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

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Best Resolutions for 2012

The New Year brings with it a natural desire for change.

Remember that the point is not to set unrealistic goals, but to make lasting, positive changes that will bring about more ease and balance into your life.

This year, take a moment to reflect on your resolutions. Are you setting goals? Or are you setting intentions? Goals focus on a future outcome, while setting an intention is a "path or practice that is focused on how you are 'being' in the present moment." You can bring integrity and unity into your present life with grounded intention.

Concentrating on what you want, instead of what you don't want, can make all the difference when it comes to keeping your focus.Studies show a little self-compassion will help you stick to your goals and create lasting, positive change.

Happy New Year

TENNESSEE WALTZ SUPREME by Ira Weisburd (USA)

From Ira:
"Rian Ungerer is a popular singer from South Africa. He recently contacted me to tell me that he had just finished recording a brand new CD and asked if I would like to choreograph another dance to one of his songs. I had already choreographed a Samba Line Dance earlier this year to his upbeat version of “Help Me Make It Through The Night” from his first “Timeless Hits” Album.

I have just written a dance to his cover of the classic “Tennessee Waltz”. It is one of the best renditions I have heard of this country classic !! "


TENNESSEE WALTZ SUPREME
Count:48 Wall: 4 Level: Improver / Low Intermediate waltz
Choreographer:Ira Weisburd (USA) Jan 2012
Music: Tennessee Waltz by Rian Ungerer


Introduction: 12 counts at approx. 9 seconds.
Start on the word “Dancing”. - NO TAGS!! NO RESTARTS!!

PART I. (FACING R CORNER: FORWARD WALTZ WITH L, STEP R BACK, 1/4 TURN L WITH L TO FACE L CORNER, STEP FORWARD ON R; FACING L CORNER: FORWARD WALTZ WITH L, STEP R BACK, STEP L BACK, 1/8 TURN R ON R TO FACE FRONT WALL)
1-3(Face 1:30) Step L forward towards R corner, Step-close R beside L, Step L in place
4-6Step R back, Make 1/4 turn L with L to face L corner, Step R forward
7-9(Face 10:30) Step L forward towards L corner, Step-close R beside L, Step L in place
10-12Step R back, Step L back, Make 1/8 turn R on R to face 12:00 wall

PART II. (MAKE 1/4 TURN L WITH L, SWAY R TO R, SWAY L TO L; R TWINKLE, STEP L FORWARD, 1/4 PIVOT TURN L, STEP R ACROSS L, RECOVER BACK ON L, STEP R TO R)
1-3Make 1/4 turn L with L, Sway R, Sway L (Face 9:00)
4-6Step R across L, Step L to L, Step-close R beside L
7-9Step L forward, Step R forward, Pivot 1/4 to L on L (Face 6:00)
10-12Step R across L, Recover back on L, Step R to R

PART III. (WEAVE 3 STEPS WITH L, MAKE 1/2 TURN R IN 3 STEPS; STEP L ACROSS R, RECOVER BACK ON R,
STEP L TO L; STEP R ACROSS L, RECOVER BACK ON R, STEP R TO R)
1-3Step L across R, Step R to R, Step L behind R
4-6Make 1/2 turn R in 3 steps (R,L,R) (Face 12:00)
7-9Step L across R, Recover back on R, Step L to L
10-12Step R across L, Recover back on L, Step R to R

PART IV. (WEAVE 3 STEPS WITH L, MAKE 1/2 TURN R IN 3 STEPS, MAKE 1/4 TURN L IN 3 STEPS, STEP R
ACROSS L, RECOVER BACK ON L, MAKE 1/8 TURN R WITH R TO FACE 4:30)
1-3Step L across R, Step R to R, Step L behind R
4-6Make 1/2 turn R in 3 steps (R,L,R) (Face 6:00)
7-9Make 1/4 turn L in 3 steps (L,R,L) (Face 3:00)
10-12Step R across L, Recover back on L, Step R to R (making 1/8 turn R) (Face 4:30)

BEGIN DANCE.

Monday, December 26, 2011

Hi-A-Ma Cha




Hi-A-Ma Cha


Count:
48 Wall: 2 Level: Intermediate (latin – cha cha with some salsa styl
Choreographer:
Rachael McEnaney (Eng) Dec 2011
Music: “Hi-A-Ma (Pata Pata)” – Milk & Sugar feat. Mirian Makeba & Jungle Brothers


(Music available on itunes, amazon and all major mp3 websites)
The version I used was from an album called Bravo Hits Vol 74 but the version on itunes has same phrasing.

Count In: 16 counts from start of track. Approx 125 bpm
Notes: There is 1 tag at the end of wall 6 you will be facing the front – you have 4 counts to shake whatever you want , butt, shoulders or do 4 hip bumps L-R-L-R

[1 – 9] Side L, rock back R, R shuffle, step L, ¼ turn R, L cross rock side.
1, 2, 3Step left to left side (1), rock back on right (2), recover weight onto left (3) 12.00
4 & 5Step forward on right (4), step left next to right (&), step forward on right (5) 12.00
6 - 7Step forward on left (6), pivot ¼ turn right (7) 3.00
8 & 1Cross rock left over right (8), step recover weight onto right (&), step left to left side (1) 3.00

[10 – 17] Triple in-in-out (RLR), triple in-in-out (LRL) with hip L, hip bumps R, L, R sailor step with ¼ turn R
2 & 3Step right next to left (2), step left in place (next to right) (&), step right to right side (3) 3.00
4 & 5Step left next to right (4), step right in place (next to left) (&), step left to left side as you bump or sway hips to left (5) 3.00
6 - 7Bump (sway) hips to right taking weight right (6), bump (sway) hips to left taking weight left (7) 3.00
8 & 1Cross right behind left (8), make ¼ turn right stepping left next to right (&), step forward on right (1) 6.00

