CNY

Go Jaded for 29 Jan 2011

Come for a good sweat out for our last class before we close for CNY. Then it will be another 10 days before we dance again on Wed 9 Feb 2011.

Enjoy this simple dance by Michelle Perron & Frank Trace.







GO JADED
Choreographed by: Michele Perron & Frank Trace (Dec 10)
Music: I'm Not Contagious by Chromeo (CD: Business Casual)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

Introduction: After the instrumental intro, there is a pause in the music and then the beat kicks in with some vocals, begin your 32 Count introduction at this point, dance begins on lyrics “Look around….”
Sec 1 Forward, Across, Back, Side [Jazz Box]; Across, Turn, Side, Across
1-2 Right Step forward, Left Step across front of R
3-4 Right Step back, Left Step side L
5-6 Right Step across front of L, Left Step back & crossed behind R with 1/4 Turn R (3 o’clock)
7-8 Right Step side R, Left Step across front of R

Sec 2 Side, Hold/Clap, Hip Bumps: L,R, Forward- Lock-Forward, Hitch
1-2 RIGHT Step side R, HOLD and Clap hands to R side
3-4 Hip Bump side L. Hip Bump side R [weight on R]
5-6 Left Step forward diagonal L, Right Lock/Step forward and behind L
7-8 Left Step forward diagonal L, Right Knee hitch

Sec 3 Walks Back/Turn, Hitch, Syncopated Bumps L,R
1-4 Right, Left, Right Steps back with 1/4 Turn R,** Left Knee hitch (6 o’clock)
5&6 Left Step forward diagonal L with L hip bump, Hip bump back, Hip bump forward diagonal L
7&8 Right Hip bump back diagonal R, Hip Bump forward, Hip bump back diagonal R [weight on R]
** make an ‘arc shape’ using all three walks back to execute the turn on Counts 1-3

Sec 4 Turn 1/4 L, Side, Behind- Side-Cross, Monterey 1/2 Turn R
1-2 Turn 1/4 L with Left Step forward & across front of R, Right Step side R (3 o’clock)
3&4 Left Step crossed behind R, Right step side R, Left Step across front of R
5-6 Right Toe/Touch side R, Turn 1/2 R with Right Step beside L (9 o’clock)
7-8 Left Toe/Touch side L, Left Step beside R
Begin Again

ENDING: Dance ends on the front wall. Step forward on R & strike a “GO JADED” Pose.

Cherry Poppin - performed in 2008

I think this is one of our best performance dance. Bronya taught us all the body actions in our workshop. Let's learn again !!!!!
The dance is pretty tiring and may be a good idea to just do a 1 minute dance in a remix performance.




CHERRY POPPIN
Choreographed by: Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris (Sept 06)
Music: Candyman by Christina Aguilera (CD: Back To Basics)
Descriptions: 72 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance

Starts after 48 Counts.
Step, Kick, 1/2 Turn Kick, Back, Together, Cross, Side.
1-2 Step forward on Right, kick Left forward.
3-4 On ball of Right make 1/2 turn to Left (keep Left hitched), kick Left forward.
5-6 Step back on Left, step Right next to Left.
7-8 Cross step Left over Right, step Right to Right side.

Behind, Side, Cross, Kick, 1/2 Turn, Kick, Back, Together.
1-2 Cross step Left behind Right,, step Right to Right side.
3-4 Cross step Left over Right, kick Right forward (Rt Diag)
5-6 On ball of Left make 1/2 turn to Right (keep Right hitched), kick Right forward (Rt Diag)
7-8 Step back on Right, step Left next to Right.

Rock, Step, Kick, Step, Kick, Step, 1/4 Rock, Step.
1-2 Rock back on Right, recover on Left.
3-4 Kick Right forward, step forward on Right.
5-6 Kick Left forward, step forward on Left.
7-8 Make 1/4 turn to Left rocking Right to Right side, recover on Left.

Behind, Side, Heel Step, Heel Step, Heel Step. (Travelling Left)
1-2 Cross step Right behind Left, step Left to Left side.
3-4 Cross step Right heel over Left, step Left to Left side as you grind Right heel.
5-6 Cross step Right heel over Left, step Left to Left side as you grind Right heel.
7-8 Cross step Right heel over Left, step Left to Left side as you grind Right heel.

Rock, Step, 1/2 Turn, Hold, Rock, Step, 1/2 Turn, Hold.
1-2 Rock back on Right, recover on Left.
3-4 Make 1/2 turn to Left stepping back on Right, Hold.
5-6 Rock back on Left, recover on Right.
7-8 Make 1/2 turn to Right stepping back on Left, Hold.

1/4 Rock, Step, Kick, Cross, Scoot, Scoot, Step, Touch.
1-2 Make 1/4 turn to Right rocking Right to Right side, recover on Left.
3-4 Kick Right forward, cross step Right over Left.
5-6 Hop back on Right, hop back on Right. (Left stays raised behind Right)
7-8 Step back on Left, touch.
Alternative 5-8: Left lock step back. Hold.

Step, Touch, Step, Touch, 1/2 Monterey, Flick.
1-2 Step forward diagonal Right on Right, touch Left next to Right.
3-4 Step back diagonal Left on Left, touch Right next to Left.
5-6 Touch Right to Right side, make 1/2 turn to Right stepping Right next to Left.
7-8 Touch Left to Left side, flick Left up behind Right.

1/4 Kick, Cross, Back, Back, Kick, Cross, Back, Touch.
1-2 On ball of Right make 1/4 turn to Left as you kick Left forward, cross step Left over Right.
3-4 Step back on Right, step slightly back on Left.
5-6 Kick Right forward, cross step Right over Left.
7-8 Step back on Left, touch Right next to Left.

Skate, Hold, Skate, Hold, Boogie Walks Forward.
1-2 Skate forward Right, Hold
3-4 Skate forward Left, Hold.
5-8 Skate forward Right-Left-Right-Left.. Bent wobbly knees…hands out to sides wiggling fingers.

Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are [Official Video]

You're Amazing (line dance)

Currently one of the top dances in UK and USA. Let's give it a try in Feb or March .
This is a hit song by Bruno Mars and you probably have heard it in the radio.


YOU'RE AMAZING
Choreographed by: Guyton Mundy (Sept 10)
Music: Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars
Descriptions: 64 count - 2 wall - Intermediate level line dance

32 count intro
1-8 Step, Side Behind, 1/4 Behind, 1/4 Shuffle, 1/2 Turn, Coaster
1a2 step forward on left foot, step right to right side, step left behind right
3,4&5 step back on right while making 1/4 turn left, step left to left side, step together with right, make 1/4 turn left stepping forward on left
6 make 1/2 turn over left stepping back on right
7&8 step back on left, step together with right, step forward on left

9-16 Side, Circle Weave, Side, Cross And Cross
1,2&3 step right to right side, step left behind right, make 1/4 left stepping right behind left, step left to left side
4&5 make 1/4 turn left stepping right to right, make 1/4 turn left stepping back on left, step back on right
6 make 1/4 turn left stepping left to left side
7&8 cross right over left, step left to left side, cross right over left

17-24 Walks, Shuffle, Side Together Back, 1/2 Shuffle
1-2 walk forward left, right
3&4 shuffle forward left, right, left
5&6 step right to right side, step together with left, step back on right
7&8 1/4 turn left stepping left to left side, step together with right, 1/4 turn left stepping forward on left

25-32 Walks, Shuffle, Walks, 1/2 Turn, Hip Bumps
1-2 walk forward right, left
3&4 shuffle forward right, left, right
5-6 step forward left, right
7&8 make 1/2 turn pivot over left shoulder weight ending back on right foot, bump hips forward, bump hips back (keeping weight on right foot)

