Category Archives: H


mar
7
  • Hey Now


     

    Hey Now

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Improver
    Choreographer: Jackie Nuzzo (USA) – October 2021
    Music: Hey Now – Ira Losco

    SKATE, SKATE, RUN, RUN, RUN
    1-2 Skate R to the right, skate L to the left
    3&4 Step forward R, L, R
    5-6 Skate L to the left, skate R to the right
    7&8 Step forward L, R, L

    PIVOT 1/4 LEFT, SHUFFLE ACROSS, MAMBO LEFT & RIGHT
    1-2 Step forward with the R, pivot 1/4 turn to the left
    3&4 Cross R over L, step L to side, cross R over L
    5&6 Rock to left on L, recover R, step together L
    7&8 Rock to right on R, recover L, step together R

    VAUDVILLE STEPS, 1/2 PIVOT, SHUFFLE
    1&2& Cross L over R, step back on R, put L heel in front, step back on L
    3&4& Cross R over L, step back on L, put R heel in front, step back on R
    5-6 Step forward on L and do a 1/2 pivot to the right
    7&8 Shuffle forward L, R, L

    SIDE, HOLD, SIDE, TOUCH, TURNING VINE
    1-2 Step R to the side, hold
    &3-4 Step L next to R, step R to side, touch L next to R
    5-8 With L, start turn to the left, make a compete turn on 3 counts and touch right toe to left instep on count 8

feb
3
  • Heaven in Your Arms


     

    Heaven in Your Arms

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Absolute Beginner +
    Choreographer: Dee Musk (UK) February 2018
    Music: ’Heaven Must Have Sent You’ (Single Version – Mono) – The Elgins. Album: The Motown Story.

    #32 count intro. Approx 14 seconds. Track approx 2 mins 31 secs. BPM 140 approx.

    Right, Step, Lock, Step, Brush, Left, Step, Lock, Step, Brush.
    1-4 Step forward on R, cross step L behind R, step forward on R, brush L.
    5-8 Step forward on L, cross step R behind L, step forward on L, brush R. (12 o’clock).

    Right Rocking Chair, 2 x 1/8 Turns Left.
    1-4 Rock forward on R, recover weight to L, rock back on R, recover weight to L.
    5-6 Step forward on R, make 1/8 turn L recovering weight to L.
    7-8 Repeat counts 5-6. (9 o’clock).

    Cross, Diagonal Kick, Behind, Side, Cross, Diagonal Kick, Behind, Side.
    1-4 Cross R over L, kick L to L diagonal, cross step L behind R, step R to R side.
    5-8 Cross L over R, kick R to R diagonal, cross step R behind L, step L to L side. (9 o’clock).

    Step Forward, Touch and Click, ½ Turn Left, Touch and Click, Step Forward, Touch and Click, ½ Turn Left, Touch and Click.
    1-2 Step forward on R, touch L beside R and click R fingers.
    3-4 Make ½ turn L stepping forward on L, touch R beside L and click R fingers.
    5-8 Repeat counts 1-4.

    *Alternative Steps for counts 1-8:
    1-2 Step forward R, touch L beside R.
    3-4 Step back L, touch R beside L.
    5-6 Step back R, touch L beside R.
    7-8 Step forward L, touch R beside L. (9 o’clock).

    Optional Ending:
    During Wall 10 – which begins facing 9 o’clock, dance up to and including count 4 of section 4 – the music stops and you will be facing 12 o’clock, step R to R side. Ta da!!!

    Have Fun

    Contact: deemusk@btinternet.com
    Last Update – 18th Feb. 2018

nov
18
  • Half Past Tipsy



     

    Half Past Tipsy

    Count: 48
    Wall: 4
    Level: Improver
    Choreographer: Maddison Glover (AUS) and Rachael McEnaney-White (UK/USA) October 2019
    Music: 1,2 Many – Luke Combs and Brooks & Dunn (3.01)
    Introduction: 16 Counts

    [1 – 8] Out, Out, Flick, Side, Flick, Side, Behind, ¼ Forward
    1,2 Step/stomp R fwd into R diagonal, step/ stomp L fwd into L diagonal
    3,4,5,6 Flick R up/behind, step R to R side, flick L up/behind, step L to L side
    7,8 Cross R behind L, turn ¼ L stepping fwd onto L (9:00)

    [9 – 16] Forward, Fan Heel Out, Fan Heel In, Kick Forward, Back, Touch, Forward, ¼ Scuff
    1,2,3,4 Step R fwd, fan R heel out, fan R heel back into centre, kick R fwd
    5,6 Step R back, touch L beside R (option to slap R butt cheek with R hand)
    7,8 Step L forward, scuff R fwd as you make ¼ turn L (6:00)

    [17 – 24] Vine R, Touch, Vine L, Scuff
    1,2,3,4 Step R to R side, cross L behind R, step R to R side, touch L beside R
    5,6,7,8 Step L to L side, cross R behind L, step L to L side, scuff R fwd/next to L

    [25 – 32] Cross Rock, Recover, Side Rock, Recover, Cross Rock, Recover, Side, Hold
    1,2,3,4 Cross rock R over L, recover weight L, rock R to R side, recover weight L
    5,6,7,8 Cross rock R over L, recover weight L, step R to R side, hold

    [33 – 40] Cross Rock, Recover, Side Rock, Recover, ¼ Jazz Box, Scuff
    1,2,3,4 Cross rock L over R, recover weight R, rock L to L side, recover weight R
    5,6,7,8 Cross L over R, turn ¼ L stepping R back (3:00), step L to L side, scuff R fwd

    [41 – 48] Toe/Strut, Pivot ½, Toe/Strut, Hold, Pivot ½
    1,2,3,4 Touch R toe fwd, drop R heel down, step L fwd, pivot ½ turn over R (9:00)
    5,6,7,8 Touch L toe fwd, drop L heel down, step R fwd, pivot ½ turn over L (3:00)
    Styling option: during several walls, on count 1 there is a ‘break’ in the music. You can stomp rather than toe strut when this occurs.

