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  • Pull The Trigger


    Pull The Trigger


    Count:  96

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Phrased Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Scott Blevins (Sept 2014)

    Music:  “Trigger” by Tatiana Owens


    #40 count intro to start on the lyric “Pieces”
     

    Sequence: AB – AB – AB – B – B w/variation – counts 33-63 of A – Ending

     

    Pattern A – 64 counts:

     

    1-8

    Walk, Walk, Step, Pivot, Step, ½ Turn, Side, Hold

    1,2,3,4 1-2) Walk fwd R-L; 3) Step R fwd; 4) Turn ½ left taking weight L
    5,6,7,8 5) Step R fwd; 6) Turn ½ right stepping L back [12:00]; 7) Step R to right; 8) Hold
     

    9-16

    Cross, Unwind, Side, Hold, Cross Unwind, Side, Hold

    1,2,3,4 1) Step L across R; 2) Unwind full turn right, taking weight on R; 3) Step L to left; 4) Hold
    5,6,7,8 5) Step R across L; 6) Unwind full turn left taking weight on L; 7) Step R to right; 8) Hold [12:00]
     

    17-24

    Behind, Side, Cross Rock, Recover, Side, Cross, Big Step, Drag

    1,2,3,4 1) Step L behind R; 2) Step R to right; 3) Rock L across R; 4) Recover to R
    5,6,7,8 5) Step L to left; 6) Step R across L; 7) Step L a big step left; 8) Drag R to L
     

    25-32

    Back Rock, Recover, Big Step, Drag, Step, Pivot, ½ Turn Bringing Feet Together

    1,2,3,4 1) Rock R behind L; 2) Recover to L; 3) Step R a big step right; 4) Drag L to R
    5,6,7,8 5) Step L forward; 6) Turn ½ right taking weight on R; 7-8) Slowly turn ½ right bringing feet together taking weight on L [12:00]
     

    33-40

    Back, Hold, Back, Hold, Back, Back, Side Rock, Recover

    1,2,3,4 1) Step R back; 2) Hold; 3) Step L back; 4) Hold
    5,6,7,8 5) Step R back; 6) Step L back; 7) Rock R to right; 8) Recover to L
     

    41-48

    Forward, Hold, Forward, Hold, Step, Pivot, ½ Turn, Together, Side

    1,2,3,4 1) Step R fwd; 2) Hold; 3) Step L fwd; 4) Hold
    5,6,7&8 5) Step R fwd; 6) Turn ½ left taking weight on L; 7) Turn ½ left stepping back on R; &) Step L beside R; 8) Step R to right [12:00]
     

    49-56

    Cross, Back, Side, Cross, Side Rock, Recover, Cross, Hold

    1,2,3,4 1) Step L across R; 2) Step R back; 3) Step L to left; 4) Step R across L
    5,6,7,8 5) Rock L to left; 6) Recover to R; 7) Step L across R; 8) Hold
     

    57-64

    Side Rock, Recover, Cross, Hold, Fwd Rock, Recover, ½ Turn, Begin Fwd Lock Step

    1,2,3,4 1) Rock R to right; 2) Recover to L; 3) Step R across L; 4) Hold
    5,6,7,8& 5) Rock L fwd; 6) Recover to R; 7) Turn ½ left stepping fwd on L; 8) Step R fwd; &) Step ball of L to R heel [6:00]
     
     

    Pattern B – 32 counts:

     

    1-9

    End Fwd Lock Step, Rock Fwd, Recover, Lock Step Back, Sit, Touch, Ball, Ball, Cross

    1,2,3, 1) Step R fwd; 2) Rock L fwd; 3) Recover to R [6:00]
    4&5,6,7 4&5) Lock step back L-R-L; 6) Step ball of R back starting to roll into a sit; 7) Roll body back and down into sit position, ending with weight on R and L toe touching fwd
    8&1 8) Step ball of L to left; &) Step ball of R to right; 1) Step L across R
     

    10-17

    Side Rock, Recover, Cross Triple, ¼ Rock, Recover, ½ Turn, ¼ Turn, ¼ Cross

    2-3 2) Rock R to right; 3) Recover to L
    4&5 4) Step R across L; &) Step ball of L to left; 5) Step R across L
    6-7 6) Turn ¼ left rocking L fwd; 7) Recover to R [3:00]
    8&1 8) Turn ½ left stepping L fwd; &) Turn ¼ left stepping R to right; 1) Turn ¼ left as you lock L across R [3:00]
     

    18-25

    1/8 Turn Side, Together, Lock Step Fwd, ¼ Bump, Bump, ¼ Lock Step Fwd

    2-3 2) Turn 1/8 left stepping R to right [1:00]; 3) Step L next to right
    4&5 4) Step R fwd toward 1:00; &) Step ball of L to R heel; 5) Step R fwd
    6-7 6) Turn ¼ right touching ball of L to left as you bump hips toward1:00 [facing 5:00]; 7) Bump hip again taking weight on L [5:00]
    8&1 8) Turn ¼ right stepping R fwd toward 7:00; &) Step ball of L to R heel; 1) Step R fwd
     