33-40 Sweep, Cross And Crosses, Side Hook Behind, 3/4 Unwind
1-2 sweep left foot around to left, step left foot behind right
&3&4 step right to right, cross left over right, step right to right, cross left over right
&5-6 step right to right, cross left over right, side step right to right
7-8 hook left behind right, unwind 3/4 turn over left shoulder weight ending on left foot

41-49 Side Out, Hold, Side Sways, Coaster, Diagonal Walk, Rock/Recover, 1/2 Turn Sweep
1-2 step right to right, hold
3-4 sway body left, sway body right
5&6 step back on left, step together with right, step forward left to diagonal (1:30 wall)
7-8&1 step forward on right, rock forward on left, recover on right, step back on left making 1/2 turn sweep with right foot

50-56 Coaster, Walk, Shuffle, Forward And Back Sways
2&3 step back on right, step together with left, step forward on right to diagonal (7:30)
4,5&6 step forward on left, shuffle forward right, left, right
7-8 rock forward on left, recover on right while swaying

57-64 Forward And Back Sways, Back Shuffle, 1/2 Urn, 1/8 Turn, 1/4 Turn Coaster
1-2 rock forward on left, recover on right while swaying
3&4 shuffle back left, right, left
5-6 make 1/2 turn right stepping forward on right, make 1/8 turn right stepping left to left side
7&8 make 1/4 turn right stepping back on right, step together with left, step forward on right

RESTART is on the 5th wall (front). Do first 32 counts. Weight will be back on right foot. Instead of doing sweep, step forward on left to restart the dance again on the front wall

2 Classes cancelled for CNY Holidays

We shall close our 2 classes during the 1st week of CNY as follows:-
2nd Feb (Wed) & 5th Feb (Sat)

Get Down - Line dance demo by Choreographer Philip Sobrielo

Can you see me?
Excellent warming up dance for us to dance on Wed 26 Jan 2011


GET DOWN
Choreographed by: Sobrielo Philip Gene, Soul Dancers Singapore (Dec 10)
Music: Get Down by Gilbert O'Sullivan (CD: I'm A Writer, Not A Fighter)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

Starts on vocals after 24-beat intro
¼ Turn Left Side Shuffle (3 Times), ¼ Turn Left Side Touch, Drawing A Box
1&2 ¼ turn left stepping right to right (1), step left beside right (&), step right to right (2),
3&4 ¼ turn left stepping left to left (3), step right beside left (&), step left to left (4),
5&6 ¼ turn left stepping right to right (5), step left beside right (&), step right to right (6),
7-8 ¼ turn left stepping left to left (7), touch right beside left (8) (12 o'clock)

Step Side, Step Together (2 Times)
1-2 Take a big step to the right squatting into a sitting position (1), hold (2)
3-4 Step left beside right, standing up (3), hold (4)
5-6 Take a big step to the r ight squatting into a sitting position (1), hold (2)
7-8 Step left beside right, standing up (3), hold (4)

Jazz Box Turning ¼ Right, Cross Rock, Side Rock
1-2 Cross right over left (1), step left back (2),
3-4 Turning a ¼ right, step right to the side (3), step left beside right (4) (3 o'clock)
5-6 Cross rock right over left (5), recover weight onto the left (6),
7-8 Rock right to the right (7), recover weight onto the left to prepare for the rolling vine (8)

Rolling Vines Right And Left With Claps
1-2 Turning ¼ right step right forward (1), turning ¼ right step left to left (2)
3-4 Turning ½ right side right to right (3), touch left toe beside right and clap (4)
5-6 Turning ¼ left step left forward (5), turning ¼ left step right to right (6)
7-8 Turning ½ left side left to left (7), touch right toe beside left and clap (8)
Start Again

TAG: do this AFTER the 4th wall, you'll be facing the front wall)
1-4 Walk forw ard right (1), left (2), right (3), point left to the side (4)
5-8 Walk back left (5), right (6), left (7), point right to the side (8)

Berta - choreographed by our Marianna Geoffrey

We did this cute little dance on Sat 22 Jan 2011. Good job Marianna !


BERTA
Choreographed by: Marianna Geoffrey (June 10)
Music: Berta Song by Luca Bertarelli (CD: DJ Berta)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner level line dance

Start after 16 counts from the beginning of the track.
Left Samba, Right Samba, Forward Mambo, Back Mambo
1&2 Cross right over left, step left to left side, recover onto right
3&4 Cross left over right, step right to right side, recover onto left
5&6 Step right forward, recover onto left, step right together
7&8 Step left back, recover onto right, step left together

Side-Behind-Recover X2, Cross Mambo, Cross Mambo 1/4 Turn Left
1&2 Step right to right side, cross left behind right, recover onto right
3&4 Step left to left side, cross right behind left, recover onto left
5&6 Cross right over left, recover onto left, step right to right side
7&8 Cross left over right, recover onto right, 1/4 turn left step left to left side

Cross Cha Cha, 1/2 Turn Left Cross Cha Cha, Side-Rock-Cross X2
1&2 Cross right over left, step left behind right heel, cross right over left
3&4 1/2 turn left cross left over right, step right behind left heel, cross left over right
5&6 Rock right to right side, recover onto left, cross right over left
7&8 Rock left to left side, recover onto right, cross left over right

Forward Cha Cha, 1/2 Turn Left Forward Cha Cha, 1/4 Turn Left-Point X4
1&2 Cha cha forward on RLR
3&4 Turning 1/2 left cha cha forward on LRL
5678 Paddle full turn Left by pointing R foot to the side

Sands of Time for 22 Jan 2011

A great piece of music from the Walt Disney movie, Prince of Persia. You will enjoy the action packed story. Let me know if you want to borrow my DVD for the movie.
I will be putting in some cute body actions to complement the music and hope we can shoot our video too this Sat.


Ria Vos demonstrating her dance.





SANDS OF TIME
Choreographed by: Ria Vos (Dec 10)
Music: The Sands Of Time (Flamenco Edit) by United DJ's vs Pandora (CD: Celebration)
Descriptions: 48 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance

Intro: 16 counts from where the beat comes in, on vocals
Cross, Point, Cross, Side Rock, Cross, Point, Samba ¼ Turn L
1-2 Cross R Over L, Point L to Left Side
3&4 Cross L Over R, Rock R to Right Side, Recover on L
5-6 Cross R Over L, Point L to Left Side
7&8 Cross L Over R, ¼ Turn Left Step Back on R, Step L Next to R (9:00)

Cross, Side, Sailor ¼ Turn Cross, 1/4 Turn L, 1/2 Turn L, Shuffle ½ Turn L
1-2 Cross R Over L, Step L to Left Side
3&4 Turning ¼ Turn Right Step R Behind L, Step L To Left Side, Cross R Over L (12:00)
5-6 ¼ Turn Left Step Fwd on L, ½ Turn Left Step Back on R (3:00)
7&8 ¼ Turn Left Step L to Left Side, Step R Next to L, ¼ Turn Left Step Fwd on L (9:00)

Mambo Fwd, Lock Step Back, Full Turn R, Coaster Cross
1&2 Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L, Step Back on R
3&4 Step Back on L, Lock R Over L, Step Back on L
5-6 ½ Turn Right Step Fwd on R, ½ Turn Right Step Back on L (9:00)
7&8 Step Back on R, Step L Next to R, Cross R Over L

