross left over right, sweep right around left on count 2 and 3
    4, 5, 6 Cross right over left, sweep left around right on count 5 and 6
     

    Section 7: Cross, Side Rock, Recover, Backward Right Twinkle

    1, 2, 3 Cross left over right, rock right to right side, recover on left
    4, 5, 6 Cross right behind left, step left to left side, step right in place
     

    Section 8: Backward Left Twinkle, Step Cross, Point To Side, Hold

    1, 2, 3 Cross left behind right, step right to right side, step left in place
    4, 5, 6 Cross right over left, point left to left side, hold on count 6
     
    On wall 12 keep on dancing during the silence to continue with section 5 when the music starts to play again.
     
    Copyright © 2012, Stig Ekström http://www.ekstroem.nu/linedance
     
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  • Not Without Us


    Not Without Us


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  High Beginner

    Choreographer:  Ria Vos

    Music:  Not Without Us (Short Radio Edit) by DJ Ötzi (3:00 min.)


    Intro: 16 counts, on vocals
     

    R Side Rock, Kick, Together, L Side Mambo, Step Scuff R&l, R Rocking Chair

    1&2& Rock R to Right Side, Recover on L, Kick R Fwd, Step R Next to L
    (Easy Option 1&2: R Side Mambo)
    3&4 Rock L to Left Side, Recover on R, Step L Next to R
    5& Step Fwd on R, Scuff L Next to R
    6& Step Fwd on L, Scuff R Next to L
    7&8& Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L, Rock Back on R, Recover on L
     

    R Side, L Rock Back, L Side, R Rock Back, Step Touch, Step Touch, Side, Behind, ¼ R

    1-2& Step R to Right Side, Rock Back on L, Recover on R
    3-4& Step L to Left Side, Rock Back on R, Recover on L
    5& Step R Fwd to Right Diagonal, Touch L Next to R
    6& Step L Back to Left Diagonal, Touch R Next to L
    7&8 Step R to Right Side, Step L Behind R, ¼ Turn Right step Fwd on R
     

    Step ½ Pivot Step L & R, L Rock Fwd, 2 “runs” Back, Slide Back, R Rock Back

    1&2 Step Fwd on L, Pivot ½ Turn Right, step Fwd on L
    3&4 Step Fwd on R, Pivot ½ Turn Left, Step Fwd on R
    (Easy Option 1-4: L Mambo Fwd, R Mambo Back)
    5& Rock Fwd on L, Recover on R
    6& Small Step Back on L, Small Step Back on R
    7 Big Step Back on L Sliding R Towards L
    8& Rock Back on R, Recover on L
     

    Toe Struts R-L, R Side Rock Cross, Toe Struts L-R, L Side Rock-Cross

    1&2& Step on R Toe to Right Side, Lower R Heel, Step on L Toe Across R, Lower L Heel
    3&4 Rock R to Right Side, Recover on L, Cross R Over L
    5&6& Step on L Toe to Left Side, Lower L Heel, Step on R Toe Across L, Lower R Heel
    7&8 Rock L to Left Side, Recover on R, Cross L Over R
     
    Contact: www.dansenbijria.nl
     
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  • Never & Forever


    Never & Forever


    Count:  24

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Rob Fowler

    Music:  Never Ever & Forever by Lee Ann Womack & Mark Wills


    Right Twinkle, Cross ¼ Turn, Back

    1-2-3 Cross right over left, step left diagonally forward left, bring right next to left then diagonally right
    4-5-6 Cross left over right, make ¼ turn left step back right, step back left
     

    Step Back Right, Left Together, Right Together, Left Twinkle

    7-8-9 Step back right, step left next to right, put weight back on right
    10-11-12 Cross left over right, step right diagonally forward right, bring left next to right then diagonally forward left
     

    Cross Side Behind, Slide

    13-14-15 Cross right in front of left, step left to left side, cross right behind left
    16-17-18 Step long step to left on left, drag right to left, touch right next to left
     

    Full Turn Right Rock Left Recover

    19-20-21 Make ¼ turn right step on right, make ½ turn right step back left, make ¼ turn right stepping right to right side
    22-23-24 Rock left over right, recover back on right, step left to left side
     
    Repeat
     
    Cd available by post from: Sapphire Entertainment, PO Box 156 Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO22 6YD
     
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30
  • New Double Trouble


    New Double Trouble


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner Polka

    Choreographer:  Louise Elfvengren (SE) july 2008

    Music:  Travis Tritt & Marty Stuart – Double Trouble CD: The Restless Kind


    Intro: 24 counts.
     