    26-32&

    Step, Close, Coaster Step, Step, Pivot, Step, Together

    2-3 2) Step L fwd; 3) Step R next to L [7:00]
    4&5 4) Step ball of L back; &) Step ball of R next to L; 5) Step L fwd
    6-7 6) Step R fwd toward 7:00; 7) Turn 3/8 left taking weight on L as you square up to 3:00
    8& *8) Step R fwd; &) Step ball of L to R heel
     

    *B variation on final B only:

    You will be facing the original 3:00 wall. You will replace counts 32-& with:

    8) rock r fwd; &) recover to L.
     

    Then go directly into count 33 of section A.

     

    Ending: After doing the half turn on count 63 (7) of section a you will be facing the original 9 o’clock wall, you will replace count 64& with:

    8 Turn ½ Left Stepping R Back; (1) Turn ¼ Left Stepping L To Left.
     

    You will be facing the original 12 o’clock wall

     
    Copyright © 2014 Scott Blevins (scott@scottblevins.com) All rights reserved
     
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  • Post Code Envy


    Post Code Envy


    Count:  48

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Phrased High Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Joey Warren (USA) Sept 2013

    Music:  Royals by Lorde


    A – 32 counts

    A1: Walk, Walk, Anchor Side Step, Weave W/ Full Turn L, Triple Step In Place

    1 – 2 Walk back R, Walk back L
    3-&-4 Rock R back behind L, Recover down on L, Step R out to R
    5&6& Step L behind R, Step R to R, Cross L over R, Step R to R
    7-8&1 Full turn L raising L slightly off floor, Step down on L, Step R beside L, Step L slightly fwd toward L diagonal
     

    A2: Cross Step, Rock & Cross, Step ½ Turn-Step, Rock & Cross Side Point Behind

    2-3&4 Step R fwd across L, Rock L to L (square up to front), Recover R, Cross L over R
    &5 – 6 Small step fwd/out on ball of R, ½ Turn L stepping L fwd, Step R fwd
    7&8&1 Rock L out L, Recover over on R, Cross L over R, Step R to R, Point L behind R
     

    A3: ½ Turn Step Fwd, ¼ Hip Bumps, Step Weave W/ Sweep, Behind Side Cross

    2-3-4 ½ Turn L stepping L fwd, ¼ Turn L stepping R to R while bumping hips twice R
    5-6&7 Step L out to L, Cross R over L, Step L out to L, Step R behind L while sweeping L out from front to back
    8-&-1 Step L behind R, Step R out to R, Cross L over R
     

    A4: R Side Shuffle, L Cross Shuffle, Side Step, ¼ Turn Step, ¼ Side & Cross

    2-&-3 Step R out to R, Step L beside R, Step R out to R (make these small tight steps)
    4-&-5 Cross L over R, Step R out to R, Cross L over R (same as these ^)
    6 – 7 Step R out to R, ¼ Turn R stepping L out to L
    8 – & ¼ Turn R stepping out to R, Cross step L over R
     
     

    B – 16 counts

    B1: Side Touch-Side Touch, Step Lock Step X2 (R Then L)

    1&2& Step R to R, Touch L beside R, Step L to L, Touch R beside L
    3&4& Step R fwd to R diagonal, Lock L behind, Step R fwd to R diagonal, Touch L to R
    5&6& Step L to L, Touch R beside L, Step R to R, Touch L beside R
    7&8& Step L fwd to L diagonal, Lock R behind, Step L fwd to L diagonal, Touch R to L
     

    B2: Step ½ Turn, ¼ Side Shuffle, Cross Rock Recover ¼ Turn, R Chase Turn W/ L Step

    1 – 2 Step R fwd with R hip leading, ½ Turn L stepping L fwd (L hip leading)
    3-&-4 ¼ Turn L stepping R to R, Step L next to R, Step R out to R (use hips to lead)
    5-&-6 Cross rock L over R, Recover back on R, ¼ Turn L w/ small step fwd on L
    7&8& Step R fwd, ½ Turn L stepping L fwd, Step R fwd, Step L slightly fwd
     

    Tag (happens 2 times…. after your 2nd a, and your 4th a):

    Step Touch, Cross Step Touch, Cross Step Touch, Cross Step Touch

    1 – 2 Step R fwd/out to R, Touch L toe slightly in front of R (snap R finger)
    3 – 4 Cross step L across R, Touch R toe out to R (snap R finger)
    5 – 6 Cross step R across L, Touch L toe out to L (snap R finger)
    7 – 8 Cross step L across R, Touch R out to R (snap R finger)
     
     

    Restart (happens after the 2nd time you do your tag. Dance a up to count 24 with a slight change in that 8 count.):

    ½ Turn Step Fwd, ¼ Hip Bumps, Step Weave W/ Sweep, Behind Side Cross

    2-3-4 ½ Turn L stepping L fwd, ¼ Turn L stepping R to R while bumping hips twice R
    5-6&7 Step L out to L, Cross R over L, Step L out to L, Step R behind L
    8 – & Step L out to L (instead of a sweep), Tap R to beside L THEN RESTART into A
     
    * when you go to restart; Instead of stepping back on r step it more out to side, then step back on the l as normal. Just makes it a little easier.
     

