Category Archives: W


sep
18
  • Walkin’ After Midnight AB


     

    Walkin’ After Midnight AB

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Absolute Beginner
    Choreographer: K. Sholes (USA) & Shirley Blankenship (USA) – March 2024
    Music: Walking After Midnight – Derek Ryan

    Section #1: Walk forward & back
    1-4 Walk RLR forward, Kick L forward (or touch)
    5-8 Walk LRL back, Touch R back

    Section #2: 3/4 Walk around
    1-4 Step R forward, Hold, Step L 1/4 left, Hold,
    5-8 Step R 1/4 left, Hold, Step L 1/4 left, Hold (3:00)

    Section #3: Syncopated out-in steps
    &12 &34 Step R out to side, Step L out to side, Clap, Step R in, Step L in, Clap
    &56 &78 Step R out, Step L out, Clap, Step R in, Step L in, Clap

    Section #4: Grapevines
    1-4 Step R to side, Step L behind R, Step R to side, Touch L next to R
    5-8 Step L to side, Step R behind L, Step L to side, Touch R next to L

    Begin Again! It’s All About Fun!

nov
29
  • We’re Good to Go


     

    We’re Good to Go

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Beginner
    Choreographer: Rob Fowler (ES) – April 2022
    Music: Good to Go (feat. Daphne Willis) – LÒNIS

    Intro: 32 counts (approx. 11 secs)(No Tags)

    S1: Heel Touches
    1&2& Touch R heel fwd, step R next to L, touch L heel fwd, step L next to R
    3&4& Touch R heel fwd, touch R toe next to L, touch R heel fwd, step R next to L
    5&6& Touch L heel fwd, step L next to R, touch R heel fwd, step R next to L
    7&8& Touch L heel fwd, touch L toe next to R, touch L heel fwd, step L next to R [12:00]

    S2: Side R, Touch L, Side L, Touch R, Side R, Tog, Side R, Touch L, Repeat to L
    1&2& Step R to right side, touch L next to R, step L to left side, touch R next to L
    3&4& Step R to right side, step L next to R, step R to right side, touch L next to R
    5&6& Step L to left side, touch R next to L, step R to right side, touch L next to R
    7&8& Step L to left side, step R next to L, step L to left side, touch R next to L [12:00]
    (Styling option for the side touches: bend both knees and lean slightly forward)

    S3: Walk Fwd R, L, R Mambo, Walk Back L, R, L Coaster
    1,2 Walk forward R, L
    3&4 Rock forward on R, recover on L, step back on R
    5,6 Walk back L, R
    7&8 Step back on L, step R next to L, step forward on L [12:00]
    RESTART: wall 6 after sect 3 facing 30clock

    S4: R Mambo Fwd, L Mambo Back, Paddle Turn ¾ L
    1&2 Rock forward on R, recover on L, step back on R
    3&4 Rock back on L, recover on R, step forward on L
    5 Keeping weight on L touch R toes to floor to push off into ¼ turn left [9:00]
    6 Keeping weight on L touch R toes to floor to push off into ¼ turn left [6:00]
    7 Keeping weight on L touch R toes to floor to push off into ¼ turn left [3:00]
    8 Touch R to right side

    Start Over

    Last Update – 8 Apr. 2022

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2
  • Who Needs To Know


     

    Who Needs To Know

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Beginner
    Choreographer: Joshua Talbot (AUS) – September 2023
    Music: No One Needs to Know – Shania Twain

    Intro: 32 counts from start of track – when she sings “I met a tall, dark, handsome man”

    Section 1:   R HEEL STRUT, L HEEL STRUT, R ROCKING CHAIR
    1, 2, 3 , 4   Step R heel fwd, drop R toe, step L heel fwd, drop L toe
    5, 6, 7, 8   Rock R fwd, recover weight L, rock R back, recover weight L

    Section 2:   R HEEL STRUT, L HEEL STRUT, R ¼ JAZZ BOX
    1, 2, 3, 4   Step R heel fwd, drop R toe, step L heel fwd, drop L toe
    5, 6, 7, 8   Step R over L, 1/8 R step L back, 1/8 R step R to R, step L together

    Section 3:   2x R FWD DIAGONAL STEPS, TOUCH, 2x L BACK DIAGONAL STEPS, TOUCH
    1, 2, 3, 4   Step R fwd to R diagonal, step L together, step R fwd to R diagonal, touch L together
    5, 6, 7, 8   Step L back to L diagonal, step R together, step L back to L diagonal, touch R together
    (Lead with your shoulder for these diagonal steps rather than walking into them)

    Section 4:   R BACK DIAGONAL STEP, TOUCH, L FWD DIAGONAL STEP, TOUCH, 4x HIP BUMPS
    1, 2, 3, 4   Step R back to R diagonal, touch L together, step L fwd to L diagonal, touch R together
    5, 6, 7, 8   Step R to R as you bump hips, R, L, R, L ending with weight on your L

    Choreographers note: J B Talbot Line Dancers has a lot of new beginner students attending socials and we love split floors to keep the everyone dancing. This dance was writing as a split for any old choreography already to this song. However, this is for everyone to enjoy if you don’t know another dance to this song.

