Category Archives: T


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  • Trick Me

    Trick Me


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Tripple xXx

    Music:  Trick Me by Kelis


    Rock Forward, Back, Shuffle Right, Touch Step, Left Coaster Step

    1&2 Rock forward on right foot, recover onto left foot, rock back onto right foot
    &3&4 Recover onto left foot, step forward on right foot, close left foot to right foot, step forward on right foot
    5-6 Touch left foot forward, step back on left foot
    7&8 Step back on right foot, close left foot to right foot, step forward on right foot
     

    Left Mambo Cross, Right Mambo Cross ¼ Turn Left, Full Turn Right, ½ Turn Right

    1&2 Rock left foot to left side, close right foot to left foot, step left foot across right foot
    3&4 Rock right foot to right side, close left foot next to right foot, step right foot across left foot making a ¼ turn left
    5-6 Step forward on left foot making a ½ turn right, step back on right foot making a ½ turn right
    7&8 Step forward on left foot, close right foot next to left foot making a ¼ turn right, cross left foot over right foot making a ¼ turn right
     

    Kick Ball Step Right Twice, Kick Across Twice Right, Left, Step ½ Turn Left

    1&2 Kick right foot forward, step right foot next to left foot, step forward on left foot
    3&4 Kick right foot forward, step right foot next to left foot, step forward on left foot
    5&6 Kick right foot across left foot, step right foot next to left foot, kick left foot across right foot
    &7-8 Step left foot next to right foot, step forward on right foot, make a ½ turn left
     

    Wizard Of Oz Steps Right, Left, Step ¼ Turn Left, Step ¼ Turn Left

    1-2& Step right foot diagonally forward to right side, lock left foot behind right foot, step forward on right foot
    3-4& Step left foot diagonally forward to left side, lock right foot behind left foot, step forward on left foot
    5-6 Step forward on right foot, make a ¼ turn left
    7-8 Step forward on right foot, make a ¼ turn left
     
    Repeat
     
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  • Tush Push


    Tush Push


    Count:  40

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Jim Ferrazzano

    Music:  Chattahoochee by Alan Jackson


    Alt. Music:
    Third Rock From The Sun by Neal Mccoy
    Six Days On The Road by Sawyer Brown
     

    Right Heel Taps

    1-4 Touch right heel forward, touch right together, touch right heel forward, touch right heel forward
    & Step right together
     

    Left Heel Taps

    5-8 Touch left heel forward, touch left together, touch left heel forward, touch left heel forward
    & Step left together
     

    Right, Left, Right Heel Taps And Clap

    9& Touch right heel forward, step right together
    10& Touch left heel forward, step left together
    11-12 Touch right heel forward, clap
     

    Bump Hips Right Twice, Bump Hips Left Twice, Bump Hips Right And Left Twice

    13-14 Rock right in place and bump hips right, bump hips right
    15-16 Recover to left and bump hips left, bump hips left
    17-20 Bump hips right, bump hips left, bump hips right, bump hips left (weight to left)
     

    Right Forward Cha-Cha, Left Backward Cha-Cha

    21&22 Step right forward, step left together, step right forward
    23-24 Rock left forward, recover to right
    25&26 Step left back, step right together, step left back
    27-28 Rock right back, recover to left
     

    Right Forward Cha-Cha And ½ Turn Right, Left Forward Cha-Cha And ½ Turn Left

    29&30 Step right forward, step left together, step right forward
    31-32 Step left forward, turn ½ right (weight to right)
    33&34 Step left forward, step right together, step left forward
    35-36 Step right forward, turn ½ left (weight to left)
     

    Right Forward, ¼ Turn Left, Stomp, And Clap.

    37-38 Step right forward, turn ¼ left (weight to left)
    39-40 Stomp right together, clap
     
    Repeat
     

    Option 1:

    1-4 Touch right heel forward 4 times
    & Step right together
    5-8 Touch left heel forward 4 times
    & Step left together
     

    Option 2:

    1 Touch right heel forward
    2 Touch right together
    3-4 Touch right heel forward, touch right heel forward
    & Step right together
    5-8 Repeat 1-4 with left foot
     

    Option 3:

    1 Hop feet apart
    2 Hop and cross right over left
    3-4 Turn full turn to left
    5-8 Repeat 1-4, either in the same or opposite direction
     

    Option 4: (8-Beat Syncopated Steps, A.k.a. Pretzels)

    1 Cross right over left
    &2 Step left to side, touch right heel forward
    &3 Drop right toe, step left over right
    &4 Step right to side, touch left heel forward
    &5 Drop left toe, step right over left
    &6 Step left to side, touch right heel forward
    &7 Drop right toe, step left over right
    &8 Step right to side, touch left heel forward
     

    Option 5: (Quarter Turn, Half Turn)

    35-36 Step right forward, turn ¼ left (weight to left)
    37-38 Step right forward, turn ½ left (weight to left)
     

    Option 6: (St. Louis Style, Which Is 44 Counts)

    37-40 Repeat 29-32
    41-43 Step left to side, turn ¼ right (weight to right)
    43 Stomp left beside right
    44 Clap
     

     
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  • Tumbling Rush


    Tumbling Rush


    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Peter & Alison, TheDanceFactoryUK, Aug 08

    Music:  They Call It Falling For A Reason by Trisha Yearwood (CD: 128bpm)


    Start after 16 count intro
     
    Or music: Flashdance – Bjorn Again – (start after 88 count intro, 16 counts after heavy beat kicks in) – 125bpm
     