& Cross, Side, Behind & Heel Ball Cross, Hold, & Cross & Cross (Turning 1/2 Turn L)
&1-2 Step on Ball of L to Left Side, Cross R Over L, Step L to Left Side
3& Step R Behind L, Step L to Left Side
4&5 Touch R Heel Fwd to Right Diagonal, Step R Next to L, Cross L Over R
6 Hold
&7&8 Step R to Right Side, Cross L Over R, Step R to Right Side, Cross L Over*Note Below
*Gradually Turning ½ Turn Left on counts &7&8 (end facing 3:00

Side Rock, & Point, 1/4 Turn L, Point, Kick & Point, & Side Rock
1-2 Rock R to Right Side, Recover on L
&3 Step R Next To L, Point L to Left Side
&4 ¼ Turn Left Step L Next to R, Point R to Right Side (12:00)
RESTART: on wall 2, After count 36 (3:00)
5&6 Kick R Fwd, Step R Next to L, Point L to Left Side
&7-8 Step L Next to R, Rock R to Right Side, Recover on L

Behind-Side-Cross, Side Rock, Behind, ¼ Turn R, Step Fwd, Kick & Kick &
1&2 Step R Behind L, Step L to Left Side, Cross R Over L
3-4 Rock L to Left Side, Recover on R
5&6 Step L Behind R, ¼ Turn Right Step Fwd on R, Step Fwd on L (3:00)
7& Kick R Fwd to Left Diagonal, Step R Next to L,
8& Kick L Fwd to Right Diagonal, Step L Next to R

Loca Loca taken on 19 Jan 2011

I like our video clip for Loca. We look good enjoying the "crazy dance" by the "crazy German".

NC Forever taken on 19 Jan 2011

We look relax , enjoying the dance as it blends perfectly into the song

Burlesque - Welcome to Burlesque on 19 Jan 2011

Interesting Tango dance to a song by Cher.
To learn a basic tango go to : http://www.ballroomdancers.com/dances/info.asp?sid=240







See Niels Poulsen in the clip below. He had another workshop in Singapore after the Danz4peace function in JB on 12 Dec 2010, where he taught his "difficult" dances ,like the original Hallelujah (ours is Hallejunior) and the original dance,I belong to You(ours is NC forever)







BURLESQUE
Choreographed by: Norm Gifford (Dec 10)
Music: Welcome To Burlesque by Cher
Descriptions: 64 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance

Basic Tango Pattern [SSQQS]
1-4 Left step forward; hold; right step forward; hold
5-8 Left step forward; right step side; left touch together; hold

Steps Back, Ganchos
1-4 Left step back; hold; right step back; left hook up across right
5-6 Left step forward; right flick up behind left
7-8 Right step back; left hook up across right

Forward Lock-Step, Hold, Step Forward, Hold ¼ Pivot Turn Left, Hold
1-4 Left step forward; right lock-step; left step forward; hold
5-8 Right step forward; hold; pivot turn ¼ left; hold [9:00]

Crossvine Left, Sweep Front To Back, Crossvine Right, Sweep Back To Front
1-4 Right crossover; left step side; right behind; left sweeping front to back
5-8 Left behind; right step side; left crossover; right sweep back to front

Ochos, Rock-Rock-Step, Hold
1-2 Right step forward turning ¼ left; swivel ½ right keeping feet together [12:00]
3-4 Left step forward; swivel ½ left keeping feet together [6:00]
5-8 Right rock forward; left rock back; right rock forward; hold

Sway Forward, Corte, Steps Forward Into ¼ Turn Left, Touch
1-4 Left step forward; hold; right sway back; hold
5-6 Left step forward; right step forward turning ¼ left [3:00]
7-8 Left draw together; left touch by right (***)
(***) RESTART here on the second wall (you will be facing 6:00)

Basic Tango Pattern [SSQQS]
1-4 Left step forward; hold; right step forward; hold
5-8 Left step forward; right step side; left step together; hold

Step, Hold, Step, Hold, Step, Step, Step, Hold In Full Turn Left [SSQQS]
1-4 Right step back turning ¼ left; hold; left step forward turning ¼ left; hold
5-6 Right step back turning ¼ left; left step forward turning ¼ left
7-8 Right step forward; hold
Start Over

ENDING: Beginning the 6th rotation, you will be facing 3:00
Basic Tango Pattern [SSQQS]
1-4 Left step forward; hold; right step forward; hold
5-8 Left step forward; right step side; left touch together; hold

Steps Back, Ganchos
1-4 Left step back; hold; right step back; left hook up across right
5-6 Left step forward; right flick up behind left
7-8 Right step back; left hook up across right

Sway Forward, Corte, Sway Forward With A Hold, Step Into Left ¼ Turn, Step Together, Hold
1-4 Left step forward; hold; right sway back; hold
5-6 Sway forward; (wait for the music) right step forward turning ¼ left [12:00]
7-8 Left step together; hold

Crossvine Left, Sweep Front To Back, Crossvine Right, Sweep Back To Front
1-4 Right crossover; left step side; right behind; left sweeping front to back
5-8 Left behind; right step side; left crossover; right sweep back to front

Left Rock Forward, Back, Forward, Pose
1-2 Right rock-step forward; rock back on left
3-4 Right rock forward; pose

Broken Love

Our dance for Feb 2011. The catchy song is by Maroon 5 (same singer as for Mei Ling's Dance,"MISERY")


Broken Love
Choreographed by: Sebastiaan Holtland, NL (Jan 11)
Music: Last Chance by Maroon 5 (CD: Hands All Over, Deluxe Edition 2010)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner level line dance

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Intro: 16 Counts (07 Sec)
1-8 Walk, 1/4 Turn R, Side, Back, Stomp Fwd, Down, Up, 1/4 Turn L, Hitch
1-2 Stepping forward on Rf, making a 1/4 turn to right (3:00) step Lf to the left
3-4 Step back on Rf, stomp forward on Lf take weight onto both feet
5-6 Dip body down, coming up weight onto Rf
7-8 Step Lf back in place, making a 1/4 turn to left on Lf (12:00) hitch R knee up weight onto Lf

9-16 Cross, Back, Side, Fwd, 1/2 Pivot L, 3/4 Turn L, Side
1-2 Cross Rf over Lf, Step Lf back (12:00)
3-4 Step Rf to the right, step forward on Lf weight onto Lf
5-6 Step forward on Rf, making a 1/2 turn to left (6:00) take weight onto Lf
7-8 Making a 1/2 turn to left (12:00) step back on Rf, continue a 1/4 turn to left (9:00) step Lf to the left weight onto Lf
RESTART Here WALL 9 after 16 count (facing 9 o’clock)

17-24 Cross, 1/4 Turn R, Back, Back, Diagonal Hip Bump Fwd, 1/4 Turn L, Hitch
1-2 Cross Rf over Lf, making a 1/4 turn to right (12:00) step back on Lf
3-4 Step back on Rf, touch L toe forward weight onto Rf
5-6 Bump hips forward, bump hips back in center weight onto Rf
7-8 Step Lf back in place, making a 1/4 turn to left on Lf (9:00) hitch R knee up weight onto Lf

25-32 Cross, Back, Side, Cross, 1/2 Monterey Turn R
1-2 Cross Rf over Lf, step Lf back (9:00)
3-4 Step Rf to the right, cross Lf over Rf weight onto Lf
5-6 Point Rf out to the right side, pivot 1/2 right (3:00) step Rf beside Lf
7-8 Point Lf out to the left side, step Lf beside Rf take weight onto both feet (3:00)

Start again and have fun!

