Watch it ! The Pirates of The Caribbean landed in KK on 29 Aug 2012. See all the smiling faces? They have seen their target ! Captain Hook came with sword and HOOK. Where is Captain Jack Sparrow and Blackbeard, the most feared pirate of all?? Missing Pirates are Loi, Diana, Janet , Amanda, Jeanie and Margaret Sinsua, Fung

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Linedance-The Last Samba

So much energy. So exciting to watch Vincent and Felicia from Singapore.
Let's try this dance, sometime in the near future


By our Angel Group Friends:-






THE LAST SAMBA
Choreographed by: Vincent & Felicia Chia (Singapore) Mar 05
Music: Last Dance by Frederik Kempe (CD: For Your Broken Heart)
Descriptions: 48 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance

Dance starts 24 counts from beginning of track on main vocals
1–8 Forward Mambo, Back Mambo, Out-Out-In-Cross, Cross Shuffles
1a2 Rock L forward, rock onto R, step L beside R
3a4 Rock R back, rock onto L, step R beside L
a5a6 Step L to L, step R to R, step L ball beside R, cross R over L
a7a8 Step L to side, cross R over L, step L to side, cross R over L (travelling to L)

9–16 Kick, Cross Shuffles, Rolling Vine, ¼ Turn Left Forward Lock
a1a2 Kick L to L diagonal, cross L over R, step R to R, cross L over R
a3a4 Step R to R, Cross L over R, step R to R, cross L over R
5a6a ¼ turn right step forward on R, ½ turn right step L back, ¼ turn right rock R to R, hitch L
7a8 ¼ turn left step L forward, lock R behind L, step L forward

17–24 Walk, Walk, Forward Mambo, Back Lock, Back Mambo
1-2 Step R forward, step L forward
3a4 Rock R forward, rock onto L, step R back
5a6 Step L back, cross R over L, step L back
7a8 Rock R back, rock onto L, step R forward

25–32 Forward, Heel Forward Rock, Toe Back Rock, Heel Forward Rock,¼ Turn Left Back, Toe Back Rock, Heel Forward Rock, Toe Back Rock
1-2a Step L forward, step R heel forward with weight, rock onto L
3a4a Touch R toe back with weight, rock onto L, step R heel forward with weight, rock onto L
5-6a ¼ Turn to Left step R back, touch L toe back with weight,rock onto R
7a8a Step L heel forward with weight, rock onto R, touch L toe back with weight, rock onto R

33–40 ¼ Turn Left Cross Shuffle, ½ Turn Right Cross Shuffle,½ Turn Left Cross Shuffle, ½ Turn Right Cross Shuffle
1a2 ¼ Turn to Left cross L over R, step R to R, cross L over R
3a4 ½ Turn to Right cross R over L, step L to L, cross R over L
RESTART ON 5TH WALL AFTER 36 counts (9:00)
5a6 ½ Turn to Left cross L over R, step R to R, cross L over R
7a8 ½ Turn to Right cross R over L, step L to L, cross R over L

41–48 Left Side Mambo, Right Side Mambo, Paddle Full Turn Right
1a2 Rock L to L, rock onto R, step L beside R
3a4 Rock R to R, rock onto L, touch R beside L
5a6a ¼ Turn to Right step R forward, Step L behind R, ¼ Turn to Right step R forward, Step L behind R,
7a8 ¼ Turn to Right step R forward, Step L behind R, ¼ Turn to Right step R forward
Start Again

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Mothers' Day Walk Abreast: MDWA Poster

Mothers' Day Walk Abreast: MDWA Poster

Cha Cha by Chelo for Monday & Wed-2 & 4 May 2011

Let's enjoy this upbeat music by Chelo. If we have time we can also do Mei Ling's new dance Zang Sheng. If not we shall do it on Wed.

This is a SAMBA beat BUT the song lyrics is about cha cha. I have 2 good dances here. Which one shall we do?


This 1st dance is by the same choreographer as for Waka Waka that we did last year.





DO THE CHA CHA

Choreographed by: Esmeralda v.d. Pol, NL (Mar 11)
Music: Cha Cha by Chelo
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner level line dance

32 counts Intro
1 Charleston Step, Rock &, Kick-Ball-Step, Pivot ½ Turn L
1-2 Step R fwd, Touch L fwd
3-4& Step L back, Rock R Back, Recover on L
5&6 Kick R fwd, Step R next to L, Step L fwd
7-8 Step R fwd, ½ Turn Left

2 Chasse R, Cross Rock, Chasse ¼ Turn L, R Shuffle Fwd
1&2 Step R to R side, Step L next to R, Step R to R side
3-4 Cross Rock L fwd, Recover on R
5&6 Step L to L side, Close R next to L, Make ¼ turn L-stepping L fwd ****
7&8 Step R fwd, Step L next to R, Step R fwd

3 Pivot ½ Turn R, Shuffle Fwd, 1/8 Turn L X2
1-2 Step L fwd, Make ½ turn R
3&4 Step L fwd, Step R next to L, Step L fwd
5-6 Step fwd on R, Make 1/8 Turn L
7-8 Step fwd on R, Make 1/8 Turn L

4 Cross, Side, Behind, Touch, Cross, Side, Behind, Touch
1-2 Step R Across L, Step L to L side
3-4 Step R behind L, Touch L to L side
5-6 Step L Across R, Step R to R side
7-8 Step L behind R, Touch R to R side

****TAG: In the 3rd wall, dance up to count 6 from section 2. Replace the shuffle fwd into:
7 Step fwd on right
8 Step L next to right.