    RESTART: Start wall 3 facing 6:00. Dance to count 24 and restart the dance facing 12:00. Touch together instead of scuffing across.

    TAG: Start wall 7 facing 9:00. Dance to count 32 and add the following:
    (note: there is no ‘strong beat’ during this section, therefore; the lyrics are included below)
    Cross L over R (shot), step R back (gun), step L to L side as you raise right index finger from down to up above head (onnnneeeee). Hold and restart the dance from the beginning on the lyrics “stopping”.

    ENDING: Dance up to count 38 at 12:00 (L cross, recover, side, recover, cross, recover) and step L to L side.

    Rachael McEnaney-White
    dancewithrachael@gmail.com
    www.rachael.dance

    Maddison Glover
    maddisonglover94@gmail.com

mar
4
  • Hey Dj


     

    Hey Dj

    Count: 48
    Wall: 4
    Level: Improver
    Choreographer: Gudrun Schneider (DE) & Roy Hoeben (NL) February 2019
    Music: Hey DJ (REMIX) – CNCO × Meghan Trainor × Sean Paul
    Dance starts after 32 counts

    SIDE-TOUCH R + L, LARGE SIDE STEP, BACK ROCK, SIDE-BEHIND, ¼ TURN L, STEP FWD L, MAMBO FWD R
    1&2& RF step right side, LF touch next to RF, LF step left side, RF touch next to LF
    3-4& RF long step to right side, LF step back, recover on RF
    5&6 LF step left side, RF behind LF, ¼ turn left and LF step forward (9:00)
    7&8 RF Step forward, recover on LF, RF step back

    BACK L + R, COASTER STEP L, ¼ DIAMOND, BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS
    1-2 LF step back, RF step back (with Jimmy Shoulders)
    3&4 LF step back, RF next to LF, LF step forward
    5&6 RF cross LF, 1/8 turn right, LF step left side, RF step back (10.30)
    7&8 LF step back, 1/8 turn right, RF step right side, LF cross over RF (12:00)

    TOE & HEEL & CROSS and ¼ TURN R & HEEL R, SHUFFLE FWD L, SKATE STEP R + L
    1&2& Touch right toe beside LF, RF step beside LF, tap left heel forward, LF step beside RF
    3&4 RF cross over LF, ¼ Turn right, LF step back, tap right heel forward (3:00)
    &5&6 RF step beside LF, LF step forward, RF step beside LF, LF step forward
    7-8 Skate right fwd, skate left fwd

    CROSS SHUFFLE, SKATE STEP L, SKATE STEP R WITH ¼ TURN R, SHUFFLE FWD L, STEP DIAGONELY FWD, DRAG
    1&2 RF cross over LF, LF step side, RF cross over LF
    3-4 Skate left forward, ¼ turn right and skate right forward (6:00)
    5&6 LF step forward, RF step beside LF, LF step forward
    7-8 RF big step diagonally right forward, LF drag next RF with right arm up and snap

    MAMBO BACK – ½ TURN L, MAMBO BACK, STEP, CROSS, SIDE ROCK L, CROSS, SIDE ROCK R
    1&2 RF step back, recover on LF, ½ turn left, RF step back (12:00)
    3&4 LF step back, recover on RF, LF step forward
    5&6 RF cross over LF, LF step left side, recover on RF
    7&8 LF cross over RF, RF step right side, recover on LF

    CROSS ROCK, SIDE ROCK, SAILOR ¼ TURNING R, STEP ½ TURN R, BOOGIE WALK
    1&2& RF cross over LF, recover on LF, RF step right side, recover on LF,
    3&4 RF behind LF – ¼ turn right, LF step left side, RF step forward (3:00)
    5-6 LF step forward, ½ turn right (9:00)
    7&8 3x walk forward L – R – L

    TAG: After round 2 (6:00)
    KNEE POP R + L
    1-2 Pop knee right, pop knee left

    HAVE FUN

    Gudrun Schneider (gudrun@gudrun-schneider.com)
    Roy Hoeben (royhoeben@hotmail.com)

mar
4
  • Heart of Gold


     

    Heart of Gold

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Improver
    Choreographer: Lisa M. Johns-Grose and Gail A. Dawson – January 2019
    Music: Good As You by Kane Brown
    Intro – 16 Counts – No Tags or Restarts

    Night Club, Night Club, Night Club Turn ¼, Full Turn (* Option – Triple Forward)
    1, 2& R step to R, L rock behind R, recover to R
    3, 4& L step to L, R rock behind L, recover to L
    5, 6& R step to R, L rock behind R, recover R turning ¼ to L (9 o’clock)
    7&8 L step turning ½ to R, R step turning ½ to R, L step forward
    *Option – L step forward, R step beside L, L step forward