    Joshua Talbot: +61 407 533 616 jbtalbot@iinet.net.au www.jbtalbot.com

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23
  • When You Smile


     

    When You Smile

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Absolute Beginner
    Choreographer: José Miguel Belloque Vane (NL), Roy Verdonk (NL) September 2019
    Music: When You Smile – Rune Rudberg

    Intro : 32 counts
    Tag after wall 9 (facing 09.00)

    S1: Step/Touch 2X, Step/Together, Step Flick
    1-2 RF step right diagonal forward right, LF touch together
    3-4 LF step diagonal back left, RF touch together
    5-6 RF step right diagonal back right, LF step together
    7-8 RF step diagonal back right , LF flick behind RF

    S2: 1/8 Turn R, Side L, Touch Together R, 1/8 Turn R, Side R, Touch Together L, Vine With 1/4 Turn L, Scuff R
    1-2 make 1/8 turn right stepping LF left, RF touch next to LF (01.30)
    3-4 make 1/8 turn right stepping RF right, LF touch next to RF (03.00)
    5-6 LF step left , RF cross behind LF
    7-8 make 1/4 turn left stepping LF forward, RF scuff next to LF (12.00)

    S3: Rock Forward R/Recover L, Back R, Hold, Back L, Together R, Forward L, Hold
    1-2 RF rock forward, recover onto LF
    3-4 RF step back, hold
    5-6 LF step back, RF step together
    7-8 LF step forward, hold

    S4: Heel/Toe Struts Forward (R,L) With 1/4 Turn L, Jazz Box
    1-2 RF step forward on heel, RF drop toes onto floor (taking weight onto RF)
    3-4 make 1/4 turn left stepping LF forward on heel, LF drop toes onto floor (taking weight onto LF) (09.00)
    5-6 RF cross in front of LF, LF step back
    7-8 RF step right, LF step forward

    TAG: The tag will occur after wall 9, facing 09.00 o’clock
    Hip Bump R, Hold, Hip Bump L, Hold, Hip Bumps R, L, R, L
    1-2-3-4 bump hips right, hold, bump hips left, hold
    5-6-7-8 bump hips right, left, right, left

feb
10
  • We’ve Got Time


     

    We’ve Got Time

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Improver
    Choreographer: JOJO Team (Joke Mozes & John Warnars) November 2017
    Music: Bernie Heaney – What I’ve Got in Mind. 121 bpm
    Intro: 24 counts.

    Across, ¼ Left Back, Right Shuffle Back, Rock Back, Recover, Kick Ball Point;
    1 2 RF step across LF, LF ¼ turn right [3] step back
    3&4 RF step back, LF close next RF, RF step back
    5 6 LF rock back, weight back on RF
    7&8 LF kick forwards, LF close next RF, RF toes tap to right side

    Cross Rock, Recover, Chassé Right, Across, ¼ Left Back, ¼ Left Chassé;
    1 2 RF rock across LF, weight back on LF
    3&4 RF step to right side, LF close next RF, RF step to right side
    5 6 LF stap across RF, RF ¼ turn left[12] step back
    7&8 LF ¼ turn left [9] step to left side, RF close next LF, LF step to left side

    Across, Point, Cross Behind, Point, ¼ Right Jazz Box;
    1 2 RF step across LF, point LF to left side
    3 4 LF cross behind RF, point RF to right side
    ***Restarts at wall 4 and 9***
    5 6 RF step across LF, LF ¼ turn right [12] step back
    7 8 RF small step to right, LF step forward
    ***Restart at wall 5***

    Across, Side Step, ¼ Right Coaster Step, Step Fwd, ½ Right Back, ½ Shuffle Turn Left;
    1 2 RF step across LF, LF small step to left
    3&4 RF ¼ turn right [3] step back, LF close next RF, RF step forward
    5 6 LF step forward, RF ½ turn left [9] step back
    7&8 LF ¼ turn left [6] step to left, RF close next LF, LF ¼ turn left [3] step forward

    1 RF start again…

    Restarts at wall 4, after count 20, wall 5, after count 24, wall 9, after count 20.

    Website: www.flyingbirdscountrydancers.com / www.linedancerjohn.nl
    Email: jbcmozes@home.nl / johnwarnars@gmail.com / info@linedancerjohn.nl

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3
  • We Only Live Once – Easy

     

    We Only Live Once – Easy

     

    Count: 32 Wall: 4 Level: Beginner

    Choreographer: Lene Mainz Pedersen, (DK) Feb. 2015

    Music: We Only Live Once – Shannon Noll

     

    Intro: 32 Count from Vocals – No Tags! No Restarts! 

     

    Sec.: 1.       Walk Fw R,L, Mambo, Walk Back L,R, Coaster 

    1 – 2             Walk fw R, L.

    3 & 4             Rock fw R, recover on L, Step back on R.

    5 – 6             Walk back L,R.