SAMBACHA
Choreographed by: Barry Durand & Raymond Crum (USA) Oct 06
Music: Cha Cha by Chelo (104 bpm)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

Intro: 32 counts
Note: The feel of the song is a Samba, but the song sings about doing the cha cha.... so voila... Sambacha.

Voltas, Bota Fogo (cross ball change)
1&2&3&4 Weight starts on L, do Volta steps which are cross and cross and cross and cross by crossing R in front of L and step on flat (or almost flat) of R
while bending knee (1) step side L on ball of foot with a slight rise (&), repeat both steps until ending on 4 with weight on R. This step seems to feel like drop, &drop, &drop etc.
5&6, 7&8 Do two Bota Fogos by crossing L over R and stepping on L bending knee slightly (5), step side R on Ball of foot (&), turning to a left diagonal
step in place L bending knee slightly (6), do the Bota Fogo on the other foot by crossing R over L and stepping on R bending knee slightly (7),
step side L on ball of foot (&), turning to a right diagonal step in place R bending knee but when finished turn body back to front at end of 8.

Mambo, Pivot Turn, Cha Cha Triple
1&2, 3&4 Mambo forward starting with L by rocking forward on L, recover R, step in place L.Mambo backward starting with R by rocking backward on R, recover L, step in place R.
5,6 Do a stationary Pivot by stepping forward with L, turn ½ turn to R stepping on R
7&8 Step forward L,R,L (cha, cha, cha)

Cha Cha Crossover Break, Side Shuffle, Cross Rocks, Side Shuffle
1,2,3 Step side R, cross L over R and rock L, recover R
4&5 Side shuffle left by stepping side L, together R, side L (cha cha cha)
6&7& These are fast cross rocks. Cross and rock R over L, recover L, rock R to side, recover L and turn L foot out to initiate a turn.
8& Turning ½ turn to the left step side R, together L (back to 12:00 wall)

Heel Jack, ¼ Turn, Press Arm, Back Crossing Shuffle
1 Step side R
2&3&4 Heel Jack (vaudeville) cross L behind R, side R, kick L, step in place L,cross in front R
5, 6 Step side L, turn ¼ turn right and press into the ball of the R foot while stretching right arm up and out on an angle.
7, 8 & Step side L, cross behind R, side L
Repeat and have fun. No tags or restarts.

Venue Venue Venue

This is the bad news.. DBKK has officially announced it will with immediate effect cancel all ADVANCE bookings.(DBKK had received written complaints on the difficulty in bookings by residents)
All monthly bookings for the Luyang hall is therefore automatically cancelled . All bookings must be made on the current day and paid together - this means I must book and pay on every Wed morning itself and not a day earlier. This is too much STRESS for me due to my time management and not to mention parking problems.

We need to find a permanent place to dance. The Sacred Heart Hall is a temporary venue until a more suitable place is located. Can everybody help?

Currently we will be in Sacred Heart hall for every Mon and Wed.
Any inconvenience caused is much regretted.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

PARTY FREAK---KATE SALA for Wed 27 April 2011

Dance to a hot pop song by Jennifer Lopez. I love the song which has the "Lambada" music remix in it.Currently one of the top dances by Kate Sala.








PARTY FREAK
Choreographed by: Kate Sala, UK (Mar 11)
Music: On The Dance Floor (Ccw Radio Mix) by Jennifer Lopez Ft Pitbull (CD: 3:44min)
Descriptions: 64 count - 2 wall - Intermediate level line dance

Start after 64 count intro. 32 seconds in.
Side Rock Right, Sailor Step, Cross, Rock Back, Recover With Flick, Step Forward.
1,2 Rock out to right Side on R. Recover on L.
3&4 Cross step R Behind L. Step L to left side. Step R to right side.
5 Cross step L over R.
6-8 Rock back on R. Rock forward on L flicking R foot up behind. Step forward on R.

Rock Forward, Shuffle Back, Turn 1/2 Right, Step Pivot 1/4 Right, Cross Step.
1,2 Rock forward on L. Recover on R.
3&4 Step back on L. Step R next to L. Step back on L.
5-8 Turn 1/2 right stepping forward on R. Step forward on L. Pivot 1/4 turn right. Cross step L over R.

Sweep Right, Cross Step, Side Rock Left, Recover, Chasse Left, Cross Step, Sweep Left.
1,2 Sweep R foot out to right side from back to front. Cross step R over L. 9 o'clock.
3,4 Step L to left side swaying hips left. Transfer weight to R swaying hips right.
5&6 Step L to left side. Step R next to L. Step L to left side.
7,8 Cross step R over L. Sweep L out to left side from back to front.

