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

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)

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).

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.