Category Archives: S


feb
24
  • Shades Of Passion


    Shades Of Passion


    Count:  72

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate / Advanced waltz

    Choreographer:  Rob Fowler (Jan 2015)

    Music:  Earned It – The Weekend [From soundtrack of 50 Shades of Grey]


    Easy waltz try ’Wonderland waltz’ – fits great
     
    Intro: 24 counts
     

    Section 1: Cross Point Hold, Back, Sweep

    1-3 Cross left over right, point right to right side, hold
    4-6 Step right back, sweep left behind right over 2 beats (no Weight)
     

    Section 2: Behind, Side, Cross, Slide

    1-3 Step left behind right, step right to right side, Cross left over right
    4-6 Take long step to right, drag left to right, touch left
     

    Section 3: ¾ Rolling Turn Left, Step Back ¼ Turn, Side Step Hold

    1-3 Make ¼ turn left on to left, Make ½ turn left back on right, Step back left [3 o clock]
    4-6 Step back right Making ¼ turn right weight on right. Point left to left side, hold[6 o clock]
     

    Section 4: Make Full Turn Left, Cross Rock, Side

    1-3 Transfer weight to left foot as you sweep right full turn left, touch right out to side
    4-6 Rock right over left, Recover back on left, Step right to right side[6 o clock]
     

    Section 5: Cross Left Over Right, Kick Right Diagonal, Step Back Right, Step Back ½ Turn

    1-3 Cross left over right, kick right diagonally right, hold[7-30 o clock]
    4-6 Step back right, Make ½ turn left on to left, Step forward right [1-30 o clock]
     

    Section 6: Left Twinkle, ½ Turn Twinkle

    1-2 Step Diagonally forward left, Step diagonally forward right [1-30 o clock]
    3 Brush left past right stepping left diagonally left [10-30 o clock]
    4-5 Cross right over left, make ¼ turn right step back left,
    6 Make ¼ turn right step right to side [6 o clock]
     

    Section 7: Cross Rock ¼ Turn Left , Full Spiral Turn Forward

    1-3 Cross left over right, recover back on right, make ¼ turn left onto left
    4-6 Step forward right, Make full spiral turn left weight on right hook left heel across( 2 beats )
     

    Section 8: Step Forward Left, Rock Forward Right Recover, Make ½ Turn Right, ½ Pencil Turn

    1-3 Step forward left, Rock forward right, recover back left
    4-6 Make ½ turn right on to Right, Make ½ pencil turn right bringing left next to right, hold
     

    Section 9: Step Forward Left, Touch, Hold, Step Back Right, Touch, Hold

    1-3 Step forward on left, touch right next to left, hold
    4-6 Step back right, touch left next to right, hold
     

    Section 10: ½ Turn Basic, Back, Together, Step, Together

    1-3 Step left forward, Make ½ turn left step back right, left together
    4-6 Step Back right, step left next to right, step right next to left
     

    Section 11: Step Hitch, Cross Touch, Hold

    1-3 Step forward left, hitch right knee across left leg 2 beats
    4-6 Cross right over left, point left to left side, Hold
     

    Section 12: Left Sailor Step, Right Cross Behind , Unwind ½ Turn Right, Point Left, Hold

    1-3 Cross left behind right, step right to right side, step left slightly to left side
    4-6 Cross right behind left, Unwind ½ turn right point left to left side, hold (thanks Pat)
     
nov
9
  • Such A Fool


    Such A Fool


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Niels Poulsen (Denmark) May 2014

    Music:  A Fool Such as I by Jason Donovan. [2.35 mins.]


    Intro: 32 counts from first beat in music (app. 15 secs. Into track). Start with weight on L foot
     
    Note: No tags – no restarts!
     

    1 – 8

    R Chasse, L Back Rock, Side L, Behind Side Cross, Side L

    1&2 Step R to R side (1), step L next to R (&), step R to R side (2) 12:00
    3 – 4 Rock back on L (3), recover fwd on R (4) 12:00
    5 – 6&7 Step L to L side (5), cross R behind L (6), step L to L side (&), cross R over L (7) 12:00
    8 Step L to L side (8) 12:00
     

    9 – 16

    R Back Rock, Shuffle ½ L, L Back Rock, Shuffle ½ R

    1 – 2 Rock back on R (1), recover fwd on L (2) 12:00
    3&4 Turn ¼ L stepping R to R side (3), step L next to R (&), turn ¼ L stepping back on R (4) 6:00
    5 – 6 Rock back on L (5), recover fwd on R (6) 6:00
    7&8 Turn ¼ R stepping L to L side (7), step R next to L (&), turn ¼ R stepping back on L (8) 12:00
     

    17 – 24

    R Back Rock, R Kick Ball Change, R Jazz Box

    1 – 2 Rock back on R (1), recover fwd on L (2) 12:00
    3&4 Kick R fwd (3), step R next to L (&), change weight to L (4) 12:00
    5 – 6 Cross R over L (5), step back on L (6) 12:00
    7 – 8 Step R to R side (7), step fwd on L (8) 12:00
     

    25 – 32

    Monterey ¼ R With Cross, R Side Rock, R Back Rock

    1 – 2 Point R to R side (1), turn ¼ R on L stepping R next to L (2) 3:00
    3 – 4 Point L to L side (3), cross L slightly over R (4) 3:00
    5 – 6 Rock R to R side (5), recover on L (6) 3:00
    7 – 8 Rock back on R (7), recover on L (8) 3:00
     
    Start again
     

    Ending:

    Last wall is wall 9 which starts facing 12:00. To end facing 12:00 do up to count 28 (facing 3:00).