Cross Step, Step Right, Weave Right, Turn 1/2 Right With Cross Shuffle, Long Step Left, Drag Touch.
1,2 Cross step L over R. Step R to right side.
3&4 Cross step L behind R. Step R to right side. Cross step L over R.
5&6 (Pivoting on L) Turn 1/2 right cross stepping R over L. Step L to left side. Cross step R over L.
7-8 Take a long step left. Drag R towards L finishing with a touch. (Weight on L). 3 o'clock.

Walk x2, Cross Samba, Cross Samba, Step, Pivot ½ Turn Left.
1,2 Walk forward on R, L. *
*RESTART from count 33 on wall 2.
3&4 Cross step R over L. Rock out to left side on ball of L. Recover on R. (Travelling Forward)
5&6 Cross step L over R. Rock out to right side on ball of R. Recover on L.(Travelling forward)
7,8 Step forward on R. Pivot ½ turn left. 9 o'clock..

Walk x2, Cross Samba, Cross Samba, Step, Pivot ½ Turn Left.
1-8 Repeat the above 8 counts. 3 o’clock.

Small Jump Right Diagonal, Touch & Hip Bump, Small Jump Left Diagonal, Touch & Hip Bump, Jump Forward Out, Out, Jump Back Together, Step Pivot 1/4 Turn Left.
&1&2 Small jump on R to right diagonal. Touch L next to R, Raise L hip up, Drop hip back to place.
&3&4 Small jump on L to left diagonal. Touch R next to L, Raise R hip up, Drop hip back to place.
&5 Jump forward stepping R out to right side & L out to left side.
&6 Jump back stepping R back to centre & Stepping L next to R.
7,8 Step forward on R. Pivot 1/4 turn left. 12 o'clock.

Step Pivot 1/4 Turn Left x2, Step Forward, Side Switches Left & Right, Touch in.
1,2 Step forward on R. Pivot 1/4 turn left.
3,4 Step forward on R. Pivot 1/4 turn left. 6 o'clock.
5 Step forward on R.
6&7 Touch L toe out to left side. Step L in place. Touch R toe out to R side.
8 Touch R toe next to L.
Start again

There is 1 RESTART DURING wall 2: Dance 40 counts only and restart from count 33.

ZHANG SHENG

We will enjoy Mei Ling's new dance which flows very well with the music.






ZHANG SHENG (APPLAUSE)
Choreographed by: Leong Mei Ling, Malaysia (Apr 11)
Music: 掌聲響起 by 莊學忠
Descriptions: 32 count - 2 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

Intro: 0:26 seconds on the word ‘zhan zai ze wu tai…..’
1-9 Forward Steps, Step Turn Step Sweep, Behind Side Cross, Recover Step Turn
1,2&3 Step L forward, run forward R, L, R
4&5 Step L forward, 1/2 turn right step onto R, 1/2 turn right step back on L sweeping R front to back
Easier option: Step L forward, recover weight to R, step L back sweeping R front to back
6&7 Step R behind L, step L to side, cross/press R over L
8&1 Recover L, step ball of R beside L, 1/2 turn right step L to side [6:00]

10-16 Back Recover Side, Weave, Sweep, Forward, Point/Lift
2&3 Step R behind L, step L across R, step R to side
&4&5 Step L behind R, step R to side, step L across R, tuck R toe close to left ankle as you pivot 1/4 left on your standing foot [3:00]
6&7 Step forward R, L, point R forward (gentle lifted off the floor)
8& Step back R, L

17-24 Back, Sway Forward-Back, Ball Cross, Sway R-L, Triple Turn
1-3 Step back R, recover/sway back to L, sway/recover weight to R
4& Close L beside R, cross R over L
5-6 Sway L-R
7&8 1/4 turn left step L forward, 1/4 turn left close R beside L, 1/2 turn left step L to side
Easier option: Step L to side, step R beside L, step L to side

25-32 Ball Cross, Quick Steps Back, Coaster, Step Turn Step, Full Turn
&1 Step ball of R beside L, cross L over R [4:00]
2&3 1/4 turn left step back R, L, R [1:30]
4&5 (Square back to wall) Step L back, step R beside L, step L forward [12:00]
6&7 Step R forward, 1/2 turn left step onto L, step R forward
8& 1/2 turn right step L back, 1/2 turn right step R forward
Easier option for 8&: Step L forward, lock R behind L

TAG: After Wall 4 (12:00)
1-4 Step L forward, sway R-L-R
Enjoy!

Mi Gran Amor - Line Dance.mp4






MI GRAN AMOR
Choreographed by: Francien Sittrop, NL (Apr 11)
Music: And I Love Her by Jose Alberto 'El Canario' (CD: Tropical Tribute to the Beatles)
Descriptions: 40 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

Intro: Start after 32 counts
1–8 Side, Hold, Rock Recover, Step Fwd, Hold, Step Pivot ½ R
1–2 Step L to L side, Hold (Drag R)
3–4 Rock R behind L , Recover on L
5–6 Step R fwd, Hold (Drag L)
7–8 Step L fwd, Pivot ½ Turn right (06.00)

9-16 ½ R, Rondé, Behind Side, Cross Rock Recover, Side, Hold
1–2 ½ Turn R step L Back, R rondé Back (12.00)
3–4 Step R behind L, Step L to L side
5–6 Cross Rock R over L, Recover on L
7–8 Step R big step to right side, Hold (Drag L)