    Sequence: A, B, B, A, Tag, A, B, B, A Tag, A w/restart, A

     
    Immediate start on the first beat of the song…..
     
    Contact: tennesseefan85@yahoo.com
     
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  • Push


    Push


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate – West Coast Swing

    Choreographer:  Michele Perron

    Music:  Push by Dannii Minogue


    Locking Triple Forward, Touch, Touch, Touch, Turn/’dip’, Twist, Twist/Turn

    1&2 Step right forward, lock left behind right, step right forward
    3-4 Touch left forward, touch left to side
    5-6 Touch left back, turn ¼ left and step left in place (9:00)
    Squat, In Second Position, Weight On Both Feet, Hands May Be Placed On Top Of Each Thigh
    7-8 Turn ¼ right, turn ¼ left (weight to right, 6:00)
    Turns on counts 7-8 are still in dip position
     

    Forward, Triple Forward, Mambo Forward, Mambo Back, Kick

    1 Step left forward
    2&3 Step right forward, step left together, step right forward
    4&5 Rock left forward, recover to right, step left back
    6&7 Rock right back, recover to left, step right forward
    8 Kick left forward (low)
     

    Over, Turn, Side-Over-Side, Behind-Side-Over-Side, Side/Kick

    1-2 Cross left over right, turn ¼ left and step right back (3:00)
    &3-4 Step left to side, cross right over left, step left to side
    5&6 Cross right behind left, step left to side, cross right over left
    7-8 Big step left to side, kick right to side
    Kick low, leaning left. Push both arms side right
     

    Side, Together, Triple Side Right, Turn/Forward, Turn/Forward, Turn/Back, Touch

    1-2 Step right to side, step left together
    3&4 Step right to side, step left together, step right to side (toe turned out)
    5 Turn ¼ right and step left forward (6:00)
    6 Turn ½ right and step right forward (12:00)
    7 Turn ¼ right and step left back (3:00)
    8 Touch right slightly forward
    Bend knees and optionally head whip to left
     
    Repeat
     

    Optional introduction:

    Listen for the telephone ring, then on first vocal of ”push”, straighten one arm out with flexed hand position (palm facing out) (shoulder height), then release. On next two ”push” vocals, repeat arm push (dancer chooses which arm and direction to push). Then there will be four quick ”push(es)”: Straighten both arms forward beginning step to body and finish fully extended (pumping action). Then release arms and the music will begin, wait 16 counts and begin dance

     
     

    Ending:

    You will be facing 3:00 wall with left kick forward (count 16). ”push” left arm to front wall, head looks left, (to front wall). Hold this pose and listen for the telephone hang up!

     
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  • Push The Button


    Push The Button


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs

    Music:  Push The Button by The Sugababes


    Right & Left Switches, Right Heel & Hook, Right Forward Shuffle, Left Forward Rock & Recover

    1&2& Touch right to side, step right together, touch left to side, step left together
    3-4 Touch right heel forward, hook right over left
    5&6 Step right forward, step left together, step right forward
    7-8 Rock left forward, recover weight on right
     

    Left Back & Hold, Right Together, Left Back & Hold, Right Back Rock & Recover, Right Shuffle Forward

    1-2& Step left back, hold, step right together (you can add a clap on the hold)
    3-4 Step left back, hold (you can add a clap on the hold)
    5-6 Rock right back, recover weight on left
    7&8 Step right forward, step left together, step right forward
     

    Left & Right & Left Switches Turning ¼ Right, Left Hitch, Left Forward Shuffle, Right Forward, ¼ Left Pivot Turn

    1&2& Touch left to side, step left together, step right to side, step right together turning ¼ right
    3-4 Touch left to side, hitch left (you can also flick back and click your fingers as an alternative)
    5&6 Step left forward, step right together, step left forward
    7-8 Step right forward, pivot ¼ left
     

    Weave Left 2, Right Behind-Side-Cross, Left Side & Hold, Right Ball-Cross-Side

    1-2 Cross step right over left, step left to side
    3&4 Cross step right behind left, step left to side, cross step right over left
    5-6 Step left to side, hold
    &7-8 Step right together, cross step left over right, step right to side
     

    Left Back Touch, ½ Left Pivot Turn, Right Forward, ¼ Left Pivot Turn, Weave Left 2, Right Sailor Step