    Cross Rock, Recover, Cross Rock, Turn, Step, Sweep, Coaster Turn ¼
    1, 2& R cross rock, recover to L, R step to R
    3, 4& L cross rock, recover to R, L step to L
    5, 6& R step cross over L turning ¼ L (6 o’clock), L sweep forward, R step to R
    7&8 L step back turning ¼ to L (3 o’clock), R step beside L, L step forward

    Rocking Chair, Triple Forward, Step, Turn ½, Step, Turn ½
    1&2& R rock forward, recover L, R rock back, recover L
    3&4 R step forward, L step beside R, R step forward
    5, 6 L step forward, pivot ½
    7, 8 L step forward, pivot ½
    *Option – Rocking Chair

    Cross Rock, Side Rock, Behind, Side, Cross, Rock, Recover, Behind, Side, Cross
    1&2& L cross rock, recover to R, L rock to L, recover to R
    3&4 L step behind R, R step to R, L cross over R
    5, 6 R rock to R, recover to L
    7&8& R step behind L, L step to L, R cross rock, recover to L

    END After Wall 7
    1, 2& R step to R, L rock behind R, recover to R
    3, 4& L step to L, R rock behind L, recover to L turning ¼ R (12 o’clock)

    Contacts:-
    Lisa M. Johns-Grose (htmonalisa@aol.com)
    Gail A. Dawson (free2bgad@gmail.com)

    Last Update – 24 Jan. 2019

mar
5
  • Havana Heart


     

    Havana Heart

    Count: 32
    Wall: 4
    Level: Beginner
    Choreographer: Peter Jones & Anna Lockwood (UK) September 2017
    Music: Havana by Camila Cabello feat Young Thug

    S1 Side, Together, Chasse, Cross Rocks and Side Rock x 2
    1-2 Step R To R Side, Step L Next To R.
    3&4 Step R To R Side, Step L Next To R, Step R To R Side.
    5&6& Cross L Over R, Recover Onto R, Rock L To L Side, Recover Onto R.
    7&8 Cross L Over R, Recover Onto R, Step L To L Side.

    S2 Cross, Side, Behind, Side, Cross, Side Rock, Coaster ¼ L.
    1-2 Cross R Over L, Step L To L Side.
    3&4 Step R Behind L, Step L To L Side, Cross R Over L.
    5-6 Rock L To L Side, Recover Onto R.
    7&8 Turn ¼ L Stepping Back Onto L, Step R Next To L, Step Forward Onto L.

    S3 Toe, Step, ½ Turn, Toe Step, Step Lock Step x2.
    1-2 Touch R Toe Forward, Drop Heel with Weight.
    3-4 Turn ½ L Keeping Weight On R Touching L Toe Forward, Drop Heel with Weight.
    5&6 Step Forward Onto R, Step L Behind R, Step Forward Onto R.
    7&8 Step Forward Onto L, Step R Behind L, Step Forward Onto L.

    S4 2 x Paddle Turns, Syncopated Jazz Box Cross, ¼ Hitch.
    1-2 Step Forward Onto R, Turn 1/8 L Stepping Onto L (Rolling Hips Anticlockwise).
    3-4 Step Forward Onto R, Turn 1/8 Stepping Onto L (Rolling Hips Anticlockwise).
    5-6 Cross R over L, Step Back Onto L.
    &7-8 Step R To R Side, Cross L Over R, Turn ¼ L Hitch R Knee.

feb
28
  • Hey Senorita AB


     

    Hey Senorita AB

    Count: 48
    Wall: 2
    Choreographer: Suzi Beau – February 2018
    Music: Hey Senorita – The Koi Boys

    Intro 4 Counts – No Tags or Restarts
    After the talking there is a heavy beat. Then they sing ‘Hey Senorita’, Start on ‘Senorita’

    SECTION 1: WALK FORWARD R,L R KICK L, WALK BACK L,R,L TOUCH
    1,2,3,4 Walk forward R, L, R Kick L
    5,6,7,8 Walk back L,R,L touch R by L

    SECTION 2: VINE RIGHT, ELVIS KNEES X4
    1,2,3,4 Step R to R side, Step L Behind R, Step R to R side, Touch L by R
    5,6,7,8 Elvis knees R,L,R,L

    SECTION 3: VINE LEFT ELVIS KNEES X4
    1,2,3,4 Step L to L side, Step R behind L Step L to L side, Touch R by L
    5,6,7,8 Elvis knees L,R,L,R

    SECTION 4: FORWARD CLAP, BACK CLAP, SIDE CLAP, SIDE CLAP
    1,2,3,4 Step fwd R, Touch L Clap, Step back L, Touch R clap
    5,6,7,8 Step R to R side , Touch L Clap, Step L to L side, touch R Clap

    SECTION 5: STOMP RIGHT WALK LEFT FOOT IN , HEEL TOES HEEL REPEAT ON LEFT
    1,2,3,4 Stomp R to R side, Walk L foot in Heel , Toe , heel
    5,6,7,8 Stomp L to L side, Walk R foot in, heel, Toe, heel

    SECTION 6: RIGHT STRUT, LEFT STRUT STEP HOLD & CLAP, PIVOT ½ L HOLD & CLAP
    1,2,3,4 Step R toe Forward drop heel, Step L toe forward Drop heel
    5,6,7,8 Step fwd R, Hold (clap) Pivot 1/2 L , Hold (Clap)