    Then step fwd R (5), turn ¼ L (6), stomp R next to L (7) stomp L next to R (8) 12:00

     
    Contact : niels@love-to-dance.dk – www.love-to-dance.dk
     
okt
19
  • Shotgun Mambo


    Shotgun Mambo


    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Improver

    Choreographer:  Kate Sala (June 2014)

    Music:  Me & My Broken Heart by Rixton


    Intro: 36 counts.
     

    Mambo Right, Mambo Left, Forward Lock Step, Step Pivot ½ Turn Step.

    1 & 2 Rock out on R to right side. Recover on L. Step R next to L.
    3 & 4 Rock out on L to left side. Recover on R. Step L next to R.
    5 & 6 Step forward on R. Lock step L behind R. Step forward on R.
    7 & 8 Step forward on L. Pivot ½ turn right. Step forward on L. 6 o’clock
     

    Rumba Box, Coaster Step, Forward Lock Step.

    1 & 2 Step R to right side. Step L next to R. Step forward on R.
    3 & 4 Step L to left side. Step R next to L. Step back on L.
    5 & 6 Step back on R. Step L next to R. Step forward on R.
    7 & 8 Step forward on L. Lock step R behind L. Step forward on L.
     

    Step Pivot ¼ Turn Left Cross, Chasse Left, Touch, Side Step, Touch, Side Step, Kick, Weave Left.

    1 & 2 Step forward on R. Pivot ¼ turn left. Cross step R over L. 3 o’clock
    3 & 4 Step L to left side. Step R next to L. Step L to left side.
    & 5 & Touch R toe next to left instep. Step R to right side. Touch L next to R instep.
    6 & Step L to left side. Small kick R to right diagonal.
    7 & 8 Cross step R behind L. Step L to left side. Cross step R over L.
     

    Left, Together, Back, Side, Cross, Side, Kick, Side, Cross, Side, Kick, Coaster Step.

    1 & 2 Step L to left side. Step R next to L. Step back on L.
    3 & 4 & Step R to right side. Cross step L over R. Step R to right side. Small kick L to left diagonal.
    5 & 6 & Step L to left side. Cross step R over left. Step L to left side. Small kick R to right diagonal.
    7 & 8 Step back on R. Step L next to R. Step forward on R.
     

    Mambo Step, Hitch (Clap), ½ Turn, Hitch (Clap), ½ Turn, Coaster Cross, Tap Out, In, Step Left.

    1 & 2 Rock forward on L. Recover on to R. Step back on L.
    & 3 Turn ½ right hitching R knee with clap. Step forward on R.
    & 4 Turn ½ right hitching L knee with clap. Step back on L. *Restart from here during wall 2
    5 & 6 Step back on R. Step L next to R. Cross step R over L.
    7 & 8 Tap L toe out to left side. Tap L next to R instep. Step L to left side.
     

    Cross Rock Behind, Recover, Step Right, Weave Right, Full Turn Walk Around.

    1 & 2 Cross rock on R behind L. Recover on to L. Step R to right side.
    3 & 4 Cross step L behind R. Step R to right side. Cross step L over R.
    5 – 8 Full turn wall around over R shoulder on R, L, R, L.
     
    Start again.
     

    Restart: During wall 2 after 36 counts, restarting facing 6 o’clock.

     
mar
6
  • Sambamania


    Sambamania


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Joenan, Australia (May 2012)

    Music:  Sambalero (Dance Edit) – Mueve Orchestra Bagutti


    Count in – 32 counts
     

    Prissy Walks, Pivot ½ Turn Left, Cross Samba, Cross Samba

    1-4 Prissy walks forward on R, L, step forward on R, pivot ½ turn left
    5&6 Cross samba on R, L, R
    7&8 Cross samba on L, R, L (6)
     

    Rock, Recover, Touch, Unwind ¾ Turn Right, Chasse Left, Mambo

    1-4 Rock forward on R, recover on L, touch R behind L, unwind ¾ turn right (wt remains on R)
    5&6 Chasse left on L, R, L
    7&8 Back mambo on R, L, R (3)
     

    Rock, Recover, Syncopated Cross Shuffle, Point, Syncopated Rocking Chair

    1-2 Rock L to left side, recover on R
    3-6 Syncopated cross shuffle on L (3), R (&), L (4), R (&), L (5), point R to right side (6)
    7&8& Syncopated rocking chair on R, L, R, L (3)
     