    Alternavtive music:
    The Chieftains & Ricky Skaggs – Cotton Eyed Joe; 16 counts intro.
    Irish music fits very well, like Shamrocks – Ballymore Boys.
     

    Section 1: Heel Grind ¼ , Coaster Step, Shuffle, ½ Shuffle Turn

    1-2 Dig right heel and turn ¼ right (weight on left foot) (3)
    3&4 Step back onto right, bring left in place, step forward on right
    5&6 Step left forward, step right next to left, step left forward
    7&8 Turn ½ right stepping right-left-right (9)
     

    Section 2: Chasse Left, Shuffle, ¼ Chasse Left, Heel Hook

    1&2 Step left to left side, close right beside left, step left to the side
    3&4 Step right forward, step left next to left, step right forward
    5&6 Turn ¼ left forward, close right beside left, step left to the side (12)
    7-8 Right heel forward, hook right foot over left leg
     

    Section 3: Shuffle Box

    1&2 Step right to right side, close left beside right, step right to the side (12)
    3&4 Turn ¼ left , close right beside left, step left to the side ( 9)
    5&6 Turn ¼ right, close left beside right, step right to the side ( 6)
    7&8 Turn ¼ left , close right beside left, step left to the side ( 3)
     

    Section 4: Jazzbox ¼ Turn X 2

    1-4 Cross step right over left, step left back, step right to right side, step left beside right (6)
    5-8 Cross step right over left, step left back, step right to right side, step left beside right (9)
     
    Note: When music gets faster make sure to do polka steps when you dance
     
    Enjoy the dance
     
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30
  • No More Cloudy Days


    No More Cloudy Days


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Alan Birchall (updt 18th Jan 09)

    Music:  No More Cloudy Days by The Eagles (CD: Long Road Out Of Eden [115bpm])


    Start: On lyrics, seconds: 25 secs, count: 32
     

    Rock, Recover, Cross Shuffle, Weave

    1-2 Rock Right To Right, Recover On Left
    3&4 Cross Right Over Left, Step Left To Left, Cross Right Over Left
    5-6 Step Left To Left, Right Behind Left
    7-8 Step Left To Left, Cross Right Over Left
     

    Rock, Recover, Cross Shuffle, ½ Turn, Cross Shuffle

    9-10 Rock Left To Left, Recover On Right
    11&12 Cross Left Over Right, Step Right To Right, Cross Left Over Right
    13-14 Making ¼ Left Step Back On Right, Making ¼ Turn Left Step Left To Left (6 ‘0’ Clock)
    15&16 Cross Right Over Left, Step Left To Left, Cross Right Over Left
     

    Step, Points, ½ Turning Jazz Box

    17-18 Step Diagonally Forward On Left, Point Right To Right
    19-20 Step Diagonally Back On Right, Point Left To Left
    21-22 Cross Left Over Right, Make ¼ Turn Left Stepping Back On Right,
    23-24 Make ¼ Turn Left Stepping Left To Left, Step Forward On Right (12 ‘0’ Clock)
     

    Rock, Recover, Lock Step, ¼ Sway, 1¼ Turn

    25-26 Rock Forward On Left, Recover On Right
    27&28 Step Back On Left, Lock Right Over Left, Step Back On Left
    29-30 Making ¼ Turn Right Sway Out On Right, Making ¼ Turn Left Recover Left (12 ‘0’ Clock)
    31-32 Make ½ Turn Left Stepping Back On Right, Make ½ Turn Left Stepping Forward On Left
    & Make ¼ Turn Left As You *Rock Right To Right* – Step 1 (9 ‘0’ Clock)
     
    Start again
     
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  • Na Mara


    Na Mara


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Maggie Gallagher

    Music:  Na Mara by The Borderers


    Begin after 64 count intro (42 seconds) with weight on left, right toe pointed to right side
     

    Cross & Behind, ¼, Step, ½ Pivot, Right-Lock-Step, Triple Full Turn

    1&2 Cross step right over left, step left to side, step right behind left
    &3-4 Step left to side with a quarter turn left, step forward on right, pivot half turn left
    5&6 Step forward on right, lock-step left behind right, step forward on right
    7&8 Traveling slightly forward: Step left, right, left, to make a whole turn right
     

