Category Archives: Stegbeskrivning


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  • Lay Low

     

    Lay Low

    Count: 32 Wall: 4 Level: Improver

    Choreographer: Darren Bailey – Aug 2015

    Music: Lay Low (Josh Turner)

     

    Intro: 32 counts

     

    Side Rock R, Cross Shuffle, 1/4 R x2, Cross Shuffle.

    1-2                Rock Rf to R side, Recover onto Lf

    3&4               Cross Rf over Lf, Step Lf to L side, Cross Rf over Lf

    5-6                Make a 1/4 turn R and step back on Lf, Make a 1/4 turn R and step Rf to R side

    7&8               Cross Lf over Rf, Step Rf to R side, Cross Lf over Rf

     

    Step R, Touch L, Kick Ball Cross, Side Rock L, Sailor 1/2 L turn with Cross.

    1-2                Step Rf to R side, Touch Lf next o Rf

    3&4               Kick Lf forward (to L diagonal), Step Lf next to Rf, Cross Rf over Lf

    5-6                Rock Lf to L side, Recover onto Rf

    7&8               Cross Lf behind Rf making a 1/4 turn L, Step Rf next to Lf, Make a 1/4 turn L and cross Lf over Rf

    (Restart here on wall 4)

     

    Step R, Lock L, Chasse 1/4 turn R, Pivot 1/2 turn R, 1/2 turning Shuffle R.

    1-2                Step Rf to R side, Lock Lf behind Rf (popping R knee forward)

    3&4               Step Rf to R side, Close Lf next to Rf, make a 1/4 turn R and step forward on RF

    5-6                Step forward on Lf, Make a 1/2 pivot turn R

    7&8               Make a 1/4 turn R and step Lf to L side, Close Rf next to Lf, Make a 1/4 turn R and step back on Lf

     

    Back x2 with Knee pops, R Coaster Step, Cross Rock L, Scissor step L

    1-2                Step back on Rf popping L knee forward, Step back on Lf popping R knee forward

    3&4               Step back on Rf, close Lf next to Rf, Step forward on Rf

    5-6                Cross Rock Lf over Rf, Recover onto Rf

    7&8               Step Lf to L side, Close Rf next to Lf, Cross Lf over Rf

     

    Tag….Before starting wall 10.

    1-4                Click fingers on R hand x4 slowly bringing R hand down to the side.

     

     

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  • So Just Dance Dance Dance!

     

     So Just Dance Dance Dance!

    Count: 32 Wall: 4 Level: Novice

    Choreographer: José miguel Belloque Vane (NL) Guillaume Richard (FR) May 2016  Music: Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake

     

    [1-8]: Samba Step- Cross – 1/4 turn Step Backward & Step Back – Walk Backward 

    1&2 : Cross RF over LF – Step LF to L – Step RF diagonally forward

    3&4 : Cross LF over RF – Make 1/4 turn L stepping RF backward – Step LF backward

    5-6 : Step RF backward – Step LF backward

    7-8 : Step RF backward – Step LF backward

    (Option, 5 to 8 : Skate backward)

     

    [9-16] : Coaster Step – Full Turn – Side Rock L – Side Rock R

    1&2 : Step RF backward – Step LF next to RF – Step RF forward

    3-4 : Make 1/2 turn R stepping LF backward – Make 1/2 turn R stepping RF forward

    5-6 : Rock LF to L – Recover to R

    &7-8 : Step LF next RF – Rock RF to R – Recover to L

     

    [17-24] : 1/2 turn Sailor Step – Shuffle Forward – Paddle Turn x3 – 1/4 turn Flick

    1&2 : Cross RF behind LF – Make 1/2 turn R stepping LF to L – Step RF forward

    3&4 : Step LF forward – Step RF next to LF – Step LF forward

    5-6 : Make 1/4 turn L point RF to R – Make 1/4 turn L point RF to R 7-8 : Make 1/4 turn L point RF to R – 1/4 turn L Flick RF

     

    [25-32] : Shuffle Forward – Step 1/2 turn Step – Skate x2 – Kick Ball Step

    1&2 : Step RF forward – Step LF next to RF – Step RF forward

    3&4 : Step LF forward – Make 1/2 turn R stepping RF forward – Step LF forward

    5-6 : Skate RF forward – Skate LF forward

    7&8 : Kick RF forward – Recover on RF ball – Step LF forward
    Restart : On wall 5, after 16 counts facing 9:00

     

    Tag : After wall, 11 do the next 4 counts

    1-2 : Stretch L hand and look to L

    3-4 : Stretch R hand and look to R

     

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  • Your Heaven!

    Your Heaven!