    Cross Samba, Cross Samba, Jazz Box ½ Turn Right

    1&2 Cross samba on R, L, R
    3&4 Cross samba on L, R, L
    5-8 Turning ½ turn right jazz box on R, L, R, L (9)
     
    Start again
     
feb
27
  • Stronger Than The Universe


    Stronger Than The Universe


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Easy Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Rep Ghazali-Meaney, Scotland (April 2012)

    Music:  Hearbreaker by Dionne Warwick (101 bpm) iTunes


    38 count intro start on vocal
     

    01-09

    Right Side-Cross Rock-Recover,¼ Turn Side Shuffle Fwd, Rock Forward-Recover, Coaster Step

    1-3 Step Right to Right side, cross Rock Left over Right, recover on Right
    4&5 Step Left to Left side, step Right together, ¼ turn Left by stepping forward on Left (9)
    6-7 Rock forward Right, recover on Left
    8&1 Step back Right, step Left together, step forward Right
    Alternative step: Triple full turn right by stepping right-left-right on the spot
     

    10-17

    Cross-Unwind ½ Turn, Sailor Skate, Skate-Skate, Left Shuffle Fwd

    2-3 Cross Left over Right, keeping weight on Left unwind ½ turn Right and sweep on Right (3)
    4&5 Step Right behind Left, step Left to Left, skate forward Right
    6-7 Skate forward Left, skate forward Right
    8&1 Step forward Left, step Right together, step forward Left
     

    18-25

    Rock Fwd-Recover, Triple ½ Turn, Step-¼ Pivot Turn, Cross Shuffle

    2-3 Rock forward Right, recover on Left
    4&5 ½ turn Left by stepping forward on Right, step Left together, step forward Right (9)
    6-7 Step forward Left, ¼ pivot turn Right (12)
    8&1 Cross Left over Right, step Right to Right side, cross Left over Right
     

    26-01

    Side-¼ Turn Left, Right Cross Mambo, Left And Right Sailor

    2-3 Step Right to Right side, ¼ turn Left by stepping Left to Left side (9)
    4&5 Cross rock Right over Left, recover on Left, step Right to Right side
    6&7 Step Left behind Right, step Right to Right side, step Left to Left side
    8&1 Step Right behind Left, step Left to Left side, [step Right to Right side] (9)
     
jan
21
  • Stars


    Stars


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Darren Bailey, Fred Whitehouse, Raymond Sarlemijn (Jan 2014)

    Music:  Stars (Grace Potter)


    Intro: 16 counts
     

    Sweep, ¾ Turn R Into Stretch, Run Forward Into Balance, Syncopated Back Step Into Vine With Sweep.

    1,2 Step LF forward, sweep RF across LF, place weight onto RF
    &3 ¼ turn R stepping back on L, (3.00) ½ turn R stepping RF forward (9.00)(option: Stretch R arm up)
    4&5 Step LF forward, Step RF forward, close LF beside R (rise onto toes)
    6&7 Step Rf back, step LF back, ¼ turn R stepping RF to r side (12.00)
    &8 Cross LF over R, Step Rf to R side sweeping LF from front to back facing (10.30)
     

    Holds (Grow), Spiral L, ½ Turn Feather Step, Cross, Start ½ Diamond Fallaway L

    1,2,3 Hold counts 1,2. Option: (open arms pointing LF arm forward into 10.30) keep weight on RF, spiral full turn L (10.30)
    4&5 Curve walk L,R,L making 3/8 turn L squaring up to (6.00)
    6,7 Step RF forward, large step L to L side (start diamond fall away)
    8&1 Step diagonal back R,L (1:30) 1/8 turn R stepping RF to R side (9.00)
     

    Finish ½ Diamond Fallaway L, Sways With Sweep, Cross, Side,hitch, Behind, Side, Forward

    2&3 1/8 turn right stepping forward L,R,L (10.30)
    4&5 Weight change onto R as u sway making a ¼ turn R to face (1:30), weight change onto L as u sway L, Sway to R as you sweep L to front (1.30)
    6&7 Cross LF over Rf, step RF to R side, step LF behind R as you lift R knee up and hook behind LF (1.30)
    8&1 Place RF down behind LF, step LF to L side, cross RF over L making 1/8 turn L (12.00)
     

    Slow Full Turn L, Rock And Cross ¼ L, ¼ X2 Hinge Turns R, ½ Turn L

    2,3 Make a slow full turn L keep weight on RF, step LF forward (12.00)
    4&5 Rock RF forward, ¼ turn LF placing weight onto LF, cross RF over L
    6,7 ¼ R stepping LF back (12.00), ¼ turn R stepping RF to R side (3.00)
    8& Cross LF over R, ¼ turn L stepping RF back (12.00) to start the dance again make ¼ turn LEFT (9.00)
     

    Restarts: After 4 counts on walls 3, 6, 8.