[18 – 25] Walk L, walk R, L shuffle, point R fwd, ¼ turn L flicking R foot back, R diagonal shuffle
2 - 3Step forward on left (2), step forward on right (3) 6.00
4 & 5Step forward on left (4), step right next to left (&), step forward on left (5) 6.00
6 - 7Touch right toe forward (6), make ¼ turn left as you flick right foot up behind you (7) 3.00
8 & 1Step right foot forward toward left diagonal (8), step left next to right (&), step right foot forward toward left diagonal (1) 1.30

[26 – 32] Point L side, flick L foot back, L diagonal shuffle, R side rock, close R.
2 - 3Touch left toe to left side (2), flick left foot up behind you angling body to right diagonal (3) 4.30
4 & 5Step left foot forward toward right diagonal (4), step right next to left (&), step left foot forward toward right diagonal (5) 4.30
6, 7, 8Square up to 3.00 wall as you rock right to right side (6), recover weight onto left (7), step right next to left (strong step down) (8) 3.00

[33 – 40] L side mambo, R side mambo, L fwd mambo, R rock back
1 & 2Rock left to left side (1) recover weight onto right (&), step left next to right (2) 3.00
3 & 4Rock right to right side (3), recover weight onto left (&), step right next to left (4) 3.00
5 & 6Rock forward on left (5), recover weight onto right (&), step left next to right (6) 3.00
7 - 8Rock back on right (7), recover weight onto left (8) 3.00

[41 – 48] Step R, ¼ pivot L, step R, ¼ pivot L, ¼ turn L stepping side R, rock back L, L chasse to start again
1, 2, 3, 4Step forward on right (1), pivot ¼ turn left (2), step forward on right (3), pivot ¼ turn left (4) (hip circles as you turn or see styling below) 9.00
5, 6, 7Make ¼ turn left stepping right to right side (5), rock back on left (6), recover weight onto right (7) 6.00
8 &Step left to left side (8), step right next to left (&)
(This is the end – the last step of chasse left is the start of the dance) 6.00
Styling: Option to style the pivots more counts 1 - 4 – as you step forward on right circle hips counter clockwise – continue hip circle and instead of just recovering weight to left at end of pivot cross left foot slightly over right as you turn (continue with hip circle) repeat.

TAG: 6th wall starts facing back – at end of 6th wall you will be facing front
1, 2, 3, 4You have a 4 count tag with options: either just hold for 4 counts (boring ), you could shake your butt or shoulders for 4 counts, or bump hips left, right, left right.
Just make sure that at the end of 4 counts weight is on the right foot so you can start again with left. 12.00

Amorato Mio ("My Love")






Amorato Mio ("My Love")


Count:
32 Wall: 4 Level: Improver / Low Intermediate - Rumba rhythm
Choreographer:
Ira Weisburd (USA) Dec 2011
Music: Amore Mio by I LoCo LoQuito. M.R. Carosi; S. Cupellaro--A. Landi


Introduction: 32 counts. Approx. 20 sec. into song.
One Easy 8 count Tag (at the end of Wall 2 and Wall 6) on the 6:00 & 3:00 Walls, respectively.

PART I. (RUMBA BOX: SIDE, TOGETHER, BACK, TOUCH; SIDE, TOGETHER, FORWARD, HOLD)
1-4Step R to R, Step-close L to R, Step R back, Touch L beside R
5-8Step L to L, Step-close R to L, Step L forward, Hold

PART II. (ROCK R FORWARD, RECOVER BACK ON L, STEP R BACK, L RONDE (SWEEP), STEP L BEHIND R, STEP R TO R, LUNGE FORWARD ON L TO FACE R CORNER)
1-4Rock R forward, Recover back on L, Step R back, Sweep L
5-8Step L behind R, Step R to R, Lunge forward on L to R corner, Hold (Face 1:30)

PART III. (STEP R BACK, STEP L TO L TO FACE 12:00; LUNGE FORWARD ON R TO FACE L CORNER; STEP L BACK (TO FACE 12:00), MAKE 1/4 TURN R ON R; STEP L FORWARD, LOCK-STEP WITH R BEHIND L)
1-4Step R back, Step L to L making 1/8 turn L to face 12:00, Lunge forward on R to face L corner 10:30, hold
5-8Step L back (making 1/8 turn to face 12:00), Make 1/4 turn R on R to face 3:00; Step L forward, Lock-step R behind L

PART IV. (STEP L FORWARD, R FORWARD, LOCK, STEP, CHASE (L, R, L), HOLD)
1-4Step L forward, Step R forward, Step L behind R, Step R forward
5-8Step L forward, Pivot 1/2 turn to R (Stepping onto R) facing 9:00, Step forward on L, hold

BEGIN DANCE.

AT THE END OF WALL 2 & WALL 6, DO THE 8 COUNT TAG BELOW.
(ON THE 6:00 & 3:00 WALLS, RESPECTIVELY)

TAG. (R CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, MAKE 1/4 TURN R, HOLD; CHASE (L,R,L), HOLD)
1-4Step R across L, Recover back onto L, Make 1/4 turn R on R, hold
5-8Step L forward, Pivot 1/2 turn to R (Stepping onto R), Step forward on L, hold

Mamboritmo




Mamboritmo


32 Wall: 4 Level: High Beginner / Low Intermediate Mambo rhythm
Choreographer:
Ira Weisburd (Jan, 2012)
Music: “Ritmo Bueno” by Orchestra Bagutti. Album: Latino; Year: 2011; Track #7


Introduction: 32 Counts. Start after approx. 26 sec. (on the vocal). NO TAGS, NO RESTARTS !!