Loca by Shakira for Sat class 15 Jan 2011

Simply love this energetic line dance.
Note: We will have greater enjoyment of the dance if we follow the phrasing of the song as :-
1. Follow the step sheets BUT
2. Each time Shakira sings the chorus..Loca Loca, we dance our "Loca Loca" routine of 28 counts
3.Loca Loca steps : 8 cts Egyptian styling, (as per the step sheet) for 2 sets & Zumba steps for 12 counts
Zumba: 1&2 R hip bump fwd, 3&4 L hip bump fwd, 5 - 8 walk back sway hips (as per the video clip below).9&10 R hip Bump fwd and 11 & 12 L hip Bump fwd.

LOCA
Choreographed by: Raymond Sarlemijn, Wil Bos, Jose Bellevoque Vane (Dec 10)
Music: Loca by Shakira Feat Dizzee Rascal
Descriptions: 64 count - 2 wall - Intermediate level line dance

Kick And Touch, Swivels, ¼ Turn Right, Swivels, ¼ Turn Right, Swivels.
1 RF kick forward.
& RF next LF.
2 LF touch forward
& Swivel both ankles left.
3 Swivel both ankles back to middle.
& Swivel both ankles left.
4 Swivel both ankles back to middle.
& Swivel both ankles to left, while doing this turn ¼ right.
5 Point LF forward.
& Swivel both ankles left.
6 Swivel both ankles back to middle.
& Swivel both ankles to left, while doing this turn ¼ right.
7 Point LF forward.
& Swivel both ankles left.
8 LF step forward, facing 18:00.

Rock Step, ½ Turn Coaster Step, Cross Chasse With 4/4 Turn.
1 RF step right.
2 recover weight on left.
3 ½ turn over right, RF step backwards.
& LF next to RF.
4 RF step forward.
5 ¼ turn left, LF step forward.
& RF close back LF.
6 ¼ turn left, LF step forward.
& RF close back LF.
7 ¼ turn left, LF step forward.
& RF close back LF.
8 ¼ turn left, LF step forward, facing 12:00.

Pressure Step With Flamenco Arms, Rock Step, ½ Turn Coaster Step.
1 RF pressure forward.
2 RF next LF, weight on RF.
3 LF pressure forward.
4 LF next RF, weight on LF.
5 RF step right.
6 recover weight on left.
7 ½ turn over right, RF step backwards.
& LF next to RF.
8 RF step forward, facing 18:00.

Cross Chasse With 4/4 Turn, Mambo Right, Mambo Left.
1 ¼ turn left, LF step forward.
& RF close back LF.
2 ¼ turn left, LF step forward.
& RF close back LF.
3 ¼ turn left, LF step forward.
& RF close back LF.
4 ¼ turn left, LF step forward, facing 18:00.
5 RF step left.
& Recover weight on LF.
6 RF close LF.
7 LF step left.
& Recover weight on RF.
8 LF close RF.

Step Forward ½ Turn Option Hands In The Air, Step Forward ½ Turn Option Hands In The Air, Step Right, Step Left, Twice To Right Option With Egyptian Arms.
1 RF step forward, option both arms in the air.
2 1/2 turn left, option both arms in the air.
3 RF step forward, option both arms in the air..
4 ½ turn left, option both arms in the air.
5 RF step right, option right hand palm up like a Egyptian, left arm down but hand palm up.
6 LF step left, option left hand palm up like a Egyptian, Right arm down but hand palm up.
7 RF step right, option right hand palm up like a Egyptian, left arm down but hand palm up.
& LF step left, option left hand palm up like a Egyptian, Right arm down but hand palm up.
8 RF step right, option right hand palm up like a Egyptian, left arm down but hand palm up, facing 18:00.

Step Right, Step Left, Twice To Left, Cross Mambo’s.
1 LF step left, option left hand palm up like a Egyptian, Right arm down but hand palm up.
2 RF step right, option right hand palm up like a Egyptian, left arm down but hand palm up.
3 LF step left, option left hand palm up like a Egyptian, Right arm down but hand palm up.
& RF step right, option right hand palm up like a Egyptian, left arm down but hand palm up.
4 LF step left, option left hand palm up like a Egyptian, Right arm down but hand palm up.
5 RF crossed forward LF.
& recover weight on LF.
6 RF step backwards.
& Recover weight on LF.
7 RF crossed forward LF.
& recover weight on LF.
8 RF step right, facing 18:00.

Cross Mambo’s, Touch, ¼ Turn Touch, ¼ Turn Touch, ¼ Turn Touch.
1 LF crossed forward RF.
& Recover weight on RF.
2 LF step back.
& Recover weight on RF.
3 LF crossed forward RF.
& Recover weight on RF.
4 LF step left.
5 RF touch fwd
& ¼ turn left.
6 RF touch right.
& ¼ turn left.
7 RF touch right.
& ¼ turn left.
8 RF touch right, facing 21:00.

1/4 Turn Jazz Box, 1/2 Turn Jazz Box.
1 RF cross forward LF.
2 ¼ turn right, LF step backwards.
3 RF step right.
4 LF step forward.
5 RF step forward.
6 ¼ turn right, LF step backwards.
7 ¼ turn right , RF step right.
8 LF step forward.
Start Again Have Fun

Jurame ( Dec10)

When I hear the music I want to dance...and what a beautiful demo by Nancy below:-



JURAME
Choreographed by: Rafe Andersen (Dec 10)
Music: Jurame by Gisselle
Descriptions: 64 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance

Intro: 32 counts
Side, Drag, Behind, ¼ L, Pivot ½ L, ½ L Back, Hold
1-2 Step L to L, drag R toe towards L foot
3-4 Cross R behind L, make ¼ turn L step forward on L
5-6 Step forward on R, pivot ½ turn L
7-8 Make ½ turn L step back on R, hold 1 count

Back, Sweep, Back, Sweep, Behind, Side, Cross Rock, Hold
1-2 Step back on L, sweep R foot from front to back
3-4 Step back on R, sweep L foot from front to back
5-6 Cross L behind R, step R to R
7-8 Cross rock L over R, hold 1 count

Recover With Drag, Hook, Step, ½ L Hitch, Lock Steps, Scuff
1-2 Recover onto R dragging L towards R foot, hook L over R shin
3-4 Step forward on L, make ½ turn L hitching R
5-6 Step forward on R, lock L behind R
7-8 Step forward on R, scuff L

Sweep, Behind, ¼ R, ¼ R Sway L, Sway R
1-2 Sweep L foot from front to back over 2 counts
3-4 Cross L behind R, make ¼ turn R step forward on R
5-6 Make ¼ turn R step L to L sway to L over 2 counts
7-8 Sway to R over 2 counts

Cross Rock, Hold, Recover, Side, Cross, ¼ R, ¼ R, Drag
1-2 Rock L over L, hold 1 count
3-4 Recover onto R, step L to L
5-6 Cross R over L, make ¼ turn R step back on L
7-8 Make ¼ turn R step R to R, drag L toe towards R foot

Cross Rock, Hold, Recover, Side, Cross, ¼ R, Back, Drag
1-2 Rock L over L, hold 1 count
3-4 Recover onto R, step L to L
5-6 Cross R over L, make ¼ turn R step back on L
7-8 Step back on R, drag L toe towards R foot

Full Turn L Forward, Sweep, Jazz Box
1-2 Step forward on L, make ½ turn L step back on R
3-4 Make ½ turn L step forward on L, sweep R foot from back to front
5-6 Cross R over L, step back on L
7-8 Step R to R, cross L over R

Side, Drag, Back Rock, ¼ L, Drag, Step, Drag
1-2 Step R to R, drag L toe towards R foot
3-4 Rock L behind R, recover onto R
5-6 Make ¼ turn L step forward on L, drag R toe towards L foot
7-8 Step forward on R, drag L toe towards R foot
Repeat

NC Forever for Wed, 12 Jan 2011

This is the most difficult dance by Niels Poulsen in the Danz4peace function. Indeed this is the easy floor split to his original dance, I Belong To You!
Take note that I have changed the sequence of the dance in the stepsheet below.(to follow the video clip)






NC Forever!
Choreographed by: Simon Ward, Aus & Niels Poulsen, Den (Dec 10)
Music: I Belong To You by Eros Ramazzotti & Anastacia (CD: Pieces Of A Dream, 68bpm)
Descriptions: 32 count - 2 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

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Intro: 4 counts from first beat (app. 3 seconds into track). Start with weight on L

** 4 RESTARTS:

After count 28& on wall 1 and 2.