    Step, ¼-Rock-Cross, Side, Hitch-Turn, Hitch-Turn, Left Sailor Step

    1 Step forward on right
    2&3 Turn quarter right and rock left to side, recover weight onto right, cross step left over right
    4 Step right to side
    &5 Hitch left knee and turn half left on ball of right foot, step left to side
    &6 Hitch right knee and turn half left on ball of left, step right to side
    7&8 Step left behind right, step right to side, step left in place
     

    Step-Scuff-Hitch-Step, Scuff-Hitch-Step, ¼ Step-Scuff-Hitch-Step, Scuff-Hitch-Step

    1&2& Step forward on right, scuff left forward, hitch left, step forward on left
    3&4 Scuff right forward, hitch right, step forward on right
    5&6& Turn quarter left and step forward on left, scuff right, hitch right, step forward on right
    7&8 Scuff left forward, hitch left, step forward on left **
    For optional Irish styling, place hands on hips during the above section
     

    Cross-Rock-¼, Step-Turn-Side, Hook-Side Shuffle, Hook-Side Shuffle

    1&2 Cross rock right over left, recover weight onto left, turn a quarter right stepping forward on right
    3&4 Step forward on left, pivot ¾ turn right, step left to side (the last 4 counts make a whole turn)
    &5&6 Hook right foot across left shin, step right to side, step left together, step right to side
    &7&8 Hook left foot across right shin, step left to side, step right together, step left to side
     
    Repeat
     

    Restart:

    When you dance the fourth wall, you will only dance up until count 24. At this point you are facing the front wall and you re-start the dance from count one with the weave.

     

    Optional ending:

    The dance ends with the music on count 16. If you want to finish facing the front, simply adjust the last sailor step to turn ¼ to face the front.

     
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  • Now Or Never


    Now Or Never


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate / Advanced cha cha

    Choreographer:  Kathy Hunyadi

    Music:  Groove With Me Tonight (Pablo Flores Spanglish Radio Mix) by MDO


    Dance starts right after the heavy beat kicks in. As they say ”It’s now or never girl…”
     

    Cha-Cha Basic, Crossover Break, Side Together

    1-2-3 Step right to side, rock left forward, recover to right
    4&5 Step left to side, step right together, step left to side
    6-7 Cross/rock right over left, recover to left
    8& Step right to side, step left together
     

    Right Turn ¼, Right Turn ½, Triple Forward, Rock N’ Roll Cha-Cha

    1-2-3 Turn ¼ right and step right forward, step left forward, turn ½ right (weight to right)
    4&5 Shuffle forward left, right, left
    Make that shuffle forward in 3rd position
     

    Rock n’ roll

    These Are Done With Cha-Cha Timing. Bend Your Knees, Use Your Hips.
    6-7 Rock right forward, recover to left
    8&1 Rock right forward, recover to left, rock right forward
    2-3 Rock left forward, recover to right
     

    Crossing Triple Back, Reverse Turn ½ Right, Right Turn ½, Step Together

    4&5 Step left back, lock right over left, step left back
    6-7 Turn ½ right and step right forward, turn ½ right and step left back
    8& Step right slightly forward, step left together
     

    Touch, Cross; Touch, Cross; Locking Triple Forward; Locking Triple Forward

    1-2 Touch right toe to side, cross right over left
    3-4 Touch left toe to side, cross left behind right
    5&6 Step right forward, lock left behind right, step right forward
    7&8 Step left forward, lock right behind left, step left forward
     
    Repeat
     
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  • Nothin’ Better


    Nothin’ Better


    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris (Sept 2010)

    Music:  One In A Million by NeYo


    Back, Back, ½, Right Lock Step, Rock Step, Sailor ½ Cross.

    1-3 Step back on Left, step back on Right, make ½ turn to Left stepping forward Left.
    4&5 Step forward on Right, lock Left behind Right, step forward on Right.
    6-7 Rock forward on Left, recover on Right.
    8&1 Make ¼ turn Left cross stepping Left behind Right, ¼ Left stepping Right next to Left, cross step Left over Right.
     

    Full Turn Unwind, Right Shuffle, Cross, Side, Behind, 1/8, 1/8.

