After their popular Bicycle waltz and Dance Our way, they have come up with this dance. There is no video demo on this dance...we can make one
I have a few months back, sent out this stepsheet and music to all on our email list.
LEAVE IT ALONE
Music: Leave a Tender Moment Alone — Billy Joel – An Innocent Man
Introduction: 3 Beats & 8 Measures (35 Beats)
Choreographers: Peter & Liz Heath, Adelaide, South Australia,
Australia, May 20 2010
Cross, Sweep, Cross, Sweep; ½ Turning Basic Cha
1–2 Cross Right Foot in Front of Left Foot, Sweep Left Foot From Back to Front
3–4 Cross Left Foot in Front of Right Foot, Sweep Right Foot From
Back to Front
5–6 Rock Right Foot Forward, Recover Left Foot
7&8 Turn ¼ Right and Small Step Right Foot to Right / Close Left Foot
to Right Foot, Turn ¼ Right and Small Step Right Foot Forward
Front Syncopated Vine 3, Side Rock 2; Behind Weave 3, Draw
1,2& Cross Left Foot in Front of Right Foot / Step Right Foot to
Right, Cross Left Foot Behind Right Foot
3,4 Rock Right Foot to Right, Recover Left Foot
5-8 Cross Right Foot Behind Left Foot, Turn ¼ Left and Step Left
Foot Forward, Turn ¼ Left and Step Right Foot to Right, Draw Left Foot
to Right Foot
¼ Left Turning New Yorker; Basketball 2, Forward, Forward Rock 2
1–4 Rock Left Foot Across in Front of Right Foot, Recover Right Foot,
Turning ¼ Left Step Left Foot Forward, Hold
5-7 Rock Right Foot Forward, Turning ½ Left Recover Left Foot, Step
Right Foot Forward
8,1 Rock Left Foot Forward, Recover Right Foot
Coaster to a Basketball 2, Forward Stomp, Sweep 3
2&3,4 Step Left Foot Back / Close Right Foot to Left Foot, Rock Left
Foot Forward, Turning ½ Right Recover Right Foot
5-8 Stomp Left Foot Big Step Forward, Sweep Right Toe From Back to
Front Over 3 Beats
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, November 9, 2010
Greased Lightning - A teach by choreographer
Go Greased Lightning
Choreographed by: Michele Burton & Michael Barr (Nov 06)
Music: Greased Lightning by John Travolta (CD: Grease Soundtrack)
Descriptions: Phrased wall - Intermediate level line dance
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Sequence: Arm Intro, AB, AB, Mini A, Mini A, CCCC, turn to the front wall and do Mini A, Mini A, C, turn to the front wall and do B, ENDING
Arm Intro
"It's automatic" pose: right arm straight up in air, point finger to sky, left hand on hip, fingers pointing to floor, left leg straight, right knee popped, facing right
"It's systematic" pose: pull arms in toward waist, elbows bent, forearms facing upward, feet apart, legs straight
"It's hydromatic" pose: roll hips during "hy...dromatic", place arms in 'T' on last beat
Why, it's greased lightning: circular arm motion. On the word "greased", left arm comes to thigh, right arm still in 'T'. On the word "light", left arm even with right arm. On the word "ning", left arm continues to do full circle around and back to right arm, left elbow nudge, nudge, nudge to left while shifting weight to left foot and sliding right foot to left
Part A
Shuffle Right, Rock Step, Shuffle Left, Rock Step
1&2-3-4 Right step right; left step beside right; right step right; left rock back; right step in place
5&6-7-8 Left step left; right step beside left; left step left; right rock back; left step in place
Shuffles On Right Diagonal/Left Diagonal, Vaudeville Walks
1&2-3&4 Right diagonal shuffle in place; left diagonal shuffle in place
5-8 Right step with twisting motion right; left step with twisting motion left; right step with twisting motion right; left step with twisting motion left (these 4 counts move forward)
Step Touch, ½ Turn Touch, Step Touch, ½ Turn Touch
1-4 Step forward on right foot; touch left beside right; turn ½ left, stepping forward on left foot; touch right beside left
5-8 Step forward on right foot; touch left beside right; turn ½ left, stepping forward on left foot; touch right beside left
Jump Up Clap, Jump Back Clap, Toe Heel Right Diagonal, Toe Heel Left Diagonal
&1-2&3-4 Right foot step forward; left foot step forward; clap; right foot step back; left foot step back; clap
5-6 Right toe touch to forward right diagonal; drop right heel and snap fingers
7-8 Left toe touch to forward left diagonal; drop left heel and snap fingers