    7 & 8             Step back on L, Step R beside L, Step fw on L.

     

    Sec.: 2.       Step Lock Step Lock Step X 2 

    1 – 2             Step fw on R to R diagonal, Lock L behind R.

    3 & 4             Step fw on R, Lock L behind R, Step fw on R.

    5 – 6             Step fw on L to L diagonal, Lock R behind L.

    7 & 8             Step fw on L, Lock R behind L, Step fw on L.

     

    Sec.: 3.       Cross Rock, Chassé, Cross Rock Chassé ¼ Turn

    1 – 2            Cross Rock R over L, recover on L.

    3 & 4             Step R to R side, step L beside R, step R to R side.

    5 – 6             Cross Rock L over R, recover on R.

    7 & 8             Step L to L side, step R beside L, Make ¼ turn L stepping fw on L.

     

    Sec.: 4.       Cross Point R, L, Jazz Box. 

    1 – 4             Cross R over L, Point L to L side, Cross L over R, Point R to R side.

    5 – 8             Cross R over L, Step back on L, Step R to R side, Step fw on L.

     

    Happy Go’ Lucky 

     

    Contacts: lene.m@privat.dk – www.happylinedanceherning.dk

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
nov
16
  • Witness

    Witness


    Count:  80

    Wall:  1

    Level:  Phrased Advanced

    Choreographer:  Fred Whitehouse, Darren Bailey – July 2015

    Music:  Daughtry – Witness (Stripped Version)


     

    Intro – 16 counts – Sequence – A, A, B, A, B, B2, A Restart, B, B2, B3, Ending

    A pattern – 32 counts

    A1: Basic, ¼ Sweep, Full Turn, Step Back X2, ¼ Side Step Hold

    1,2& Step RF to R, close LF behind R, cross RF over L
    3,4& Make ¼ turn L stepping LF forward (sweeping RF from back to front) step RF forward, pivot ½ turn L placing weight on LF
    5,6& Make ½ L touching RF beside L (pushing both hands up and out from face level), step RF back, step LF back, (styling on count 5 is a hold count rolling body back into counts 6&)
    7,8 Make ¼ turn R stepping RF to R side as you also throw your R hand up towards the roof, hold (styling, look up toward R hand)

    A2: ¼ Turn, Full Turn, ½ Turn Sweep, Sweep, Step, ¼ Turn, Sway/Look X2, ¼ Piqué Turn, Full Turn

    1,2& Make ¼ turn R stepping LF forward (3.00) pivot ½ turn R placing weight on RF (9.00), ½ turn R stepping LF back (3.00)
    3,4,5 Make ½ turn R onto RF sweeping LF from back to front, step LF forward sweeping RF from back to front, step RF forward (9.00)
    6&7 Make ¼ turn L stepping LF to side swaying L; Sway R (also look L,R) ¼ turn L stepping forward L hitching R knee (touch RF to L knee) (3.00)
    8& Make ½ turn L stepping RF back, ½ turn L stepping LF forward

    A3: ¼ Side, Weave, Cross Rock Recover, Side Step, Cross Rock Recover, Step, Push R Hand, Pull Hand Back, Lift L Hand

    1,2& Make ¼ L stepping RF to R side (12.00) step LF behind R, step RF to R side
    3,4& Cross rock LF over R, recover weight onto RF, step LF to L side,
    5,6& Cross rock RF over L, recover weight onto LF, step RF to R side
    7,8& Step LF to L side pushing R hand (palm in) across your body to the L side (also look to L) recover weight onto R pulling R hand back across face with open hand (your hand must be in front of face), lift LF hand beside R (both hands should now be in front of face with open hands, palms facing away)

    A4: Sweeping ½ Turn, Weave, Sweep, Weave ¼ Turn, Spiral, Step, ¼ Turn Into Basic

    1,2& Make ½ turn L placing weight on LF as you sweep RF (6.00) cross RF over LF, step LF to L side
    3,4& Step RF behind L sweeping L from front to back, step LF behind R, ¼ turn R stepping RF forward
    5,6,7 Step LF forward making full spiral R, step RF forward, make ¼ turn R stepping LF to L side
    8& Close RF behind LF, cross LF over R (12.00)

    B1 – 16 counts (Diamond)

    Diamond Fall Away, Arabesque ½ Turn, 3/8 Turn, ¼ Turn, Touch X2

    1,2& Step RF to R side, make 1/8 turn L stepping LF back diagonal, step RF back diagonal
    3,4& Make 1/8 turn L stepping LF to L (9.00) 1/8 L stepping RF forward, step LF forward (7.30)
    5,6& Make ½ turn L lifting RF back (or touch RF back) step back on RF, make 3/8 turn L stepping LF forward
    7,8 Make ¼ L touching RF to R side, touch RF over L (keep weight on LF) (6.00)