    2-3 Unwind full turn to the Right. (over 2 counts)
    4&5 Step forward on Right, step Left next to Right, step Forward on Right. **R**
    6-7 Cross step Left over Right, step Right to Right side.
    8&1 Preparing to turn cross step Left behind Right, making 1/8 turn to Left step back on Right, making 1/8 turn to Left step Left to Left side. (9:00)
     

    Together, Step, Right Lock Step, Step, ¾ Spiral, Chasse Right.

    2-3 Step Right next to Left, step forward on Left.
    4&5 Step forward on Right, lock Left behind, step forward on Right.
    6-7 Step forward Left, on ball of Left make ¾ turn to Right. (Right will be slightly raised & slightly hooked across Left)
    8&1 Step Right to Right side, step Left next to Right, step Right to Right side.
     

    Cross Rock, Chasse ¼, Step, ½, ¾ Triple Cross.

    2-3 Cross rock Left over Right, recover on Right.
    4&5 Step Left to Left side, step Right next to left, make ¼ turn Left stepping forward Left.
    6-7 Step forward on Right, make ½ turn to Right stepping back on Left. *R*
    8&1 Make ½ turn to Right stepping forward on Right, ¼ turn Right stepping Left to Left side, cross step Right over Left.
     

    Side, Touch, Touch & Side/Sway, Sway, Sway, Drag & Cross.

    2-3 Step Left to Left side, touch Right next to Left.
    4&5 Touch Right to Right side. Touch Right next to Left, step Right to Right side swaying hips Right.
    6-7 Sway hips Left-Right.
    8&1 Drag Left in toward Right, step Left next to Right, cross step Right over Left.
     

    ¼ Rock, Recover, Lock Step Back, Out, Out, Rock & Side.

    2-3 Make ¼ turn Left rocking forward on Left, recover on Right.
    4&5 Step back on Left, lock Right over Left, step back on Left.
    6-7 Step Right to Right side, step Left to Left side.
    8&1 Cross rock Right over Left, recover on Left, step Right to Right side.
     

    Rock & Side & Rock, Back Together Back, Back, ½, Step ½ Point.

    &2&3 Cross rock Left over Right, recover on Right, step Left to Left side, rock forward on Right.
    4&5 Step back on Left, step Right next to Left, step back on Left.
    6-7 Step back on Right, make ½ turn to Left stepping forward on Left.
    8&1 Step forward on Right, pivot ½ turn to Left, point Right to Right side.
     

    Sailor Full Turn & Cross, Rock, Recover, Cross, ¼.

    2&3 Make ¼ turn to Right cross stepping Right behind Left, ¼ Right stepping Left next to Right, ¼ Right stepping Right across Left.
    &4 ¼ Right stepping Left next to Right, cross step Right over Left.
    5-8 Rock to Left side on Left, recover on Right stepping slightly back, cross step Left over Right, Make ¼ turn Right Pressing forward on Right.
     
     

    *R* Restart with step change wall 2:

    Dance up to and including count 6 (30) Section 4.. Then..

    7-8 Pivot ½ turn to Left, make ¼ Left stepping Right to Right side… Then Restart dance from beginning…
     
     

    **R** Restart with step change wall 5:

    Dance up to and including count 5 Section 2… Then…

    6-8 Rock forward on Left, recover on Right, drag Left back next to Right…. Then Restart dance from beginning…
     
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  • Never Stop


    Never Stop


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Robbie McGowan Hickie, UK (May 09)

    Music:  You Can Never Stop Me Loving You by Kenny Lynch (CD: 118bpm)


    16 count intro
     
    Track also available on download from itunes
     

    Cross Rock. Right Triple Step. Cross. Side. Behind. ¼ Turn Right.

    1–2 Cross rock Right over Left. Rock back on Left.
    3&4 Right triple step On the spot stepping Right. Left. Right.
    5–6 Cross step Left over Right. Step Right to Right side.
    7–8 Cross Left behind Right. Make ¼ turn Right stepping forward on Right. (Facing 3 o’clock)
     

    Forward Rock. Left Shuffle Back. Slide Back X2. Right Coaster Cross.

    1–2 Rock forward on Left. Rock back on Right.
    3&4 Left shuffl e back stepping Left. Right. Left.
    5–6 Slide back on Right. Slide back on Left.
    7&8 Step back on Right. Step Left beside Right. Cross step Right over Left. (Facing 3 o’clock)
     

    Left Side Rock. Behind. Side. Cross. Side Step Right. Touch. Side Step Left. Touch.