    1-8

    Vine R 2, R Back, L Kick Ball Cross, Full Turn L, R Cross Step

    1-2 Step R side, cross step L behind R
    &3&4 Step R back, kick L forward, step L back, cross step R over L
    5-6 Turning ¼ right step L back, turning ½ right step R forward
    7-8 Turning ¼ right step L to side, cross step R over L (12 o’clock)
     

    9-16

    Vine L 2, L Back, R Kick Ball Cross, ¾ L Turn, R Fwd, ¼ L Pivot Turn

    1-2 Step L side, cross step R behind L
    &3&4 Step L back, kick R forward, step R back, cross step L over R
    5-6 Turning ¼ left step R back, turning ½ left step L forward
    7-8 Step R forward, pivot ¼ left (12 o’clock)
     

    17-24

    R Cross Step, L Back, R Sailor Kick, R Ball Cross & Point, ½ R Monterey

    1-2 Cross step R over L, step L back
    3&4 Step R behind, step side L, kick R forward
    &5-6 Step R back, cross step L over R, point R toes to side
    7-8 Turning ½ right step R together, point L toes to side (6 o’clock)
     

    25-32

    L Fwd Shuffle, R Fwd, ¼ L Pivot Turn, R Cross Shuffle, ½ L Hinge Turn

    1&2 Step L forward, step R together, step L forward
    3-4 Step R forward, pivot ¼ left
    5-6 Cross R over L, step L side, cross step R over L
    7-8 Turning ¼ right step L back, turning ¼ right step R side (9 o’clock)
     

    33-40

    L Cross Rock & Recover, ¼ L & L Fwd Shuffle, ½ L & R Back Shuffle, L Rock Back & Recover

    1-2 Cross rock L over R, recover weight on R
    3&4 Turning ¼ left step L forward, step R together, step L forward
    5&6 Turning ½ left step R back, step L together, step R back
    7-8 Rock L back, recover weight on R (12 o’clock)
     

    41-48

    L Side Shuffle, R Cross Shuffle, L Side, ¼ R & R Side, L Cross Shuffle

    1&2 Step L to side, step R together, step L to side
    3&4 Cross step R over L, step L together, step R over L
    5-6 Step L side, turning ¼ right step R side
    7&8 Cross step L over R, step R side, cross step L over R (3 o’clock)
     

    49-56

    R Step Touch, L Kick Ball Cross, L Step Touch, R Kick Ball Cross

    1-2 Step R side, touch L together
    3&4 Kick L forward, step L back, cross step R over L
    5-6 Step L side, touch R together
    7&8 Kick R forward, step R back, cross step L over R (3 o’clock)
     

    57-64

    R Side Shuffle Turning ¼ L, ½ L & L Fwd Shuffle, R Jazz Box Cross

    1&2 Step R side, step L together, turning ¼ left step R back
    3&4 Turning ½ left step L forward, step R together, step L forward
    5-8 Cross step R over L, step L back, step R side, cross step R over L (6 o’clock)
     
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  • Turn Me Loose


    Turn Me Loose


    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Simon Ward, Australia, (Feb 08)

    Music:  Turn Me Loose, By The Young Divas


    Intro 24 Counts In (Approx 15 Secs)
    1&2 Cross/step right over left, step left to left side, Cross/step right over left
    &3&4 Make ½ left on right foot, cross/step left over right, Step right to right side, Cross/step left over right
    &5&6 Make ½ right on left foot, cross/step right over left, Step left to left side, Cross/step right over left
    7-8 Rock/step left to left side, rock/recover weight onto right at centre (12.00)
     
    1&2 Step left behind right, step right to right side, cross/step left over right
    3&4 Hold, step right to right side, cross/step left over right
    5-6 Step right to right side making a ¼ turn right, Step left forward making a ½ turn right
    7&8 Step right back, step left beside right, step right forward (9.00)
     
    1&2& Touch left toe forward, step left beside right, touch right toe forward, step right beside left
    3&4 Touch left toe forward, step left beside right, touch right toe to right side
    5-6 Cross/step right over left, step left to left side starting to swing right behind left
    7&8 Step right behind left turning ¼ right, step left beside right, step right slightly forward finishing ¼ turn (12.00)
     
    1-2 Step left forward making a ½ turn right, step right back making a ½ turn right
    3&4 Shuffle forward left, right, left
    5-6 Kick right forward, step right back bringing right shoulder forward and left shoulder back
    7-8 Roll right shoulder back leaning weight back, Take weight forward onto left flicking right back (12.00)
     
    1-2 Step right forward, Pivot a ½ turn left taking weight onto left
    &3-4 Step right slightly forward, touch left toe to left side, cross/step left over right
    5-6 Step right to right side making a ¼ turn left, step left back making a further ¼ turn left (12.00)
    7&8 Make a 1/8 turn left and shuffle fwd right, left, right (10.30)
     
    1-2 Step left forward, pivot a ½ turn right taking weight onto right (4.30)
    3-4 Rock left forward rolling body slightly up, rock/recover weight back on right lifting left
    5&6 Shuffle forward left, right, left
    7-8 Step right forward, pivot 3/8 turn left taking weight onto left (12.00)
     