17-24 Cross, Full Turn R, Side, Hold, Rock Recover, Hip Sways
1–2 Step L across R, Full Turn R (Sharp turn)
3–4 Step L to L side, Hold (Drag R)
5–6 Rock R behind L, Recover on L
7–8 Rock R to R side and Sway hips R, Sway hips L

25-32 ¼ R, Rondé, Cross, Side, Rock Back, Recover, Side, Behind
1–2 ¼ Turn R step R fwd, L rondé fwd (03.00)
3–4 Step L across R, Step R to R side
5–6 Rock L behind R, Recover on R
7–8 Step L to L side. Step R behind L
RESTART: Wall 3 & 7 after count 32 (Both facing 9.00 Wall)Start again with count 1

33-40 Side, Hold, Rock Back, Recover x2
1–2 Step L to L side, Hold (Drag R)
3–4 Rock R behind L, Recover on L
5–6 Step R to R side, Hold (Drag L)
7–8 Rock L behind R, Recover on R (03.00)
Start Again
www.franciensittrop.nl

Line Dance - Tu No Sabes ( Mar11)

Let's support Malaysian choreographers Linda Lee & Luvi Ong.





TU NO SABES
Choreographed by: Linda Lee & Luvi Ong M'sia (Mar 11)
Music: Tu No Sabes by Selena
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner level line dance

Start after (32 counts)
Behiend Side, Cross Cha Cha, Point Flick, Cross Cha Cha
1-2 step R behind L, step L beside R,
3&4 cross R over L, step L to L side, Cross R over L
5-6 point L to L side, flick L behind R,
7&8 Cross L over R, step R to R side, Cross L over R

Rock 1/2 Turn R, Fwd Cha Cha, Skate Twice, Fwd Cha Cha
1-2 rock R fwd, recover on L,
3&4 make R 1/2 turn R, step R fwd, lock L behind R, step R fwd
5-6 skate fwd L, R
7&8 step L fwd, step R behind J, step L fwd

Cross Rock, Side Cha Cha , Cross 1/4 Trun L, Coastpr Step
1-2 Cross 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 L over R, make 1/4 turn L, step R ehind
7&8 step L behind R, step R beside L, step L fwd,

Fwd Rock, Behind Side Cross, Hips Sway X3, Hitch
!-2 rock R fwd, recover on L,
3&4 step R behind L, step L beside R, cross R over L,
5-8 hips sway L, R, L, hitch R
Enjoy Your Dance
lindaluvi@gmail.com

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Lucky Punch -Line Dance (Demo & Teach)



LUCKY PUNCH
Choreographed by: Robbie McGowan Hickie, UK (Aug 10)
Music: Lucky Punch by Lou Bega (CD: Free Again, 110bpm )
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

16 Count intro

Hip Bumps. Behind. Side. Cross. Left Side Rock. Recover 1/4 Turn Left. Left Lock Step Back.
1& Touch Right toe Diagonally forward Right - Bumping hips forward. Bump hips back.
2& Bump hips forward. Bump hips back.
3&4 Cross Right behind Left. Step Left to left side. Cross step Right over Left.
5–6 Rock Left out to Left side. Recover weight on Right making 1/4 turn Left.
7&8 Step back on Left. Lock step Right across Left. Step back on Left. (Facing 9 o’clock)
Option: Count 1 above … Push Hands Up to Right Side, Clicking Fingers Up … Repeat on Count 2

1/2 Turn Right x2. Right Mambo Back & Kick. Cross Samba (Right & Left).
1–2 Make 1/2 turn Right stepping forward on Right. Make 1/2 turn Right stepping back on Left.
3&4 Rock back on Right. Rock forward on Left. Kick Right Diagonally forward Right.
5&6 Cross step Right Forward over Left. Rock Left to Left side. Recover weight on Right.
7&8 Cross step Left Forward over Right. Rock Right to Right side. Recover weight on Left.
Note: 5–8 above … Should Travel Slightly Forward.

Cross. 1/4 Turn Right. Right Shuffle 1/2 Turn Right. Left Mambo Forward. Right Mambo Back.
1–2 Cross step Right over Left. Make 1/4 turn Right stepping back on Left. (Facing 12 o’clock)
3&4 Right shuffle making 1/2 turn Right stepping Right. Left. Right. (Facing 6 o’clock)
5&6 Rock forward on Left. Rock back on Right. Step back on Left.
7&8 Rock back on Right. Rock forward on Left. Step forward on Right.

Forward Rock. Sailor Cross 3/4 Turn Left. Side Step Right. Drag. Side Step Left. Together. Forward.
1–2 Rock forward on Left. Rock back on Right.
3& Cross Left behind Right making 1/2 turn Left. Step Right beside Left making 1/4 turn Left.
4 Cross step Left over Right.
5–6 Long step Right to Right side. Drag/Slide Left beside Right. (Weight on Right)
7&8 Step Left to Left side. Close Right beside Left. Step forward on Left. (Facing 9 o’clock)
Start Again
www. robbiemh.co.uk

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

How Many Do We Know?