Cross Hold, Side Hold, Cross Back Side, Hold
1-4 Right cross over left; hold; left step to left; hold (arms swing right, then left)
5-8 Right cross over left; left step back; right step right; hold
Cross Hold, Side Hold, Cross Back Side Together - With Shimmies
1-4 Left cross over right; hold; right step to right; (arms swing left, then right)
5-8 Left cross over right; right step back; left step left; right step beside left (shoulder shimmies counts 5-8)
Out Together, Out Together (Jumping Jacks), Run (Slightly) Forward
1-4 Jump both feet apart; jump both feet together; jump both feet apart; jump both feet together
5&6&7&8 On balls of feet, run slightly forward, starting with the right foot, ending with feet together
Part B - Go Greased Lightning
Right Hand Move
1 Jump feet apart while placing right arm to right (looking & pointing index finger to 3:00)
2-8 Knee bounce while moving right hand/arm to position straight in front of body, parallel to ground
Watch the movie. Bounce with knee bend to beat of music. You're looking straight ahead now by count 8
Arm Movement In, Up, In, Out
1-4 Bring right hand in, elbow pointing at floor, hand fisted; shoot it straight up in air; bring it back in to body, shoot it out straight to right
5-8 Repeat 1-4. Hips can move side to side, keeping in time to the music
Left Hand Move
1-8 With feet still apart, place left arm to left (looking & pointing index finger to 9:00), knee bounce while moving left hand/arm to position straight in front of body, parallel to ground
Watch the movie. Bounce with knee bend to beat of music. You're looking straight ahead by count 8
Arm Movement In, Up, In, Out
1-4 Bring left hand in, elbow pointing at floor, hand fisted; shoot left hand straight up; bring it back in to body. Shoot it out straight to left
5-8 Repeat 1-4. Hips can move side to side, keeping in time to the music
Arm Poses To Beat (Hands Fisted For Entire Sequence)
1-3 Bring both hands in, elbows pointing at floor, hands fisted; shoot both arms straight up; bring both arms to 'T' position
4-5 Hold; hold
6-7 Bring both arms forward, straight in front of you; pull arms in toward waist, elbows bent, forearms facing upward
8 Hold
Shoulder Drops, Step In Place (Bringing Feet Together)
1-4 Rotate shoulder drops, right, left, right, left
If they go the other way, not to worry
5&6&7&8 Step left right left right left right left, on balls of feet, bringing feet together and moving backwards)
Throughout this count of 8, arms are still in the position from the previous count of 8
Part "Mini A"
1-32 Do the first 32 counts of Part A
Part C - Modified Hand Jive
1-4 Slap thighs with both hands; clap; cross right hand over left; cross left hand over right
5-8 Touch right fist on top of left fist; touch left fist on top of right fist; hitch hike right thumb over right shoulder; hitch hike left thumb over left shoulder
& Jump ¼ turn to the left
ENDING: Walk to a clump in the middle of the floor and give your audience a pose for a fabulous Broadway ending
Interesting Performance- GO GREASED LIGHTNING Line Dance
The Choreography is modified for an interesting stage performance
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Fortune Foxtrot for 10 Nov 2010
We have just line danced A TANGO. How about a FOXTROT?
For styling we should danced it with a RISE & FALL action like the Waltz.
The choreographers below gave a very impressive demo. The dance steps are very much easier than it looks. Its the styling that makes all the difference.
Fortune Foxtrot
Choreographed by: Jo Thompson Szymanski (Mar 10)
Music: On A Slow Boat To China by Ronnie Dove (CD: Beach, Boogie & Blues, Vol 6)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance
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Or Music: “Don’t Cry On My Shoulder” by Sam Cooke
“More” by Nat King Cole
“Fly Me To the Moon” by Scooter Lee
Twinkle, Whisk
1-2 Step L forward to R front diagonal (1), Hold (2).
3-4 Step R foot to R side (3), Step L to L front diagonal (4).
5-6 Step R forward to L front diagonal, starting to turn ¼ R (5), Hold, finishing ¼ turn R (6).
7-8 Step L foot to L side (7), Step R crossed tightly behind L, should feel like a lock (be sure to lower on this step bending knees slightly) (8).