PART I. (R SIDE MAMBO w/¼ TURN R;L SIDE MAMBO); REPEAT
1&2&Step R to R,Step L to L,¼ turn R onto R, hold
3&4&Step L to L,Step R to R,Step-close L to R, hold
5&6&Step R to R,Step L to L,¼ turn R onto R, hold
7&8&Step L to L,Step R to R,Step-close L to R,hold

PART II. (4 KICK BALL CHANGE STEPS)
1&2&Kick R to R, Step R back, Step L to L, Step R across L
3&4&Kick L to L, Step L back, Step R to R, Step L across R
5&6&Kick R to R,Step R back,Step L to L, Step R across L
7&8&Kick L to L, Step L back,Step R to R, Step L across R

PART III. 4 TOE STRUTS; STEP R ACROSS L, HOLD, L CHASSE, HOLD,ROCK BACK, RECOVER
1&2&Touch R toe fwd., Step R in place, Touch L toe fwd., Step L in place
3&4&Touch R toe fwd., Step R in place, Touch L toe fwd., Step L in place
5&6&Step R across L, hold, Step L to L, Step close R to L
7&8&Step L to L, hold, Step R back, Recover fwd. on L

PART IV. MAKE ½ TURN R, HOLD, L CHASSE, ROCK BACK, RECOVER; MAKE ¼ TURN R, HOLD, ROCK FWD., RECOVER, STEP BACK ON L, ROCK BACK ON R, RECOVER ON L
1&2&Make ½ turn R on R, hold, Step L to L,Step-Close R to L
3&4&Step L to L, hold, Step R back, Recover fwd. on L
5&6&Make ¼ turn R on R, hold, Step L fwd., Recover back on R
7&8&Step L back, hold, Step back w/ R, Recover fwd. on L

REPEAT DANCE.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Had A Bad Day - Line Dance









Had A Bad Day


Count:
32 Wall: 2 Level: High Intermediate
Choreographer:
Rachael McEnaney (Eng) Nov 2011
Music: “Had A Bad Day” – Calle Kristiansson


Count In: 8 counts from start of track. Approx 70bpm
Notes: There are 2 restarts. 4th Wall after 28 counts – face front to restart. 7th wall after 8 counts – face front to restart.

[1 – 8] Back R sweeping L, L behind side cross, R side rock cross, side L, full turn(¾)sailor R, L side rock cross
1 2 & 3Step back on right sweeping left foot from front to back (1), cross left behind right (2), step right to right side (&), cross left over right (3) 12.00
& 4 & 5Rock right to right side (&), recover weight onto left (4), cross right over left (&), step left to left side (5) 12.00
6 & 7Make full turn to right doing a right sailor step: Cross right behind left making 1/8 turn right (6), make 1/8 turn right stepping slightly back on left (&), make ½ turn right stepping forward on right (7) (the directions are just a guideline for making the sailor, shape upper body to right as you do it – feels good ) 9.00 or 12.00
& 8 &Make ¼ turn right rocking left to left side ( to complete full turn of sailor) (&), recover weight onto right (8), cross left over right (&) 12.00
Restart here on 7th wall (12.00) – do first 8 counts of dance, then start again facing 12.00 [12.00]

[9 – 17] R nightclub basic, L nightclub basic, ¼ turn R, full turn R, run back R, L
1 2 &Step right to right side (1), step left next to & slightly behind right (2), cross right over left (&) 12.00
3 4 & 5Step left to left side (3), step right next to & slightly behind left(4), cross left over right(&) Make ¼ turn right stepping forward on right (5), 3.00
6 & 7Make ½ turn right stepping back on left (6), make ½ turn right stepping forward on right (&), step forward on left rocking all weight forward (7) 3.00
8 & 1Step back on right (8), step back on left (&), step back on right as you sweep left foot back (1) 3.00

[18 – 24] L behind side cross (sweep R), R cross, L side, rock back on R, step R, rock back on left, ¼ R, ¼ R,
2 & 3Cross left behind right (2), step right to right side (&), cross left over right sweeping right foot to front (3) 3.00
4 & 5Cross right over left (4), step left to left side (&), rock back on right opening body to right diagonal (5) 4.30
6 & 7Recover weight onto left (6), step right to right side (&), rock back on left opening body to left diagonal (7) 1.30
& 8 &Recover weight onto right (&), make ¼ turn right stepping back on left (8), make ¼ turn right stepping right to right side (&) 9.00

[25 – 32] Walk forward L R, full turn forward to R, L mambo drag back, R back rock, step R, ¼ L, R cross, L side
1 - 2Step forward on left slightly across in front of right (1), step forward on right (2) 9.00
3 &Make ½ turn right stepping back on left (3), make ½ turn right stepping forward on right (&) 9.00
4Rock forward on left (4) 9.00
Restart here on 4th wall – after count 4 – step back on right making ¼ turn left to sweep L foot to restart at 12.00
& 5Recover weight onto right (&), take big step back on left dragging right towards left (5) (weight left) 9.00
6 & 7 &Rock back on right (6), recover weight onto left (&), step forward on right (7), pivot ¼ turn left (&) 6.00
8 &Cross right over left (8), step left to left side (&) 6.00

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Christmas Hearts Are Special

Christmas Hearts Are Special

Choreographed by:Sebastiaan Holtland, Netherlands. (14-11-2011).
Music:Last Christmas by Hilary Duff (CD Santa Claus Lane 2003)
Descriptions:
32 count - 4 wall – Beginner level line dance (Easy and Funny)

Intro: 32 Counts (18 Sec) 
Track also available on Download from: www.amazon.co.uk … www.tescodigital.com & iTunes
 

1-8
Step, Side, Behind, Side, Cross, Cross Rock Fwd, Recover, Sailor ¼ R.
1-2
Step Rf forward, step Lf to the left weight onto Lf. (12:00)
3&4
Step Rf behind Lf, step Lf to the left, cross Rf over Lf weight onto Rf.
5-6
Rock Lf to the left, recover on Rf.
7&8
Step Lf behind Rf, turn ¼ right (3) step Rf forward, step Lf forward weight onto Lf.


9-16
½ Pivot L, ½ L, Back, ¼ L, Side, Heel Grind ¼ R, Back, Together.
1-2
Step Rf forward, turn ½ left (9) taking weight onto Lf.
3-4
Turn ½ left (3) step Rf back, turn ¼ left (12) step Lf to the left weight onto Lf.
5-6
Heel grind with Rf (toes from left to right) turn ¼ turn to right (3), step Lf back weight onto Lf.  
7-8
Step Rf back, step Lf next to Rf (holding weight onto Rf).