    1&2& Kick right across left, step right beside left, touch left to side, step left beside right
    3&4 Cross/step right over left, step left to left side, touch right heel at 45 deg right
    &5-6 Step right beside left, cross/step left over right, step right to right side making a ¼ turn left (9.00)
    7&8 Make a further ¼ turn left and shuffle to left side left, right, left (6.00)
     
    1-2 Cross/rock right over left, rock/recover weight back onto left
    3-4 Step right to right side making a ¼ turn right, step left forward making a ½ turn right
    5-6 Step right back making a ½ turn right, step left forward making a ½ turn right
    7-8 Make a further ¼ turn right & rock/step right to right side, rock/recover weight onto left (6.00)
    (Counts 3-8 are 2 full turns to your right, flick your legs back when your doing the turns)
     
    Restart
     
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  • The King & I


    The King & I


    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Christy Fox

    Music:  I Got Stung by Elvis Presley


    Toe Touch Forward, Side, Back Slap, Touch Side, Forward, Side, Back Slap, Scuff

    1-2 Right toe touch forward, right toe touch side
    3-4 Cross right leg behind left knee and hit your boot with left hand, right toe touch side
    5-6 Right toe touch forward, right toe touch side
    7-8 Cross right leg behind left knee and hit your boot with left hand, scuff right heel forward
     

    Toe Strut Forward Right, Left, Right, Left

    1-2 Touch right toe forward, drop right heel to take weight
    3-4 Touch left toe forward, drop left heel to take weight
    5-6 Touch right toe forward, drop right heel to take weight
    7-8 Touch left toe forward, drop left heel to take weight
     

    On A Slight Diagonal, Step To Right Side, Cross Left Behind, 3x Ending With Touch Left Beside Right

    1-2 On a diagonal, step right to right side, cross left behind right
    3-4 On a diagonal, step right to right side, cross left behind right
    5-6 On a diagonal, step right to right side, cross left behind right
    7-8 On a diagonal, step right to right side, touch left beside right
     

    ¼ Turn, Hold, ¼ Turn Hold, Heel Swivels Right, Center, Right, Center

    1-2 Turn ¼ Left and step left forward, hold
    3-4 Turn ¼ Left and step right beside left, hold
    5-6 Swivel both heels to the right, swivel both heels back to center
    7-8 Swivel both heels to the right, swivel both heels back to center
     

    Kick, Ball Step Forward, 2x

    1-2 Kick right forward, step right together beside left
    3-4 Step left forward, hold
    5-6 Kick right forward, step right together beside left
    7-8 Step left forward, hold
     

    Step, ¼ Turn, Step, ½ Turn

    1-2 Step right forward, hold
    3-4 Turn ¼ Left and transfer weight to left, hold
    5-6 Step right forward, hold
    7-8 Turn ½ Left and transfer weight to left, hold
     
    Repeat
     
    Start dance at words "I Got Stung By A Sweet Honey Bee"
     

    Optional start to the dance, on the introduction:

    Step, ¼ Turn, Step, ¼ Turn, Step, ¼ Turn, Step, ¼ Turn

    1-4 Step right forward, hold, turn ¼ Left shifting weight to left, hold
    5-16 Repeat counts 1-4 three more times
     
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  • Travelin’ Music


    Travelin’ Music


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner/intermediate

    Choreographer:  Roy Verdonk & Wil Bos

    Music:  Travelin’ Music by Dennis Robbins


    Chassé Right, Rock, Recover, Chassé Left, Rock, Recover

    1&2 Step right to right side, close left next to right, step right to right side
    3-4 Rock left behind right, recover on right
    5&6 Step left to left side, close right next to left, step left to left side
    7-8 Rock right behind left, recover on left
     

    Heel Switches (X3), Hold & Clap, &cross, Hold & Clap, &cross, Hold & Clap

    1&2& Dig right heel forward, step right next to left, dig left heel forward, step left next to right
    3-4 Dig right heel forward, hold and clap hands
    &5-6 Step right next to left, cross left over right, hold and clap hands
    &7-8 Step right to right side, cross left over right, hold and clap hands
     

    Rock, Recover, Cross Shuffle, &cross, Hold & Snap, &cross, Hold & Snap

    1-2 Rock right to right side, recover on left
    3&4 Cross right over left, step left to left side, cross right over left
    &5-6 Step left to left side (small step), cross right behind left, hold and snap fingers
    &7-8 Step left to left side (small step), cross right over left, hold and snap fingers
     

    Side, Close, ¼ Turn, Rock, Recover, Step, Point, Step Point

    1&2 Step left to left side, close right next to left, ¼ turn right step back on left
    3-4 Rock right back, recover on left
    5-6 Step right forward, point left to left side
    7-8 Step left forward, point right to right side
     

    Kick Ball Step, Right Shuffle, Rock, Recover, Left Shuffle

    1&2 Kick right forward, step on ball of right foot, step forward on left
    3&4 Step forward on right, close left next to right, step forward on right
    5-6 Rock forward on left, recover on right
    7&8 Step back on left, close right next to left, step back on left
     

    Point, ½ Turn, Left Shuffle, Out, Out, Hold And Clap, In, In, Hold And Clap

    1-2 Point right back, ½ turn right (weight on right foot)
    3&4 Step left forward, close right next to left, step left forward
    &5-6 Step right to right side, step left to left side, hold and clap hands (traveling forward)
    &7-8 Step right in the middle, step left next to right, hold and clap hands (traveling backwards)
     