    Count: 32

    Wall: 4

    Level: Beginner / Improver

    Choreographer: Niels Poulsen (Denmark) July 2016

    Music: Take Me To Your Heaven by Charlotte Nilsson. [144 bpm. Track length: 3.01 mins.]

     

    Intro: Start after 12 counts, 5 seconds into the music. Start with weight on L.
    **2 Restarts:
    *1st Restart: On wall 3 (starts facing 6:00), after 20 counts, facing 12:00
    **2nd Restart: On wall 8 (starts facing 12:00), after 20 counts, facing 6:00

    #1 Tag: Finish wall 11 (starts at 12:00). You’re now facing 9:00.
    The Tag is simply just repeating the last 8 counts (the slow jazz ¼ R with snaps).
    You’re now facing 12:00. Then start the dance again.

    [1 – 8]           Rock R fwd, shuffle R back, rock L back, ¼ R chassé L
    1 – 2              Rock fwd on R (1), recover back on L (2) 12:00

    3&4               Step back on R (3), step L next to R (&), step back on R (4) 12:00

    5 – 6              Rock back on L (5), recover fwd to R (6) 12:00

    7&8               Turn ¼ R stepping L to L side (7), step R next to L (&), step L to L side (8) 3:00

    [9 – 16]         Behind, side, cross shuffle, side rock ¼ R, L shuffle fwd
    1 – 2              Cross R behind L (1), step L to L side (2) 3:00

    3&4               Cross R over L (3), step L a small step to L side (&), cross R over L (4) 3:00

    5 – 6              Rock L to L side (5), recover onto R turning ¼ R (6) 6:00

    7&8               Step fwd on L (7), step R behind L (&), step fwd on L (8) 6:00

    [17 – 24]       Diagonal step touches R & L, R kick ball change, walk R L
    1 – 2              Step R diagonally fwd R (1), touch L next to R (2) 6:00

    3 – 4              Step L diagonally fwd L (3), touch R next to L (4) * Both restarts happen here J 6:00

    5&6               Kick R fwd (5), step R next to L (&), change weight to L (6) 6:00

    7 – 8              Walk R fwd (7), walk L fwd (8) 6:00

    [25 – 32]       Slow R jazz box ¼ R with finger snaps
    1 – 2              Cross R diagonally over L (1), HOLD and snap fingers to R side (2) 6:00

    3 – 4              Turn 1/8 R stepping back on L (3), HOLD and snap fingers to L side (4) 7:30

    5 – 6              Turn 1/8 R stepping R to R side (5), HOLD and snap fingers to R side (6) 9:00

    7 – 8              Step fwd on L (7), HOLD and snap fingers to L side (8) 9:00

    Begin again!

    Ending Your last wall is wall 14 which starts facing 6:00. Do count 13-14 (your side rock ¼ R), then stomp L fwd on count 15. You automatically end facing 12:00 …

    Contact: nielsbp@gmail.com – www.love-to-dance.dk

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  • Triple Mix

    Triple Mix

    Count: 32

    Wall: 2

    Level: Beginner

    Choreographer: Lorna Mursell (Scotland) Nov 2014

    Music: Country Medley by Nathan Carter – The Live Show

    Alternative Music:
    From A Jack To A King – Johnny Hansen
    Take These Chains From My Heart – Lee Roy Parnell
    Singing The Blues – Kentucky Headhunters

    NO TAGS, NO RESTARTS
    Start On The Word ”KING”

     

    SEC 1)          CHASSE, BACK ROCK, REC, SIDE TOUCH
    1&2               Step right to right side, step left beside right, step right to right side

    3-4                 Rock back on left, recover on to right

    5-6                 Step left to left side, touch right beside left

    7-8                 Step right to right side, touch left beside right
     
    SEC 2)          CHASSE 1/4 TURN, BACK ROCK, REC, SIDE TOUCH
    1&2               Step left to left side, step right beside left, turn 1/4 right stepping back on to left foot

    3-4                 Rock back on right, recover on to left

    5-6                 Step right to right side, touch left beside right

    7-8                 Step left to left side, touch right beside left
     
    SEC 3)          TOE STRUT, KICKBALL CHANGE, TOE STRUT KICKBALL CHANGE
    1-2                 Step right toe forward, drop right heel down

    3&4               Kick left foot forward, step left foot in place, step right foot beside left foot

    5-6                 Step left toe forward, drop left heel down

    7&8               Kick right foot forward, step right foot in place, step left foot beside right foot
     
    SEC 4)          CROSS POINT X 2, JAZZ BOX 1/4 TURN, CROSS
    1-2                 Cross right over left, point left toe to left side

    3-4                 Cross left over right, point right toe to right side

    5-6                 Cross right over left, step back on left

    7-8                 Step 1/4 turn right, cross left over right

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  • Let It Bay-Be


    Let It Bay – Be


    Count:  16

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Tina Argyle (UK) March 2011

    Music:  Let It Be – Katie Stevens – 65bpm American Idol Album Season 9


    Count in : 16 counts from start of track – start dancing with lyrics.
     