After count 28& on wall 6 and 8, both times facing 12:00

Sequence: 28, 28, 32, 32, 32, 28, 32, 28, 24… Much easier than it looks! ;-)

Note: The intention with this dance has been to create a night club two step which is not too difficult and that you can dance as a floor-split to many of the harder NC 2’s around. This means that the 32 counts will fit any 32 count NC 2 dance… ;-))

1–8 Basic R, ¼ R, ¼ R, cross, basic R, ¼ R, ¼ R, cross
1 Step R a big step to R side (1) 12:00
2&3 Close L behind R (2), cross R over L (&), turn ¼ R stepping back on L (3) 3:00
4&5 Turn ¼ R stepping R to R side (4), cross L over R (&), step R a big step to R side (5) 6:00
6&7 Close L behind R (6), cross R over L (&), turn ¼ R stepping back on L (7) 9:00
8& Turn ¼ R stepping R to R side (8), Cross L over R (&) 12:00

9–16 ¼ R fw with sweep, jazz back, sweep with jazz, ¼ R, L cross rock, R cross rock
1 Turn ¼ R stepping onto R and sweeping L foot fw (1) 3:00
2&3 Cross L over R (2), step back on R (&), step L diagonally back L with R sweep fw (3) 3:00
4&5 Cross R over L (4), step back on L (&), turn ¼ R stepping R to R side with L sweep fw (5) 6:00
6&7 Cross rock L over R (6), recover back on R (&), step L to L side (7) 6:00
8& Cross rock R over L (8), recover back on L (&) 6:00

17–24 Basic R, ¼ R back, close cross, basic R, ¼ R back, R back rock
1 Step R a big step to R side (1) 6:00
2&3 Close L behind R (2), cross R over L (&), turn ¼ R stepping L backwards (3) 9:00
4&5 Rock back on R (4), recover on L crossing L over R (&), step R a big step to R side (5) 9:00
6&7 Close L behind R (6), cross R over L (&), turn ¼ R stepping L backwards (7) 12:00
8& Rock back on R (8), recover weight fw to L (&) 12:00

25–32 Fw R, step turn step, L full turn, R basic, L side rock, cross
1 Step fw on R (1) 12:00
2&3 Step fw on L (2), turn ½ R stepping fw onto R (&), step fw onto L (3) 6:00
4&5 Turn ½ L stepping back on R (4), turn ½ L stepping fw onto L (&), Step R to R side (5) OR non-turny 6:00
option: walk fw R L on counts 4&5
6&7 Close L behind R (6), cross R over L (&), Rock L to L side (7) 6:00
8& Recover weight to R (8), cross L over R (&) 6:00

Start again… and ENJOY

Body Cha for 8 Jan 2011

This is an easy & evergreen kind of dance that is always popular in Jamming Parties. We did LA CHA CHA to this same song a few years back ( so difficult!)


BODY CHA


Choreographed by: Niels B Poulsen, DK (Mar 08)
Music: El Bodeguero by Emmanuel (CD: Los Macao Exitos De Oro Del Cha Cha (128bpm))
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

Intro: 64 counts from first beat, 31 seconds into track
1-8 ¼ R, Rock Fw L, ½ Shuffle L, Rock Fw R, ¼ R To R Side, Together
1–3 Turn ¼ R stepping fw on R, rock fw on L, recover R [3:00]
4&5 Turn ¼ L stepping L to L side, bring R next to L, turn ¼ L stepping L fw [9:00]
6–7 Rock fw R, recover L 9:00
8& Turn ¼ R stepping R to R side, bring L next to R (note: 8&1 is a triple step on the spot) [12:00]

9–16 Weight Change, Step ½ Turn R, Step Lock Step, Step ¼ L, Cross R Over L
1–3 Change weight to R, step fw L, turn ½ R (weight R) [6:00]
4&5 Step L fw, lock R behind L, step fw L [6:00]
6–7 Step fw R, turn ¼ L recovering weight to L [3:00]
8 Cross R over L [3:00]

17–24 Point, Cross, Point, Cross, Step Back, Hold, ¼ R Fw R, Step Lock
1–3 Point L to L side, cross L over R, point R to R side [3:00]
4–5 Cross R over L, step fairly long step back on L leaving R pointed fw [3:00]
6–7 Hold, turn ¼ R stepping fw on R [6:00]
8& Step fw on L, lock R behind L [6:00]

25–32 Step Fw L, Rock Fw R, ¼ R, Cross Point, Hold, Side L, Touch Together
1–3 Step fw L, rock fw R, recover L [6:00]
4–5 Turn ¼ R stepping R to R side, cross point L over R [9:00]
6–7 Hold, step L to L side [9:00]
8 Touch R next to L [9:00]
Begin Again!

TAG: After wall 6, facing 6:00, there’s a 4 count break in the music. Do this: step R to R side bumping hips R, L, R, L. Then restart dance with your ¼ turn R.

Go Jaded (Walk thru & Danced) ~ @ Winnie Yu's EZ Beginner Line Dance Wor...

Enjoy this dance by Michelle Perron & Frank Trace.







GO JADED
Choreographed by: Michele Perron & Frank Trace (Dec 10)
Music: I'm Not Contagious by Chromeo (CD: Business Casual)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

Introduction: After the instrumental intro, there is a pause in the music and then the beat kicks in with some vocals, begin your 32 Count introduction at this point, dance begins on lyrics “Look around….”
Sec 1 Forward, Across, Back, Side [Jazz Box]; Across, Turn, Side, Across
1-2 Right Step forward, Left Step across front of R
3-4 Right Step back, Left Step side L
5-6 Right Step across front of L, Left Step back & crossed behind R with 1/4 Turn R (3 o’clock)
7-8 Right Step side R, Left Step across front of R

Sec 2 Side, Hold/Clap, Hip Bumps: L,R, Forward- Lock-Forward, Hitch
1-2 RIGHT Step side R, HOLD and Clap hands to R side
3-4 Hip Bump side L. Hip Bump side R [weight on R]
5-6 Left Step forward diagonal L, Right Lock/Step forward and behind L
7-8 Left Step forward diagonal L, Right Knee hitch

Sec 3 Walks Back/Turn, Hitch, Syncopated Bumps L,R
1-4 Right, Left, Right Steps back with 1/4 Turn R,** Left Knee hitch (6 o’clock)
5&6 Left Step forward diagonal L with L hip bump, Hip bump back, Hip bump forward diagonal L
7&8 Right Hip bump back diagonal R, Hip Bump forward, Hip bump back diagonal R [weight on R]
** make an ‘arc shape’ using all three walks back to execute the turn on Counts 1-3

Sec 4 Turn 1/4 L, Side, Behind- Side-Cross, Monterey 1/2 Turn R
1-2 Turn 1/4 L with Left Step forward & across front of R, Right Step side R (3 o’clock)
3&4 Left Step crossed behind R, Right step side R, Left Step across front of R
5-6 Right Toe/Touch side R, Turn 1/2 R with Right Step beside L (9 o’clock)
7-8 Left Toe/Touch side L, Left Step beside R
Begin Again

ENDING: Dance ends on the front wall. Step forward on R & strike a “GO JADED” Pose.