     
    Contact: dazzadance@hotmail.com
     
jan
1
  • Sabbath Shuffle

    Sabbath Shuffle


    Count:  16

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Leon Blank

    Music:  Freilachs Von Der Chupe by Sabbath hela veckan


    1-8

    Shuffles Forward, Skate, Stomp x 2

    1&2 Step Forward Diagonally Right On Right, Close Left Beside Right, Step Forward On Right
    3&4 Step Forward Diagonally Left On Left, Close Right Beside Left, Step Forward On Left
    5-6 Skate Right, Skate Left
    7-8 Stomp Right Foot To Right, Toes Pointing Out To The Right, Stomp Right Beside Left
     

    9-16

    Backward Stroll, Right Chassé, 1/4 Turn Right Into A Left Chassé

    1-4 Step Backward Right, Left, Right, Left
    5&6 Step Right To Right Side, Close Left Beside Right, Step Right To Right Side
    7&8 Turn 1/4 Right Stepping Left To Left Side, Close Right Beside Left, Step Left To Left Side
     
    Repeat
     
jan
1
  • Speak to the Sky


    Speak To The Sky


    Count:  56

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Keith Davies

    Music:  Speak To The Sky by Brendon Walmsley


    Right Forward Lock & Scuff, Left Forward Lock & Scuff

    1-4 Step right forward, cross left behind right, step right forward, scuff left forward
    5-8 Step left forward, cross right behind left, step left forward, scuff right forward
     

    Forward Right, Touch Left Toe Behind Right, Step Back Left, Touch Right Heel Forward; Repeat

    1-4 Step right forward, touch left toe behind right, step left back, touch right heel forward
    5-8 Step right forward, touch left toe behind right, step left back, touch right heel forward
     

    Four Toe Struts Back

    1-4 Step right toe back, drop right heel, step left toe back, drop left heel
    5-8 Step right toe back, drop right heel, step left toe back, drop left heel
     

    Two Right Boot Lifts, Vine Right

    1-4 Touch right heel forward, hitch right knee, touch right heel forward, hitch right knee
    5-8 Step right to side, cross left behind right, step right to side, touch left together
     

    Two Left Boot Lifts, Vine Left

    1-4 Touch left heel forward, hitch left knee, touch left heel forward, hitch left knee
    5-8 Step left to side, cross right behind left, step left to side, touch right together
     

    Two ¼ Monterey Turns Right

    1-2 Touch right to side, turn ¼ right and step right together
    3-4 Touch left to side, step left together
    5-6 Touch right to side, turn ¼ right and step right together
    7-8 Touch left to side, step left together
     

    Charleston

    1-2 Sweep right side to front and touch right forward, hold
    3-4 Sweep right front to back and step right back, hold
    5-6 Sweep left front to back and touch left back, hold
    7-8 Sweep left back to front and step left forward, hold
     
    Repeat
     

    Tag: At the end of the 3rd and 6th walls, add a ”bonus” charleston step (i.e., dance the last 8 counts again)

     
dec
31
  • She’s My Moon Hanger


    She’s My Moon Hanger


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner/Intermediate level

    Choreographer:  Ingemar Kardeskog (Sweden) July 07

    Music:  I Know She Hung The Moon by Toby Keith, Album: Big Dog Daddy (108 bpm)


    Intro: 32 counts on lyrics ”There’s No Need To Apologize”
    Or music: ”Wouldn’t Wanna Be Ya” by Toby Keith (120 Bpm) – Skip tags – Intro 16 counts.

     

    Step, Turn ½, Step, Forward Cha-Cha, Step, Turn ¼ Left, Cross Cha-Cha

     

    1-2-3 Step Right Forward, Turn ½ Left (Weight To Left), Step Right Forward 
    4&5 Step Left Forward, Lock Right Behind Left, Step Left Forward 
    6-7 Step Right Forward, Turn ¼ Left (Weight To Left) 
    8&1 Cross Right Over Left, Step Left To Side, Cross Right Over Left 
     

    Turn ¼ Right, Turn ¼ Right, Cross Cha-Cha, Rock, Recover, Cross, Back, Side

     

    2-3 Turn ¼ Right And Step Left Back, Turn ¼ Right And Step Right To Side 
    4&5 Cross Left Over Right, Step Right To Side, Cross Left Over Right 
    6-7 Rock Right To Side, Recover To Left 
    8&1 Cross Right Over Left, Step Left Back, Step Right To Side 
     

    Cross Rock, Cha-Cha Left, Back, Rock, Triple Turn ½ Left (Traveling)

     

    2-3 Cross/Rock Left Over Right, Recover To Right 
    4&5 Step Left To Side, Step Right Together, Step Left To Side 
    6-7 Cross/Rock Right Behind Left, Recover To Left 
    8&1 Turn ¼ Left And Step Right To Side, Step Left Together, Turn ¼ Left And Step Right Back 
     