    Right Nightclub Basic. Left Nightclub Basic.

    1 Take big step to right side.
    2& Rock back left. Recover weight onto right.
    3 Take big step to left side.
    4& Rock back right. Recover weight onto left.
     

    Side, Sweep. Extended Weave.

    5 Take big step to right side, sweeping left leg anti- clockwise at the same time.
    6 Cross left behind right.
    &7 Step right to right side. Cross left over right.
    &8 Step right to right side. Cross left behind right.
    & Step right to right side.
     

    Left Cross Rock, Recover. Step. Right Cross Rock, Recover. Step.

    9 Rock left over right.
    10& Recover weight onto right. Step left to left side.
    11 Rock right over left.
    12& Recover weight onto left. Step right to right side.
     

    Cross ¼ Turn. Step. Walk. Walk.

    13 Cross left over right.
    14& ¼ turn left stepping back right. Step left to left side.
    15 Step forward right.
    16 Step forward left.
     
     

    Optional easy peasy lemon squeezy ending!!

    On final wall (4th time you start facing 12 o‘clock) – dance up to count 7. Hold. Then slowly unwind with the music a full turn right to face front.
     
    Contact: vineline@hotmail.co.uk
     
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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
     
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  • Senorita Tu


    Senorita Tu


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Improver

    Choreographer:  Ira Weisburd (USA) October, 2015

    Music:  Senorita by Flores Del Sol. Album: Dancing Dance Vol 1


    Free music download: http://redmp3.cc/24695786/flores-del-sol-senorita.html
     
    Intro: 16 counts. Start at approx. 9 sec. – No tags !! No restarts !!
     
    Dedicated to: Tony Tu and his lovely senoritas in Taiwan
     
     

    Part I. (Forward, Forward, R Botafoga; L Botafoga, Forward, Recover)

    1-2 Step R forward, Step L forward
    3&4 Step R across L, Step L to L, Step R to R
    5&6 Step L across R, Step R to R, Step L to L
    7-8 Step R forward, Recover back onto L
     
     

    Part II. (Triple ½ Turn R, Triple ½ Turn R; Back, Recover, Triple ¼ L Turn)

    1&2 Step R back making ¼ Turn R (3:00), Step-close L beside R, Make ¼ Turn R onto R (6:00)
    3&4 Step L forward making ¼ Turn R (9:00), Step-close R beside L, Step L back making ¼ R Turn (12:00)
    5-6 Step R back, Recover forward onto L
    7&8 Step R forward making ¼ Turn L (9:00), Step-close L beside R, Step R to R
     
     

    Part III. (L Sailor Step, Cross, Side; Back, Recover, Triple Step)

    1&2 Step L back, Step R to R, Step L to L
    3-4 Step R across L, Step L to L
    5-6 Step R back, Recover forward onto L
    7&8 Step R to R, Step-close L beside R, Step R to R
     
     

    Part IV. (L Sailor Step, Cross, Side; Back, Recover, Pivot ½ Turn L)

    1&2 Step L back, Step R to R, Step L to L
    3-4 Step R across L, Step L to L
    5-6 Step R back, Recover forward onto L
    7-8 Step R forward, Pivot ½ Turn L onto L (3:00)
     
    Repeat dance.
     

    Ending: Last 4 Counts In The Song, Make ½ Turn L To Face 12:00 And Hold.

    1-4 Step R forward, Pivot ½ Turn L onto L, Step R forward, hold
     
    Contact, email: dancewithira@comcast.net
     
     
     
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  • That’s Me

    That’s Me


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Improver

    Choreographer:  Nancy Lee (Jan. 2016)

    Music:  Que Maravilla by Manuela Orchestra Renzo Tomassini


     

    Intro : 48 count (Hooray !!! No tags or restarts)

    Section 1: [1-8] Step, Touch, Back, Kick, Rock Step Back, R Cha Cha Forward ( 12:00)

    1-2 Step R forward, touch L beside R,
    3-4 Step L back, kick R forward
    5-6 Step R back, recover on L
    7&8 R Cha Cha Fwd

    Section 2: [9-16]step, Touch, Recover, ¼ Turn And Point, Across, ¼ Turn & Step Back, Left Cha Cha Back

    1-2 Step L fwd, touch R beside L
    3-4 ¼ turn R, step on R in place (3), point L to L (4) ( 3:00)
    5-6 L Cross over R ( 5), ¼ turn L, R step back ( 12:00 )
    7&8 L Cha Cha Back