Sands of Time (NL/Nov.10) by Ria Vos

Ria Vos demonstrating her dance.





SANDS OF TIME
Choreographed by: Ria Vos (Dec 10)
Music: The Sands Of Time (Flamenco Edit) by United DJ's vs Pandora (CD: Celebration)
Descriptions: 48 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance

Intro: 16 counts from where the beat comes in, on vocals
Cross, Point, Cross, Side Rock, Cross, Point, Samba ¼ Turn L
1-2 Cross R Over L, Point L to Left Side
3&4 Cross L Over R, Rock R to Right Side, Recover on L
5-6 Cross R Over L, Point L to Left Side
7&8 Cross L Over R, ¼ Turn Left Step Back on R, Step L Next to R (9:00)

Cross, Side, Sailor ¼ Turn Cross, 1/4 Turn L, 1/2 Turn L, Shuffle ½ Turn L
1-2 Cross R Over L, Step L to Left Side
3&4 Turning ¼ Turn Right Step R Behind L, Step L To Left Side, Cross R Over L (12:00)
5-6 ¼ Turn Left Step Fwd on L, ½ Turn Left Step Back on R (3:00)
7&8 ¼ Turn Left Step L to Left Side, Step R Next to L, ¼ Turn Left Step Fwd on L (9:00)

Mambo Fwd, Lock Step Back, Full Turn R, Coaster Cross
1&2 Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L, Step Back on R
3&4 Step Back on L, Lock R Over L, Step Back on L
5-6 ½ Turn Right Step Fwd on R, ½ Turn Right Step Back on L (9:00)
7&8 Step Back on R, Step L Next to R, Cross R Over L

& Cross, Side, Behind & Heel Ball Cross, Hold, & Cross & Cross (Turning 1/2 Turn L)
&1-2 Step on Ball of L to Left Side, Cross R Over L, Step L to Left Side
3& Step R Behind L, Step L to Left Side
4&5 Touch R Heel Fwd to Right Diagonal, Step R Next to L, Cross L Over R
6 Hold
&7&8 Step R to Right Side, Cross L Over R, Step R to Right Side, Cross L Over*Note Below
*Gradually Turning ½ Turn Left on counts &7&8 (end facing 3:00

Side Rock, & Point, 1/4 Turn L, Point, Kick & Point, & Side Rock
1-2 Rock R to Right Side, Recover on L
&3 Step R Next To L, Point L to Left Side
&4 ¼ Turn Left Step L Next to R, Point R to Right Side (12:00)
RESTART: on wall 2, After count 36 (3:00)
5&6 Kick R Fwd, Step R Next to L, Point L to Left Side
&7-8 Step L Next to R, Rock R to Right Side, Recover on L

Behind-Side-Cross, Side Rock, Behind, ¼ Turn R, Step Fwd, Kick & Kick &
1&2 Step R Behind L, Step L to Left Side, Cross R Over L
3-4 Rock L to Left Side, Recover on R
5&6 Step L Behind R, ¼ Turn Right Step Fwd on R, Step Fwd on L (3:00)
7& Kick R Fwd to Left Diagonal, Step R Next to L,
8& Kick L Fwd to Right Diagonal, Step L Next to R

Line Dance- A Candle In The Dark ( Nov10)

The beautiful voices of Julio Iglesias and Dolly Parton to the song When You Tell Me You Love Me.



A CANDLE IN THE DARK
Choreographed by: Pat Stott, UK (Nov 10)
Music: When You Tell Me That You Love Me by Julio Iglesias & Dolly Parton (CD: Crazy)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Intermediate/Advanced level line dance

Commence after 36 seconds when Dolly Parton starts singing on the word “hold”
Dedicated to my lovely friend Robert Lindsay

Side, Hold, Ball, Cross, Side, Cross Rock, Recover,Side, Cross Rock, Recover, ¼ Turn Left
1-2 Large step to right, hold and slightly draw left toe towards right (feet apart)
&3 Cross left behind right on ball of foot, (pushing off left foot) step right across left
4 Step left to left
5–6& Cross right over left, recover onto left, small step to right
7-8 Cross left over right, recover onto right
& Turn ¼ left and step onto left

½ Pivot, Full Turn, Step, Forward, Recover, Switch, Step Forward, ½ Turn Left
1–2 Step forward on right, ½ pivot left transferring weight to left
& Turn ½ to left stepping slightly back on ball of right foot
3–4 Turn ½ left stepping forward on left, step forward on right
5–6 Rock forward on left, recover onto right
& Close left to right
7-8 Step forward on right, slowly turn ½ left keeping weight on right

Skate, Skate, Shuffle To Left Diagonal, Cross, Recover, Side, Cross, Full Turn With Sweep
1-2 Skate left to left diagonal, skate right to right diagonal
3&4 Shuffle forward to left diagonal – left, right, left
5-6 Cross right over left, recover onto left
& Squaring up again taking a small step to right
7-8& Cross left over right, unwind full turn right sweeping right round from front to back (weight still on left)

Behind, Side, Cross, Side, Cross, Recover, Side, Cross, Full Turn, Side Cross, Full Turn
1&2 Right behind left, left to left, cross right over left
&3 Small step left to left, cross right over left
4 Recover onto left
&5,6 Small step to right, cross left over right, Full turn right keeping weight on left
&7,8 Small step to right, cross left over right, Full turn right keeping weight on left
you can take one or both turns out with just holds on beat 6 and 8

END of wall 2 (facing 6 0’clock)
1–8& Dance section 1
9-10 Dance 1-2 of section 2
Then restart from the beginning (facing 9 0’clock) – now starting 4th sequence

TAG END of 5th wall facing 3 0’clock
1-4 Sway right, left, right, left then - Restart from the beginning

End of music, Slow last few steps of the dance to fit the music, turn to face the front and sway and pose to the end of the music.

2011 RABBIT WABBIT for 8 Jan 2011

2011 RABBIT WABBIT
Choreographed by: Belle Lee, Malaysia (Dec 10)
Music: 嘻嘻哈哈过新年 by
Descriptions: PH count - 1 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

Intro: 16 counts in
Sequence: A, B, A(16), B, A, B, B(65-80), A(16)

Section A (32 counts)
1-8 Step Out, Hold, Step Out, Hold, Grapevine R
1-4 Step right foot to right diagonal, hold, Step left foot to left diagonal, hold
5-8 Step right foot to right side, step left foot together with right foot, step right foot to right side, touch left foot beside right foot

9-16 Step Out, Hold, Step Out, Hold, Grapevine L
1-4 Step left foot to left diagonal, hold, Step right foot to right diagonal, hold
5-8 Step left foot to left side, step right foot together with left foot, step left foot to left side, touch right foot beside left foot;

17-24 Fwd, Hold, Cross, Hold, Back, Hold, Side, Hold
1-4 Step right foot forward, hold, Cross left foot over right foot, hold
5-8 Step right foot back, hold, Step left foot to left side, hold

25-32 Fwd, Hold, Cross, Hold, Back, Hold, Side, Hold
1-4 Step right foot forward, hold, Cross left foot over right foot, hold
5-8 Step right foot back, hold, Step left foot to left side, hold