    Touch Turn ½ Left, Triple Turn ½ Left, Back, Touch, Step, Beside

     

    2-3 Touch Left Behind Right, Turn ½ Left (Weight To Left) 
    4&5 Turn ¼ Left And Step Right To Side, Step Left Together, Turn ¼ Left And Step Right Back 
    6-7 Step Left Back, Touch Right Forward 
    8& Step Right Forward, Step Left Together 
     
    Repeat
     
     

    Tag: After 4th and 8th wall

    1-2 Step Right Slightly To Side And Sway Right, Sway Left 
    3-4 Sway Right, Sway Left 
     

    Start again from the beginning

     

    Ending: The dance ends after you danced another full 32 counts after the last tag. Facing 3:00 on count 1 in first section just turn ¼ left for big finish towards front wall

     
dec
31
  • Sweet Little Dangerous


    Sweet Little Dangerous


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Pete Harkness

    Music:  Sweet Little Dangerous by Heather Myles


    Step ½ Pivot Left, Hold, Step ½ Pivot Right, Hold

    1-2 Step forward right, pivot ½ turn left
    3-4 Step forward right, hold and clap
    5-6 Step forward left, pivot ½ turn right
    7-8 Step forward left, hold and clap
     

    Chasse Right, Back Rock, Chasse Left, Back Rock

    1&2 Step right to right side, close left beside right, step right to right side
    3-4 Rock back on left, rock forward onto right
    5&6 Step left to left side, close right beside left, step left to left side
    7-8 Rock back on right, rock forward onto left
     

    Grapevine ¼ Turn, Step ½ Pivot, ¼ Turn, Behind, ¼ Turn

    1-2 Step right to right side, cross left behind right
    3-4 Step right ¼ turn right, step forward left
    5-6 Pivot ½ turn right, make ¼ turn right, stepping left to left side
    7-8 Cross right behind left, step left ¼ turn left
     

    Forward Rock, Jump Back, Hold, Right Shuffle, Step ½ Pivot

    1-2 Rock forward on right, rock back onto left
    &3-4 Jump back stepping – right then left pushing hips back, hold
    5&6 Step forward right, close left beside right, step forward right
    7-8 Step forward left, pivot ½ turn right
     

    Left Rock, Cross, Clap, Right Rock, Cross, Clap

    1-2 Rock to left side on left, rock onto right in place
    3-4 Cross step left over right, hold and clap
    5-6 Rock right to right side, rock onto left making ¼ turn left
    7-8 Step forward right, hold and clap
     

    Left Shuffle, Step ¼ Turn, Cross Shuffle, 2 X ¼ Turns Right

    1&2 Step forward left, close right beside left, step forward left
    3-4 Step forward right, pivot ¼ turn left
    5&6 Cross right over left, step left to left side, cross right over left
    7 Make ¼ turn right, stepping back onto left
    8 Make ¼ turn right, stepping right out to right side
     

    Forward Rock, ¼ Turn, Step ½ Pivot, ¼ Turn, Back Rock

    1-2 Rock forward on left, rock back onto right
    3-4 Step left ¼ turn left, step forward right
    5-6 Pivot ½ turn left, make ¼ turn left stepping right to right side
    7-8 Rock back on left, rock forward onto right
     

    Chasse Left, Back Rock, Toe Heel Touches Or Dwight

    1&2 Step left to left side, close right beside left, step left to left side
    3-4 Rock back on right, rock forward onto left
    5-6 Touch right toe to left instep, touch right heel to left instep
    7-8 Touch right toe to left instep, touch right heel to left instep
     
    You can make steps 5-8 into a Dwight move by traveling to right
     
    Repeat
     
dec
31
  • Saddle Up Shawty (a.k.a. Hip Hop Twist)


    Saddle Up Shawty (aka Hip Hop Twist)


    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Guyton Mundy (Feb 08)

    Music:  Saddle Up Shawty (Club Mix) by Mikel Knight; CD: Urban Cowboy


    Intro: None, cold start immediately after the rooster crows
     

    Kick, Step; Kick, Hook; Step; Hold (Add Hands), Hitch; Walk Back & Touch; Left Hip Bumps X 2

    1&2& Low kick R fwd, step on R, Low kick L fwd, Hook L over R knee,
    3&4 Step L slightly fwd (3) Hold on (&) Shift weight back to R and hitch L up (4)
    [Hands: L Arm Out To Low Left Side With R Fist At Inside Of L Elbow (3), R Arm Out To Low Right Side With L Fist At Inside Of R Elbow (&), Leaving L Arm Across Body, Bend R Arm Up Vertically Over R Shoulder On Same Count As L Leg Hitch(4)]
    5 & 6 Walk back L, walk back R, Touch L out to left side
    7, 8 Bump L hip up and to the left twice (12:00)
     