Kickit subscribers are invited to identify each dance they know.
Maybe we can pick a few good dances from here. The following are the top 99 dances that subscribers currently know(2010).

For stepsheets of individual dance go to :
http://kickit.to/ld/Survey.html?json=1&PHPSESSID=f7e35801bcb2dc74099c8225470e6d7d

Rank Dance Name
1 Come Dance With Me by Jo Thompson
2 Tush Push (a.k.a. Push Tush) by Jim Ferrazzano & Kenneth Engel
3 Cruisin' by Neil Hale
4 Electric Slide by Unknown
5 Watermelon Crawl by Sue Lipscomb
6 Wave On Wave by Alan G. Birchall
7 Chill Factor by Daniel Whittaker & Hayley Westhead
8 Dizzy by Jo Thompson
9 Bosa Nova by Phil Dennington
10 Waltz Across Texas by Lois & John Nielson
11 Rio by Diana Lowery
12 D.H.S.S. (Delicious, Hot, Strong & Sweet) by Gaye Teather
13 Zjozzys Funk (a.k.a. Zjozzy's Funk, Zjossie's Funk, Djozzys Funk) by Petra Van de Velde
14 Badonkadonk by Pepper Siquieros
15 Cowboy Charleston (a.k.a. Charleston Touch, Charleston Cha-Cha, Charleston Cowboy) by Jeanette Hall & Tonya Miller
16 Bop The B by Kathy Brown & Lindy Bowers
17 Crazy Foot Mambo by Paul McAdam
18 Toes by Rachael McEnaney
19 Cute! Cute! Cute! by Kathy Gurdjian
20 Beer For My Horses by Christine Bass
21 Jailhouse Creole by Double Trouble
22 Kill The Spiders by Gaye Teather
23 This Little Light by Jo & Rita Thompson
24 Country Walkin' by Teree Desarro
25 Irish Stew by Lois Lightfoot
26 Caught In The Act by Ann Wood
27 Ghost Train by Kathy Hunyadi
28 Coastin' by Ray & Tina Yeoman
29 Little Red Book by Dee Musk
30
(Tie) Cut A Rug by Jo & Rita Thompson
Stroll Along Cha Cha by Rodeo Cowboys
32 Cowgirl's Twist by Bill Bader
33 Duck Soup by Frank Trace
34 Country As Can Be by Suzanne Wilson
35 Bomshel Stomp by Jamie Marshall & Karen Hedges
36
(Tie) Blue Note by Jan Smith
Swamp Thang (a.k.a. Heart Like A Wheel, Swamp Thing) by Max Perry
38 Mamma Maria by Frank Trace
39 Adaptable by Frank Trace
40 Good Time (The Dance From The Video) by Jenny Cain
41 Sweet Sweet Smile by Fi Scott & Johnny Two-Step
42 Rita's Waltz by Jo Thompson
43
(Tie) Chica Boom Boom by Vikki Morris
Mister In-Between by Pepper Siquieros
45 Do Wop Be Doo Be Doo by Gaye Teather
46 Happy Radio by Frank Trace
47
(Tie) After Midnight by Judy McDonald
Mojo Rhythm by Rob Fowler
Some Beach by Helen Born & Nita Lindley
50
(Tie) Eye Candy by Gerard Murphy
Quarter After One by Levi J. Hubbard
52
(Tie) Cheek To Cheek by Rob Fowler
Cool Whip by Judy McDonald
Mars Attack by Rachael McEnaney
Rose Garden by Jo Thompson
56 Southern Delight by Rossella Corsi-Lord & Fred Lord
57
(Tie) Enchantment by Jo Thompson
Rockin' by Anita McNab
59 Stealing The Best by Rosie Multari
60
(Tie) Butter Beans by Christopher Petre
Tennessee Waltz Surprise by Andy Chumbley
62 Suds In The Bucket by Yvonne Anderson
63 Tailgate by Dan Albro
64
(Tie) Drinkin' Bone Boogie by Ellen Kiernan
How Long by Jo Thompson Szymanski
Rebel Amor by Roy Verdonk & Wil Bos
67 Heaven Sent (a.k.a. Simplemente) by Kate Sala
68
(Tie) Cupid Shuffle by Cupid
Madhouse To The Max by Doug & Jackie Miranda
70 Brazil by Frank Trace
71 Leaving Of Liverpool by Maggie Gallagher
72
(Tie) Charanga by Rachael McEnaney
Sugar, Sugar by Doug Miranda
74 The Ants Dance by Michele Burton
75
(Tie) Speak To The Sky by Keith Davies
Trust Me! (a.k.a. Hopes & Wishes) by Geri Morrison
77
(Tie) Cumbia Semana by Ira Weisburd
Don't Feel Like Dancing by Patricia E. Stott
79
(Tie) Bicycle Waltz by Peter Heath
S.B.S. (Shuffle Boogie Soul) by Ira Weisburd
81 Under The Sun by Kathy Chang & Sue Hsu
82
(Tie) Bobbi With An I by Rachael McEnaney
Country 2 Step by Masters In Line
Islands In The Stream by Karen Jones
85
(Tie) Come On And Dance by Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs
My New Life by John Offermans
87
(Tie) Dance Like You're The Only One by Teresa Lawrence & Vera Fisher
East To West by Larry Hayden
89
(Tie) Dreams of Martina by Peter Metelnick
Firecracker by Robert Lindsay
91
(Tie) Badda-Boom! Badda-Bang! by Karen Hunn
Fighting Those Blue Jeans by Gytal
Laid Back 'n Low Key by Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs
94
(Tie) Higher & Higher by Max Perry
Push by Michele Perron
96 Ah Si! by Rita Masur
97
(Tie) Key Lime by Dancin' Terry
Walking Backwards by Robbie McGowan Hickie
99
(Tie) Me And My Gang by Suzanne Wilson
Start To Sway by Sandra Le Brocq