    1-4 Touch left back, turn ½ left stepping on left, step right forward, pivot ¼ left
    5-6 Cross step right over left, step left to side
    7&8 Cross step right behind left, step left to side, step right to side
     

    Weave Right 2, Left Behind-Side-Cross, Right Side & Hold, Left Ball-Cross-Side

    1-2 Cross step left over right, step right to side
    3&4 Cross step left behind right, step right to side, cross step left over right
    5-6 Step right to side, hold
    &7-8 Step left together, cross step right over left, step left to side
     

    Right Rock Back & Recover, Right Together, Left Forward & Hold (Clap), ½ Right Pivot Turn, Left Forward, Right Kick Ball Step

    1-2& Rock right back, recover weight on left, step right together
    3-4 Step left forward, hold (keeping weight on left, optional clap with hold)
    5-6 Pivot ½ right, step left forward
    7&8 Kick right forward, step right together, step left forward
     

    Right Forward, ¼ Left Pivot Turn, Weave Left 2, Right Sailor Step, Left Cross Behind & Unwind ¾ Left

    1-4 Step right forward, pivot ¼ left, cross step right over left, step left to side
    5&6 Cross step right behind left, step left to side, step right to side
    7-8 Touch left behind right, unwind ¾ left ending with weight on left
     
    Repeat
     
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  • Pot of Gold


    Pot Of Gold


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Liam Hrycan

    Music:  Dance Above The Rainbow by Ronan Hardiman


    Right Sailor Step, Left Sailor Step, Right Behind/Unwind Full Turn, Left Side Rock/Recover

    1&2 Cross right behind left, step left to side, step right to side
    3&4 Cross left behind right, step right to side, step left to side
    5-6 Cross right behind left, unwind a full turn (weight to right)
    7-8 Rock left to side, recover onto right
    Option: Bend knees and go down low for the unwind, then straighten up for the rock
     

    Left Sailor Step, Right Sailor Step, Left Behind/Unwind Full Turn, Right Side Rock/Recover

    9&10 Cross left behind right, step right to side, step left to side
    11&12 Cross right behind left, step left to side, step right to side
    13-14 Cross left behind right, unwind a full turn (weight to left)
    15-16 Rock right to side, recover onto left
    Option: Bend knees and go down low for the unwind, then straighten up for the rock
     

    Right Chasse, Left Cross Rock/Recover, Left Chasse, Right Cross Rock/Recover

    17&18 Step right to side, step left together, step right to side
    19-20 Cross/rock left over right, recover onto right
    21&22 Step left to side, step right together, step left to side
    23-24 Cross/rock right over left, recover onto left
     

    Right Chasse (¼-Right), Left Step/½ Pivot, Full Turn Forward (Left, Right), Left Shuffle

    25&26 Step right to side, step left together, turn ¼ right and step right forward
    27-28 Step left forward, turn ½ right (weight to right)
    29-30 Step left forward, turn ½ right and step right back
    31&32 Turn ½ right and step left forward, step right together, step left forward
     

    Right Mambo, Left Back Mambo, Right Step/½ Pivot, Right Stomp, Left Stomp

    33&34 Rock right forward, recover onto left, step right back
    35&36 Rock left back, recover onto right, step left forward
    37-38 Step right forward, turn ½ left (weight to left)
    39 Stomp right forward
    & (Every wall except the first) clap
    40 Stomp left forward
    & (Every wall except the first) clap
     

    Right Mambo, Left Back Mambo, Right Step/½ Pivot, Right Stomp, Left Stomp

    41&42 Rock right forward, recover onto left, step right back
    43&44 Rock left back, recover onto right, step left forward
    45-46 Step right forward, turn ½ left (weight to left)
    47 Stomp right forward
    & (Every wall except the first) clap
    48 Stomp left forward
    & (Every wall except the first) clap
     

    Left Weave With Syncopated Right Heel Touch, Right Recover

    49-51 Cross right over left, step left to side, cross right behind left
    Angling Body 45 Degrees To The Right
    &52 Step left together, touch right heel forward
    & Step right together
     

    Right Weave With Syncopated Left Heel Touch, Left Recover

    53-55 Cross left over right, step right to side, cross left behind right
    Angling Body 45 Degrees To The Left
    &56 Step right together, touch left heel forward
    & Step left together
     

    Jazz Box (½-Right), Left Chasse, Right Stomp/Kick

    57-58 Cross right over left, step left back
    59-60 Turn ¼ right and step right to side, turn ¼ right and stomp/touch left together
    61&62 Step left to side, step right together, step left to side
    63-64 Stomp right together, kick right diagonally forward
    Clap hands on the &64 counts on every wall except the first
     
    Repeat
     
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  • Poker Face


    Poker Face


    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Funky Intermediate / Advanced

    Choreographer:  Craig Bennett, England (Jan 2009)

    Music:  Poker Face by Lady Ga Ga (CD: “The Fame” or CD single),


    Intro: 48-count intro (On lyrics – 32c after the heavy beat starts).
     