17-24
Step Lock, Lock Step Fwd, Fwd Rock, Recover, ¼ R, & Cross, Hold.
1-2
Step Lf forward, lock Rf behind Lf weight onto Lf. (3:00)
3&4
Step Lf forward, lock Rf behind Lf weight onto Lf, step Lf forward weight onto Lf.
5-6
Rock Rf forward, recover on Lf.
&7-8
Turn ¼ right (6) step Rf slightly to the right, cross Lf over Rf, Hold.


25-32
& Behind, Hold, & Cross, Hold, Hip Bumps R-L-R, ¼ R, Replace, Hook.
&1-2
Step Rf slightly to the right, cross Lf behind Rf, Hold. (6:00)
&3-4
Step Rf slightly to the right, cross Lf over Rf, Hold.
5-7
Step Rf to the right bump R hip to right, bump L hip to left, bump R hip to right.
8
Turn ¼ right (9) step Lf back in place, hook Rf up across Lf weight onto Lf.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

CNY Wishes 祝福你by Mayee Lee & Li, M'sia. line dance. (2/11/2011)

These are 2 demos of the same dance, one using the fan. How different it looks with some creativity.Well done.






CNY Wishes


Count:
64 Wall: 2 Level: High Beginner
Choreographer:
Mayee Lee & Li (Michelle) M’sia (Dec’ 2011)
Music: Zhu Fu Ni by Hong Kong Hua Na Qun Xin


Intro : Start after 32 counts

Section 1: : Big Step Forward, Touch, Forward, Together, Hold x 4
1, 2, 3, 4Step big step Rt forward(1), touch Lt beside Rt(2), step Lt forward(3), step Rt together Lt(4)
5, 6, 7, 8Hold 4 counts, do zigzag handstyling (hold both fist together push to Lt(5), push to Rt(6), push to diagonally down Lt(7), push to diagonally down Rt(8))

Section 2: :Touch, Back, Touch, Back, Back, Together, Heel Split Out In
1, 2, 3, 4Touch Rt to diagonally Rt(1), step Rt back(2), touch Lt to diagonally Lt(3), step Lt back(4)
5, 6, 7, 8Step Rt back(5), step Lt together Rt(6), both heels split out(7), both heels split in(8)

Section 3: : Side, Touch, Side, Touch, Vine To Rt, Flick
1, 2, 3, 4Step Rt to Rt(1), touch Lt beside Rt(2), step Lt to Lt(3), touch Rt beside Lt(4)
5, 6, 7, 8Step Rt to Rt(5), step Lt back to Rt(6), step Rt to Rt(7), flick Lt behind Rt(8)

Section 4: : L Rocking Chair, Forward, Pivot ½ Turn R, Forward, Hold
1, 2, 3, 4Rock Lt forward(1), recover on Rt(2), rock Lt back(3), recover on Rt(4)
5, 6, 7, 8Step Lt forward(5), pivot ½ turn Rt step Rt forward(6), step Lt forward(7), hold(8) 6.00

Section 5: : Vine To Rt, Flick, Forward, Touch, Back, Touch
1, 2, 3, 4Step Rt to Rt(1), step Lt behind Rt(2), step Rt to Rt(3), flick Lt behind Rt(4)
5, 6, 7, 8Step Lt forward(5), touch Rt behind Lt(6), step Rt back(7), touch Lt in front of Rt(8)

Section 6: : Forward, Kick, Back, Touch, Half Turn ½ Turn L, Hold x2
1, 2, 3, 4Step Lt forward(1), kick Rt forward(2), step Rt back(3), touch Lt back(4)
5, 6, 7, 8Half Turn ½ Lt weight on Rt(5-6), hold x2 (handstyling: hold both fist shake to Rt Lt (7-8)) 12.00

Section 7: : Walk Forward L R L, Hold, Side, Hold, Together, Side, Hold
1, 2, 3, 4Step Lt forward(1), step Rt forward(2), step Lt forward(3), hold(4)
5, 6 &7, 8Step Rt to Rt(5), hold(6), Lt together Rt(&), step Rt to Rt(7), hold(8)

Section 8: : Forward, ¼ Turn R Hook, ¼ Turn R, Flick, Cross, Side, Back, Hold
1, 2, 3, 4Step Lt forward(1), ¼ turn Rt hook Rt in front of Lt(2)(3.00), ¼ turn Rt step on Rt(3)(6.00), flick Lt from back to front(4) 6.00
5, 6, 7, 8Cross Lt over Rt(5), step Rt to Rt(6), step Lt back to Rt(7), hold(8)

Enjoy the dance with your own attitude !!!!

Restart 1: During wall 2 (6.00)& wall 7 (6.00), dance 32 counts & restart facing 12.00
Restart 2: During wall 4 (6.00), dance 16 counts & restart facing 6.00

Ending: During wall 9 (6.00), dance 32 counts & pose

Contact E-mail: mayeeleeyy@gmail.com

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Jump In Da Line - Line Dance

We are in the festive season - let's have fun with FUN dances like this one !









Jump in da Line
Choreographed by: Guyton Mundy
Phrased 2 wall line dance
Music: Shake Senora, By; Pitbull-Featuring T-Pain and Sean Paul

Sequence: ABABA Tag CAC


A Pattern
1-8 Cross samba X2, forward mambo, back mambo,
1&2 cross right over left, step left to left side, step together with right
3&4 cross left over right, step right to right side, step together with left
5&6 rock forward on right, recover on left. Step together with right
7&8 rock back on left, recover on right. Step together with left
This next part is done in 2 different ways. You will either be an A or a B. Diagram will show what part you would be.

There can be more A B rows and more lines than shown here.