Mambo Mambo & Mambo No 5



Mambo No 5 must be one of the best known songs by Lou Bega. There are about 100 dances choreographed to this song. I have selected 2 dances below that looks interesting.

Let's combine the 2 dances:-
1. Dance 7 walls of the first dance ,Mambo Mambo. You will be facing 9 0' clock
Turn to 12' 0 clock . There is a break in the music
2. Continue with the 2nd dance, Mambo no. 5 until the end of the song
Note: for wall 8, you will be dancing according to the lyrics of the song. Listen!




MAMBO MAMBO
Choreographed by: Cinta Larrotcha (Apr 09)
Music: Mambo No 5 by Lou Bega (CD: A Little Bit Of Mambo [96bpm])
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner level line dance

Start dancing on lyrics
Available on iTunes

Side Steps, Hold, Triple Step, Hold
1-4 Step right to side, hold, step left together, hold
5-8 Step right to side, step left together, step right to side, hold

Side Steps, Hold, Triple Step, Hold
9-12 Step left to side, hold, step right together, hold
13-16 Step left to side, step right together, step left to side, hold

½ Turn, Hold, ¼ Turn, Hold
17-20 Step right forward, hold, turn ½ left (weight to left), hold
21-24 Step right forward, hold, turn ¼ left (weight to left), hold

Steps Forward, Clap, Back, Clap, Full Hip Roll Twice
&25-26 Step right forward, step left forward, clap
&27-28 Step right back, step left back, clap
29-30 Roll hips around to the left
31-32 Roll hips around to the left
Repeat
MAMBO NO 5
Choreographed by: Peter Metelnick, Tammy Wyatt, Susanne Schalewa & Gert Wollschlager (June 06)
Music: Mambo No 5 by Lou Bega (CD: A Little Bit Of Mambo [96bpm])
Descriptions: 48 count - 4 wall - Beginner/intermediate level line dance

This song has a 32 count intro. Start 16 counts after "Ladies & Gentleman, this is Mambo No. 5". The dance will start before he starts singing the lyrics of the song. This dance was inspired by some of the song's lyrics

JAZZ JUMPS FORWARD & BACK (WITH OPTIONAL CLAPS), HITCH TURN ¼ LEFT
&1-2 Step right foot forward, step left foot beside right, hold (optional clap)
&3-4 Step right foot back, step left foot beside right, hold (optional clap)
&5-6 Hitch right knee up and turn ¼ left on ball of left foot, touch right toes to right side, hold
&7-8 Hitch right knee up and turn ½ left on ball of left foot, touch right toes to right side, hold

PUNCH HIGH (RIGHT THEN LEFT), PUNCH LOW (RIGHT THEN LEFT)
Hand placement: make a fist with right hand, cup left hand over right
1 Punch hands high towards 2:00 & push hips left as you slide right foot beside left
2 Bring hands back to chest level & hips to center
3 Punch hands high towards 10:00 & push hips to right
4 Bring hands back to chest level & hips to center
5 Punch hands low towards 4:00 & push hips to left
6 Bring hands back to chest level & hips to center
7 Punch hands low 8:00 & push hips to right
8 Bring hands back to chest level & push hips to center (end with weight on right foot)

MAMBO LEFT, HOLD, MAMBO RIGHT, HOLD
1-4 Step left foot to left side, step right foot in place, step left foot beside right, hold
5-8 Step right foot to right side, step left foot in place, step right foot beside left, hold

MAMBO FRONT, HOLD, ½ RIGHT MONTEREY TOUCH, HOLD
1-4 Step left foot forward, step right foot in place, step left foot beside right, hold
5-6 Touch right toes to right side, pivot ½ right on left foot bringing right foot beside left
7-8 Touch left toes to left side, hold

FORWARD STEP, LOCK STEP, HOLD & CLAP, STEP, CLAP TWICE, HOLD
1-4 Step left foot forward, lock step right foot behind left, step left foot forward, hold & clap
5-8 Step right foot forward turning shoulders 45 degrees left, clap, clap hold (weight remains on right foot)

MAMBO WITH ½ TURN RIGHT, WALK, HOLD, WALK, HOLD
1-2 Step left foot forward, step right foot in place
3-4 Pivot ½ turn left on right foot and step left foot forward, hold
5-8 Step right foot forward, hold, step left foot forward, hold
REPEAT

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Boston Showdown 2011 - Extract show Guyton & Rachael

Watch Rachel McEnaney (choreographer of our recent dances - Snap your Fingers & Rhyme or Reason) and Guyton Mundy(choreographer of Roomba)

Burlesque

Wow. Great tango styling for line dancers .