    Diamond Fall Away, Arabesque ½ Turn, 3/8 Turn, ¼ Turn, Touch X2

    1,2& Step RF to R side, make 1/8 turn L stepping LF back diagonal, step RF back diagonal
    3,4& Make 1/8 turn L stepping LF to L (3.00) 1/8 L stepping RF forward, step LF forward (1.30)
    5,6& Make ½ turn L lifting RF back (or touch RF back) step back on RF, make 3/8 turn L stepping LF forward
    7,8 Make ¼ L touching RF to R side, touch RF over L (keep weight on LF) (12.00)

    B2 – 16 counts (Weight of the World)

    Step, Hitch, Drop, Step, Hinge Turn, Basic L, Hinge Turn, Full Turn, Walk X2, Chase Turn

    1,2,3 Step RF to R side, step LF behind R (hitching R knee up) push R toe back bending L knee as you lower (R leg should extend back on the floor) and as you raise both arms to sides, dropping head (face 1.30)
    4,5 Pull R leg in as you recover to standing position and lower arms
    6 Step RF forward in diagonal (1.30)
    &7 Make ¼ turn L stepping LF a small step forward, ½ L stepping RF back sweeping LF to side
    8&1 Step LF to L side (facing 4.30) cross RF over LF, step LF to L side,
    2&3 Close RF behind LF, cross LF over R, make ¾ turn L putting weight on RF (fan LF round same time as turn)
    4&5 Step LF forward, make ½ turn L stepping back R, make ½ turn L stepping LF forward (7.30)
    6,7 Walk forward R, L
    8& Step RF forward, pivot ½ turn L placing weight on LF (you will then turn 1/8 L to front wall to begin next sequence – either B3 or A)

    B3 – 16 counts (Witness)

    Basic, Sway X2, Basic, Chase Turn, Repeat To Other Side

    1,2& Make 1/8 turn L squaring up to 12.00 stepping RF to R side, close LF behind R, cross RF over L
    3,4 Step LF to L side with a sway, sway body to R placing weight on to RF,
    5,6& Step LF to L side, close RF behind LF, cross LF over R,
    7,8& Make ¼ turn R stepping RF forward, step LF forward, pivot ½ turn R placing weight on RF
    1,2& Make ¼ turn R stepping LF to L side, close RF behind L, cross LF over R (12.00)
    3,4 Step RF to R side with a sway, sway body to L placing weight on to LF,
    5,6& Step RF to R side, close LF behind RF, cross RF over L, ,
    7,8& Make ¼ turn L stepping LF forward, step RF forward, pivot ½ turn L placing weight on LF (you will then turn ¼ L to front wall to start next sequence – either A or B2)

    Restart happens in section a after 8 counts: After you complete counts 6&7, sway weight back on to LF.

    Ending: Do first 5 counts of b2

    Sequence: when it says A, A, B, that means all the B sections together; If it says a number beside the B follow what it says on the sheet. The music tells you what to do.

    Also refer to video.
    We hope you enjoy this challenge.
    Last update – 23rd july 2015
sep
7
  • Waco-A-Way

    Waco-A-Way


    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Improver

    Choreographer:  Rep Ghazali, Scotland (June 2011)

    Music:  How Far To Waco by Ronnie Dunn (134 bpm)


     

    32 count intro start on vocal

    1-8

    Side Right Toe Strut, Cross Rock, Left Side Toe Strut, Cross Rock

    1-2 Touch Right toe to Right side, drop Right heel on the floor
    3-4 Cross rock Left over Right, recover on Right
    5-6 Touch Left toe to Left side, drop Left heel on the floor
    7-8 Cross rock Right over Left, recover on Left

    9-16

    ¼ Turn-Hold, Step-½ Pivot, Step-Hold, Full Turn

    1-2 ¼ turn Right by stepping forward on Right, hold (3)
    3-4 Step forward Left, ½ pivot turn Right (9)
    5-6 Step forward Left, hold
    7-8 ½ turn Left by stepping back on Right, ½ turn Left by stepping forward on Left

    17-24

    Step-Lock, Step-Kick, Back-Kick, Back-Kick

    1-2 Step forward Right, lock Left behind Right
    3-4 Step forward Right, kick forward on Left
    5-6 Step back Left, kick Right forward
    7-8 Step back Right kick Left forward

    25-32

    Coaster Step Scuff, Jazz Box ¼ Turn

    1-2 Step back Left, step Right together
    3-4 Step forward Left, scuff forward Right
    5-6 Cross Right Right over Left, ¼ turn Right by stepping back on Left (12)
    7-8 Step Right to Right side, cross Left over Right

    33-40

    Side-Behind, ¼ Turn-Step Forward, ½ Pivot-¼ Turn, Behind-¼ Turn

    1-2 Step Right to Right side, step Left behind Right
    3-4 ¼ turn Right by stepping forward on Right, step forward Left (3)
    5-6 ½ pivot turn Right, ¼ turn Right by stepping Left to Left side (12)
    7-8 Step Right behind Left, ¼ turn Left by stepping forward on Left (9)