    Kick And Touch, Twist And Twist, Kick And Toe ½ Turn Hitch

    1&2 Kick right foot forward, Step right in place, Touch left to left side
    3&4 Twist heals to the right, Twist heals back to centre, Twist heals right as you make a ¼ turn left (9)
    5&6 Kick left forward, Step left in place, Touch right toe back
    7-8 ½ turn right taking weight back onto left, Hitch right knee up (3)
     

    Step ½ Turn, Kick And Touch, Bump And Bump, Kick And Touch

    1-2 Step forward onto right, Make a half turn left (9)
    3&4 Kick right foot forward, Step right in place, Touch left toe forward
    5&6 Bump hips forward, Back, Forward
    7&8 Kick Left forward, Step left in place, Touch right to right side
     

    Right Sailor Step, Left Sailor Step, Cross, Side, Cross Shuffle

    1&2 Step right behind left, Step left to left side, Step right to right side
    3&4 Step left behind right, Step right to right side, Step left to left side
    5-6 Cross Right over left, Step left to left side
    7&8 Cross Right over left, Step left to left side, Cross right over left
     

    Rock, Recover ¼, Coaster Step, Rock Forward Recover, Coaster Step

    1-2 Rock left out to left side, Recover onto right making a ¼ turn left(6)
    3&4 Step back onto left, Step right next to left, Step left foot forward
    5-6 Rock forward onto right, Recover onto left
    7&8 Step back onto right, Step left next to right, Step forward right
     

    Cross Together Step X2, Left Jazz Box ¼ Turn Left

    1&2 Cross left over right, Step right to right side, Step left in place
    3&4 Cross right over left, Step left to left side, Step right in place
    5-6 Cross left over right, Step back onto right
    7-8 Make a ¼ Turn left (3) stepping left to left side, Touch right in place
     

    ½ Monterey Turn, Rolling Turn Making 1 And A ¼ Turn

    1-2 Touch right to right side, ½ turn (9) right stepping right next to left
    3&4 Touch left to left side, Step left next to right, Touch right to right side
    5-6 ¼ turn Stepping forward onto right(12), ½ turn stepping back onto left(6)
    7-8 ½ turn right stepping forward onto right(12), touch left next to right
     

    Ball Step ½ Turn, Walk Right, Left, Ball Cross ¼ Turn, Anchor Step

    &1-2 Step down onto left as you step right forward, ½ turn pivot over left (6)
    3-4 Walk forward on right, Walk forward on left
    &5 Step forward onto the ball of the right foot, Turning ¼ turn left(3), Cross left over right
    6 Turning ¼ turn left(12), Step back on right foot
    7&8 Step left next to right, Take weight onto right, Replace weight to left
     

    Walk Right, Left, Right Shuffle Forward, ½ Turn ½ Turn, ½ Step Turn Step

    1-2 Walk forward right, Walk forward left
    3&4 Step right forward, Bring left next to right, Step right forward
    5-6 Make a ½ turn right stepping back onto left(6), Make a ½ turn right stepping forward onto right(12)
    7&8 Step left foot forward, Make a ½ turn right stepping right next to left(6), step forward on to left
     
     

    Restart: Comes after count 48 on wall 2 don’t touch left in place step forward onto it taking weight, restart dance!

     
    Start again and enjoy!
     
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  • Purple Rain


    Purple Rain


    Count:  34

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Intermediate / Advanced NC2S

    Choreographer:  Rachael McEnaney (July 2008)

    Music:  Purple Rain – LeAnn Rimes


    Count in: 16 counts intro from start of track
     
    Notes: There is a turning section which makes the dance advanced – however I have given options for those who wish to make it easier
     

    1 – 8

    Right Basic, ¾ Turn, Step Pivot, Walks Forward, Rock With ¼ Turn Right, Cross

    1 – 2 & Step right to right side (1), close left slightly behind right (2), cross right over left (&) 12.00
    3 & Make ¼ turn right stepping back on left (3), make ½ turn right stepping forward on right (&) 9.00
    4 & Step forward on left (4), pivot ½ turn right (weight on right) (&) 3.00
    5 – 6 & Step forward on left (5), step forward on right (6), step forward on left (&) 3.00
    7 & 8 & Rock forward on right (7), recover weight onto left (&),Make ¼ turn right stepping right to right side (8), cross left over right (&) 6.00
     

    9 – 16

    ½ Turn, Side, Syncopated Cross Rock, ¼ Turn With Sweep, Cross Back, ½ Turn, Rock With ½ Turn