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

A Walk On The Wild Side

This is one of my favourite dances, 32 counts and it really keeps you on your toes. It's worth revising "last year's teach" and we can enjoy dancing together. Learning a NEW dance does not always mean MORE enjoyment than revising a good OLD dance !
We have done several good dances that should be revised, like this one here. Hope you like it too

1st place in the Windy City Dance Mania 2010.
Very Impressive footwork executed by the all gentlemen team - see the famous choreographers dancing with Jacob Ballard.
John Robinson(So Sexxy), Michael Barr(Smooth Operator), Scott Blevins(Coochie Bang), Craig Bennet( etc.



A Walk On The Wild Side
Choreographed by: Jacob Ballard (Oct 10)
Music: Crayons by Donna Summers
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

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Start 16 Counts In On Vocals

Step Lock Step, ¼, ¼, Step Lock Step, ¼, ¼
1&2 step left forward at the left diagonal, lock right behind left, step left forward at the left diagonal
3-4 turn ¼ left stepping right to side, turn ¼ left stepping left to side
5&6 step right forward at left diagonal (body should be torqued slightly), lock left behind right, step right forward at the left diagonal
7-8 turn ¼ right stepping left to side, turn ¼ right stepping right to side


Kick And Touch, Together And ¼, Step Lock Step, Step, ¼, Cross
1&2 kick left forward, step left together, touch right to side
3&4 step right together, touch left toe slightly forward bending left knee in slightly, turn ¼ left (left leg should be crossed over right)
5&6 step left forward, lo ck right behind left, step left forward
7&8 step right forward, turn ¼ left, cross right over left
RESTART: On wall 5, dance up to count 16, then restart dance from beginning.


¼, ½, Mashed Potatoe, Back, ¼, Cross, Kick Flick Step
1-2 turn ¼ right stepping left back, turn ½ right stepping right forward
3&4 step left forward twisting both heels inward, slightly flick left to side twisting right heel outward, step left back twisting both heels inward
5&6 step right back, step left together, turn ¼ right crossing right over left and dipping down slightly
7&8 kick left forward at the left diagonal coming back up, flick left back, take big step forward on the left turning 1/8 left


½, Knee Pops, Monteray Turn, ½ Sailor Step Cross, Unwind
1&2 turn ½ right crossing right over left, pop both knees out, recover
3&4 touch left to side, turn 3/8 to left (6:00) stepping left together, touch right to side
5&6 sweep right behind left turning ¼ right, step left slightly to side turning ¼ right, cross right over left
7-8 unwind ¾ left (left should now be crossed slightly over right)

Repeat

Monday, April 11, 2011

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

APDX 2011 in Shangrila Hotel, KL on 7 Aug

14 KK Linedancers have booked our air tickets via zero airfare from Firefly to attend this function - Asia Pacific Dance Explosion 2011. This is an annual Line Dance competition for the Asian region organised by Joyclub Dance Academy (principal: Joanne Wong).
Confirmed names - Mr and Mrs Thien, Ivy, Nee Nee, Voo, Margaret Sinsua, Jeanie, Georgia, Loi, Silia, Amanda, Janet,Annie Chai and myself.
Do join us and we hope to make up 2 tables ie 20
Just to give you a general idea of what to expect, I have shown below the APDX programme for 2010


6.00 pm GENERAL DANCING & ARRIVAL OF GUESTS

7.00 pm COMPETITION STARTS
LINE DANCE INDIVIDUAL EVENT
1) Newcomer
2) Intermediate Open
3) Newcomer Open

7.30 pm COUNTRIES COMPETITORS PARADE

7.40 pm WELCOMING SPEECH - ORGANISING CHAIRMAN

7.45 pm PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION

8.00 pm DINNER IS SERVED

8.05 pm INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE

8.30 pm LINE DANCE INDIVIDUAL EVENT
4) Advanced Crystal
Advanced Diamond
5) Novice Jr. Teen
6) Newcomer Crystal
7) Advanced Open
8) Novice Open
9) Advanced Crystal Sentimental Final
Advanced Diamond Sentimental Final

BELLY DANCE TROUPE EVENT
10) Open Individual
LINE DANCE INDIVIDUAL EVENT
11) Advanced Open Sentimental Final
BELLY DANCE INDIVIDUAL EVENT
12) Intermediate Open Final
LINE DANCE INDIVIDUAL EVENT
13) Novice Crystal Final

14) Advanced Crystal Final
Advanced Diamond Final
15) Newcomer Jr. Teen Final

16) Novice Diamond Final

BELLY DANCE INDIVIDUAL EVENT
17) Advanced Open Final
LINE DANCE INDIVIDUAL EVENT
18) Advanced Open Final
10.30 pm GENERAL DANCING
11.00 pm PRIZE PRESENTATION
12.00 am GOODNIGHT


Monday, April 4, 2011

A Touch of Rumba

Let's Rumba with Elvis!