    Right Shuffle, Step, ½ Turn, Left Shuffle, Full Turn

    1&2 Step forward on right, close left next to right, step forward on right
    3-4 Step forward on left, ½ turn right
    5&6 Step forward on left, close right next to left, step forward on left
    7-8 ½ turn left step back on right, ½ turn left step forward on left
     

    Step, ¼ Turn, Step, ¼ Turn, Point (X3), Hold And Clap

    1-2 Step forward on right, ¼ turn left
    3-4 Step forward on right, ¼ turn left
    5&6 Point right to right, step right next to left, point left to left
    &7-8 Step left next to right, point right to right, hold and clap hands
     
    Repeat
     
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  • Time To Play


    Time To Play


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Easy Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Peter & Alison, TheDanceFactoryUK, September 2009

    Music:  Hit The Floor by Big Ali ft. Dollarman – From Absolute Music 61


    Start after 48 count intro, 25 seconds into song when he sings the word ‘hit’ – (126bpm)
     

    1-8

    R Fwd, Hold, ½ L Toaster Step (‘turning Coaster’), R Fwd Kick, R Together, L Side Touch, L Together, R Side Rock & Recover

    1-2 Step/stomp R forward, hold
    3&4 Turning ½ left step L back, step R together, step L forward (6 o’clock)
    5& Kick R forward, step R together
    6& Touch L side, step L together
    7-8 Rock R side, recover weight on L
     

    9-16

    R Together, L Side Rock & Recover, ¼ L Toaster Step (‘turning Coaster’), L Full Turn Forward, R Fwd Rock & Recover

    &1-2 Step R together, rock L side, recover weight on R
    3&4 Turning ¼ L step L back, step R together, step L forward (3 o’clock)
    5-6 Turning ½ left step R back, turning ½ left step L forward (3 o’clock)
    Non-Turning Option 5-6: Step R Forward, Step L Forward
    7-8 Rock R forward, recover weight on L
     

    17-24

    R & L Apart, Hold, R Together, L Cross Step, Unwind ½ R, R Behind-Side-Cross, L Side Rock & Recover

    &1-2 Step R back & apart, step L apart, hold
    &3-4 Step R together, cross step L over R, unwind ½ right with weight ending on L (9 o’clock)
    5&6 Cross step R behind L, step L side, cross step R over L
    7-8 Rock L side, recover weight on R
     

    25-32

    L Together, R Side, Weave R 2, L Sailor Step, R Cross Step, L Coaster

    &1-3 Step L together, step R side, cross step L over R, step R side
    4&5 Cross step L behind R, step R side, step L side
    6 Cross step R over
    7&8 Step L back, step R together, step L forward
     
    Begin the dance again
     
     

    Tag/Restart: To be done every 4th wall (when you are facing R side wall):

    1-2 Step/stomp R forward, hold
    3&4 Turning ¼ left (to face front wall) step L back, step R together, step L forward
    5-8 Step R forward, pivot ½ left, step R forward, pivot ½ left (end facing front wall)
     
    Begin the dance again
     
    Tel: 01727 853041 website: www.thedancefactoryuk.co.uk
     
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  • The Time Of My Life


    The Time Of My Life


    Count:  48

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Leong Mei Ling (08)

    Music:  The Time Of My Life by David Cook (CD: Studio Version [161bpm])


    Intro: Starts after the guitar strums on the word ’I’ve’ (I’ve been waiting..)
     
    Note: Although the dance might have phrased better with the song with tags and restarts, I have opted to omit them to keep the dance straightforward and simple.
     

    Side Step, Back Cross Rock, Side Step, Back Cross Rock

    1-2-3 Step right to right side, press ball of left behind right, recover weight on right
    4-5-6 Step left to left side, press ball of right behind left, recover weight on left
    Option: If you find the music too quick to handle, step right to right, draw left towards right for counts 1-3, and step left to left, draw right towards left for counts 4-5.
     

    Make 3 Point Turn Right (Full Turn), Draw Left Beside Right

    1-2-3 ¼ turn right step right forward, ¼ turn right step left to left side, ½ turn right on ball of left stepping right to right side (12:00)
    4-5-6 Draw left toe towards right over 3 counts
     

    Side Step, Back Cross Rock, Side Step, Back Cross Rock

    1-2-3 Step left to left side, press ball of right behind left, recover weight on left
    4-5-6 Step right to right side, press ball of left behind right, recover weight on right
    Option: Step left to left, draw right towards left for counts 1-3, and step right to right, draw left towards right for counts 4-5.
     

    Make 3 Point Turn Left (Full Turn), Draw Right Beside Left

    1-2-3 ¼ turn left step left forward, ¼ turn left step right to right side, ½ turn left on ball of right stepping left to left side (12:00)
    4-5-6 Draw right toe towards left over 3 counts
     

    Step Forward, Sweep, Step Forward, Sweep

    1-2-3 Step right forward, sweep left in semi-circle from back to front
    4-5-6 Step left forward, sweep right in semi-circle from back to front
     

    Cross, Side Step, ¼ Turn Right Step Side

    1-2-3 Cross step right over left, step left slightly to left side, ¼ turn right stepping long step to right (3:00)
    4-5-6 Draw left toe towards right over 3 counts
     

    Step Forward, ½ Turn Left Step Back, Together, Step Back, ½ Turn Left Forward, Together

    1-2-3 Step left forward, ½ turn left stepping right back, step left beside right (9:00)
    4-5-6 Step right back, ½ turn left stepping left forward, step right beside left (3:00)
     

    Make 2 Steps Forward, ¼ Ronde, Weave

    1-2-3 Step left forward, step right forward (poised for sweep & turn), sweep left from back to front as you turn ¼ right
    4-5-6 Step left over right, step right to right side, step left behind right
     
    Repeat & enjoy the dance!
     