    Section 3: [17-24]step Back, Sit, Stand And Hook, Step, Step ½ Turn, Cha Cha Forward

    1-2 R step back (1) , Sit (2) , weight on R & point L fwd
    3-4 Stand up & hook L over R (3), Step L fwd (4) (12:00)
    5-6 Step R fwd (5), ½ turn L, Step L Fwd (6) (6:00)
    7&8 Right Cha Cha Forward (6:00)

    Section 4: [25-32] Sway- Lrlr, Across, ¼ Turn And Walk Back, Touch

    1-4 Hips Sway LRLR ( 6:00)
    5-6 Cross L over R (5), ¼ turn L , Step R back (6) ( 3:00)
    7-8 Step L back , touch R beside L
    (Option moves: 7&8 – Left cha cha back )
    Hope you enjoy the dance !!
    For song & step sheet, please contact: Email : swan9198@gmail.com
    Last update – 11th jan. 2016
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  • Better When I’m Dancin’


    Better When I’m Dancin’


    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Julia Wetzel – October, 2015

    Music:  Better When I’m Dancin’ by Meghan Trainor (Album: The Peanuts Movie Soundtrack), Length 2:56


    Intro: 16 counts (approx. 8 seconds into track)
     

    1 – 8

    (Side, Touch, Kick, Ball, Cross) X2

    1, 2 Step on R to right side (1), Touch L next to R (2)12:00
    3&4 Kick L to left diag. (3), Step ball of L next to R (&), Cross R over L (4)12:00
    5, 6 Step on L to left side (5), Touch R next to L (6)12:00
    7&8 Kick R to right diag. (7), Step ball of R next to L (&), Cross L over R (8)12:00
     

    9 – 16

    Side, Behind, ¼ Shuffle, Step, Touch, Hip Swings

    1, 2 Step on R to right side (1), Step L behind R (2)12:00
    3&4 ¼ Turn right step R fw (3), Step L next to R (&), Step R fw (4)3:00
    5, 6 Step L fw (5), Touch R next to L (6) 3:00
    7, 8 Step R to right side and swing hip to right side (7), Step L to left side and swing hip to left side (8)3:00
     

    17 – 24

    Side, ¼ Hitch, Shuffle, Step, Kick, Coaster

    1, 2 Step on R to right side (1), ¼ Turn left on R by swiveling R heel to right side and hitch L (2) 12:00
    3&4 Step L fw (3), Step R next to L (&), Step L fw (4)12:00
    5, 6 Step R fw (5), Kick L fw (6)12:00
    7&8 Step L back (7), Step R next to L (&), Step L fw (8)12:00
     

    25 – 32

    Rock, ½ Shuffle, Step, Point (R, Fw, R)

    1, 2 Rock R fw (1), Recover on L (2)12:00
    3&4 ¼ Turn right step R to right side (3), Step L next to R (&), ¼ Turn right step R fw (4)6:00
    5 – 8 Step L fw (5), Point R to right side (6), Point R fw (7), Point R to right side (8)6:00
     

    33 – 40

    Step, ¼ Flick, Diag. Shuffle, ⅛ Hip Roll (2x)

    1, 2 Step R fw in front of L (1), ¼ Turn right on ball of R and flick L back (2)9:00
    3&4 Step L fw slightly cross R (3), Step R next to L (&), Step L fw slightly cross R (4) (towards 10:00)9:00
    5 – 8 Step R to right and roll hip CCW making ⅛ Turn left taking weight on L (5-6), Repeat for (7-8) 6:00
     

    41 – 48

    Cross Samba, Diag. Shuffle, ⅛ Hip Roll (2x)

    1&2 Cross R over L (1), Rock L to left side (&), Recover on R (2)6:00
    3&4 Step L fw slightly cross R (3), Step R next to L (&), Step L fw slightly cross R (4) (towards 7:00)6:00
    *See restart Instruction Below For Wall 2
    5 – 8 Step R to right and roll hip CCW making ⅛ Turn left taking weight on L (5-6), Repeat for (7-8) 3:00
     

    49 – 56

    (Cross Rock, Side Shuffle) X2

    1, 2 Cross rock R over L (1), Recover on L (2)3:00
    3&4 Step R to right side (3), Step L next to R (&), Step R to right side (4)3:00
    5, 6 Cross rock L over R (5), Recover on R (6)3:00
    7&8 Step L to left side (7), Step R next to L (&), Step L to left side (8)3:00
     

    57 – 64

    (Cross, Point) X2, ¼ Jazz Box

    1 – 4 Cross R over L (1), Point L to left side (2), Cross L over R (3), Point R to right side (4)3:00
    5-8 Cross R over L (5), ¼ Turn right step back on L (6), Step R to right side (7), Cross L over R (8)6:00
     

    Restart on wall 2, dance up to count 44 (finish diag. shuffle facing 12:00), then do a jazz box for counts 45-48: Cross R over L (5), step back on L (6), step R to right side (7), cross L over R (8). Then start wall 3 facing 12:00.