Section B (80 counts)
1-8 Grapevine R, Grapevine L
1-4 Step right foot to right side, step left foot together with right foot, step right foot to right side, touch left foot beside right foot
(Swing both hands from left to right travelling to right side)
5-8 Step left foot to left side , step right foot together with left foot, step left foot to left side, touch right foot beside left foot
(Swing both hands from right to left travelling to left side)

9-16 Out Out, In In (Facing Right Diagonal), Hips Bump And Clap
1-4 Step right foot to right diagonal, step left foot to left diagonal, step right foot back, touch left foot beside right foot (Facing right diagonal)
Handstyling: (Put both hands together wishing gong xi gong xi)
5-8 (Still facing right diagonal) Do a hip bump to right side 4 times. In the meantime, raise up both hands in the air and clap 4 times

17-24 Out Out, In In (Facing Left Diagonal), Hips Bump And Clap
1-4 Step left foot to left diagonal, step right foot to right diagonal, step left foot back, touch right foot beside left foot (Facing left diagonal) ***
Handstyling: (Put both hands together wishing gong xi gong xi)
5-8 (Still facing left diagonal) Do a hip bump to left side 4 times. In the meantime, raise up both hands in the air and clap 4 times

25-32 Cross Point, Cross Point, Behind Point, Behind Point
1-4 Cross right foot over left foot, point left foot to left side, cross left foot over right foot, point right foot to right side
5-8 Cross right foot behind left foot, point left foot to left side , cross left foot behind right foot, point right foot to right side

33-40 R Kick Twice, R Sailor Step, L Kick Twice, L Sailor Step
1-23&4 Kick right foot forward, kick right foot to right side, Cross right foot behind left foot, step left foot to left side, step right foot to right side
5-67&8 Kick left foot forward, kick left foot to left side, Cross left foot behind right foot, step right foot to right side, step left foot to left side

41-48 Fwd Shuffle, Cross Shuffle, Back Shuffle, Side Shuffle
1&2,3&4 Step right foot forward, lock left foot behind right foot, step right foot forward, Cross left foot over right foot, step right foot to right side, cross left foot over right foot
5&6,7&8 Step right foot back, lock left foot over right foot, step right foot back,Step left foot to left side, step right foot together with left foot, step left foot to left side

49-56 Rocking Chair, Toe Strut R&L
1-4 Rock right foot forward, recover weight on left foot, rock right foot backward, recover weight on left foot
5-8 Touch right toes forward, drop right heel in place, touch left toes forward, drop left heel in place

57-64 Fwd Touch, Back Touch, Back Touch, Fwd Touch
1-4 Step right foot forward, touch left foot beside right foot, step left foot back, touch right foot beside left foot
5-8 Step right foot back, touch left foot beside right foot, step left foot forward, touch right foot beside left foot

65-72 Rolling Vine R&L
1-4 Turn ¼ right stepping right foot forward, turn ½ right stepping left foot back, turn ¼ right stepping right foot to right side, touch at the side
5-8 Turn ¼ left stepping left foot forward, turn ½ left stepping right foot back, turn ¼ left stepping left foot to left side, touch at the side

73-80 Lindy R&L
1&234 Step right foot to right side, step left foot beside right foot, step right foot to right side, Rock left foot behind right foot, recover weight on right foot
5&678 Step left foot to left side, step right foot beside left foot, step left foot to left side, Rock righ foot behind left foot, recover weight on left foot

Anyone keen ? GONG XI GONG XI 2011 Teach

The dance looks interesting and well choreo to the song..especially the drum beats.





Gong Xi Gong Xi 2011
Choreographed by Kenny Teh
Description: Phrased 4 Wall, Beginner/Intermediate line dance
Dance Sequence: Tag, A, B, A, B, Tag, A, B, A, B, Ending


Start dance 2 sec from start of music after the scream,

Tag:
1 2 3 4 Rock R back, recover L, Rock R back, recover L
5 6 7&8 ¼ R turn step R fwd, ¼ R turn step L fwd, run RLR making ½ R turn (12.00)

1 – 8 Mirror above steps ( 12.00)

Section A

( DRUMS )
1&2 Rock R diagonally for two counts, recover L, ( Hands styling Hit drum with R, L, R hands )
3&4 Rock R diagonally for two counts, recover L ( Hands styling Hit drum with R, L, R, hands )
5 6 7&8 Both hands crossed, both hands out, hit crossed hands 3 times

1&2 Step R diagonally fwd, step L together, step R diagonally fwd
3&4 Step L diagonally fwd, step R together, step L diagonally fwd
5&6& Step R diagonally back, touch L, Step L diagonally back, touch R
7&8 Run R back, run L back, step R together


1&2 Bounce both heel 3 times while turning body towards R diagonal and pushing the butt up
3&4 Bounce both heel 3 times while turning body towards L diagonal and pushing the butt up
5&6& Step L, hitch R, step R, hitch L
7&8 Shuffle fwd LRL

1 2 3 4 Walk RLRL ( Making a full turn R ) (12.00)


Section B

1 2 3&4 ¼ R turn step R fwd, ½ L turn step L fwd, ½ R turn shuffle RLR (3.00)
5 6 7&8 ½ L turn step L fwd, ½ R turn step R fwd, ½ L turn shuffle LRL (9.00)

1 2 3 4 Sweep R over L, sweep R back, sweep L back, sweep L fwd
5&6 7&8 Shuffle fwd RLR, ½ R turn shuffle back LRL (3.00)

1&2 Kick R, ¼ R turn kick R, step R beside L (6.00)
3&4 Kick L, ¼ L turn kick L, step L beside R (3.00)
5 6 7&8 Step R, step L together, step R, step L together, step R

1 - 8 Mirror above 8 count / steps (3.00)

1 2 3 4 Cross R over L, ¼ R turn step L back, ¼ R turn step R fwd, step L fwd (9.00)


Ending:

1&2& Step R, together, step R, touch
3&4& Step L, together, step L, touch
5&6& Step R out to R diagonal, hold, step L out to L diagonal, hold
7&8& Right coastal step, hold

( Hand styling for the whole dance: please check video )

5th Jan is Our Opening Nite for 2011

Don't miss our 1st class for 2011. We shall dance:-
1. Hallejunior
2. For All Seasons
3. I Am A Man LIke This.. specially dedicated to all our male dancers.

Hallejunior

New Dance for 5th 2011 - a waltz.


Hallejunior!
Choreographed by: Niels Poulsen, Denmark (Nov 10)
Music: Hallelujah by Lee Dewyze (CD: 3:39min)
Descriptions: 48 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance

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Intro: Start after 24 counts, app. 7 secs into track.