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  • Toes


    Toes


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Improver (Country)

    Choreographer:  Rachael McEnaney (UK) (February 2009)

    Music:  Toes by Zac Brown Band (album: The Foundation) (approx 131bpm)


    Count in: Dance starts 60 counts from start of track (approx 28secs) on vocals “well the plane touched down”
     

    1 – 8

    Step Right, Hold, Left Back Rock, Step Left, Touch Right, Step Right, Hook Left With ¼ Turn Left.

    1 – 2 Step right big step to right side (1), hold dragging left towards right(2) 12.00
    3 – 4 Rock back on left (3), recover weight onto right (4) 12.00
    5 – 6 Step left to left side (5), touch right next to left (6) 12.00
    7 – 8 Step right to right side (7), make ¼ turn left hooking left foot in front of right shin (8) 9.00
     

    9 – 16

    Step Forward Left, Lock Right, Left Lock Step, Step ½ Pivot, Step ¼ Pivot

    1 – 2 Step forward on left (1), lock right behind left (2) 9.00
    3 & 4 Step forward on left (3), lock right behind left (&), step forward on left (4) 9.00
    5 – 6 Step forward on right (5), pivot ½ turn left (6) 3.00
    7 – 8 Step forward on right (7), pivot ¼ turn left (8)
    (Note: Roll hips in circle on both pivot turns for styling) 12.00
     

    17 – 24

    Weave To Left (Crossing Right), Cross Rock Right, ¼ Turn Right Shuffle

    1 – 2 Cross right over left (1), step left to left side (2), 12.00
    3 – 4 Cross right behind left (3), step left to left side (4) 12.00
    5 – 6 Cross rock right over left (5), recover weight onto left (6) 12.00
    7 & 8 Make ¼ turn right stepping forward on right (7), step left next to right (&), step forward on right (8) 3.00
     

    25 – 32

    ½ Turn Right With Left Shuffle Back, ½ Turn Right With Right Shuffle Forward, Left Rock Step, Behind Side Cross

    1 & 2 Make ½ turn right stepping back on left (1), step right next to left (&), step back on left (2) 9.00
    3 & 4 Make ½ turn right stepping forward on right (3), step left next to right (&), step forward on right (4) 3.00
    5 – 6 Rock forward on left (5), recover weight onto right (6), 3.00
    7 & 8 Step left behind right (7), step right to right side (&), cross left over right (8) 3.00
     
     

    Ending: You will start the last wall facing 6.00 – you will do 28 counts of dance make ¼ turn right and hold.

    So this will take you to the two ½ shuffles – you will be facing 9.00, make ¼ turn right stepping left to left side(5), throw right arm in air (6), throw left arm in air (7)

     
    Start again, have fun!
     
    www.dancejam.co.uk – rachaeldance@me.com
     
    Tel: 07968 181933
     
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  • Talkin To The Moon


    Talkin To The Moon


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  High Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Joey Warren (Mar 2011)

    Music:  “Talking to the Moon” by “Bruno Mars”


    Step Sweep Rock, Recover ½ Turn, Step Sweep Rock, Recover ½ Turn, Rock Recover ¼ Turn, Weave W/ ½ Turn Right

    1-2-& Step L down as you start sweeping R out, Finish sweep in front of L by rocking fwd on R, Recover back on L
    3-4-& ½ Turn R stepping fwd on R and start sweeping L out, Finish sweep in front of R rocking fwd on L, Recover back on R
    5-6-& ½ Turn L stepping fwd on L, Step fwd on R, ¼ Turn L recovering onto L
    7&8& Cross R over L, ¼ Turn R stepping back on L, ¼ Turn R stepping out on R, Cross L over R
     

    Right Basic, L Basic At L Diagonal, Right Basic, ¼ Rock Recover ½ Step Fwd

    1-2-& Big step R to R, Rock L behind R, Recover onto R
    3-4-& Big step L fwd to L diagonal, Rock R behind L, Recover onto L
    5-6-& Big step R to R, Rock L behind R, Recover onto R
    7&8& ¼ Turn L rocking fwd on L, Recover back on R, ½ Turn L stepping fwd on L, Step fwd on R
     

    Cross-Back-Out Traveling Backwards X2, Step Half, Step Half, Step Half Sweep Rock-Recover-Step With R

    1-2-& Cross L over R, Step back & out on R, Step back & out on L
    3-4-& Cross R over L, Step back & out on L, ½ Turn R stepping R fwd
    5-&-6 Step fwd on L, Pivot ½ Turn R weight on R, Step fwd on L
    & – 7 Pivot ½ Turn R weight on R, ½ Turn R stepping back on L & sweeping that R out and behind L
    8-&-1 Rock R behind L, Recover down on L, Step R out to R side
     

    Rock-Recover-Step With L, Hitch ¼ Turn L, L Coaster Step, Rock-Recover-Half

    2&3-4 Rock L over R, Recover back on R, Step L out to L, Step R behind L hitching L knee for ¼ Turn L
    5&6& Step L back, Step R next to L, Step L fwd, Step fwd on R
    7&8& Rock fwd on L, Recover back on R, ½ Turn L stepping L fwd, Step R fwd
    * should end facing the 9 o’clock wall
     

    Restart 1: Do the dance all the way through 1 time and on the 2nd time only do the first two 8 counts.