Note: if this is uncomfortable on the knees you could just step in place on count 8.
Quick Foxtrot Weave 6, Cross Rock, Recover
1-2 Step L across front of R (1), Step R to R side (2).
3-4 Turn ¼ L, step back with L (3), Step back with R (4).
5-6 Turn ½ L, step forward with L (5), Turn ¼ L, Step R to R side (6).
7-8 Rock L forward across front of R (7), Replace weight back to R (8).
Non-turning option for the above 8 counts:
1-2 Step L across front of R (1), Step R to R side (2).
3-4 Step L behind R (3), Step R to R side (4).
5-6 Step L across front of R (5), Step R to R side (6).
7-8 Rock L across front of R (7), Recover back to R (8).
Back, Kick, Behind, Side, Forward, Kick, Behind, Side
1-2 Step back with L to L back diagonal (1), Kick R forward to R front diagonal (2).
3-4 Step R crossed behind L (3), Step L to L side (4).
5-6 Step R across front of L (5), Kick L forward to L front diagonal (6).
7-8 Step L crossed behind R (7), Step R to R side (8).
Cross, Unwind Slowly, Quick Sway 4 (Optional Turn, Sway 2)
1-4 Place L tightly across front of R (1), Slowly unwind 360 degrees R end weight on R (2-4).
Easier: Easier option: Point L across R (1), Step L to L (2), Point R across L (3), Step R to R (4).
5-6 Step L to L side (5), Shift weight R to R side (6).
7-8 Shift weight L to L side (7), Shift weight R to R side (8). (Use body sway on counts 5-8, lower body goes L when you step L, R when you step R, etc.)
Harder: After the slow unwind on counts 1-4 you will be crossed R in front of L, leave feet where they are and turn L 360 degrees, end weight on R (5-6), Feet part, sway L, R (7-8).
Even harder: Think double spin! Turn L 360 degrees, end weight on R (5), Spin L 360 degrees on R allowing L foot to stay crossed in front of R shin (6), Feet apart, sway L, R (7-8).
For styling we should danced it with a RISE & FALL action like the Waltz.
The choreographers below gave a very impressive demo. The dance steps are very much easier than it looks. Its the styling that makes all the difference.
Fortune Foxtrot
Choreographed by: Jo Thompson Szymanski (Mar 10)
Music: On A Slow Boat To China by Ronnie Dove (CD: Beach, Boogie & Blues, Vol 6)
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance
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Or Music: “Don’t Cry On My Shoulder” by Sam Cooke
“More” by Nat King Cole
“Fly Me To the Moon” by Scooter Lee
Twinkle, Whisk
1-2 Step L forward to R front diagonal (1), Hold (2).
3-4 Step R foot to R side (3), Step L to L front diagonal (4).
5-6 Step R forward to L front diagonal, starting to turn ¼ R (5), Hold, finishing ¼ turn R (6).
7-8 Step L foot to L side (7), Step R crossed tightly behind L, should feel like a lock (be sure to lower on this step bending knees slightly) (8).
Note: if this is uncomfortable on the knees you could just step in place on count 8.
Quick Foxtrot Weave 6, Cross Rock, Recover
1-2 Step L across front of R (1), Step R to R side (2).
3-4 Turn ¼ L, step back with L (3), Step back with R (4).
5-6 Turn ½ L, step forward with L (5), Turn ¼ L, Step R to R side (6).
7-8 Rock L forward across front of R (7), Replace weight back to R (8).
Non-turning option for the above 8 counts:
1-2 Step L across front of R (1), Step R to R side (2).
3-4 Step L behind R (3), Step R to R side (4).
5-6 Step L across front of R (5), Step R to R side (6).
7-8 Rock L across front of R (7), Recover back to R (8).
Back, Kick, Behind, Side, Forward, Kick, Behind, Side
1-2 Step back with L to L back diagonal (1), Kick R forward to R front diagonal (2).
3-4 Step R crossed behind L (3), Step L to L side (4).
5-6 Step R across front of L (5), Kick L forward to L front diagonal (6).
7-8 Step L crossed behind R (7), Step R to R side (8).
Cross, Unwind Slowly, Quick Sway 4 (Optional Turn, Sway 2)
1-4 Place L tightly across front of R (1), Slowly unwind 360 degrees R end weight on R (2-4).