    Start again, No Tags or Restarts just lots of fun and singing xx

feb
6
  • Honky Tonk Forever

     
    Count: 32                 Wall: 4                       Level: Newcomer
    Choreographer: Pim van Grootel, Bella Scholtzé – Jan 2017
    Music: ”Hello Honky Tonk” by Mark Chesnutt
    Starts after: 8 Counts after the first beat – +/- 0,21 sec. on track
    NOTE: Specially made for the Honky Tonk Line Dancers 20th Years Celebration 🙂

    KICK BALL CHANGE, STEP FWD, CLAP 2X
    1                                 RF Kick forward
    &                                 RF Step next to LF
    2                                 LF Recover weight
    3                                 RF Step forward
    4                                 Clap
    5                                 LF Kick forward
    &                                 LF Step next to RF
    6                                 RF Recover weight
    7                                 LF Step forward
    8                                 Clap

    STEP 1/4 TURN L, CROSS SHUFFLE, BUMP HIP
    L,L,R,L
    1                                 RF Step forward
    2                                 LF 1/4 Turn Left, stepping to left side
    3                                 RF Cross over LF
    &                                 LF Small step to left side
    4                                 RF Cross over LF
    5                                 LF Step to left side, bump L hip to left side
    6                                 Bump Hip to left side
    7                                 Bump hip to right side
    8                                 Bump hip to left side, place the weight onto LF, While making a flick with RF

    WEAVE L, FLICK, WEAVE R, 1/4 TURN
    1                                 RF Cross over LF
    2                                 LF Step to left side
    3                                 RF Cross behind LF
    4                                 LF Flick
    5                                 LF Cross over RF
    6                                 RF Step to right side
    7                                 LF Cross behind RF
    8                                 RF 1/4 Turn Right, Stepping forward

    STEP FWD, 1/2 TURN R, SHUFFLE L FWD, JAZZ BOX 1/4 TURN R
    1                                 LF Step forward
    2                                 RF 1/2 Turn Right, stepping forward
    3                                 LF Step forward
    &                                 RF Close next to LF
    4                                 LF Step forward
    5                                 RF Cross over LF
    6                                 LF 1/4 Turn Right, Stepping backwards
    7                                 RF Step to right side
    8                                 LF Small step forward

    Start again and enjoy dancing 🙂

    TAG: After wall 4 You will add the following steps:
    1                                 RF Stomp
    2                                 LF Stomp
    3                                 Clap
    4                                 Clap

    Contact: margit.bata@gmx.at

feb
19
  • Homegrown


    Homegrown


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Improver

    Choreographer:  Rachael McEnaney (UK/USA) Jan 2015

    Music:  ”Homegrown”– Zac Brown Band. (iTunes) Approx 3.25 mins


    Count in: 32 counts from when beat kicks in, begin on vocals approx 105 bpm
     
    Notes: On 9th wall the music goes slightly off phrase but I didn’t feel the need for a restart so close to the end of the dance. Continue dancing, the steps still hit the music throughout, it is just on a different phrasing to the lyrics.
     

    1 – 8

    Walk R-L, R Shuffle, Fwd L, ½ Turn R, ½ Turn R With L Back Shuffle

    1 2 Step forward R (1), step forward L (2) 12.00
    3 & 4 Step forward R (3), step L next to R (&), step forward R (4) 12.00
    5 6 Step forward L (5), pivot ½ turn right (6) 6.00
    7 & 8 Make ½ turn right stepping back L (7), step R next to L (&) step back L (8) 12.00
    Easy option: Step forward L (5), pivot ¼ turn right (6), cross L over R (7), step R to right (&), cross L behind R (8) don’t make the next ¼ turn right just step R to right (1) 3.00
     

    9 – 16

    ¼ Turn R Side, L Cross, R Side-Rock-Cross, Sway L, Sway R, L Chasse

    1 2 Make ¼ turn right stepping R to right (1), cross L over R (2) 3.00
    3 & 4 Rock R to right side (3), recover weight L (&), cross R over L (4) 3.00
    5 6 Step L to left and sway hips left (5), sway hips right taking weight R (6) 3.00
    Note: On the chorus you could accent the lyrics “Arms Around Me” as you sway left swing R arm across body, as you sway right swing L arm across body.
    7 & 8 Step L to left (7), step R next to L (&), step L to left (8) 3.00
     

    17 – 24

    R Cross Rock, R Chasse, L Cross, R Side, L Sailor With ¼ Turn L

    1 2 Cross rock R over L (1), recover weight to L (2) 3.00
    3 & 4 Step R to right side (3), step L next to R (&), step R to right side (4) 3.00
    5 6 Cross L over R (5), step R to right side (6), 3.00
    7 & 8 Cross L behind R (7), make ¼ turn left stepping R next to L (&), step forward L (8) 12.00
     

    25 – 32

    R Kick, R Back, L Heel, L In Place, Fwd R, ½ Pivot, R Hitch, R Back, L Heel, L In Place, Fwd R, ¼ Pivot

    1 & 2 Kick R foot forward (1), step back R (&), touch L heel forward (2) 12.00
    & 3 4 Step L foot in place (&), step forward R (3), pivot ½ turn left (weight ends L) (4) 6.00
    5 & 6 Hitch R knee (5), step back R (&), touch L heel forward (6) 6.00
    & 7 8 Step L foot in place (&), step forward R (7), pivot ¼ turn left (weight ends L) (8) 3.00
     
    Start again – happy dancing
     

    End: The dance will end on count 24, instead of ¼ sailor make a ½ sailor to end facing the front

     
    Please do not alter this step sheet in any way. If you would like to use on your website please make sure it is in its original format.
     