    1 & Make ¼ turn left stepping back on right (1), make ¼ turn left sweeping left anticlockwise (weight on right)(&)
    (Think of this as one movement, so as you step back on right the left leg continues the turn (½ Turn). 12.00
    2 & 3 & Step left to left side (2), cross rock right over left (&), recover weight onto left (3), step right to right side (&) 12.00
    4 & Cross rock left over right (4), recover weight onto right (&) 12.00
    5 Make ¼ turn left stepping forward on left as you sweep right foot around in front (5) 9.00
    6 & 7 Cross right over left (6), step back on left (&), make ½ turn right stepping forward on right (7) 3.00
    & 8 & Rock forward on left (&), recover weight onto right (8), make ½ turn left stepping forward on left (&) 9.00
     

    17 – 24

    ¼ Turn Stepping Right, Behind Side Cross, Cross Side Back, Walks Back, Walks Forward, Cross Rock

    1 – 2 & Make ¼ turn left stepping right to right side (1), cross left behind right (2), step right to right side (&)
    3 – 4 & Cross left over right as right foot sweeps round to in front of left (3), cross right over left (4), step left to left side (&)
    5 & Make 1/8 turn right stepping back on right (5), step back on left (&),
    6 & Make 1/8 turn right stepping right to right side (6), make 1/8 turn right stepping forward on left (&)
    7 & 8 & Step forward on right (7), cross rock left over right (&) Recover weight onto right (8), step left to left side (&)
     

    25 – 31

    Weave To Left, Side Rock Cross, 2 Full Turns Left Into Side Step.

    1 & 2 & Cross right over left (1), step left to left side (&), cross right behind left (2), step left to left side (&)
    3 & 4 & Cross right over left (3), rock left to left side (&), recover weight onto right (4), cross left over right (&)
    5 & Make ¼ turn left stepping back on right (5), make ½ turn left stepping forward on left (&)
    6 & 7 Make ½ turn left stepping back on right (6), make ½ turn left stepping forward on left (&) Make ¼ turn left stepping right to side (7)
    Option: Easy option for 5 – 7: Step right to right side (5), cross left behind right (&), step right to right side (6), cross left over right(&), step right to right side (7)
     

    32 – 34

    ½ Turning Sailor Step, Pose Turn, 2 Chainee Turns To Right (Or Alternate Option)

    8 & 1 Cross left behind right (8), make ¼ turn left stepping right next to left (&), make ¼ turn left stepping forward on left (1)
    & Make ½ turn right stepping forward on right as you hitch left leg (left foot close to right knee) (&)
    (This Position Is Like A Pirouette Or Pose Position)
    2 & a Make ½ turn right stepping left down in place next to right (2), make ½ turn right stepping forward on right (&) Make ¾ turn right stepping left next to right (a),
    Option: Easy option for last 2 counts: After half sailor on 8 & 1: Make half turn right stepping forward on right (2), make ½ turn right stepping back on left (&), then make ¼ turn right as you go into count 1 of start of dance stepping right.
     
    Start again, have fun!
     
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  • Pick It Up


    Pick It Up


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner / Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Robbie McGowan Hickie (UK) Dec 08

    Music:  Wine It by Jarvis Church – Feat Rock Supreme (CD: 116bpm)


    Intro: 32 counts from main beat
     

    Cross. Side. Behind & Heel Jack. & Cross. Side. Sailor ¼ Turn Right.

    1–3 Cross step Left over Right. Step Right to Right side. Cross Left behind Right.
    &4 Step Right to Right side and slightly back. Dig Left heel Diagonally forward Left.
    &5–6 Step Left beside Right. Cross step Right over Left. Step Left to Left side.
    7&8 Sweep/Cross Right behind Left making ¼ turn Right. Step Left beside Right. Step forward on Right.
     

    Toe Points (Left & Right). & Left Heel-Ball-Step Forward. Dorothy Steps (Left & Right).

    1& Point Left toe out to Left side. Step Left beside Right. (Facing 3 o’clock)
    2& Point Right toe out to Right side. Step Right beside Left.
    3&4 Touch Left heel forward. Step ball of Left beside Right. Step forward on Right.
    5–6 Step Left Diagonally forward Left. Lock step Right behind Left.
    & Step ball of Left Diagonally Left.
    7–8 Step Right Diagonally forward Right. Lock step Left behind Right.
    & Step ball of Right Diagonally Right.
     

    Forward Rock. Left Lock Step Back. 2 X ½ Turns Right. Behind & Cross.

    1–2 Rock forward on Left. Rock back on Right.
    3&4 Step back on Left. Lock step Right across Left. Step back on Left.
    5–6 Make ½ turn Right stepping forward on Right. Make ½ turn Right stepping back on Left.
    7&8 Sweep/Cross Right behind Left. Step Left to Left side. Cross step Right over Left.
     

    Side Rock. Recover ¼ Turn Right. Left Shuffle Forward. Forward Rock. Triple ¾ Turn Right.