9-16 Side mambo, either side rock and cross or side rock/recover touch, either full turn over right shoulder with cross or full turn
over left shoulder with touch
1&2 rock right out to right, recover on left, step together with right
3&4 rock left to left side, recover on right, (if you are an A you will cross left over right, if you are a B you will touch left next to right.)
5-6-7-8 A's will make a full turn over right shoulder stepping right, left, right, ending in a cross left over right, B's will make a full turn
over left shoulder stepping left, right, left, ending in a touch with the right next to left

NOTE!!! A's will turn so that they are in front of the B person to their right, B's will turn so that they are behind the person to their left. At
this point an A and a B should make one single file row. Hands on the hips of the person in front of you

17-24 Triple forward X2, ball step forward with shakes, ball step back with shakes
1&2 step forward slightly on the right diagonal right, left, right
3&4 step forward slightly on the left diagonal left, right, left
&5&6 step forward right, step out on left as you shake your hips
&7&8 step back on right, step out on left as you shake your hips

25-32 Triple forward X2, walks with 1/2 turn
1&2 step forward slightly on the right diagonal right, left, right
3&4 step forward slightly on the left diagonal left, right, left
5-6 walk forward right, left
7-8 step forward on right, make a 1/2 turn over left shoulder stepping forward on left

33-40 Triple forward X2, ball step forward with shakes, ball step back with shakes
1&2 step forward slightly on the right diagonal right, left, right
3&4 step forward slightly on the left diagonal left, right, left
&5&6 step forward right, step out on left as you shake your hips
&7&8 step back on right, step out on left as you shake your hips41-48 Triple forward X2, walks with 1/2 turn ending either with touch on left or weight on left

1&2 step forward slightly on the right diagonal right, left, right
3&4 step forward slightly on the left diagonal left, right, left
5-6 walk forward right, left
7-8 step forward on right, make a 1/2 turn over left shoulder. If you are an A you will end with a touch on the left. If you are a B
you will end with a step down on the left.

49-56 Either full turn to left or full turn to right. hip rolls
1-2-3-4 If you are an A you will make a full turn to the left over left shoulder stepping left, right, left, out on right. If you are a B you will
make a full to the right over the right shoulder stepping, right, left, right, out on left
5-6 make a CCW circle with your hips for 2 counts
7-8 make a CCW circle with your hips, repeat ending with weight on right

57-64 1/2 paddle turn. side step, coaster step, step
1-2-3-4 Stepping left, left, left, left, make a 1/2 turn to the right
5 step left to left side
6&7 step back on right, step together with left, step forward on right
8 step forward on left

B Pattern
1-8 Wizard steps, rock/recover, coaster
1-2& step forward on right, step left behind right, step forward on right
3-4& step forward on left, step right behind left, step forward on left
5-6 rock forward on right, recover on left
7&8 step back on right, step together with left, step forward on right

9-16 Rock/recover, 1/2 turn triple, 1/2 out out, shoulder pops
1-2 rock forward on left, recover on right
3&4 make a 1/2 turn over left shoulder stepping left, right, left
5&6 make a 1/4 turn to left stepping right to right, make a 1/4 turn to left stepping out on left, step out on right
7&8 with upper body turn shoulders to the right, bring back to neutral, turn shoulders back to the right

17-24 Samba weave in a circle, cross and cross
1a2 Cross left over right, make 1/4 turn left stepping back on right, step left behind right
3a4 Step right behind left, make 1/4 turn left stepping forward on left, make 1/4 turn left stepping right to right side
5a6 Step back on left, make 1/4 turn left stepping right behind left, step left to left side
7&8 Cross right over left, step left to left side, cross right over left

25-32 Walks out out, back back, arm throws, arm swing,
1-2 step forward out on left, step right out to right
3-4 step back on left, step out on right
5& like your hitting down with a closed fist. swing right hand down in front of right thigh, swing left hand down in front of left thigh
6& swing right down behind right thigh, swing left down behind left thigh
7-8 swing right arm down and across in front of waist, swing right arm back to right

33-40 Ball rocks/recovers with full turn
&1-2 step on ball of left next to right, rock forward on right, recover on left
&3-4 make a 1/4 turn to left stepping right into left, make a 1/4 turn to left rocking forward on left, recover on right
&5-6 step together with left, rock forward on right, recover on left
&7-8 make a 1/4 turn to left stepping right into left, make a 1/4 turn to left rocking forward on left, recover on right

41-48 Jazz box with 1/2 turn, quick steps forward and back
&1 step on ball of left next to right, cross right over left2-3-4 step back on left, make 1/2 turn over right shoulder stepping forward on right, step left to left side
5& step forward and out on right, step forward and out on left
6& step back and out on right, step back and out on left
7-8 step forward and out on right, step forward and out on left

C Pattern
1-8 1/4 turn side step, together with shakes X2
1-2 Make a ¼ turn to left stepping right to right, as you shake your body
3-4 bring left to right as you shake your body
5-6 Step right to right as you shake your body
7-8 bring left to right as you shake your body

9-16 Rock/recover, coaster, rock/recover, 1/2 triple
1-2 rock forward on right, recover on left
3&4 step back on right, step left next to right, step forward on right
5-6 rock forward on left, recover on right
7&8 make a 1/2 turn over left shoulder stepping left, right, left

17-24 Side step, together with shakes X2
1-2 Step right to right, as you shake your body
3-4 bring left to right as you shake your body
5-6 Step right to right as you shake your body
7-8 bring left to right as you shake your body

25-32 Rock/recover, coaster, rock/recover, 3/4 triple
1-2 rock forward on right, recover on left
3&4 step back on right, step left next to right, step forward on right
5-6 rock forward on left, recover on right
7&8 make a 3/4 turn over left shoulder stepping left, right, left

Tag
1-8 Hold 4 counts, clap 4 times
1-2-3-4 Hold for 4 counts
5-6-7-8 Clap 4 times
Sequence: ABABA Tag CAC
I hope this is right. If there needs to be changes, please email me at Guyton@funk-n-line.com. Hope you have fun with this

Sunday, December 11, 2011

16th Crystal Boots Awards Nominations

Here are all the nominees for the 16th Crystal Boot Awards. Voting closes on 30th December 2011 at 12:00 (GMT).
Let's make a guess to see which are the winning dances for each category below.My personal choices are in bold !