    Copyright © 2015 Rachael Louise McEnaney (dancewithrachael@gmail.com) all rights reserved.
     
    Contact: www.dancewithrachael.com – dancewithrachael@gmail.com – tel: +1 407-538-1533 – +44 7968181933
     
    Last update – 24th feb 2015
     
mar
31
  • Highway Don’t Care


    Highway Don’t Care


    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Teresa & Vera (March 2015)

    Music:  “Highway Don’t Care” by Tim McGraw (Feat. Taylor Swift). iTunes


    Count in: Dance 32 counts from first strong beat. Bpm 79
     

    S1: Cross ¼ Turn L, Behind Side Cross X2

    1&2-3&4 Cross L over R, making ¼ turn L step back on R, step L to L side, sweeping R out & round cross R behind L, step L to L side, cross R over L.
    5&6-7&8 Sweeping L out & round to front, repeat above 8 counts. (6)
     

    S2: Side Rock Replace Cross. Triple Full Turn, Rock Back Replace ¼ R Coaster Step

    1&2-3&4 Rock L out to L side, replace weight to R, cross L over R, make ¼ turn L stepping back on R, make ½ turn L stepping fwd on L, make ¼ turn L stepping R to R side.
    5&6-7&8 Rock back on L, replace weight to R, make ¼ turn R stepping back on L, do R coaster step. (9)
     

    S3: Cross Rock Replace Side Rock Replace Sailor Step X2

    1&2&3&4 Cross rock L over R, replace weight to R, rock L out to L side, replace weight to R, do L sailor step.
    5&6&7&8 Repeat above 4 counts leading with R cross rock. (9)
     

    S4: Behind Side Cross ¼ L Lock, Rock Back Replace ½, ½ ¼

    1&2&3&4 Cross L behind R, step R to R side, cross L over R, make ¼ turn L stepping back on R, Do L lock back.
    5-6&7-8 Rock back on R, replace weight to L, make ½ turn L stepping back on R, make further ½ turn L stepping fwd on L, make further ¼ turn L stepping R to R side. (3)
     
    * restart wall 5 facing (9)
     

    S5: Rock Back Replace ¼ R, Rock Back Replace ¼ L, Rock Back Replace ½ R, R Shuffle Back

    1&2-3&4 Rock back on L, replace weight on R, making ¼ turn R stepping back on L (6), rock back on R, replace weight on L making ¼ turn L stepping R to R side. (3)
     
    * Restart Wall 2 Facing (12)
     
    5&6-7&8 Rock back on L, replace weight to R, make ½ turn R stepping back on L (9), do R shuffle back. (9)
     

    S6: Rock Back Replace ¼ R, Rock Back Replace ¼ L, Rock Back Replace ½ R, Triple 1 & ½ R. (Option Shuffle ½)

    1&2-3&4 Rock back on L, replace weight on R, making ¼ turn R stepping back on L (12), rock back on R, replace weight on L making ¼ turn L stepping R. To R side (9)
    5&6-7&8 Rock back on L, replace weight to R, make ½ turn R stepping back on L (3), turn R 1 & ½ turns over your R shoulder.
    (Option shuffle ½ turn R instead of 1 & ½) (9)
     

    Restarts:

    Wall 2, do up to and including count 36.

    Wall 5, do up to & including count 32.

     

    Ending: You only start the dance on wall 3 once, the last wall. You do the 1st 8 counts of the dance, you will be facing the 9 o’clock wall. Just unwind ¾ turn L to end facing the 12 o’clock wall.

     
    Contact: 07595 322839. Tnvinfo@aol.Com
     
feb
18
  • Hard To Say It!


    Hard To Say It!


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate NC

    Choreographer:  Niels Poulsen (Denmark) Jan 2015

    Music:  Hard to say I’m sorry by Chicago. Album: ‘The Best of Chicago (3:41) (40th Anniversary Edition) [Remastered]’. iTunes, etc.


    Intro: 24 count intro (20 secs. into track). Start with weight on L foot
     

    Restart: Wall 3 (starts facing 6:00), after counts 4& in your 3rd section, now facing 12:00

     
    Note: The music slows down slightly from counts 29-32 of wall 5 (facing 6:00).
    Slow down your steps and enjoy the explosion into count 1 of the dance again!
     

    1 – 9

    R basic, L side rock cross, ¼ L, L back rock, walk L, ¼ L into R scissor step

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

    10 – 17

    L side rock, weave into L diagonal back rock, ½ R sweep, ½ R and run R L into R rock

    2 – 3 Rock L to L side (2), recover on R (3) – Styling: try to add sways in upper-body in sways 6:00
    4& Cross L over R (4), step R to R side (&) 6:00
    5 – 7 Turn 1/8 L rocking L back (5), recover fwd on R (6), turn ½ R stepping back on L sweeping R to R side (7) 10:30
    8&1 Turn another ½ R on L running fwd on R (8), run L fwd (&), rock fwd on R (1) 4:30
     

    18 – 24

    Recover & cross, reverse rolling vine, 3/8 of a diamond box

    2&3 Recover back on L (2), turn 1/8 R stepping R to R side (&), cross L over R (3) 6:00
    4&5 Turn ¼ L stepping back on R (4), turn ½ L stepping fwd on L (&) *, turn ¼ L stepping R to R side (5)
     