    41-48

    Make ¾ Turn Right: Step-Scuff, Walk-Walk, Step-Scuff, Walk-Walk

    1-2 (start to make ¾ turn Right, try making an arc) step Right, scuff Left
    3-4 Walk Left, walk Right
    5-6 Step Left, scuff Right
    7-8 Walk Right, walk Left (finishing making ¾ turn Right) (6)

    49-56

    Step-½ Pivot, Step-Hold X2

    1-2 Step forward Right, ½ pivot turn Left (12)
    3-4 Step forward Right, hold
    5-6 Step forward Left, ½ pivot turn Right (6)
    7-8 Step forward Left, hold

    57-64

    Side-Hold, Side-Hold, Hip Bumps

    1-2 Stomp Right to Right side, hold
    3-4 Stomp Left to Left side, hold
    5-8 Hip bumps Right, Left, Right, Left (6)
mar
13
  • Waiting To Say Goodbye


    Waiting To Say Goodbye


    Count:  48

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate NC2

    Choreographer:  Malene Jakobsen (DK) & Johnny J. (SW) – Feb 2015

    Music:  The Long Goodbye by Brooks & Dunn. Album: The Essential Brooks & Dunn


    Music: Available on itunes, bpm 72. Total track length: 3:52
     
    Intro: 32 counts, 26 sec. Into track – Dance begins with weight on R
     

    Restart: There is 1 restart – On wall 4 after 34 counts, facing 12.00

     

    1-8

    Side, ¼, ¼ With Touch, Point, Back Rock, Basic, Point, Hitch, Behind With Sweep

    1-2&3 (1) Rock L to L prepping for turn, (2) recover onto R making ¼ R, (&) On ball of R make another ¼ R as you bring L toes to touch next to R, (3) point L to L 6.00
    4& (4) Rock back on L, (&) recover onto R 6.00
    5-6& (5) Step L to L, (6) close R next to L, (&) cross L over R 6.00
    7&8 (7) Point R to R, (&) hitch R, (8) cross R behind L sweeping L from front to back 6.00
     

    9-16

    Back, Run, Run, ¼ Sway X 3, Side, Behind, ¼ Step, Step ½ Turn

    1-2& (1) Step back on L, (2) run back on R, (&) run back on L 6.00
    3-4& (3) Make ¼ turn R and sway R, (4) Sway L, (&) sway R 9.00
    5-6&7 (5) Make long step L on L (6) Step R behind L, (&) make ¼ turn L stepping fwd. On L, (7) step fwd. On R 6.00
    8& (8) Step fwd. On L, (&) turn ½ R 12.00
     

    17-24

    Press, Recover, Ball Step With Sweep, Cross, ¼, Back, Recover, Coaster ½

    1-2 (1) Press ball of L fwd., (2) recover onto R 12.00
    &3 (&) Step L next to R, (3) step fwd. On R sweeping L from back to front 12.00
    4& (4) Cross L over R, (&) turn ¼ L stepping back on R, 9.00
    5-6 (5) Rock back on L ,(6) recover onto R 9.00
    7&8 (7) Turn ½ R stepping back on L (&) step R next to L, (8) step fwd. On L 3.00
     

    25-33

    Press, Recover, Ball Step With Sweep, Cross, ¼, Back, Coaster Cross, Side Rock, Cross

    1-2 (1) Press ball of R fwd. (2) Recover onto L 3.00
    &3 (&) Step R next to L, (3) step fwd. On L sweeping R from back to front 3.00
    4&5 (4) Cross R over L, (&) turn ¼ R stepping back on L, (5) step back on R 6.00
    6&7 (6) Step back on L, (&) close R next to L, (7) cross L over right 6.00
    8&1 (8) Rock R to R, (&) recover onto L, (1) cross R over L 6.00
     

    34-41

    Side, Behind, ¼, Fwd. Coaster, Back With Sweep, Behind Side, Cross Rock, 1/8

    2& (2) step L to L, (&) cross R behind L 6.00
    Note: The only restart is here, you will be facing 12.00
    3 (3) Turn ¼ L stepping forward on L 3.00
    4&5 (4) Step R forward, (&) step L next to R, (5) step back on R 3.00
    6-7& (6) Step back on L sweeping R from front to back, (7) cross R behind L, (&) step L to L 3.00
    8&1 (8) Rock R across L, (&) recover onto L , (1) turn 1/8 R stepping fwd. On R 4.30
     

    42-48

    3/8 Into Fwd. Rock, Recover, ¼, Cross, ¼, ½, Rock ¼, Touch

    2&3 (2&3) Run L, R, L making 3/8 R but make count 3 more like a fwd. Rock on L prepping to recover onto R 9.00
    4&5 (4) Recover onto R, (&) turn ¼ L stepping L to L, (5) Cross R over L 6.00
    6& (6) Turn ¼ R stepping back on L, (&) turn ½ R stepping fwd. On R, 3.00
    7-8& (7) Make ¼ turn L rocking L to L, (8) recover onto R, (&) touch L next to R [6.00]
     
    Contacts: lovelinedance@live.dk – johnny_jorgensen@hotmail.com
     
mar
3
  • The Way You Look


    The Way You Look


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Darren Bailey, Fred Whitehouse, Raymond Sarlemijn (Feb 2015)