     

    Ending on wall 6, dance up to count 44 (finish diag. shuffle facing 12:00), then do the hip rolls in place without turning to stay at 12:00.

    Then cross R over L to end the dance.

     
    Contact: julialinedance@gmail.com, www.juliawetzel.com
     
    Last update – 20th oct. 2015
     
feb
19
  • What You Say, What You Do

    What You Say, What You Do


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Ashya (Jan. 2016)

    Music:  This World Today Is A Mess by Donna Hightower


     

    Intro: 28 counts

    Sec 1. K Step.

    1-2 Step R diagonally forward, step L touch beside R
    3-4 Step L diagonally back, step R touch beside L
    5-6 Step R diagonally back, step L touch beside R
    7-8 Step L diagonally forward, step R touch beside L

    Sec 2. Vine Step Right, Touch. Vine Step Left, Scuff

    1-2 Step R to right side, step L behind R
    3-4 Step R to right side, step L touch beside R
    5-6 Step L to left side, step R behind L
    7-8 Step L ¼turn left, step R scuff

    Sec 3. Step R Toe Touch Cross, Heel Down, Side, ½turn Right, Jazz Box,

    1-2 Step R toe touch cross over L, step R heel down
    3-4 Step L to left side, ½turn right
    5-6 Step L cross over R, step R back,
    7-8 Step L to left side, step R touch beside L

    Sec 4. Rolling Turn Right, Rolling Turn Left

    1-2 Step R ¼turn right, ½turn right
    3-4 ¼turn right, step L touch to left side
    5-6 Step L ¼turn left, ½turn left
    7-8 ¼turn left, step R touch to right side

    Tag 1. Finished 3rd wall (9:00)

    Tag 2. Finished 6th Wall (6:00)

    1-4 Step R to right side, step L touch beside R, Step L to left side, step R touch beside L
    Contact: 1miryoo1@naver.com
feb
19
  • My Blue Tree


    My Blue Tree


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Absolute Beginner

    Choreographer:  Gary O’Reilly (Ire) Dec. 2015

    Music:  ”Big Blue Tree” by Michael English


    #16 count intro
     
    I choreographed this dance for my absolute beginner classes as an alternative to Ria’s hit dance “Big Blue Tree”, as I loved the track and needed something a little easier for the group J
     

    Section 1: R Toe-Heel-Stomp, L Toe-Heel-Stomp, Triple R-L-R, Pivot ½ Step

    1 & 2 Touch R toe back next to L heel (1), touch R heel forward next to L (&), stomp forward R (2)
    3 & 4 Touch L toe back next to R heel (3), touch L heel forward next to R (&), stomp forward L (4)
    5 & 6 Triple forward R (5), L (&), R (6)
    7 & 8 Step forward on L (7), ½ turn over R (&), step forward on L (8) (6:00)
     

    Section 2: R Toe-Heel-Stomp, L Toe-Heel-Stomp, Triple R-L-R, Pivot ½ Step

    1 & 2 Touch R toe back next to L heel (1), touch R heel forward next to L (&), stomp forward R (2)
    3 & 4 Touch L toe back next to R heel (3), touch L heel forward next to R (&), stomp forward L (4)
    5 & 6 Triple forward R (5), L (&), R (6)
    7 & 8 Step forward on L (7), ½ turn over R (&), step forward on L (8) (12:00)
     

    Section 3: “drunken Shuffles” Triple R-L-R, Triple L-R-L, Triple R-L-R, ¼ Triple L-R-L

    1 & 2 Facing R diagonal Triple to R side R (1), L (&), R (2) (1:30) *arms moving up-down-up
    3 & 4 Facing L diagonal Triple to L side L (3), L (&), R (4) (11:30) *arms moving up-down-up
    5 & 6 Facing R diagonal Triple to R side R (5), L (&), R (6) (1:30) *arms moving up-down-up
    7 & 8 Turn ¼ L Triple forward L (7), R (&), L (8) (9:00) *arms moving up-down-up
    *optional arm movements in this section for fun – during each triple or “drunken shuffle” raise both arms with palms facing up and move them up-down-up
     

    Section 4: Charleston Step X2

    1 2 Touch R toe forward (1), step back on R (2)
    3 4 Touch L toe back (3), step forward on L (4)
    5 6 Touch R toe forward (5), step back on R (6)
    7 8 Touch L toe back (7), step forward on L (8)
     
    Note: “Drunken shuffle” is just a fun term we coined in our absolute beginner class to help us all remember what was coming up next in the dance.
     