    * On wall 3, after counts 4&, turn ¼ L on L and RESTART, now facing 12:00 6:00
     
    6&7 Turn 1/8 L stepping back on L (6), step back on R (&), turn 1/8 L stepping L to L side (7) 3:00
    8& Turn 1/8 L stepping fwd on R (8), step fwd on L (&) 1:30
     

    25 – 32

    Cross rock R, side R & drag, ½ turn run around L with R sweep, cross, L side cross

    1 – 2&3 Cross rock R fwd on over L (1), recover on L (2), turn 1/8 R stepping R a big step to R side (&), drag L next to R turning body slightly R to prepare for next turn to the L (3) 3:00
    4&5 Turn 1/8 L stepping fwd on L (4), turn 1/8 L stepping R fwd (&) turn ¼ L stepping fwd onto L sweeping R fwd (5) – 9:00
    Note: take small steps in your run around semi-circle
    6 Cross R over L (6) 9:00
    7 – 8& Rock L to L side (7), recover on R (8), cross L over R (&) 9:00
     
    Start again
     

    Ending: Last wall is wall 8 which starts facing 12:00. Do up to count 19, now facing 6:00, then turn ¼ L twice and do 3 prissy walks fwd R L R and drag L next to R. You’re now facing 12:00.

    4& Turn ¼ L stepping back on R (4), turn ¼ L stepping L to side but also slightly fwd (&) 12:00
    5 – 8 Cross walk R over L (5), cross walk L over R (6), cross walk R over L (7), drag L next to R (8) 12:00
     
    Contact: niels@love-to-dance.dk – www.love-to-dance.dk
     
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  • Hårgalåten


    Hårgalåten (The Hårga Tune)


    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate – Hambo

    Choreographer:  Stig Ekström (SE) July 2013

    Music:  Hårgalåten, – Sandra Dahlberg, Album: Här stannar jag kvar


    Hambo is a traditional dance that originated in Sweden in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a couple dance in ¾ time, danced to music played with a strong accent on the first beat.
     
    Start after 36 counts introduction. Optionally start after 12 counts with a traditional Hambo repetition for 24 counts.
     

    Section 1 Left “dalsteg” (step point), right “dalsteg” (step point)

    1, 2, 3 Step forward on left, point right over left during count 2 and 3
    4, 5, 6 Step forward on right, point left over right during count 5 and 6
     

    Section 2 Step, together, step, modified hambo turn (full turn)

    1, 2, 3 Step forward on left, close right next to left, step forward on left
    The Hambo turn shall be a smooth clockwise turn over three counts travelling forward to 12 o’clock.
    4 Turn ¼ right and step forward on right (3 o’clock)
    5 Put left in front of right and turn ½ right, move the weight over to left foot at the end (9 o’clock)
    6 Turn ¼ right and step forward on right (12 o’clock).
     

    Section 3 Forward waltz step, waltz step diagonally backwards

    1, 2, 3 Step forward on left, step right next to left, step left in place
    4, 5, 6 Turn ⅛ left and step back on right, turn ⅛ left and step left next to right, step right in place (9 o’clock)
     

    Section 4 Waltz step diagonally forward, waltz step diagonally backwards

    1, 2, 3 Turn ⅛ left and step forward on left, turn ⅛ left and step right next to left, step left in place (6 o’clock)
    4, 5, 6 Turn ⅛ left and step back on right, turn ⅛ left and step left next to right, step right in place (3 o’clock)
     

    Section 5 Waltz step diagonally forward, backwards waltz step

    1, 2, 3 Turn ⅛ left and step forward on left, turn ⅛ left and step right next to left, step left in place (12 o’clock)
    4, 5, 6 Step back on right, step left next to right, step right in place
     

    Section 6 Cross, side, behind, side, drag, touch

    1, 2, 3 Cross left over right, step right to right side, cross left behind right
    4, 5, 6 Big step to right on right, drag left towards right, touch left next to right
     

    Section 7 Waltz step ¾ turn, waltz step backwards

    1, 2, 3 Turn ¼ left and step left forward, turn ½ to left step right next to left, step left in place (3 o’clock)
    4, 5, 6 Step back on right, step left next to right, step right in place
     

    Section 8 Left twinkle, right twinkle ½ turn

    1, 2, 3 Cross left over right, step right to right side, step left in place
    4, 5, 6 Cross right over left, turn ½ left and step left to left side, step right in place (9 o’clock)
     

    Restart on wall 2 after section 6, 36 counts. Start with a ¼ turn to left and step forward on count 1 towards 6 o’clock.

     
    The Legend of Hårga:
     
    It’s late on a Saturday night and all the youth in Hårga have gathered to dance in the barn. Suddenly in the middle of a dance the music is interrupted and a new fiddler steps forward from the shadows. He had a large dark hat on his head and beneath it could be seen a pair of ”burning” eyes. The fiddler lifted the violin to his chin and began to play a song that had never been heard. All the young people immediately began to dance to the new melody. But once they started to dance, they could not stop. The dance continued throughout the night and when dawn arrived the fiddler began to walk out of the barn. After him came all the dancers in a line. They could not stop dancing. The sound of the violin forced their feet to continue. While church bells rang in the worship service they disappeared, dancing with the fiddler. A girl remained laying on the dance floor in the barn. No one had listened to her when she warned them of the fiddler, and no one noticed his goat hooves whilst everyone was in the midst of the wildest dance they’ve ever been through.
     