    Music:  The Way You Look at Me – Vinten ft Clarence Coffee jr


    Intro – 32 count (12 seconds from start of track)
     

    S1: Sailor, Touch X2, Step Touch X2

    1,2& Step LF to L, step RF behind L, step LF to L
    3,4 Touch RF to R, touch RF beside L
    5,6 Step RF forward diagonal, touch LF beside R
    7,8 Step LF forward diagonal, touch RF beside L
     

    S2: Stomp, Swivel Left Heel Toe Heel, Twist Heel Toe Heel

    1,2 Step RF forward diagonal, twist L heel in
    3,4 Twist L toe in, twist L heel in (bring LF closer to RF)
    5,6 Twist both heels to L, twist both toes to L
    7,8 Twist both heels to L, hitch R knee up (12.00)
     
    Tag 2 happens here on 7th wall (6.00)
     

    S3: Step Hitch X2, Step Point X2

    1,2 Step RF down, hitch L knee up making ¼ turn L
    3,4 Step LF down making ¼ L, hitch R knee up (6.00)
    5,6 Step RF down, point LF to L
    7,8 Step LF forward, point RF to R
     

    S4: Out Out In In, Knee Pops, Jazz Box With A Cross

    &1 Step RF out to R diagonal, step LF out to L diagonal
    &2 Step RF in, close LF next to R
    3,4 Bounce both heels (popping both knees slightly)
    5,6 Cross RF over L, step LF back
    7,8 Step RF to R, cross LF over R
     

    S5: Slide, Heel Grind, Behind, Touch

    1-4 Make large step R, drag LF next to R
    5,6 Cross L heel in front of R, grind L heel step RF to R
    7,8 Step LF behind R, touch RF to R
     

    S6: Step Touch X2, Step, Twist, Twist, Flick

    1,2 Step RF back, touch LF to L side
    3,4 Step LF back, touch RF to R side
    5,6 Step RF back (split weight) twist feet ½ turn R (Left heel should lift and twist, while your Right toe fans to Right keeping weight on R heel, 12.00)
    7,8 Twist ½ turn L (recover from twist 6.00), flick RF back
     

    S7: Stomp, Bounce X2, Hitch, Step Flick X2

    1-4 Stomp RF forward (All weight leaning forward) bounce body back for 2 counts, hitch R knee for count 4
    5,6 Step RF forward, flick LF behind R
    7,8 Step LF forward, flick RF behind L
     

    S8: Grapevine ¼ Turn, Heel Twists X2

    1,2 Make ¼ L stepping RF to R, step LF behind R
    3,4 Step R to R side, close LF next to R
    5,6 Twist both heels to L, bring both heels back (heels to lift of the floor)
    7,8 Twist both heels to L, bring both heels back (weight ending on R)
     
     

    Tag 1- On End Of Wall 2 (Facing 6.00)

    1,2 Step LF to L, touch RF next to L
    3,4 Step RF to R, touch LF next to R
     

    Tag 2 – (facing 6.00) – During Wall 7 Do First 16 Counts, Up To The Hitch

    1-4 Stomp RF down, hold for 3 counts (weight to stay on RF)
     
    We hope you enjoy.
     
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  • We Only Live Once


    We Only Live Once


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Robbie McGowan Hickie – UK (Nov 2014)

    Music:  Shannon Noll – We Only Live Once


    Intro: 32 count from vocals
     

    S1: 2 X Walks Forward. Step. Pivot ½ Turn Right. Step. 2 X Walks Forward. Step. Pivot ½ Turn Left. Step.

    1 – 2 Walk forward on Left. Walk forward on Right.
    3&4 Step forward on Left. Pivot ½ turn Right. Step forward on Left.
    5 – 6 Walk forward on Right. Walk forward on Left.
    7&8 Step forward on Right. Pivot ½ turn Left. Step forward on Right. (12 o’clock)
     

    S2: Dorothy Step Diagonally Forward (Left & Right). & Forward Rock. Left Coaster Cross.

    1 – 2& Step Left Diagonally forward Left. Lock Right behind Left. Step Left Diagonally forward Left.
    3 – 4& Step Right Diagonally forward Right. Lock Left behind Right. Step Right Diagonally forward Right.
    5 – 6 Rock forward on Left. Rock back on Right.
    7&8 Step back on Left. Step Right beside Left. Cross step Left over Right. (12 o’clock)
     

    S3: Side Step Right. Behind. & Heel Jack. & Touch. & Left Heel-Ball-Cross. 2 X ¼ Turns Right.

    1 – 2& Step Right to Right side. Cross Left behind Right. Step ball of Right to Right side.
    3&4 Touch Left heel Diagonally forward Left. Step Left back to place. Touch Right toe beside Left.
    & Step ball of Right to Right side.
    5&6 Touch Left heel Diagonally forward Left. Step Left back to place. Cross step Right over Left.
    7 – 8 Make ¼ turn Right stepping back on Left. Make ¼ turn Right stepping Right to Right side. (6:00)
     

    S4: Cross Rock. Chasse ¼ Turn Left. 2 X ½ Turns Left. Right Mambo Forward.