    Step To L Side; Quarter-Turn Sailor; Half-Turn Sailor; R Shuffle Fwd; Step Fwd L

    1, Step L to left side
    2&3 Step R behind L, turn ¼ to left stepping fwd on L, step R to right side
    4&5 Step L behind R turning ¼ to left, Step R to right side turning ¼ to left, Step L fwd
    6&7 Step R fwd, Step L next to R, Step R fwd
    8 Step fwd on L (3:00)
     

    Step R Fwd, Half-Turn Hip Roll; Half-Turn Sailor; Step R Fwd, Half-Turn Hip Roll; L Coaster Step

    1, 2 Step R fwd, Roll hips around in counter-clockwise ½ turn (weight stays on R)
    3&4 Step L behind R turning ¼ to left, Step R to right side turning ¼ to left, Step L fwd
    5, 6 Step R fwd, Roll hips around in counter-clockwise ½ turn (weight stays on R)
    7&8 Step L back, Step R back next to L, Step L fwd (9:00)
     

    Funky Skates Fwd X 2; Cross, Back, ¼ Turn; ¼ Turn; ½ Turn; L Shuffle Fwd

    1, 2 Big step up and out with R to right side, Big step up and out with L to left side
    3&4 Cross step R over L; Step back on L; Step R to right side turning ¼ to right
    5, 6 Turn ¼ to right stepping L to left side; Half Hinge turn to the back over R shoulder stepping R to right side
    7&8 Step L fwd, Step R next to L, Step L fwd (9:00)
     
    ** Restart here on wall 6
     

    Right Out, Out, In, In, Scuff, Hitch, Step; Left Out, Out, In, In, Scuff, Hitch, Step

    1&2& Step R out to right side, Step L out to left side, Step R in to center, Step L in to center
    3&4 Scuff R, Hitch R, Step on R next to L
    5&6& Step L out to left side, Step R out to right side, Step L in to center, Step R in to center
    7&8 Scuff L, Hitch L, Step on L next to L (9:00)
     

    Step Side Right; Split Heels; Small Hip Rolls; Chasse To Left; Quarter-Turn Paddles X 2

    1&2 Step R out to right side; With weight on balls of feet, split heels out and back to center (Knees go in)
    3, 4 Roll hips in small counter-clockwise circle; Repeat (weight stays on R)
    5&6 Step L to left side; Step R next to L; Step L to left side
    7, 8 Keeping weight on L for both counts, paddle ¼ to left touching R foot to right side; Paddle ¼ to left touching R foot to right side (3:00)
     
    ** Restart: After 32 counts of wall 6 you will be facing the original starting wall. Restart the dance from the beginning after the left shuffle forward (count 32).
     
dec
31
  • Scotia Samba


    Scotia Samba


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Liz Clarke & Bev Clarke

    Music:  Dance The Night Away by The Mavericks


    Heel Ball Cross (Twice)

    1 Turn body slightly right, touch right heel forward diagonal
    & Step back on ball of right foot
    2 Step left across in front of right
    3 Turn body slightly right, touch right heel forward diagonal
    & Step back on ball of right foot
    4 Step left across in front of right
     

    Kick/Kick, Sailor Step

    5-6 Kick right foot forward, kick right foot to right side
    7 Step right behind left
    & Step ball of left to left side
    8 Step right in place
     

    Heel Ball Cross (Twice)

    9 Turn body slightly left, touch left heel forward diagonal
    & Step back on ball of left foot
    10 Step right across in front of left
    11 Turn body slightly left, touch left heel forward diagonal
    & Step back on ball of left foot
    12 Step right across in front of left
     

    Kick/Kick, Sailor Step

    13-14 Kick left foot forward, kick left foot to left side
    15 Step left behind right
    & Step ball of right to right side
    16 Step left in place
     

    Pivot, Turning ½ Turn To Left

    17-18 Step right toe forward turning 1/8 left, step on ball of left
    19-20 Step right toe forward turning 1/8 left, step on ball of left
    21-22 Step right toe forward turning 1/8 left, step on ball of left
    23-24 Step right toe forward turning 1/8 left, step on ball of left {you should have turned ½ left}
     

    Right Cross-Rock & Recover, ½ Right & Shuffle

    25 Cross right over left and rock forward
    26 Rock back and recover weight left
    27 Turn ½ right, step forward right
    & Step left together
    28 Step forward right
     

    Left Cross-Rock & Recover, ½ Left & Shuffle

    29 Cross left over right and rock forward
    30 Rock back and recover weight right
    31 Turn ½ left, step forward left
    & Step right together
    32 Step forward left
     

    Switch Right Hold, Claps / Switch Left Hold, Claps

    33 Touch right toe to right side
    & Hold hands above left shoulder and clap
    34 Clap again
    & Step right beside left
    35 Touch left toe to left side
    & Hold hands above right shoulder and clap
    36 Clap again
     

    Switch Right, Left, Right, Claps

    &37 Step left beside right, and quickly touch right toe to right side
    &38 Step right beside left, and quickly touch left toe to left side
    &39 Step left beside right and quickly touch right toe to right side and hold
    &40 Hold hands above left shoulder and clap hands twice
     