    The legend continues with that the fiddler led the dancers up to the Hårga Mountain where they danced until only their bones were left. Some even say that you can still see the marks from the dance ring at Hårga Mountain, and if you are brave enough to venture out one night when there is a full moon, it is said that one can hear the music the devil once played for those who died.
     
    Copyright © 2013, Stig Ekström http://linedance.ekstroem.nu
     
    Contact: stig@ekstroem.nu
     
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  • Hit The Floor


    Hit The Floor


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Ria Vos, (March 2014)

    Music:  Hit The Ground (Original FM cut) – Kique Santiago, Single


    Intro: 32 counts (±14 sec)
     

    Cross, ¼ R, ¼ R, Point, ¼ L, ½ L, Coaster Step

    1-2 Cross R Over L, ¼ Turn R Step Back on L
    3-4 ¼ Turn R Step R to R Side, Point L to L Side
    5-6 ¼ Turn L Step L Fwd, ½ Turn L Step Back on R
    7&8 Step Back on L, Step R Next to L, Step Fwd on L
     

    Cross Rock, & Touch, & Touch, Monterey ¼ R, Side Rock-Cross

    1-2 Cross Rock R Over L, Recover on L
    &3 “Jump” Step R Back on R Back Diagonal, Touch L Next to R
    &4 “Jump” Step L Back on L Back Diagonal, Touch R Next to L
    5-6 Point R to R Side, ¼ Turn R Step R Next to L
    7&8 Rock L to L Side, Recover on R, Cross L Over R
     

    Side, Hitch Across, Side, Together, Twist X3 To R Side, Hook Behind

    1-2 Step R to R Side, Hitch L Across R
    3-4 Step L to L Side, Step R Next to L (slightly bending both knees)
    5-7 Swivel Both Heels to R Side, Swivel Toes to R Side, Swivel Heels to R Side
    8 Hook/Flick L Behind R
     

    ¼ L, ½ L, ¼ Chasse L, Cross Rock, Chasse R

    1-2 ¼ Turn L Step Fwd on L, ½ Turn L Step Back on R
    3&4 ¼ Turn L Step L to L Side, Step R Next to L, Step L to L Side
    5-6 Cross Rock R Over L, Recover on L
    7&8 Step R to R Side, Step L Next to R, Step R to R Side
     

    Jazz Box ¼ Turn L, Point, Together, Point, Dip With Shoulders

    1-2 Cross L Over R, ¼ Turn L Step Back on R
    3-4 Step L to L Side (dip down), Point R to R Side (turn body L with R shoulder fwd)
    5-6 Step R Next to L (dip down), Point L to L Side (turn body R with L shoulder fwd) (*Ending)
    7&8 Roll Shoulders from Front to Back: L-R-L Transfering weight to L (dip and come up again)
     

    Cross, Touch, & Heel Ball Cross, Side Rock, Behind-Side-Cross

    1-2 Cross R Over L, Touch L Behind R Heel
    &3 Step Back on L, Touch R Heel to R Diagonal
    &4 Step on Ball of R Next to L, Cross L Over R
    5-6 Rock R to R Side, Recover on L
    7&8 Step R Behind L, Step L to L Side, Cross R Over L
     

    Walk-Walk-Shuffle (Turning ¾ Turn L) Step Fwd, ½ Turn R, Shuffle ½ Turn R

    1-2 ¼ Turn L Step Fwd on L, ¼ Turn L Step Fwd on R
    3&4 ¼ Turn L Shuffle Fwd Stepping L, R, L (count 1-4 make a semi-circle walk around ¾ turn L)
    5-6 Step Fwd on R, ½ Turn R Step Back on L
    7&8 ¼ Turn R Step R to R Side, Step L Next to R, ¼ Turn R Step Fwd on R
     

    Rock Fwd, & Rock Fwd, Back, Swivel, Touch Back, Unwind ¼ Turn L

    1-2 Rock Fwd on L, Recover on R
    &3-4 Step L Next to R, Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L
    5&6 Step Back on R, Swivel Both Heels L, Recover (weight R) (option: Bump Back x2 without Swivel)
    7-8 Touch L Behind R, Unwind ¼ Turn L (weight L)
     

    *Ending: You will end on section 5, with L foot pointed to L side (count 38) turn ½ L to face the front (weight L and legs crossed), bend your knees and pretend to “hit the floor” with your handpalms down

     
    Contact: dansenbijria@gmail.Com
     
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  • Hurt Me Carefully


    Hurt Me Carefully


    Count:  48

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Ria Vos (Jan 2013)

    Music:  “Take It Easy On Me” – Beth Hart, Album: My California


    Intro: 16 counts on vocals
     

    Cross With Sweep, Cross Side, 1/8 L Back, Back, 1/8 L Side, -Repeat

    1-2 Cross R Over L Sweeping L Around from Back to Front, Cross L Over R
    &3 Step R to Right Side, Turn 1/8 Left Step Back on L (10:30)
    4& Step Back on R, Turn 1/8 Left Step L to Left Side (9:00)
    5-6 Cross R Over L Sweeping L Around from Back to Front, Cross L Over R
    &7 Step R to Right Side, Turn 1/8 Left Step Back on L (7:30)
    8& Step Back on R, Turn 1/8 Left Step L to Left Side (6:00)
     