Easier: Easier option: Point L across R (1), Step L to L (2), Point R across L (3), Step R to R (4).
5-6 Step L to L side (5), Shift weight R to R side (6).
7-8 Shift weight L to L side (7), Shift weight R to R side (8). (Use body sway on counts 5-8, lower body goes L when you step L, R when you step R, etc.)
Harder: After the slow unwind on counts 1-4 you will be crossed R in front of L, leave feet where they are and turn L 360 degrees, end weight on R (5-6), Feet part, sway L, R (7-8).
Even harder: Think double spin! Turn L 360 degrees, end weight on R (5), Spin L 360 degrees on R allowing L foot to stay crossed in front of R shin (6), Feet apart, sway L, R (7-8).
CanAm Tango for 3 Nov 2010
We must dance this new fascinating dance with such beautiful movements. We get to pretend to be Tango dances doing the Ochos and Corte!
CanAm Tango - Line Dance
Choreographers : Michele Perron ; Michele Burton & Michael Barr
Description : Two Wall 64 count Tango style line dance (one tag at the end of 2nd rotation facing 12 o'clock wall
Music : "Fools" by Diane Birch
Dance led by Michele Burton & Michael Barr at the " Dance In Fall with Scott Blevins, Michele Burton & Michael Barr " party in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada on October 2, 2010 hosted by Lily choi
Introduction: 32 Counts
1–8 Step, Hold, Sweep, Hold – Sweep Behind, Side, Cross, Hold
1–4 R step forward; Hold; Sweep L from back to front; Hold
5–8 Sweep left from front to back stepping L behind right; Step R side right; Step L in front of right; Hold
9–16 Ochos In Place – “Stalking” Rock Steps In Place (Do Not Travel)
1–2 R step over L (body facing left diagonal); Hold
3–4 L step over R (body facing right diagonal); Hold
5–6 Rock/Step onto R over left (body facing left diagonal); Rock/Return back onto L in place
7–8 Return weight onto R in place; Hold
17-24 Corte, Hold, ¼ Turn, Hold – Forward, ½ Left, Step Back, Flick
1–2 L step side left with bent left knee (pointing R toe/leg side right); Hold
3–4 Turn ¼ right stepping onto R in place; Hold 3 o’clock
5–8 L step forward; Turn ½ left stepping back on R; L step back; Flick R foot over left lower shin [9 o’clock]
24-32 Step, Flick, Step, Flick – Forward, ¼ Right, ¼ Right, Tango Drag
1–4 R rock/step forward; Flick L foot towards back of right ankle; Return weight to L; Flick R foot across left shin
5–8 R step forward; Turn ¼ right, step L side left; Turn ¼ right, step R side right; Draw L towards right [3 o’clock]
33-40 Jazz Box – Cross, Full Turn Left
1–4 L step forward (to left diagonal); R step over in front of left; Step back on L; R step side right
5–8 L step in front of right; Turn ¼ left, step back on R; Turn ½ left, step forward on L; Turn ¼ left, step R side right
&41-48 (&) Point Hold, (&) Point Hold – (&) Rock Back, Replace ¼ Left, Tango Close
&1,2 (&) L step in front of R; (1) Point R toe side right; (2) Hold
&3,4 (&) R step next to L; (3) Point L toe side left; (4) Hold
&5-8 (&) L step next to R; R rock/step back; Replace into ¼ turn left onto L; R step side right; L close next to R
49-56 Step Side Right, Hold, Rock Behind, Replace – Repeat Left
1–4 R step side right; Hold; Rock/step L behind right; Replace weight onto R in place
5–8 L step side left; Hold; Rock/step R behind left; Replace weight onto L in place
57-64 Step, 2 Ct. Full ‘Spiral’ Left Turn, Step – Rock, Replace, ½ Turn Step
1–4 (1) R step forward; On ball of R foot execute a slow full turn left for counts 2,3; (4) L step forward
Easy no turn option: R step forward; Hold; L step forward: Hold
5–8 R rock/step forward; L recover/step back; Turn 1/2 right stepping R forward; Step L forward [6 o’clock]
Begin Again
16 ct. TAG: At the END of the 2nd rotation you will be facing the 12 o’clock wall.