1. Beginner Dance of the Year

A Little Higher by Peter & Alison

Blue Night Cha by Kim Ray

My Pretty Belinda by Vikki Morris

Something In The Water by Niels Poulsen



2.Improver Dance of the Year

1-2-3-4 by Niels Poulsen

Calypso Mexico by Ria Vos

Jig About by Maggie Gallagher

Knee Deep by Peter & Alison

Telepathy by Chrissie Hodgson


3.Intermediate Dance of the Year

Ain't No Fool by Justine Brown

Bittersweet Memory by Ria Vos

Burlesque by Norman Gifford

La Luna by Peter & Alison

Party Freak by Kate Sala
Rolling In The Deep by Maggie Gallagher

The Flute by Maggie Gallagher


4.Advanced Dance of the Year

Aliens & UFO's by Peter & Alison

Devotion by Maggie Gallagher

Don't You Remember? by Dee Musk

Let It Be by Rachael McEnaney

On The Edge by Craig Bennett

Papi by Rachael McEnaney

Dance With Me

There are 2 dances to the same music :- Dance With Me & Dance With Me Tonight.




Dance With Me


Count:
64 Wall: 4 Level: Easy Intermediate
Choreographer:
Robbie McGowan Hickie (England)
Music: “Dance With Me Tonight” by Olly Murs. CD “Dance With Me Tonight – EP” (164 bpm)


56 Count intro – Start on Main Vocals

Diagonal Step Forward. Touch. Diagonal Step Back. Touch. Rolling Vine Full Turn Right. Touch.
1 – 2Step Right Diagonally forward Right. Touch Left toe beside Right.
3 – 4Step Left Diagonally back Left. Touch Right toe beside Left.
5 – 8Rolling Vine Full turn Right stepping Right. Left. Right. Touch Left toe beside Right.
Easier Option: Counts 5 – 7 above … Vine Right (Omitting Full Turn Right)

Diagonal Step Forward. Touch. Diagonal Step Back. Kick. Behind. 1/4 Turn Right. Step Forward. Scuff.
1 – 2Step Left Diagonally forward Left. Touch Right toe beside Left.
3 – 4Step Right Diagonally back Right. Kick Left Diagonally forward Left.
5 – 6Cross Left behind Right. Make 1/4 turn Right stepping forward on Right.
7 – 8Step forward on Left. Scuff Right forward. (Facing 3 o’clock)

Right Toe Strut Forward. Step. Pivot 1/2 Turn Right. Left Toe Strut Forward. Step. Pivot 1/2 Turn Left.
1 – 2Step forward on Right toe. Drop Right heel to floor.
3 – 4Step forward on Left. Pivot 1/2 turn Right. (Facing 9 o’clock)
5 – 6Step forward on Left toe. Drop Left heel to floor.
7 – 8Step forward on Right. Pivot 1/2 turn Left. (Facing 3 o’clock)

Weave Left. Kick Out. Behind. Side. Cross. Hold and Clap.
1 – 4Cross step Right over Left. Step Left to Left side. Cross Right behind Left. Kick Left out to Left side.
5 – 8Cross Left behind Right. Step Right to Right side. Cross step Left over Right. Hold and Clap.

Right Diagonal Step Back. Touch. Left Diagonal Step Back. Touch. Back Rock. Touch Out. Hitch.
1 – 2Step Right Diagonally back Right. Touch Left beside Right. (Body Facing Right Diagonal)
3 – 4Step Left Diagonally back Left. Touch Right beside Left. (Body Facing Left Diagonal)
5 – 6(Straighten up to 3 o’clock) Rock back on Right. Rock forward on Left.
7 – 8Touch Right toe out to Right side. Hitch Right knee across Left. ***Restart Point – See Note Below***

Side. Together. 1/4 Turn Right. Scuff. Step. Pivot 1/2 Turn Right. Step Forward. Hold.
1 – 2Step Right to Right side. Close Left beside Right.
3 – 4Make 1/4 turn Right stepping forward on Right. Scuff Left forward. (Facing 6 o’clock)
5 – 6Step forward on Left. Pivot 1/2 turn Right.
7 – 8Step forward on Left. Hold. (Facing 12 o’clock)

2 x Crossing Toe Struts (Travelling Forward). Step. Pivot 1/2 Turn Left. Step Forward. Together.
1 – 2Step Right toe forward across Left. Drop Right heel to floor.
3 – 4Step Left toe forward across Right. Drop Left heel to floor.
5 – 6Step forward on Right. Pivot 1/2 turn Left.
7 – 8Long step forward on Right. Step Left beside Right. (Facing 6 o’clock)

Heel/Toe Swivels Right. Heel Hook with 1/4 Turn Left. Left Lock Step Forward. Scuff.
1 – 3Swivel both heels Right. Swivel both toes Right. Swivel both heels Right. (Weight on Right)
4On Ball of Right … Make 1/4 turn Left and hook Left heel across Right Shin. (Facing 3 o’clock)
5 – 8Step forward on Left. Lock step Right behind Left. Step forward on left. Scuff Right forward.