    Enjoy
     
    Contact: oreillygary1@eircom.net – 0857819808
     
feb
19
  • Homegrown


    Homegrown


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Improver

    Choreographer:  Rachael McEnaney (UK/USA) Jan 2015

    Music:  ”Homegrown”– Zac Brown Band. (iTunes) Approx 3.25 mins


    Count in: 32 counts from when beat kicks in, begin on vocals approx 105 bpm
     
    Notes: On 9th wall the music goes slightly off phrase but I didn’t feel the need for a restart so close to the end of the dance. Continue dancing, the steps still hit the music throughout, it is just on a different phrasing to the lyrics.
     

    1 – 8

    Walk R-L, R Shuffle, Fwd L, ½ Turn R, ½ Turn R With L Back Shuffle

    1 2 Step forward R (1), step forward L (2) 12.00
    3 & 4 Step forward R (3), step L next to R (&), step forward R (4) 12.00
    5 6 Step forward L (5), pivot ½ turn right (6) 6.00
    7 & 8 Make ½ turn right stepping back L (7), step R next to L (&) step back L (8) 12.00
    Easy option: Step forward L (5), pivot ¼ turn right (6), cross L over R (7), step R to right (&), cross L behind R (8) don’t make the next ¼ turn right just step R to right (1) 3.00
     

    9 – 16

    ¼ Turn R Side, L Cross, R Side-Rock-Cross, Sway L, Sway R, L Chasse

    1 2 Make ¼ turn right stepping R to right (1), cross L over R (2) 3.00
    3 & 4 Rock R to right side (3), recover weight L (&), cross R over L (4) 3.00
    5 6 Step L to left and sway hips left (5), sway hips right taking weight R (6) 3.00
    Note: On the chorus you could accent the lyrics “Arms Around Me” as you sway left swing R arm across body, as you sway right swing L arm across body.
    7 & 8 Step L to left (7), step R next to L (&), step L to left (8) 3.00
     

    17 – 24

    R Cross Rock, R Chasse, L Cross, R Side, L Sailor With ¼ Turn L

    1 2 Cross rock R over L (1), recover weight to L (2) 3.00
    3 & 4 Step R to right side (3), step L next to R (&), step R to right side (4) 3.00
    5 6 Cross L over R (5), step R to right side (6), 3.00
    7 & 8 Cross L behind R (7), make ¼ turn left stepping R next to L (&), step forward L (8) 12.00
     

    25 – 32

    R Kick, R Back, L Heel, L In Place, Fwd R, ½ Pivot, R Hitch, R Back, L Heel, L In Place, Fwd R, ¼ Pivot

    1 & 2 Kick R foot forward (1), step back R (&), touch L heel forward (2) 12.00
    & 3 4 Step L foot in place (&), step forward R (3), pivot ½ turn left (weight ends L) (4) 6.00
    5 & 6 Hitch R knee (5), step back R (&), touch L heel forward (6) 6.00
    & 7 8 Step L foot in place (&), step forward R (7), pivot ¼ turn left (weight ends L) (8) 3.00
     
    Start again – happy dancing
     

    End: The dance will end on count 24, instead of ¼ sailor make a ½ sailor to end facing the front

     
    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 © 2015 Rachael Louise McEnaney (dancewithrachael@gmail.com) all rights reserved.
     
    Contact: www.dancewithrachael.com – dancewithrachael@gmail.com – tel: +1 407-538-1533 – +44 7968181933
     
    Last update – 24th feb 2015
     
feb
19
  • Ticket To The Blues!

    Ticket To The Blues!


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Niels Poulsen (Denmark) May 2015

    Music:  One Way Ticket by Eruption


     

    Intro: From the main beat there is a 32 count intro (32 secs. Into music). Start with weight on L foot
    Note: No tags – no restarts!!! 

    1 – 8

    R Rock Fwd, R Coaster Step, L Rock Fwd, ¼ Into L Chasse

    1 – 2 Rock fwd on R (1), recover back on L (2) 12:00
    3&4 Step back on R (3), step L next to R (&), step fwd on R (4)

    Turny Option: Full Triple Turn R 12:00

    5 – 6 Rock fwd on L (5), recover back on R (6) 12:00
    7&8 Turn ¼ L stepping L to L side (7), step R next to L (&), step L to L side (8)
    Turny option: 1 ¼ turn L… (for the experienced dancers) 9:00