    You just stepped fwd with the R on count &; And you will restart the dance by stepping down on the L and sweeping the R for 1.

     

    Tag: Happens after you do the sequence 32, 16, 32. You are facing 12 o’clock. Only happens once!

    Step Sweep Rock, Recover ½ Turn, Step Sweep Rock, Recover ½ Turn, Step Half Turn, Step Half Turn

    1-2-& Step L down as you start sweeping R out, Finish sweep in front of L by rocking fwd on R, Recover back on L
    3-4-& ½ Turn R stepping fwd on R and start sweeping L out, Finish sweep in front of R rocking fwd on L, Recover back on R
    5-6-& ½ Turn L stepping fwd on L, Step fwd on R, Half turn L stepping down on L
    7-8-& Step fwd on R, Step fwd on L, Pivot half turn R stepping down on R
     

    Start the dance from the beginning.

     

    Restart 2: Your restart 2 will happen in the same place as the first one, exactly!

    Do the dance all the way through 1 time after the tag and then do the first two 8 counts.

    Then you restart the dance!

     

    Sequence: 32, 16, 32, Tag, 32, 16, 32 the rest of the way

     
    Revised on site – 12th march 2011
     
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  • Troublemaker (Will Craig)


    Troublemaker


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Will Craig

    Music:  Troublemaker by Akon


    1-8

    Heel Swivels X3 Step Ball Step To Right X2

    1& 2 Right heel forward, keeping weight on the right heel and left toe swivel right toe to the right left heel to the left, bring right toe back to center and left heel back to center (bring arms up keep the straight while swiveling)
    3& 4 Left heel forward, keeping weight on the left heel and right toe swivel left toe to the left right heel to the right, bring left toe back to center and right heel back to center (bring arms up keep the straight while swiveling)
    5&6 Right heel forward, keeping weight on the right heel and left toe swivel right toe to the right left heel to the left, bring right toe back to center and left heel back to center (bring arms up keep the straight while swiveling)
    7& 8 Step to right side with right foot, Bring left foot to right foot, Step right foot to right side (Bring both arms to left side as if you were leaving them where they were)
     

    9-16

    Walks X2 Step Ball Step To Left Left Arm Roll ½ Turn Right, Right Arm Roll

    1, 2 Walk forward left, Walk forward right
    3& 4 Step to left side with left foot, Bring right foot to left foot, Step left foot to left side (Bring both arms to right side as if you were leaving them where they were)
    5, 6 Bring left arm up starting to make a wave motion across your body from left side to right side for counts five and six
    7, 8 Make a half turn over right shoulder while keeping right foot in place stepping left foot to left side bringing right arm up and in front of body, roll right arm backwards in a wave motion from in front of body to the right side
     

    17-24

    ½ Turn Right Rock Out To Right Recover Into Behind Side Cross X2

    1 2 Make a half turn over right shoulder keep left foot in place rocking right foot to right side, Recover weight onto left
    3& 4 Step right foot behind left foot. Left foot to left side, Cross right foot in front of left
    5 6 Rock left foot out to left side, Recover weight onto right foot
    7& 8 Step left foot behind right foot, Right foot to right side, Cross left foot in front of right
     

    25-32

    Touch Right Forward And Step Touch Left Forward And Step Rock Step Behind Side ½ Turn

    1, 2 t Ouch right foot forward, Step onto right foot
    3, 4 t Ouch left foot forward, Step onto left foot
    5, 6 r Ock forward on the right foot, Recover weight onto left
    7& 8 s Tep right foot back, make half turn over left shoulder stepping forward onto left foot, Step forward onto right foot
     

    33-40

    Scuff Left Foot Step Out With Left Out With Right Knee Pops Body Roll Left Foot In To Right Toe Hell Toe

    1& 2 Scuff Left foot, Step left foot out to left side, Step right foot out to right side
    3& 4 Pop right knee in, Pop right knee out, Pop right knee in ( leaning your body to the right as you do the knee pops)
    5, 6 Body roll from Head down to hips for counts five and six
    7& 8 Roll your left foot beside right foot toe, Heel, Toe
     

    41-48

    Touch Right Forward And Step Touch Left Forward And Step Rock Step Behind Side ½ Turn

    1, 2 Touch right foot forward, Step onto right foot
    3, 4 Touch left foot forward, Step onto left foot
    5, 6 Rock forward on the right foot, Recover weight onto left
    7& 8 Step right foot back, make half turn over left shoulder stepping forward onto left foot, Step forward onto right foot
     

    49-56

    Step Touch Forward X2 Step Touch Back Rock Recover Rock

    1,2 Step forward on the left foot, Touch right foot out to right side
    3,4 Cross right foot over left, Touch left foot out to left side
    5,6 Going backwards cross left foot behind right, Touch right foot out to right side
    7,8 Rock back onto right foot, Recover weight onto left foot
     

    57-64

    Side Triple With ¼, Half Turn, Triple Half, Rock Recover

    1&2 Step right to right, bring left to right, make a ¼ turn to right stepping forward on right
    3,4 Step forward on left, pivot a half turn to right, stepping down on right
    5&6 Make a ½ turn to right stepping left back, bring right to left, step back on left
    7,8 Rock back on right foot , Recover the weight on the left foot
     