A Touch of Rumba
Count:32 Wall: 4 Level: Beginner
Choreographer:Juliet Lam, USA (Oct 10)
Music: It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley

Start dancing on the word ‘Never’ (Approx. 13 seconds into the track)

Sec 1: Rumba Box
1–4Step left to side, step right next to left, step left forward, Hold
5–8Step right to side, step left to right, step right back, Hold

Sec 2: Side, Together, Side, Hold, Cross Rock, Recover, ¼ Turn Right, Hold
1–4Step left to side, step right next to left, step left to side, Hold
5–8Cross rock right over left, recover on left, ¼ turn right stepping right forward, Hold (3:00)

Sec 3: Cross, Side, Behind, Sweep, Behind, Side, Cross, Sweep
1–3Cross left over right, step right to side, cross left behind right
4Sweep right out and around from front to back
5–7Cross right behind left, step left to left side, cross right over left
8Sweep left out and around from back to front

Sec 4: Rock forward, Recover, Rock, ½ Turn Left, Hitch Right, Rock forward, Recover, Rock, Hold
1–2Rock forward on left, recover on right
3-4Rock forward on left, ½ turn left, hitch right foot (9:00)
5–8Rock forward on right, recover on left, rock forward on right, Hold

Repeat & Enjoy

Note: Music slows down toward the end, just keep on dancing at the regular beat.

Line Dance- Chicken Walk Jive ( Jan11)

Let's jive !






Chicken Walk Jive
64 Wall: 4 Level: Improver / Intermediate
Choreographer:Pat Stott (UK) Jan 2011
Music: Come Back My Love – The Overtones. Cd: Good Ol’ Fashioned Love (also available as a single)

Intro 34 seconds commence on the word “Come”

Choreographers Note: This dance is to be dance in the “style” of a ballroom Jive eg. flexed knees and chasse’s kept small, bouncy and on the balls of the feet

Section 1 -Chasse Right, Rock back, recover, chasse left, rock back, recover
1&2Step right to right, close left to right, step right to right
3 – 4Rock back on left, recover onto right
5&6Step left to left, close right to left, step left to left
7 – 8Rock back on right, recover onto left

Section 2 -Turning Chasses, rock back, recover, rock back, recover
1&2Turning ¼ to right chasse – right left right
3&4Turning ½ to right chasse – left right left (moving back)
5 – 6Rock back on right, recover on left
7 – 8Rock back on right, recover on left

Section 3 - 2 Chicken walks, 4 boogie walks
1 – 2Weight on left and knees slightly bent, lean back slightly – Slide right toe forward whilst turning hips and shoulders to the right, close right to left
3 – 4Weight on right and knees slightly bent, lean back slightly – Slide left toe forward whilst turning hips and shoulders to the left, close left to right
5 – 8Straighten up and boogie walk forward – Step forward on right with toes turned out to right, step forward on left with toes turned to left, step forward on right with toes turned out to right, Step forward on left with toes turned out to left.
(whilst dancing the boogie walks shake hands out to the sides – waist level Jazz hands)

Section 4 - 1/4 pivot, ¼ pivot, side switches, flick behind
1 – 2Step forward on right, ¼ turn left transferring weight on left
3 – 4Step forward on right, ¼ turn left transferring weight on left
5&6Point right toe to right, close right to left, point left toe to left
&7- 8Close left to right, point right toe to right, flick right foot back

Section 5 - Shuffle forward, chasse ½ turn right, rock back on right, recover on left, kick ball cross
1&2Shuffle forward right, left, right
3&4Chasse ½ turn right moving back – left, right, left
5 – 6Rock back on right, recover onto left
7&8Kick right foot diagonally to right, step onto ball of right foot, cross left over right

Section 6 - Windmill turns, kick ball change
1 – 2Touch right toes to right, turn ¼ right and step forward on right
3 – 4Turn ¼ right and touch toes to left, turn ¼ left and step forward on left
5 – 6Turn ¼ left and touch toes to right, turn ¼ to right and step forward on right
7&8Kick left forward, step onto ball of left, step right in place
(Easier option for 1 – 6 – turn ¼ right and dance 3 toe struts forward)

Section 7 - Rock forward on left, recover onto right, shuffle back, toe strut back, turn ¼ left and rock out to left, recover
1 – 2Rock forward on left, recover onto right
3&4Shuffle back – left, right, left
5 – 6Right toe back, lower heel
7 – 8Turn ¼ left and rock out to left, recover onto right
(Intermediate option for 3 & 4 – shuffle ½ turn left, 5 – 6 turn ½ left and right toe strut back)

Section 8 - Cross, point, cross, point, Jazz box, tap
1 – 2Cross left over right, point right toe to right
3 – 4Cross right over left, point left toe to left
5 – 8Cross left over right, step back on right, step left to left, tap right next to left
(Intermediate option for 5 – 8 – Cross left over right and turn full turn right stepping on left to left on beat 8)

The End of the music finishes after the side switches in section 4 …… step 8 flick right behind left and look to front slapping right heel with left hand and extend right arm up Taaa Daaa!

Contact: patstott1@hotmail.co.uk

Annie Chai's Jamming Party

Annie cordially invites you to attend her Jamming Party:-
Date- 26 April 2011 ( Tues )
Venue - Grand Port View
Ticket - RM 40
Refer to your email for list of dances. I think we know most of them