    9 – 16

    Weave Into R Sailor Step, Weave Into Behind Side Cross

    1 – 2 Cross R over L (1), step L to L side (2) 9:00
    3&4 Cross R behind L (3), step L a small step to L side (&), step R to R side (4) 9:00
    5 – 6 Cross L over R (5), step R to R side (6) 9:00
    7&8 Cross L behind R (7), step R to R side (&), cross L over R (8) 9:00

    17 – 24

    Side R, Together L, R Shuffle Fwd, Side L, Together R, L Shuffle Back

    1 – 2 Step R to R side (1), step L next to R (2) 9:00
    3&4 Step fwd on R (3), step L behind R (&), step fwd on R (4) 9:00
    5 – 6 Step L to L side (5), step R next to L (6) 9:00
    7&8 Step back on L (7), step R next to L (&), step back on L (8) 9:00

    25 – 32

    Back R, Clap X 2, Back L, Clap X 2, R Back Rock, R Kick Ball Step

    1&2 Step back on R (1), clap hands (&), clap hands (2) 9:00
    3&4 Step back on L (3), clap hands (&), clap hands (4) 9:00
    5 – 6 Rock back on R (5), recover fwd to L (6) 9:00
    7&8 Kick R fwd (7), step R next to L (&), step L a small step fwd (8) 9:00
    Start again and… Enjoy!

    Ending: Wall 12 (starts facing 3:00) is your last wall. You automatically end facing 12:00.

    Do up to count 16, then step R to R side on count 17 – 12:00
    Contact: niels@love-to-dance.dk – www.love-to-dance.dk
feb
19
  • Rumba Hips

    Rumba Hips


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Rick Wilson – Feb. 2016

    Music:  ”Listen To The Radio” – Lee Kernaghan


     

    Side Together Side, Hip Sways

    1-2-3-4 Side Right, Left Together, Side Right, Hold,
    5-6-7-8 Sway To Left With Left Foot , Sway Side Right With Right Foot, Sway Side Left With Left Foot, Hold.

    Side Together Side, Hip Sways

    1-2-3-4 Side Right, Left Together, Side Right, Hold,
    5-6-7-8 Sway To Left With Left Foot , Sway Side Right With Right Foot, Sway Side Left With Left Foot, Hold.

    Box Step

    1-2-3-4 Side Right, Left Together, Step Back Right, Hold,
    5-6-7-8 Side Left Foot, Right Together With Left, Left Foot Forward, Hold

    Box Step ¼ Turn Ending

    1-2-3-4 Side Right, Left Together, Step Back Right, Hold,
    5-6-7-8 Side Left Foot, Right Together With Left, Left Foot ¼ Turn To Right Stepping Side Left, Hold.
    Begin again
    Alternate music suggestions:
    “Lovin’ Like That” – Jeff Bates
    “Cruising On A Saturday Night” – Rick Guard
    “Spilled Perfume” – Gil Grand
    Any rumba song you like…
    Contact: rlw5678bordon@gmail.com
nov
20
  • One Of Us Is Stronger

    One Of Us Is Stronger


    Count:  96

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Phrased High Intermediate waltz

    Choreographer:  Jessica Boström (SE) Oct. 2015

    Music:  ”One of Us” by Guy Sebastian


     

    (Start after 24 counts, 11 secs in)
    Phrasing: A, A*, B, B*, Tag 1, A, A*, B, B*, A**, Tag 2, B, B, B, Short B until music ends
    (Please look at the video for preferences)

    A – 48 counts

    A1: Cross. Point. Hold. Cross. Point. Hold. Cross With A ¼ R. Point. Hold. Cross. ¼ L. ½ L.

    1 – 3 Cross R over L. Point L to L side. Hold.
    4 – 6 Cross L over R. Point R to R side. Hold.
    7 – 9 Cross R over L while Turning ¼ R. Point L to L side. Hold. (3.00)
    10 – 12 Cross L over R. ¼ L stepping R Back. ½ L stepping L Forward. (6.00)

    A2: Cross. Point. Hold. Cross. Point. Hold. Cross With A ¼ R. Point. Hold. Cross. ¼ L. ½ L.

    1 – 3 Cross R over L. Point L to L side. Hold.
    4 – 6 Cross L over R. Point R to R side. Hold.
    7 – 9 Cross R over L while Turning ¼ R. Point L to L side. Hold. (9.00)
    10 – 12 Cross L over R. ¼ L stepping R Back. ½ L stepping L Forward. (12.00)

    A3: Rock Forward. Recover. Step Back. Step Back. Sweep. Weave Left. Side. Drag. Touch.