Start Again

Restart: Dance to Count 40 of Wall 4 … Then Start the dance again from the Beginning (Facing 12 o’clock)

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Dance With Me Tonight

There are 2 dances choreographed to the same song:- Dance With Me Tonight & Dance With Me



Dance With Me Tonight

Count: 64

Wall: 4

Level: Intermediate

Choreographer: Peter & Alison, TheDanceFactoryUK, (Oct 2011)

Music: Dance With Me Tonight – Olly Murs



** Celebrating 20 Years of Dance **
Start on verse vocals – 56 count intro – [3:28 – 82bpm]

[1-8] R side strut or R side hold, L back rock/recover, vine L 4

1-4Touch R toes side, step R heel down, rock L back, recover weight on R

(Alternate steps for 1-2: step R side, hold)

5-8Step L side, cross step R behind L, step L side, cross step R over L

[9-16] L side strut or L side hold, R back rock/recover, vine R with ¼ R & L scuff

1-4Touch L toes side, step L heel down, rock R back, recover weight on L

(Alternate steps for 1-2: step L side, hold)

5-8Step R side, cross step L behind R, turning ¼ right step R forward, scuff L forward (3 o’clock)
[17-24] L fwd lock step, ¼ L & R hitch, slow cross walk fwd 2

1-4Step L forward, lock R behind L, step L forward, hitch R knee up turning ¼ left on L

5-8Cross step R over L, hold, cross step L over R, hold (12 o’clock)

[25-32] R fwd rock/recover, ½ R turn, hold, L fwd, ¼ R pivot turn, L cross step, R side

1-4Rock R forward, recover weight on L, turning ½ right step R forward, hold (6 o’clock)

5-8Step L forward, pivot ¼ right, cross step L over R, step R side turning R heel out

(To prep for Tick Tock section OR if doing heel swivel alternative step R together) (9 o’clock)
[33-40] Tick Tock or twist alternative

Travelling right:

1Turning both knees out turn both toes out and both hands out with palms out

2Turning both knees in turn both heels out and both hands in with palms in

3Turning both knees out turn both toes out and both hands out with palms out

4Hold

Travelling left:

5Turning both knees in turn both heels out and both hands in with palms in

6Turning both knees out turn both toes out and both hands out with palms out

7Turning both knees in turn both heels out and both hands in with palms in

8Hold (weight ending on L)

(Alternate steps for 1-8: With feet together: twist heels R, toes R, heels R, hold, twist heels L, toes L, heels L,

hold with weight ending on L)

RESTART: During wall 4 you will get as far as the Tick Tock section of the dance facing front wall (counts 33-40)

Restart the dance from the beginning.
[41-48] R diagonal step-kick-back-back, L diagonal step-kick-back-back

1-2Turning to right diagonal step R forward, kick L forward

3-4Step L back, squaring to wall step R back

5-6Turning to left diagonal step L forward, kick R forward

7-8Step R back, squaring to wall step L back
[49-56] R rock back/recover, R side toe/heel strut, L side toe/heel strut, hips R & L

1-2Rock R back, recover weight on L

3-6Touch R toes side, step R heel down, touch L toes side, step L heel down

7-8Bump hips R, bump hips L (weight ending on L)
[57-64] R & L fwd cross points, R cross step, L side rock/recover, L cross step

1-4Cross step R over L, point L side, cross step L over R, point R side

5-8Cross step R over L, rock L side, recover weight on R, cross step L over R

IT'S TOO LATE Line Dance




It's Too Late


Count:32 Wall: 4 Level: Easy Intermediate
Choreographer:
Amy Christian-Sohn(US) & Yeo Yu Puay(Malaysia) (Dec ‘11)
Music: It’s Too Late by Gloria Estefan (Album: Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me)


Intro: 32 Counts. - Sequence : 32, 32, 16, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 16, 32, 32, 32.

[&1-8&] Out, Out, Twist ¼ Turn, Coaster Step, Slide R, Touch, Touch Out, Touch In, ¼ Step, Lock,
&1Step R out(&), Step L out (feet apart) (1)
2Twist ¼ turn left, with weight on R(2) (9.00)
3&4Step L back(3), Step R beside L(&), Step L forward(4)
5Big step to right side on R, (R hand - Reaches up & diagonally out to right side)(5)
6With knees bent, Touch L next to R, as L knee is slightly over R knee(R hand – Pull hand inwards towards chest), (Watch video) (6)
7&Touch L out to left side(7), Touch L in, next to R(&) (keeping knees still bent),
8&¼ turn left, stepping fwd on L(8), Lock R behind L(&) (6.00)

[9-16] Big Step Fwd, Full Monterey Turn, Kick, Replace, Slide, Step, Shoulder Pops,
1Big step fwd on L(1)
2-4Touch R out to R Side(2), Full Turn right, Stepping R next to L(3), Touch L out to left side(4), [Easy option for Monterey – Touch R out, Replace R next to L, Touch L out]
5&6Kick L fwd(5), Replace L next to R(&), Step R to right side(6)[Pop R shoulder up as L shoulder goes down on the slide on count 6]
7&8Step L next to R, (Switch Shoulders Pops) 3 times),(7&8) [Option – Do Hip Bumps instead of Shoulder Pops]
RESTARTS happen here on walls 3 (facing 12.00) and 9 (facing 9.00)

[&17-24] Ball, Side Cross Rock, Diagonal Back Lock Back, Sweep ¼ Turn Lock, Step, Fwd Shuffle,
&1-3Step on ball of R, slightly to R side(&), Step L to left(1), Rock R across L(2), Recover weight onto L(3)
4&5Step R diagonally back to the right(4), Lock L over R(&), Step R diagonally back to the right(5) (moving towards 10.30 but upper body turned to face 7.30)
6-7Sweep L back into a sharp ¼ left turn locking L behind R(6), Step R forward(7) (3.00)
8&1Step L fwd(8), Step R beside L(&), step L forward(1)

[26-32] R Cross Samba, L Cross Samba, Cross, ½ Hinge, Touch,
2&3Cross R over L(2), Rock L slightly to left(&), Recover weight onto right(3)
4&5Cross L over R(4), Rock R slightly to right(&), Recover onto L(5)
6-7Cross R over L, preparing for the upcoming turn(6), Stepping L to left, turn ½ right(7) (9.00)
8Touch R beside L(8)

Ending: You will come to the end of the dance facing 6.00 – just touch R behind L and do a slow unwind over the right shoulder

Contact: Amy’s Email: amy@linefusiondance.com - Yu Puay’s Email: yeoyp95@gmail.com