    1–2 Rock Left out to Left side. Recover weight on Right.
    3&4 Cross Left behind Right. Step Right to Right side. Cross step Left over Right.
    5–6 Step Right to Right side. Touch Left toe beside Right.
    7–8 Step Left to Left side. Touch Right toe beside Left.
     

    Back Rock. 2x Walks Forward. Paddle ¼ Turn Left X2.

    1–2 Rock back on Right. Rock forward on Left.
    3–4 Walk forward on Right. Walk forward on Left.
    5–6 Step forward on Right. Paddle ¼ turn Left.
    7–8 Step forward on Right. Paddle ¼ turn Left. (Facing 9 o’clock)
     
    Start again
     
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  • Nothing


    Nothing


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner/Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Raymond Sarlemijn & Daniel Trepat

    Music:  Nothing Compares To You by Chypnotic, Intro: dance starts after 48 counts


    Section 1

    Walk, Walk, Sailor Turn ½ Right, Turn ¼ Right And Step, Touch, Side Touches

    1-2 Step Right Forward, Step Left Forward
    3&4 Cross Right Behind Turn ½ Right, Step Left Slightly To Left Side, Step Right Forward
    5-6 Turn ¼ Right And Step Left To Side, Touch Right Together
    7&8& Touch Right To Side, Close Right Together, Touch Left To Side, Close Left Together
     

    Section 2

    Step, Scuff, Turn ¼ Right, (Step, Touch 2x), ¾ Turn Left

    1-2 Step Right Forward, Scuff Left Forward
    3-4 Turn ¼ Right And Step Left To Side, Touch Right Together
    5-6 Step Right To Side, Touch Left Together
    7-8 Turn ¼ Left And Step Left Forward, Turn ½ Left Keeping Weight On Left
     

    Section 3

    Shuffle Forward, ¾ Turn Right, Rock Step, Shuffle Left

    1&2 Step Right Forward, Close Left, Step Right Forward
    3-4 Turn ¼ Right And Step Left To Side, Turn ½ Right And Step Right To Side
    5-6 Rock Left Forward, Recover To Right
    7&8 Step Left To Side, Close Right Together, Step Left To Side
     

    Section 4

    Step Right-Left-Right, Turn ¼ Left & Flick, Step Turn, Shuffle Forward

    1-2-3 Step Right To Side, Step Left To Side, Step Right To Side
    4 Turn ¼ Left And Step Left Forward And Make A Flick With Right
    5-6 Step Right Forward, Turn ½ Left And Step Left Forward
    7&8 Step Right Forward, Close Left, Step Right Forward
     

    Section 5

    Step, Syncopated Touches, Sweep, Cross, Step, Cross Shuffle

    1 Step Left Forward
    2&3& Touch Right To Side, Close Right, Touch Left To Side, Close Left
    4 Sweep Right From Back To Front
    5-6 Cross Right Over Left, Step Left Back
    & Step Right To Side
    7&8 Cross Left Over Right, Step Right To Side, Cross Left Over Right
     

    Section 6

    4 x Turn ¼ Right With Touches

    1-2 Turn ¼ Right And Step Right Forward, Touch Left Together
    3-4 Turn ¼ Right And Step Left To Side, Touch Right Together
    5-6 Turn ¼ Right And Step Right Forward, Touch Left Together
    7-8 Turn ¼ Right And Step Left To Side, Touch Right Together
     

    Section 7

    Right Heel Swivels With Arm Movement, Close

    1& Touch Right Forward And Heel Out (Wave Hand To Right, Hand Above Head), Right Heel In (Wave Hand To Left, Hand Above Head)
    2& Right Heel Out (Wave Hand To Right, Hand Above Head), Right Heel In (Wave Hand To Left, Hand Above Head)
    3&4& Repeat Heel Swivel And Hand Move, But With Hand On Hip Height
    5-8 Repeat Count 1-4
    & Close Right Together
     

    Section 8

    Step Turn, Shuffle Forward, Step Turn, Kick Ball Step

    1-2 Step Left Forward, Turn ½ Right And Step Right Forward
    3&4 Step Left Forward, Close Right Together, Step Left Forward
    5-6 Step Right Forward, Turn ½ Left And Step Left Forward
    7-8 Kick Right Forward, Close Right Together, Step Left Forward
     
    Repeat
     

    Restart 1: Dance the 3rd wall till count 30 and then walk right & left forward and start again

     

    Restart 2: Dance the 5th wall till count 56 and then start again