    1 – 3 Rock Forward on R. Recover onto L. Step back on R.
    4 – 6 Step Back L. Sweep Right out and around from front to back (over 2 Counts).
    7 – 9 Cross R Behind L. Step L to L Side. Cross R over L.
    10 – 12 Step L to L side. Drag R towards L over 2 counts ending in a touch R beside L. (12.00) A**

    A4: 1/8 Turn R Basic Waltz Forward. Cross. 1/8 L. 1/8 L. Back. 1/8 L. ¼ L. Side Rock. Step.

    1 – 3 1/8 Turn R Step Forward on R. Step L beside R. Step R Forward. (1.30)
    4 – 6 Cross L over R. 1/8 L Step R to R Side. 1/8 Turn L Step Back on L. (10.30)
    7 – 9 Step Back on R. 1/8 Turn L Stepping L to L Side. Turn ¼ L Step Forward on R. (6.00)
    10 – 12 L Side Rock. Recover on R. Step Forward L. (6.00)

     

    B – 48 Counts

    B1: 1/8 R Sway Forward. Sway Back. Step. ½ Turn L. ½ Turn Left. Press Forward. Hold X 2.

    1 – 3 1/8 Turn R Sway Forward Diagonally over 3 counts on L. (towards 1.30)
    4 – 6 Sway Back over 3 counts on R.
    7 – 9 Step forward on L. ½ Turn Left Step R Back. ½ Turn L Step L Forward. (1.30)
    10 – 12 Press R Forward. Hold 2 counts (1.30)

    B2: Back. Lock. Back. Back. Sweep. Sailor Step. Back. Sweep.

    1 – 3 Step Back L. Cross Lock R over L. Step Back on L. (1.30)
    4 – 6 Step Back on R. Sweep L out and around from front to back (over 2 Counts). (squaring up to 12.00)
    7 – 9 Cross L Behind R. Step R to R Side. Step L to L Side.
    10 – 12 Step Back on R. Sweep L out and around from front to back (over 2 Counts). (12.00)

    B3: Weave Right. Side. Back Rock. Side. Back Rock. Side. Back Rock.

    1 – 3 Cross L Behind R. Step R to R Side. Cross L over R.
    4 – 6 Step R to R Side. Rock Back L. Recover on R.
    7 – 9 Step L to L Side. Rock Back on R. Recover on L.
    10 – 12 Step R to R Side. Rock Back on L. Recover on R. (9.00)

    B4: ¾ Turn L Basic Waltz. ½ Turn L Basic Waltz. Rock Forward. Recover. Step Together. Step Turn ¼ L. Step Together.

    1 – 3 ¼ L Step Forward on Left. ¼ Turn Left Stepping Right to Right Side. ¼ Turn Left Stepping Left Back. (3.00)
    4 – 6 Step Back on Right. ¼ Turn Left Stepping Left to Left Side. ¼ Turn Left Stepping Forward on Right. (9.00)
    7 – 9 Rock Forward on L. Recover on R. Step Together on L.
    10 – 12 Step Forward on R. ¼ Turn L (weight on L). Step Together on R. (6.00)

    Tag 1 (facing 12.00)

    Rock Forward. Recover. Back. Back. Sweep. Behind. Side. Forward. Step Forward. Hold X 2.

    1 – 3 Rock Forward on R. Recover on L. Step Back on R
    4 – 6 Step Back on L. Sweep R out and around from front to back (over 2 Counts).
    7 – 9 Step R Behind L. Step L to L Side. Step Forward on R.
    10 – 12 Step Forward on L. Hold for 2 counts.

    Tag 2 (facing 12.00, ends facing 6.00), try to hit the counts in the music

    ¼ R. ½ R. ¼ R Step Out. Step Out. Hold X 2. Cross. ¼ R. ¼ R Step Out. Step Out. Hold X 2.

    1 – 3 ¼ Turn R Step R Forward. ½ Turn R Step L Back. ¼ R Step out R.
    4 – 6 Step Out L. Hold 2 counts.
    7 – 9 Cross R over L. ¼ R stepping L Back. ¼ R Step Out R.
    10 – 12 Step Out on L. Hold for 2 counts. (6.00)
    1 – 3 Throw your R arm in a semi-circle from right hip and up crossing you left side. Spread you finger on your way up (for styling look towards R hand).
    4 Close your fingers and make a fist.
    5 – 6 Pull your fist down, hitting the beat on 6 where he stops singing. Here it’s a small break in the music, put you weight on Rready to start B when the music starts again.
    A*
    When going from A into B you change last step of A, make a touch with L instead of step forward, ending with you weight on R, ready to start with L on count 1 of B.
    A**
    Do up to and including count 36 of A, then do tag 2.
    B*
    When going from B into A or tag 1 you change the last step of B, make a touch with R instead of step together, weight on L ready to start A or tag 1.
    Contact: jessica.bostrom@hotmail.com
    Please do not alter this step sheet in anyway.