    Cross Rock & Cross, ¼ L, ½ L, Walk X2, Fwd Rock, Run Back X2, Back With Sweep

    1-2 Cross Rock R Over L, Recover on L
    &3 Step R to Right Side, Cross L Over R
    4& ¼ Turn Left Step Back on R, ½ Turn Left Step Fwd on L
    5-6 Walk Fwd R, Walk Fwd L
    7& Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L
    8& Small “Run” Steps Back R-L (Option: Full Turn R)
    1 Step Back on R Sweeping L Around from Front to Back
     

    Behind Side Cross, Unwind ½ R, Cross, Point, Basic R, Basic L

    2&3 Step L Behind R, Step R to Right Side, Cross L Over R
    4&5 Unwind ½ Turn Right ending Weight on R, Cross L Over R, Point R to Right Side
    6&7 Rock Back on R, Recover on L, Step R to Right Side
    8&1 Rock Back on L, Recover on R, Step L to Left Side
     

    Behind Side Cross, Unwind ½ L, Cross, Point, Drag-Hitch-Step, Fwd Rock

    2&3 Step R Behind L, Step L to Left Side, Cross R Over L
    4&5 Unwind ½ Turn Left ending Weight on L, Cross R Over L, Point L to Left Side
    6&7 Drag L towards R, Small Hitch L, Step Fwd on L
    8& Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L
     

    Back Sweep, Back Sweep, Back, Rock Back, ½ R, ¼ R Sway R, Sway L, Cross Shuffle

    1-2-3 Step Back on R Sweeping L, Step Back on L Sweeping R, Step Back on R
    4&5 Rock Back on L, Recover on R, ½ Turn Right Step Back on L
    6-7 ¼ Turn Right Step R to Right Side Swaying Right, Sway Left
    8& Cross R Over L, Step L to Left Side ***Restart Point
    1 Cross R Over L Sweeping L from Back to Front
     

    Cross, Back, ¼ L, Cross, ¼ R, ½ R, Step ½ Pivot R, Step Fwd, Side Rock

    2&3 Cross L Over R, Step Back on R, ¼ Turn Left Step L to Left Side
    4&5 Cross R Over L, ¼ Turn Right Step Back on L, ½ Turn Right Step Fwd on R
    6-7 Step Fwd on L, Pivot ½ Turn Right
    &8& Step Fwd on L, Rock R to Right Side, Recover on L
     

    Restart: After count 40& on wall 2 and 4 both facing front wall

     
    Contact: dansenbijria@gmail.Com
     
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  • Holding Back The Ocean


    Holding Back The Ocean


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs

    Music:  Holding Back The Ocean by Rockie Lynne


    Right Cross Rock Recover, Right Side Shuffle, Left Cross Rock/Recover, Left Ball Cross, Left Side

    1-2 Cross/rock right over left, recover on left
    3&4 Step right to side, step left together, step right to side
    5-6 Cross/rock left over right, recover on right
    &7-8 Step left back, cross right over left, step left to side
     

    Right Rock Back/Recover, Right Forward Shuffle, Left Forward, Touch Right Together, Right Back Shuffle

    1-2 Rock right back, recover on left
    3&4 Step right forward, step left together, step right forward
    5-6 Step left forward, touch right together
    7&8 Step right back, step left together, step right back
     

    Turn ¾ Left, Left Rock Back/Recover, Left Side Shuffle, Right Rock Back Recover

    1-4 Turn ½ left and step left forward, turn ¼ left and step right to side, rock left back, recover on right
    5&6 Step left to side, step right together, step left to side
    7-8 Rock right back, recover on left
     

    ½ Left Hinge Turn, Right Cross Shuffle, Left Side, Right Touch Together, Right Ball Cross, Right Side

    1-2 Turn ¼ left and step right back, turn ¼ left and step left to side
    3&4 Cross right over left, step left to side, cross right over left
    5-6 Step left to side, touch right together
    &7-8 Step right back, cross left over right, step right to side
     

    Left Rock Back/Recover, ½ Right & Left Back, Right Together, Left Forward Lock, Left Forward Locking Shuffle

    1-4 Rock left back, recover on right, turn ½ right and step left back, step right together
    5-6 Step left forward, lock right behind left
    7&8 Step left forward, lock right behind left, step left forward
    Turn toe out to left diagonal to prep turn
     

    Turn ¾ Left, Right Cross Rock Recover, Right Side Shuffle, Weave Right 2

    1-4 Turn ½ left and step right back, turn ¼ left and step left to side, cross/rock right over left, recover on left
    5&6 Step right to side, step left together, step right to side
    7-8 Cross left over right, step right to side
     

    ¼ Left Turning Coaster Step (Aka ’toaster’ Step), Walk/Skate Forward 2, Right Jazz Box Cross

    1&2 Turn ¼ left and step left back, step right together, step left forward
    3-4 Step right forward, step left forward
    Or Skate Forward Twice
    5-8 Cross right over left, step left back, step right to side, cross left over right
     

    Vine Right 2, ¼ Right & Right Forward, Left Forward, ¼ Right Pivot Turn, Left Cross, ½ Left Hinge Turn

    1-4 Step right to side, cross left behind right, turn ¼ right and step right forward, step left forward
    5-8 Turn ¼ right (weight to right), cross left over right, turn ¼ left and step right back, turn ¼ left and step left to side
     
    Repeat
     

    Ending:

    You will get as far as count 56 (the jazz box cross). Cross right over left and unwind ½ to front wall