    1–2 Rock Left out to Left side. Recover weight on Right making ¼ turn Right. (Facing 6 o’clock)
    3&4 Left shuffle forward stepping Left. Right. Left.
    5–6 Rock forward on Right. Rock back on Left.
    7&8 Right Triple step making ¾ turn Right stepping Right. Left. Right. (Facing 3 o’clock)
     
    Start again
     
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  • Porushka Poranya


    Porushka Poranya


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Beginner

    Choreographer:  Gary Lafferty

    Music:  Porushka-Paranya by Bering Strait


    The intro:

    There is a 32-count vocal intro to the music. Then dance ’the intro’ once, then start ’the dance’ just as the music kicks in with the fiddle!

     

    Step, Clap-Clap, Step, Clap-Clap, Step, ¼ Turn, Step, ¼ Turn

    1&2 Step forward on right foot, clap, clap
    3&4 Step forward on left foot, clap, clap
    5-6 Step forward on right foot, pivot ¼ turn to left
    7-8 Step forward on right foot, pivot ¼ turn to left
     

    Step, Clap-Clap, Step, Clap-Clap, Rock Forward, Recover, Triple ½ Turn

    1&2 Step forward on right foot, clap, clap
    3&4 Step forward on left foot, clap, clap
    5-6 Rock forward on right foot, recover weight back onto left foot
    7&8 Shuffle back turning ½ turn over right shoulder
     
     

    The dance:

     

    Left Shuffle, Step Forward, ½ Turn, Heel Switches, Clap, Clap

    1&2 Left shuffle forward
    3-4 Step forward on right foot, pivot ½ turn to left
    5&6 Touch right heel forward, step on right foot beside left, touch left heel forward
    &7&8 Step on left foot beside right, touch right heel forward, clap, clap
     

    Right Shuffle Back, Rock Step, Step, Brush, Step, Brush

    1&2 Right shuffle back
    3-4 Rock back on left foot, recover weight onto right foot
    5-6 Step forward on left foot, brush right foot forward
    7-8 Step forward on right foot, brush left foot forward
     

    Rock Forward, Recover, ¼ Turn, Touch, Full Rolling Turn To Right, Touch/Clap

    1-2 Rock forward on left foot, recover weight back onto right foot
    3-4 Turn ¼ left stepping to left on left foot, touch right beside left
    5-7 Full rolling turn to right
    8 Touch left foot beside right & clap
     

    Side, Together, Forward, Heel-Split, Rock Forward, Recover, Triple ½ Turn

    1-2 Step to left on left foot, step on right foot beside left
    3&4 Step forward on left foot, split heels apart, bring heels together
    5-6 Rock forward on right foot, recover weight back onto left foot
    7&8 Shuffle back turning ½ turn over right shoulder
     
    Repeat
     

    Finish:

    After dancing 8 complete walls the music will come to a complete stop. You will be facing the home wall & here you will hold for a couple of seconds until the music kicks in again. Then do the 9th & final wall to finish (change the last triple ½ turn to a triple ¾ turn to ensure that you end facing front for a ”nice” finish!)

     
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  • Pretend


    Pretend


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Ed Lawton

    Music:  Pretend – Sharon B


    1 – 8

    Side Step, Chasse Right, Cross Rock, Chasse With ¼ Turn Left

    1 – 2 Step Right to Right side, Step Left beside Right [12]
    3 & 4 Step Right to Right side, Step Left beside Right, Step Right to Right side
    5 – 6 Cross Rock Left over Right, Recover back on Right
    7 & 8 Step Left to Left side, Step Right beside Left, Step Left ¼ turn Left [9]
     

    9 – 16

    Full Turn Left, Shuffle Forward, Rock Step, Coaster Step

    1 On ball of Left make ½ turn Left, Stepping back Right [3]
    2 On ball or Right make ½ turn Left, Stepping forward Left [9]
    3 & 4 Step forward Right, Step Left beside Right, Step forward Right
    5 – 6 Rock forward on Left, Recover back on Right
    7 & 8 Step back on Left, Step Right beside Left, Step forward on Left [9]
     

    17 – 24

    Rock Step, Shuffle ½ Turn, Rock Step, Coaster Step

    1 – 2 Rock forward on Right, Recover back on Left [9]
    3 & 4 Step Right ¼ to Right, Step Left beside Right, Step Right ¼ to Right [3]
    5 – 6 Rock forward on Left, Recover back on Right
    7 & 8 Step back on Left, Step Right beside Left, Step forward on Left [3]
     

    25 – 32

    Heel Ball Cross, Side Rock, Syncopated Vine Left, Touch, Cross

    1 & 2 Touch Right heel forward, Step back on Right, Cross step Left over Right [3]
    3 – 4 Rock Right to Right side, Recover Left back in place
    5 & 6 Cross step Right behind Left, Step Left to Left side, Cross Right over Left
    7 – 8 Touch Left to Left side, Cross step Left over Right [3]
     
    Repeat!! Good luck!!
     