    1 – 2 Cross rock Left over Right. Rock back on Right.
    3&4 Step Left to Left side. Close Right beside Left. Make ¼ turn Left stepping forward on Left.
    5 – 6 Make ½ turn Left stepping back on Right. Make ½ turn Left stepping forward on Left.
    7&8 Rock forward on Right. Rock back on Left. Step back on Right. (3 o’clock)
     

    S5: 2 X Walks Back. Left Sailor. Right Sailor ¼ Turn Right. Left Shuffle Forward.

    1 – 2 Walk back on Left. Walk back on Right.
    3&4 Cross Left behind Right. Step Right to Right side. Step Left to Left side.
    5&6 Cross Right behind Left. Make ¼ turn Right stepping Left beside Right. Step forward on Right.
    7&8 Left shuffle forward stepping Left. Right. Left. (6 o’clock)
     

    S6: Step. Pivot ½ Turn Left. Right Kick-Ball-Step Forward. Heel Switches & Right Lock Step Forward

    1 – 2 Step forward on Right. Pivot ½ turn Left.
    3&4 Kick Right forward. Step ball of Right beside Left. Step forward on Left. (12 o’clock)
    5&6 Touch Right heel forward. Step Right back to place. Touch Left heel forward.
    &7&8 Step Left back to place. Step forward on Right. Lock step Left behind Right. Step forward on Right.
     

    S7: Left Cross Rock. & Right Cross Rock. & Cross. ¼ Turn Left. Left Shuffle ½ Turn Left.

    1 – 2& Cross rock Left over Right. Rock back on Right. Step Left to Left side.
    3 – 4& Cross rock Right over Left. Rock back on Left. Step Right to Right side.
    5 – 6 Cross step Left over Right. Make ¼ turn Left stepping back on Right.
    7&8 Left shuffle making ½ turn Left stepping Left. Right. Left. (3 o’clock)
     

    S8: Right Mambo Forward. Left Coaster Step. Forward Rock. Right Shuffle ½ Turn Right.

    1&2 Rock forward on Right. Rock back on Left. Step back on Right.
    3&4 Step back on Left. Step Right beside Left. Step forward on Left.
    5 – 6 Rock forward on Right. Rock back on Left.
    7&8 Right shuffle making ½ turn Right stepping Right. Left. Right. (Facing 9 o’clock)
     
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  • Wagon Wheel Rock


    Wagon Wheel Rock


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Improver / Easy Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Yvonne Anderson, (Aug 2012)

    Music:  Wagon Wheel by Nathan Carter, [Single – iTunes]


    Notes: Start on vocal, 3 restarts (Sounds a lot but it is really easy – see restart note) Dance finishes facing 12
     

    1-8

    Cross Rock, Recover, Side Rock Recover, Behind, ¼, ½, Kick

    1-4 Rock R across left, Recover weight on L, Rock R to right, Recover weight on L [12]
    5-8 Step R behind left, ¼ turn left stepping L forward, ½ turn left stepping R back, Kick L forward [3]
     

    9-16

    Rock Back, Recover, Step, Spiral Turn, Shuffle Forward

    1-4 Rock L back, Recover weight on R, Step L forward, On ball of L make full spiral turn right [3]
    5-8 Shuffle forward stepping R, L, R, Hold [3]
     

    17-24

    Step ¼, Touch, Step ¼ Touch, Side, Hold, Rock Back, Recover

    1-2 ¼ turn right stepping L to side, Touch R toes beside left [6]
    3-4 ¼ turn right stepping R forward, Touch L toes beside right [9]
    5-6 Step L to left, Hold [9]
    7-8 Rock R behind left, Recover weight on L [9]
    (Hand movements counts 1-2, raise hands and sway to the right, finger snap. Counts 3-4 repeat to left)
     

    25-32

    Side, Together, Forward, Scuff, Stomp, Twist, Twist, Hold

    1-4 Step R to right, Step L beside right, Step R forward, Scuff L heel forward [9]
    5-6 Stomp L forward, Bend knees and twist heels 1/8 turn left [11.30]
    7-8 Twist heels 1/8 turn right, Straighten knees and hold (weight on R) [9]
     
    *** Restart – During walls 3 (facing 3), 6 (facing 6), 9 (facing 9) ***
     

    33-40

    Cross, Back, Back, Kick, Cross, Back, Back, Hold

    1-2 Step L across right, Step R back to right diagonal [11.30]
    3-4 Step L back to left diagonal, Kick R across left [7.30]
    5-6 Step R across left, Step L back to left diagonal [7.30]
    7-8 Step R to right (squaring off to wall), Brush L across right [9]
     

    41-48

    Cross Toe Strut, Side Toe Strut, Sailor ½ Turn Left

    1-2 Step L toes across right, Drop L heel to floor [9]
    3-4 Step R toes to right, Drop R heel to floor [9]
    5-8 ¼ turn left stepping L behind right, ¼ turn left stepping R slightly back, Step L slightly forward, Hold [3]
     