    Repeat
     
    Will Craig: Address: 7201 Gilead Rd Huntersville, NC 28078 | Phone: 704-226-8007
     
    E-mail: empiredance@aol.com – Web: http://www.willsempireofdance.com
     
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  • Twist With The Fat Boys


    Twist With The Fat Boys


    Count:  80

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Phrased Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Roy Verdonk & Wil Bos

    Music:  Fat Boys & Chubby Checker – The Twist


    Intro: 16 counts (Start counting after the word “Twist”)
     
    Note: Sequence – ABB-ABB-ABB-AB-A-A-A till end
     

    Part A

    Pulp Vision With Heel Bounces, Sailor Step R, Sailor Step L

    1-2-3-4 Move right hand from left to right in front of eyes to right while you bounce your right heel
    5&6 Cross RF behind LF, Step LF to left side, Step RF to right side
    7&8 Cross LF behind RF, Step RF to right side, Step LF next to RF
     

    Heel Toe Swivel ( X3), Clap, Toe Strut R, Toe Strut L

    1-2-3-4 Swivel heels left, Swivels toes left, Swivel heels left, Clap
    5-6 Step forward on right toes, Step down on right heel
    7-8 Step forward on left toes, Step down on left heel
     

    Step Forward R, ½ Turn L, Step Forward R, ½ Turn L, Stomp Forward R, Swivel L Heel, Toe, Heel,

    1-2 Step RF forward, ½ Turn left
    3-4 Step RF forward, ½ Turn left
    5-6-7-8 Stomp RF forward, Swivel heel LF inwards RF, Swivel toes LF inwards RF, Swivel heel LF inwards RF
     

    Out L, Out R With Clap, In R, In L With Clap, Stomp Forward R, Bounce L And R ¼ Turn L With Chicken Head!

    &1-2 Jump out forward RF, Jump out forward LF Left ( feet shoulder width apart ), Clap hands
    &3-4 Jump in back RF, Jump in back LF (feet together), clap hands
    5-6-7-8 Stomp RF forward, Bounce on both heels ¼ turn left while nod head forward, back
     

    Cross R, Point L, Cross L, Point R, Close, Stomp Forward L, Hold( For 3 Counts)

    1-2 Cross RF over LF, Point toes LF to the left side
    3-4 Cross LF over RF, Point toes RF to the right side
    &5 Close RF next to LF, Stomp LF forward,
    6-7-8 Hold for 3 counts
     

    Close L, Step R, ½ Turn Left In 7 Counts And Walk With Wobbling Knees!

    &-1 LF beside RF, Step RF forward,
    2-8 Walk in seven counts a ½ turn left, and push your knees in and out.(weight ends on LF)
     
     

    Part B

    Step R With Hip Bump R X2, Step L With Hip Bumb Left X2, Hip Roll Anti Clockwise

    1-2 Step RF to the right side and Bump right hip to the right x 2
    3-4 Bump left hip to left side (x2)
    5-6-7-8 Roll your hips in a circle 2 times anti clockwise
     

    Rolling Vine R, Clap, Rolling Vine L, Clap

    1-2 ¼ turn right step RF forward, ½ right step LF back
    3-4 ¼ turn right step RF to right side, Clap hands
    5-6 ¼ turn left step LF forward, ½ turn left step back on RF
    7-8 ¼ turn left step LF to left side, Clap hands
     

    Slow Diagonal Right Shuffle Forward, Hold, Slow Diagonal Left Shuffle Forward, Hold

    1-2-3-4 Step RF forward to right diagonal, Close LF next to RF, Step RF forward to right diagonal, Hold
    5-6-7-8 Step LF forward to left diagonal, Close RF next to LF, Step LF forward to left diagonal, Hold
    Hand movements: On count 1-3-5-7 when you step forward use your hands like pulling yourself forward
     

    Jazz Box Cross ¼ Turn R, Diagonal Hand Push Forward With Hip Bumb Backwards(X2)

    1-2 Cross RF over LF, ¼ right step back on LF
    3-4-& Step RF to right side, Cross LF over RF, Step RF to the right side.
    5 Push both hands left forward diagonal while you push your bum backwards right
    (Stretch Knees R & L Backwards)
    6 Recover RF & LF center
    &-7 Take weight on left Push both hands right forward diagonal while your bum backwards left
    (Stretch Knees R & L Backwards)
    8 Recover RF & LF center
     
    Start again smile and have fun
     
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  • Time To Swing


    Time To Swing


    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Andrew & Sheila (Mar 09)

    Music:  Time To Swing by Helmut Lotti (CD: Time To Swing [2:46])


    Intro: Start on vocals (after 16 counts)
     

    1–8

    Step, Scuff, Brush, Brush, Brush, Tap, Tap, Kick

    1–4 Step forward Right, Scuff Left forward, Brush Left over Right, Brush Left in front
    5-8 Brush Left past Right, Tap Left toe back, Repeat Tap, Kick Left forward
     

    9-16

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

    1–4 Cross Left over Right, Step back on Right, Step Left to side, Kick Right forward
    5-8 Cross Right over Left, Step back on Left, Step Right to side, Touch Left beside Right
     

    17-24

    Grapevine. Together. Heels. Toes. Heels. Clap

    1–4 Step Left to side, Step Right behind Left Step Left to side, Step Right beside Left
    5-8 Swivel both heels Right, Swivel both toes Right, Swivel both heels to centre, Clap hands
     