Info: This is a floor-split to my own intermediate dance ‘Hallejulah!’ to the same Lee Dewyze track

1–12 Fw L, Slow R Sweep, Jazz ¼ R, Fw L, Slow R Lift, Slow R Back Rock
1–3 Step fw on L (1), start sweeping R fw (2), complete your R sweep fw (3) 12:00
4–6 Cross R over L (4), turn ¼ R stepping back on L (5), step R to R side (6) 3:00
1–3 Step fw on L (7), start lifting R leg fw (8), complete R leg lift (9) 3:00
4–6 Step back on R (10), start twisting upper body slightly to R (11), finish twist to R side (12) 3:00

13–24 Fw L, Slow R Sweep, Jazz ¼ R, Fw L, Slow R Lift, Slow R Back Rock
1–3 Step fw on L (1), start sweeping R fw (2), complete your R sweep fw (3) 3:00
4–6 Cross R over L (4), turn ¼ R stepping back on L (5), step R to R side (6) 6:00
1–3 Step fw on L (7), start lifting R leg fw (8), complete R leg lift (9) 6:00
4–6 Step back on R (10), start twisting upper body slightly to R (11), finish twist to R side (12) 6:00
RESTART: After 24 counts DURING your 4th wall. You’ll be facing 9:00 when doing your restart

25–36 Fw L With Slow R Sweep, Weave, Sway L, ¼ R Into R Basic Fw
1–3 Step fw on L (1), start sweeping R foot fw (2), complete sweep (3) 6:00
4–6 Cross R over L (4), step L to L side (5), cross R behind L (6) 6:00
1–3 Step L to L side (7), start swaying L to L side (8), complete L sway (9) 6:00
4–6 Turn ¼ R stepping fw on R (10), step L next to R (11), change weight to R (12) 9:00
Note: After count 36 on 8th wall (facing 9:00) the music starts to slow down. Now, slow down your steps with the music and return to normal speed from wall 9, still facing 9:00

37–48 ½ Basic R, ½ Basic R, L Basic Fw, R Basic Back
1–3 Turn ½ R stepping back on L (1), step R next to L (2), change weight to L (3) 3:00
4–6 Turn ½ R stepping fw on R (4), step L next to R (5), change weight to R (6) 9:00
1–3 Step fw on L (7), step R next to L (8), change weight to L (9) 9:00
4–6 2Step back on R (10), step L next to R (11), change weight to R (12) 9:00

Begin again – and remember to sing along to this one!!!


ENDING: Complete wall 13 (which starts at 9:00). You’ll end facing 6:00. Step fw on L and do a slow R turn to face 12:00

niel

For All Seasons

Lovely song & dance for 5th Jan 2011 .

I love the pivot turns by Mr. Bobo of FantasyDanceSport.



For All Seasons
Choreographed by: Sandy Kerrigan, Syd (July 10)
Music: Love Me With All Of Your Heart by Agnetha Faltskog (CD: My Coloring Book)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance

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(Box Step)Side, Drag Tog, Back, Side, Drag Tog, Fwd, Side Rock, Tog, Side Rock, Tog
12&34& Step R to R, Drag L/Step tog L, Step Back R, Step L to L, Drag R/Step Tog R, Step Fwd L
56&78& Rock R to R, Replace to L, Step Tog R, Rock L to L, Replace to R, Step Tog L


¼ R Fwd, 1/2 Pivot Turn R, Step, ½ Pivot Turn L, Step, ¾ Pivot Turn R, Sway L, Sway R
12&3 ¼ Turn R Step Fwd R 9:00, Step Fwd L/1/2 Pivot Turn R, wt to R, Step Fwd L
4&5 Step Fwd R/1/2 Pivot Turn L, wt to L***, Step Fwd R [3:00]
6&78 Step Fwd L/3/4 Pivot Turn R, wt to R, Sway Side L, Sway Side R (Wt on R at R Side) [12:00]


Side Ball Cross, 1/4 Side, Side Ball Cross, ¼ Back, Side, Cross Rock, Side, Rock Turn 1/4
&12 (Moves slightly to L side) Step Back On Ball of L, Cross R over L, ¼ R/Step L to L Side [3:00]
&3 (Moves slightly to R side) Step Back On Ball of R, Cross L over R
4& Turning ¼ L/Step Back on R, Step L to L Side/feet apart [12:00]
56& Cross Rock R over L, Replace to L Side, Step R to R
78& Cross Rock L over R, Replace to R Side, Turning ¼ L/Step Fwd L [9:00]


Cross, Cross, ½ Pivot Turn L. ½ Pivot Turn L, Fwd R Coaster Step, Heel Drag, Side, Drag Tog, Step Fwd
1-2 Cross R over L, Cross L over R (Travel Fwd)
3&4& Step Fwd R/1/2 Pivot Turn L, wt to L, Step Fwd R/1/2 Pivot Turn L, wt to L [9:00]
5&6& Step Fwd R, Step L Tog, Step Back R, and Drag L Heel Back to Meet R
78& Step L to L, Step Tog R, Step Fwd L [9:00]


RESTART: Wall 3 has a restart at this marker*** the restart will occur facing 9:00 after count 12

Special Note: Dance dedication to Elaine and Jules!!! Elaine Popper, Duchess, losing a loved one is one of the hardest things in life, My heart goes out to you and yours!!

0412 723 326 lassoo@optusnet.com.au / www.kerrigan.com.au/

I am a Man Like This

New dance for 5th Jan 2011.
I think all of us will love this "full action" cute little dance to a hot Korean track.






This is a Korean Song.
If you want the music file,
you can email (littleks@hanmail.net)

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Step Sheet
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I Am A Man Like This
Choreographed by : Kay Jeong (Mr.K) & Sugar Choi , Korea (Dec 10)
Music : I am a man like this by DJ DOC
Descriptions: 64 count, 4 wall, Intermediate level dance


Intro : 20 Counts


Sec 1 Swivel Side, Together × 4
1-2 Swivel step right heel to left side(body diagonal facing 1:30 o'clock), step left together(body facing 12:00 o'clock)
3-8 3 times repeat ( '8' touch left beside right)

Sec 2 L Swivel Side, Together, Twist × 5
1-2 Swivel step left heel to right side(body diagonal facing 10:30 o'clock), step right together(body facing 12:00 o'clock)
3 Swivel step left heel to right side(body diagonal facing 10:30 o'clock)
4-8 Twist heels right, left, right, left then right(weight remains on left)

Sec 3 Step Out, Out, Behind Touch, Side, Behind Touch, Side, Back, Together
1-2 Step out right to right side, step out left to left side
3-6 Touch right behind left, Step right to right to side, touch left behind right, Step left to left to side (hand movement : left hand on waist, right arm down to the direction of the pointed left foot, place right fist over heart, down to the direction of the pointed right foot)
7-8 Step back right, step left together

Sec 4 Side, Hip Rolling to clockwise, Hip Bumps, Hip Rolling to anti-clockwise, Hip Bumps
1-3 Step right to roll hips clockwise ending with weight left
4 Hip bumps right
5-7 Roll hips anti-clockwise ending with weight right
8 Hip bumps left

Sec 5 Hip Bumps R, L, R, L(weight on L, body to diagonal), Down, Up, Down, Up
1-4 Hip bumps right, left, right, left(in a sitting position, weight on left and right foot heel up, Hand movement : left hand put on hat, keep body angled to right diagonal at 1:30 until count 8)
5-8 Dip body down, up, down, up(Keeping weight on left foot and right foot touched)

Sec 6 Back Rock, Recover, Cross, Jump, Land Feet Apart, Jump, Cross, Full Turn, Side, Touch
1-&4 Step back on right, recover forward on left, cross right over left, jump on both feet, land feet shoulder - width apart
&5-8 Jump up on both feet, land feet cross, full turn right, step to left, touch right beside left

Sec 7 1/4 Jazz Box Left, Side Point, Cross, Side Point, Cross
1-4 Step right to right to side, cross left over right, step back right turning 1/4 turn left, step left beside right
5-8 Point right to right side, cross right over left, point left to left side, cross left over right

Sec 8 Heel Switch, Big Step, Drag Touch, Side, Cross, Back, Jump and Land
1&2& Touch right heel forward, step right beside left, touch left heel forward, step left beside right 3-6 Big step right forward, drag left towards right, step left to left side, Cross right over left
7&8 Step back left, Jump and land


Ending
Last wall ends at the back wall, dance to count 32 then left hand put on hat and a sharp head turn looking at 12:00 wall