Hotel Nacional


Hotel Nacional


Count:32 Wall: 4 Level: Easy Intermediate
Choreographer:Michele Perron, DANCE Expressions (Nov 2011)
Music: “Hotel Nacional” by Gloria Estefan. Album: Little Miss Havana (128 bpm - 3:36 minutes)


Introduction: 48 Counts - CCW Rotation

Sec. I (1- 8) SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE-TOG-SIDE, CROSS/ROCK, RECOVER/BACK, TOUCH/BUMP, HIP BUMPS
1,2RIGHT Step side R, LEFT Step beside R
3,&,4RIGHT Triple to side R [R side, L Tog, R side]
5,6LEFT Rock/Step across front of R, RIGHT Recover/Step back
7,&,8LEFT Toe/Touch side L with hip bump L, Hip bump to R, Hip bump to L

Sec. II (9-16) SIDE, TOGETHER, TRIPLE SIDE/TURN, FORWARD, TURN, FORWARD, TURN
1,2LEFT Step side L, RIGHT Step beside L
3,&,4LEFT Triple side L with 1/4 Turn L (L side, R tog, L forward/turn) [9 o’clock]
5,6RIGHT Step forward, Turn 1/4 L with LEFT Step side L [6 o’clock]
7,8RIGHT Step forward, Turn 1/4 L with LEFT Step side L [3 o’clock]
** Styling Note: On Turns, roll/circle hips

Sec.III (17-24) FORWARD, SLIDE, FORWARD, SLIDE, ACROSS, BACK, TURN, ACROSS, SIDE [Syncopated Jazz Box]
1,2RIGHT Step forward, LEFT Slide/Step to R heel [3rd foot position]
3,4RIGHT Step forward, LEFT Slide/Step to R heel [3rd foot position]
**Styling Note: Shoulders/Hips face diagonal L, Arms reach forward on R steps, Arms pull “IN” on
L slide/steps [elbows bend, palms face down on ‘reach’; arms roll, palms face down at sides on ‘pull in’]
5,6RIGHT Step across front of L, LEFT Step back
&,7,8Turn 1/4 R with RIGHT Step side R, LEFT Step across, RIGHT Step side R [6 o’clock]

Sec.IV (25-32) BACK, BACK, FORWARD, FORWARD, (IN,IN,OUT,OUT), TOUCH, TOUCH, TOGETHER, TURN, FORWARD
1,2LEFT Step back & behind R, RIGHT Step back & beside L
3,4LEFT Step forward diagonal L, RIGHT Step forward diagonal R [feet apart, 2nd foot position]
5,6LEFT Toe/Touch forward, LEFT Toe/Touch side L
7,&,8LEFT Step beside R, Turn 1/4 R with RIGHT Step forward, LEFT Step forward [9 o’clock]

Begin Again

Optional Introduction Sequence: Count 16, then begin Heel ‘bounces’ for 8 counts on each side: R,L,R,L; on last L heel bounce (Count 32) shift weight to L. Arms: every 8 counts – Double Arm Explosion: Circle both arms from inward to outward. Choices: up & out; down & out; out shoulder height, facing diagonal R; out shoulder height, facing diagonal L; or create something you want to do...smiles.

Ends on front wall on Count 32. As you step Left forward, strike a Pose (in a lunge with arms out).

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

You Make Things Better






You Make Things Better


Count:32 Wall: 4 Level: Beginner
Choreographer:
Eddie Tang (Malaysia) 14 Feb 2011
Music: Better by Boyzone


Count In: 32 counts from start of track

[1-8] Step, Forward Lock step, Rock recover , R Lock Step Back, 1/2 turn
1Step forward on Right
2&3Step forward on Left , lock Right behind Left ,Step Left forward,
4-5Rock forward on Right , recover on Left,
6&7step back on Right , lock Left across Right , step back Right
8Make 1/2 turn Left stepping forward Left. [6:00]

[9-16] 1/2 , 1/4 Chasse , Crosss Rock, 1/4 Shuffle.
11/2 turn left stepping back on Right,
2&3Make 1/4 turn Left stepping Left to Left side, step Right next to Left, step Left to Left side,
4-5Cross Right over Left, recover on Left ,
6&7Make 1/4 turn Right stepping forward on right, step Leftt next to Right, step forward on Right,
8Step forward on Left [12:00]

[17-24] Pivot 1/4 Cross Shuffle , Sway Hips R L ,Behind Side Cross.
1Pivot 1/4 turn Right
2&3Cross Left over Right, step Right to Right, cross Left over Right
4-5Sway Hips Right then Left,
6&7Step Right behind Left, step Left to Left, cross Right over Left,
8Step forward on Left [3:00]

[25-32] Rock Recover, Sailor 1/4 Cross, Side Rock 1/4 , Forward Shuffle , Step
1Recover on Right
2&3Make a Sailor 1/4 turn Left, cross left over Right
4-5Rock Right to Right , 1/4 turn Left recover weight on Left.
6&7Step forward on right, step Left next to Right, step forward on Right,
8Step forward on Left. [9:00]

TAGS : (16 counts) At 5th wall dance up to 24 counts - you will be facing 3:00
[1-8] Slow walk into 3/4 Turn Right .
1-21/4 turn Right step forward on Right , Hold
3-41/4 turn Right step forward on Left , Hold
5-61/4 turn Right step forward on Right , Hold
7-8Step forward on Left , Hold

[9-16] Forward shuffle, rock recover, back shuffle , back rock.
1&2Step forward on right, step Left next to Right, step forward on Right,
3-4Rock forward on Left , recover on Right
5&6Left stepping back , step Right next to Left, step back on Left,
7-8Rock back on Right , recover on Left. [12:00]

START AGAIN , HAVE FUN!J

ENDING : 8th wall dance up to 21 counts after Sway hips Right Left, Make a 1/4 Right shuffle ,cross Left over Right & make a full turn right ending facing front wall.