    25-32

    Point. ½ Turn Step. Point. Step. Point. ¼ Turn Step. Point. Step

    1–2 Point Right to side, ½ turn Right (6:00) Step Right beside Left
    3–4 Point Left to side, Step Left beside Right
    5–6 Point Right to side, ¼ turn Right (9:00) Step Right beside Left
    7–8 Point Left to side, Step Left beside Right
     
    *** See notes below for ending
     

    33-40

    Cross. Back. Side. Touch. Step. Lock. Step. Scuff

    1–4 Cross Right over Left, Step back on Left, Step Right to side, Touch Left beside Right
    5-8 Step forward Left, Lock Right behind Left, Step forward on Left, Scuff Right forward
     

    41-48

    Step. Touch. ¼ Turn Step. Side. ¼ Turn Step. Hold. Walk. Walk

    1–2 Step forward Right, Touch Left beside Right
    3-4 ¼ turn Left (6:00) Step Left to side, Step Right beside Left
    5-6 ¼ turn Left (3:00) Step forward Left, hold
    7-8 Walk forward Right, Walk forward Left
     
    *** Ending: During wall 9 change ¼ monterey turn to ½ monterey turn to end dance facing the front
     
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  • Telepathy


    Telepathy


    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Easy Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Chris Hodgson (Uk) Aug 2010

    Music:  You Can’t Read My Mind By Toby Keith. CD – American Ride


    Intro – 16 counts
     

    1-8

    Rumba Box X 2

    1-4 Step Right To Right Side, Step Left Next To Right, Step Right Forward, Hold
    5-8 Step Left To Left Side, Step Right Next To Left, Step Back On Left, Hold
     

    9-16

    Lock Step Back / Coaster Step

    1-4 Step Back On Right, Lock Left Over Right, Step Back On Right, Hold
    5-8 Step Back On Left, Step Right Next To Left, Step Forward On Left Hold
     

    17-24

    Shuffle Forward / Step-½ Turn Step

    1-4 Step Forward On Right, Step Left Behind Right, Step Forward On Right, Hold
    5-8 Step Forward On Left, Pivot ½ Turn Right, Step Forward On Left, Hold
     

    25-32

    Side-Rock-Cross X 2

    1-4 Step Right To Right Side, Rock Weight Onto Left, Cross Right Over Left, Hold
    5-8 Step Left To Left Side, Rock Weight Onto Right, Cross Left Over Right, Hold
     

    33-40

    Chasse ¼ Turn / Step-½ Turn-Step

    1-4 Step Right To Right Side, Step Left Next To Right, Step Right ¼ Turn Right, Hold
    5-8 Step Forward On Left, Pivot ½ Turn Right, Step Forward On Left, Hold
     

    41-48

    Full Turn Forward-Hold / Mambo Step

    1-2 ½ Turn Left Stepping Back On Right,½ Turn Left Stepping Forward On Left
    3-4 Step Forward On Right, Hold
    5-8 Step Forward On Left, Rock Weight Back Onto Right, Step Left Next To Right, Hold
     

    49-56

    Coaster Step / Step-¼ Turn-Cross

    1-4 Step Back On Right, Step Left Next To Right, Step Forward On Right, Hold
    5-8 Step Forward On Left, Pivot ¼ Turn Right, Cross Left Over Right, Hold
     

    57-64

    Weave

    1-2 Step Right To Right Side, Cross Left Behind Right
    3-4 Step Right To Right Side, Cross Left In Front Of Right
    5-6 Step Right To Right Side, Cross Left Behind Right
    7-8 Step Right To Right Side, Cross Left In Front of Right
     
    Begin again
     
    Tel: 01704-879516 – chrissiehodgson@tiscali.co.uk – www.chrissie-hodgson.com
     
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  • The Picnic Polka

    The Picnic Polka


    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Line / Partner dance

    Choreographer:  David Paden

    Music:  Cowboy Sweetheart by LeAnn Rimes


    Right Toe/Heel, Cha-Cha-Cha

    1 Touch right toe to left instep
    2 Touch right heel to left instep
    3&4 Shuffle in place right-left-right
     

    Left Toe/Heel, Cha, Cha, Cha

    5 Touch left toe to right instep
    6 Touch left heel to right instep
    7&8 Shuffle in place left-right-left
     

    Shuffle Forward And Back

    1&2 Shuffle forward right-left-right
    3&4 Shuffle forward left-right-left
    5&6 Shuffle backward right-left-right
    7&8 Shuffle backward left-right-left
     

    Vines & Stomps

    1-4 Rolling vine to right, stomp and clap on count 4
    5-8 Rolling vine to left, stomp and clap on count 8
     

    Two Right Kick-Ball-Changes/Two ½ Turn Pivots Left

    1&-2 Right kick-ball-change
    3&-4 Right kick-ball-change
    5-6 ½ turn pivot to left
    7-8 ½ turn pivot to left
     

    Stomp, Claps

    1 Stomp right foot
    2-4 Clap hands three times (keep weight on right foot)
     

    Shuffles

    5&6 Cross left foot over right and shuffle to right (left-right-left)
    7&8 Turn ¼ right and shuffle forward (right-left-right)
    1&2 Turn ¼ right and side shuffle to left (left-right-left)
    3&4 Turn ¼ right and shuffle backwards (right-left-right)
     

    Walk Forward With Stomp

    5-7 Walk forward left-right-left
    8 Stomp right foot home
     
    Repeat