1–8 Forward, Hold, Forward, Hold – Step ,Turn, Step, Hold
1–4 R step forward; Hold; L step forward; Hold
5–8 R step forward; Turn ½ left, taking wt. onto L; R step forward; Hold [12 o’clock]
9–16 Forward, Hold, Forward, Hold – Step, Turn, Step, Hold
1–4 L step forward; Hold; R step forward; Hold
5–8 L step forward; Turn ½ right , taking wt. onto R; L step forward; Hold [6 o’clock]
Michele Perron www.micheleperron.com / Michele Burton & Michael Barr www.michaelandmichele.com
CanAm Tango - Line Dance
Choreographers : Michele Perron ; Michele Burton & Michael Barr
Description : Two Wall 64 count Tango style line dance (one tag at the end of 2nd rotation facing 12 o'clock wall
Music : "Fools" by Diane Birch
Dance led by Michele Burton & Michael Barr at the " Dance In Fall with Scott Blevins, Michele Burton & Michael Barr " party in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada on October 2, 2010 hosted by Lily choi
Introduction: 32 Counts
1–8 Step, Hold, Sweep, Hold – Sweep Behind, Side, Cross, Hold
1–4 R step forward; Hold; Sweep L from back to front; Hold
5–8 Sweep left from front to back stepping L behind right; Step R side right; Step L in front of right; Hold
9–16 Ochos In Place – “Stalking” Rock Steps In Place (Do Not Travel)
1–2 R step over L (body facing left diagonal); Hold
3–4 L step over R (body facing right diagonal); Hold
5–6 Rock/Step onto R over left (body facing left diagonal); Rock/Return back onto L in place
7–8 Return weight onto R in place; Hold
17-24 Corte, Hold, ¼ Turn, Hold – Forward, ½ Left, Step Back, Flick
1–2 L step side left with bent left knee (pointing R toe/leg side right); Hold
3–4 Turn ¼ right stepping onto R in place; Hold 3 o’clock
5–8 L step forward; Turn ½ left stepping back on R; L step back; Flick R foot over left lower shin [9 o’clock]
24-32 Step, Flick, Step, Flick – Forward, ¼ Right, ¼ Right, Tango Drag
1–4 R rock/step forward; Flick L foot towards back of right ankle; Return weight to L; Flick R foot across left shin
5–8 R step forward; Turn ¼ right, step L side left; Turn ¼ right, step R side right; Draw L towards right [3 o’clock]
33-40 Jazz Box – Cross, Full Turn Left
1–4 L step forward (to left diagonal); R step over in front of left; Step back on L; R step side right
5–8 L step in front of right; Turn ¼ left, step back on R; Turn ½ left, step forward on L; Turn ¼ left, step R side right
&41-48 (&) Point Hold, (&) Point Hold – (&) Rock Back, Replace ¼ Left, Tango Close
&1,2 (&) L step in front of R; (1) Point R toe side right; (2) Hold
&3,4 (&) R step next to L; (3) Point L toe side left; (4) Hold
&5-8 (&) L step next to R; R rock/step back; Replace into ¼ turn left onto L; R step side right; L close next to R
49-56 Step Side Right, Hold, Rock Behind, Replace – Repeat Left
1–4 R step side right; Hold; Rock/step L behind right; Replace weight onto R in place
5–8 L step side left; Hold; Rock/step R behind left; Replace weight onto L in place
57-64 Step, 2 Ct. Full ‘Spiral’ Left Turn, Step – Rock, Replace, ½ Turn Step
1–4 (1) R step forward; On ball of R foot execute a slow full turn left for counts 2,3; (4) L step forward
Easy no turn option: R step forward; Hold; L step forward: Hold
5–8 R rock/step forward; L recover/step back; Turn 1/2 right stepping R forward; Step L forward [6 o’clock]
Begin Again
16 ct. TAG: At the END of the 2nd rotation you will be facing the 12 o’clock wall.
1–8 Forward, Hold, Forward, Hold – Step ,Turn, Step, Hold
1–4 R step forward; Hold; L step forward; Hold
5–8 R step forward; Turn ½ left, taking wt. onto L; R step forward; Hold [12 o’clock]
9–16 Forward, Hold, Forward, Hold – Step, Turn, Step, Hold
1–4 L step forward; Hold; R step forward; Hold
5–8 L step forward; Turn ½ right , taking wt. onto R; L step forward; Hold [6 o’clock]
Michele Perron www.micheleperron.com / Michele Burton & Michael Barr www.michaelandmichele.com
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