    Right Side, Left Together, Right Back, Hold

    41-42 Right foot step to right, left foot slide beside right
    43-44 Right foot step back, hold
     

    Left Side, Right Together, Left Forward, Hold

    45-46 Left foot step to left, right foot slide beside left
    47-48 Left foot step forward, hold
     

    Right Side, Slide Left, Cross & Hold

    49-50 Right foot step to right, left foot slide beside right
    51-52 Cross right foot over left foot, hold
     

    Left Side, Slide Right, Cross & Hold

    53-54 Left foot step to left, right foot slide beside left
    55-56 Cross left foot over right foot, hold
     

    Shimmy Right

    57 Step to right side with right foot
    58-60 Slide left foot up beside right, step left foot beside right
     

    Cross Right Over Left, Unwind ¾ Turn To Left

    61 Cross right foot across front of left foot
    62-63 Unwind ¾ turn to left
    64 Hold and clap hands twice
     
    Repeat
     
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  • Sea Salt Sally


    Sea Salt Sally


    Count:  96

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Kate Sala

    Music:  Sea Salt Sally by Rick Guard (Album: Stop It & Dance)


    Intro : 32 counts – Starting on vocals.
     

    Step, Hold, Side Step, Hold, Coaster Step, Hold, Forward Lock Step, Hold, Rocking Chair.

    1 2 3 4 Step forward on R. Hold. Step L to L side. Hold.
    5 6 7 8 Step back on R. Step L next to R. Step forward on R. Hold.
    1 2 3 4 Step forward on L. Lock step R behind L. Step forward on L. Hold.
    5 6 7 8 Rock forward on R. Rock back on L. Rock back on R. Rock forward on L.
     

    Step, ½ Pivot, Step, Hold, Triple Full Turn R, Hold.

    1 2 3 4 Step forward on R. Pivot ½ turn L. Step forward on R. Hold. (Facing 6 o’clock).
    5 6 7 8 Turn ½ R stepping back on L. Turn ½ R stepping forward on R. Step forward on L. Hold.
    Easier option for 5 6 7 8: Forward lock step. Hold.
     

    Step, Hold, Side Step, Hold, Coaster Step, Hold, Forward Lock Step, Hold, Rocking Chair.

    1 2 3 4 Step forward on R. Hold. Step L to L side. Hold.
    5 6 7 8 Step back on R. Step L next to R. Step forward on R. Hold.
    1 2 3 4 Step forward on L. Lock step R behind L. Step forward on L. Hold.
    5 6 7 8 Rock forward on R. Rock back on L. Rock back on R. Rock forward on L.
     

    Step, ½ Pivot, Step, Hold, Triple Full Turn R, Hold.

    1 2 3 4 Step forward on R. Pivot ½ turn L. Step forward on R. Hold. (Facing 12 o’clock).
    5 6 7 8 Turn ½ R stepping back on L. Turn ½ R stepping forward on R. Step forward on L. Hold.
    Easier option for 5 6 7 8: Forward lock step. Hold.
     

    Toe Strut R, Rock Back, Toe Strut L, Rock Back, Weave R, Hold, Rock Back.

    1 2 3 4 Step on R toe to R side. Drop R heel. Rock back on L. Rock forward on R.
    5 6 7 8 Step on L toe to L side. Drop L heel. Rock back on R. Rock forward on L.
    1 2 3 4 Step R to R side. Cross step L behind R. Step R to R side. Cross step L over R.
    5 6 7 8 Step R to R side. Hold, Rock back on L. Rock forward on R.
     

    Side Rock, Touch, Heel Dig, Touch, Side Rock, Step Together.

    1 2 3 Rock out on L to L side. Recover on to R. Touch L next to R.
    4 5 Dig L heel forward to L diagonal. Touch L toe next to R instep.
    6 7 8 Rock out on L to L side. Recover on to R. Step L next to R.
     

    Coaster Cross, Hold, Scissor Step, Hold

    1 2 3 4 Step back on R. Step L next to R. Cross step R over L. Hold.
    5 6 7 8 Step L to L side. Step R next to L. Cross step L over R. Hold.
     

    Turn ¼ L, Hold, Turn ¼ L, Hold, Cross Rock, Side Rock.

    1 2 3 4 Turn ¼ L stepping back on R. Hold. Turn ¼ L stepping L to L side. Hold.
    5 6 7 8 Cross rock R over L. Rock back on L. Rock out to R side on R. Recover on to L.
     

    Sailor Step With ¼ Turn R, Hold, Step, Pivot ½ Turn R, Step, Hold.

    1 2 3 4 Cross step R behind L. Turn ¼ R stepping L to L side. Step forward on R. Hold.
    5 6 7 8 Step forward on L. Pivot ½ turn R. Step forward on L. Hold.
     
    Start again. Enjoy!
     