    49-56

    Shuffle Forward, Hold, Step Pivot ½ Right , I/2 Right, Hold

    1-4 Shuffle forward stepping R, L, R, Hold [3]
    5-6 Step L forward, ½ turn right taking weight on right [9]
    7-8 ½ turn right stepping L back, hold [3]
     

    57-64

    Shuffle Back, Hold, Coaster Step, Hold

    1-4 Shuffle back stepping R, L, R, Hold [3]
    5-8 Step L back, Step R beside left, Step L forward, Hold [3]
    (Harder alternate counts 5-8 full triple turn left (on the spot) stepping L, R, L, hold)
     
    Repeat
     
    Contact: www.elyron.com
     
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  • Waltz N Smile


    Waltz N Smile


    Count:  24

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Shaz Walton (Aug 09)

    Music:  Open Arms by Collin Raye


    Try any waltz tempo for practice – various speeds
     

    Left Twinkle. Right Twinkle.

    1-3 Cross left over right. Step right slightly back. Step left slightly back
    4-6 Cross right over left. Step left slightly back. Step right slightly back.
     

    Cross. Point. Hold. Cross Behind. Point. Hold.

    1-3 Cross left over right. Point right to right side. Hold.
    4-6 Cross right behind left. Point left to left side. Hold.
     

    Left Forward Basic. Right Back Basic.

    1-3 Step forward left. Step right beside left. Step left in place.
    4-6 Step back right. Step left beside right. Step right in place.
     

    ¼ Twinkle Left. Cross. Sway. Replace.

    1-3 Cross left over right. Make ¼ left stepping right to right side. Step left to left side.
    4-6 Cross right over left. Step left to left as you sway to left. Sway right.
     
    Begin again
     
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  • Winners & Losers


    Winners & Losers


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Improver

    Choreographer:  Diana Dawson (Aug 2012)

    Music:  The Losing Side of Me by The Mavericks (176 bpm), various CD’s


    Intro: 24 counts – start on vocals;
     

    Section 1: Weave Right – Side- Hold- Back- Rock

    1-2 Step right to right side, step left behind right,
    3-4 Step right to right side, cross step left over right
    5-6-7-8 Step right to right side, hold. Step back on left foot, rock forward onto right
     

    Section 2: Step, Pivot ½ Turn, Step, Step, Pivot ½ Turn, Step

    1-2-3-4 Step forward on left foot, pivot ½ turn right, step forward on left foot, hold/clap [6:00]
    5-6-7-8 Step forward on right foot, pivot ½ turn left, step forward on right foot, hold/clap[12:00]
     

    Section 3: Weave Left – Side- Hold- Back- Rock

    1-2 Step left to left side, step right behind left
    3-4 Step left to left side, cross step right over left
    5-6-7-8 Step left to left side, hold. Step back on right foot, rock forward onto left
     

    Section 4: Right Forward-Lock-Forward – Left Step – Pivot ¼ Turn – Cross

    1-2-3-4 Step forward on right foot, lock step left behind right, step forward on right foot, hold
    5-6-7-8 Step forward on left foot, pivot ¼ turn right, cross step left over right, hold [3:00]
     

    Section 5: ¼ Turn Left – Hitch – ¼ Turn Left – Hitch – Right Coaster Step

    1-2 Make ¼ turn left stepping back on right foot, hitch left knee [12:00]
    3-4 Make ¼ turn left stepping left foot to left side, hitch right knee [9:00]
    5-6-7-8 Step back on right foot, step left beside right, step forward on right foot
     
    Dance ends here on wall 10 facing front
     

    Section 6: Hitch Paddle ¼ Turns Right X2 – Diagonal Cross Shuffle

    1 Hitch left knee slightly as you step forward on left foot,
    2 Pivot ¼ turn right on right foot [12:00]
    3 Hitch left knee slightly as you step forward on left foot,
    4 Pivot ¼ turn right on right foot [3:00]
    5-6-7-8 Step left over right, step right to right side, step left over right
    Note: Steps 5-8, cross shuffle should travel towards right diagonal, straightening up as you begin section 7 reverse rumba box)
     

    Section 7: Reverse Rumba Box

    1-2-3-4 Step right to right side, step left beside right, Step back on right, hold
    5-6-7-8 Step left to left side, step right beside left, step left forward, hold
     

    Section 8: Hip Bumps Right, Hip Bumps Left (The Cheeky Bit)

    1-2-3-4 Touch right toes diagonally forward right bumping hips right-left-right, hold (Weight ending on right foot)
    5-6-7-8 Touch left toes diagonally forward left, bumping hips left-right-left, hold (Weight ending on left foot)
     
    Begin again
     
    With thanks to “Carson City” and “The Lorraine Macmillan Band” for including this song in their repertoire.
     
    Website: www.silverstarswesterndancers.com – E-mail: dianadawson@btinternet.com – Tel: 01896 756244