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  • The Smell Of Your Sweet Perfume


    The Smell Of Your Sweet Perfume


    Count:  72

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate / Advanced

    Choreographer:  Simon Ward (Aus)

    Music:  Billie Jean by David Cook


    1-3 Cross/step left over right, step right to right side, step weight onto left foot (twinkle step)
    4-6 Cross/step right over left, step left to left making a ¼ turn right, Step right back making a ¼ turn right (6.00)
     
    1-3 Cross/step left over right, step right to right side, step weight onto left foot (twinkle step)
    4-6 Cross/step right over left, step left to left making a ¼ turn right, Step right back making a ½ turn right (3.00)
     
    1-3 Step left forward, step right beside left, step left beside right
    4-6 Step right back making a ½ turn left, step left slightly back completing ½ turn left, step right forward (9.00)
     
    1-3 Step left forward, step right beside left making a ¼ turn left, step left beside right (6.00)
    4-6 Step right to right side making a ¼ turn left, step left beside right, step right beside left (3.00)
     
    1-3 Make a ¼ turn left & cross/step left over right, step right to right side, cross/step left over right (12.00)
    4-6* * Step right to right making a ¼ turn left, step left beside right making a ¼ turn left, step right slightly forward (6.00)
     
    1-3 Step left forward, pivot ½ turn right keeping weight on left, step right slightly forward (12.00)
    4-6 Step left forward, pivot ½ turn right keeping weight on left, step right slightly forward (6.00)
     
    1-3 Cross/step left over right, step right to right side, step left beside right (twinkle step)
    4-6 Cross/step right over left, step left to left making a ¼ turn right, Step right back making a ½ turn right (3.00)
     
    1-3 Step left slightly forward, brush ball of right foot forward, brush ball of right foot across left
    4-6 Making a 1/8 turn left & step right forward, brush ball of left foot forward, brush ball of left foot across right (1.30)
     
    1-3 Step left forward, step right beside left making a ½ turn left, step left beside right completing ½ turn left (7.30)
    4-6 Step right back, step left beside right, step right beside left
     
    1-3 Step left forward, step right beside left making a ½ turn left, step left beside right completing ½ turn left
    4-6 Step right back, step left beside right, step right beside left (1.30)
     
    1-3 Cross/step left over right, step right to right side, step weight onto left foot (twinkle step)
    4-6 Cross/step right over left, step left to left side making a 3/8 turn right, take weight onto right completing turn (6.00)
     
    1-3 Step left slight forward, make a full turn right on left foot swinging right around, step onto right after turn
    4-6 Step left slight forward, make a full turn right on left foot swinging right around, step onto right after turn
     

    Restart:

    ** Restart here on walls 3 & 7.

     

    To finish the dance at the end of the song, repeat the very last 3 counts again.

     
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  • Stitch It Up


    Stitch It Up


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Robbie McGowan Hickie

    Music:  Elvis Medley by The Dean Brothers


    Weave Right, Hold, Rock Step

    1-2 Step right to right side, cross left behind
    3-4 Step right to right side, cross left in front of right
    5-6 Step right to right side, hold one count
    7-8 Step back on left, rock weight forward onto right
     

    Weave Left, Hold, Rock Step

    1-2 Step left to left side, cross right behind left
    3-4 Step left to left side, cross right in front of left
    5-6 Step left to left side, hold one count
    7-8 Step back on right, rock weight forward onto left
     

    Toe Touches, Heel Hook, Lock Step-Hold

    1-2 Touch right toe to right side, touch right toe next to left
    3-4 Touch right heel forward, hook right heel across left foot
    5-6 Step forward on right, lock left behind right
    7-8 Step forward on right, hold one count
     

    Toe Touches, Heel Hook, Lock Step-Hold

    1-8 Repeat counts 17-24 starting with left foot
     

    Rock Step, Back-Hold, Lock Step Back-Hold

    1-2 Step forward on right, rock weight back onto left
    3-4 Step back on right, hold one count
    5-6 Step back on left, lock right across left
    7-8 Step back on left, hold one count
     

    Swing/Sweep Back X3, Dip Down And Up

    1-2 Swing/sweep right out from front to back, step right behind left
    3-4 Swing/sweep left out from front to back, step left behind right
    5-6 Swing/sweep right out from front to back, step right behind left
    7-8 Bend knees and dip down, stand upright (weight on right)
     

    Lock Step, Step-Hold, Rock ¼ Turn, Step-Hold

    1-2 Step forward on left, lock right behind left
    3-4 Sep forward on left, hold one count
    5-6 Step right to right side, rock weight onto left turning ¼ left
    7-8 Step forward on right, hold one count
     

    Step-½ Turn, Step-Hold, Toe Touches

    1-2 Step forward on left, pivot ½ turn right
    3-4 Step forward on left, hold one count
    5-6 Touch right toe to right side, touch right toe next to left
    7-8 Touch right toe to right side, touch right toe next to left
     
    Repeat