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  • Pop, Lock & Drop


    Pop, Lock & Drop


    Count:  64

    Wall:  2

    Level:  Advanced

    Choreographer:  Shaz Walton (Sept 09)

    Music:  Fire Burnin’ by Sean Kingston


    Count in 48 counts. Options in italics
     

    Knee Pop. Hold. Pop. Pop. Heel Drop. Slide. ¼. Touch.

    1-2 Pop Right knee forward. Hold
    3-4 Pop left knee forward. Pop right knee forward. (raise right up onto Ball of foot while popping knee)
    5-6 Using ball of right foot slide right towards left. Drop heel of right as you raise left leg to side.
    7-8 Make ¼ right as you bring left up and step it forward. Touch right beside left.
     

    Side. Together. Side. Together. Side Steps X3. Step. ¼

    1-2 Step right to right. Step left beside right.
    3-4 Step right to right. Touch left beside right
    (End this sequence facing slightly to the diagonal – Funk up your arms!! Punch both arms forward – Elbows bent on counts 1 & 3)
    5&6 Making small steps- Step left to side. Step right beside left. Step left to left.
    &7 Step right beside left. Step left to left
    &8 Start to straighten as you step right beside left. Step left ¼ left (12 o clock) (arch your back- use your initiative with your arms)
     
    ** restart here facing the front on 3rd wall**
     

    Step. Back Slide/ Kick. Touch. ½. ½. Crouch Kick.step.kick. Cross. Point.

    1-2 Step right beside left as you push left leg back (sliding toe across floor) Touch left toe behind (Left leg straight out behind you)
    3-4 Make ½ turn left dropping weight onto left. Make ½ turn left stepping right beside left.
    5&6 Bending forward kick left forward. Step left beside right. Kick right forward.
    (Punch towards floor on each kick with arms either side of kicking leg)
    7-8 Cross right over left. Touch left to left as you straighten up & pop right shoulder out to side.
     

    Shoulder Pops L-R-L ¼ Lunge/Drag. Back. Shuffle ½. ¼ Side.

    1-2 Pop left shoulder to left. Pop right shoulder to right. (Contract upper body)
    3-4 Pop left shoulder to left as you make ¼ left lunging forward on left. Drag right up behind.
    5-6&7 Step back on right. Make a shuffle ½ turn left stepping L-R-L
    8 Make ¼ left as you step right to right side.
     

    Angled Dip. Recover. Angled Dip. Recover. Back. Back. Coaster Step.

    1-2 Turn body to face left diagonal as you dip back on left. Recover to centre stepping left to left side.
    3-4 Turn body to face right diagonal as you dip back on right. Recover to centre stepping right beside left.
    5-6 Walk back left. Walk back right.
    7&8 Step back left. Step back right. Step forward left.
     

    Kick. Step. Rock. Recover. Kick. Ball. Step. Back ¼. Hop. Step Pivot ½.

    1&2 Kick right forward. Step right beside left. Rock forward left.
    &3&4 Recover on right.Kick left forward. Step left beside right. Step right forward. (Stomp right forward. Angle body to left diagonal)
    5-6 Step back on left as you hop slightly & hitch right knee. Step right down making ¼ right.
    7-8 Step forward left. Pivot ½ turn right.
     

    Side/Bump. Bump. Bump. ¼ Back. Lock. Back. Side. Touch.

    1-2 Step left to left as you bump hips left. Bump hips right.
    3-4 Bump hips left. Bump hips back as you make ¼ left.
    5-6 Lock left over right. Step right back.
    7-8 Step left to left. Touch right beside left.
     

    Kick. Step. Stomp/Press. Kick. Step. Stomp/Press. Back/Hitch. Back/Hitch. Coaster Side.

    1&2 Kick right forward. Step right beside left. Stomp/ Press left forward (Upper body angled to right diagonal)
    Keep weight light on left after stomp as you need your left leg next!
    3&4 Kick left forward. Step Left beside right. Stomp/ Press Right forward (Upper body angled to left diagonal)
    5-6 Step back on left as you hitch right slightly. Step back on right as you hitch left slightly.
    7&8 Step back left. Step back right. Step left to left side.
     
     

    Restart: Wall 3, dance up to count 16 & restart from the beginning – facing the front

     
    07762 410 190 shaz5678@sky.com
     
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  • Playing With Fire


    Playing With Fire


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Craig Bennett, UK (Sept 09)

    Music:  Bad Boys by Alexandra Burke


    Step Touch Right, Step Touch Left, Step Out, Out, In, Touch Right

    1-2 Step left to left side touch Right in front of left,
    3-4 Step right to right side, touch left in front of right.
    5-6 Step out left to left side, step out right to right side.
    7-8 Step left back to centre, touch right next to left.
     

    Step Back, Touch Left, Step Back Touch Right, Up, Down, Up, Down

    1-2 Step back on Right foot, touch left toe forward.
    3-4 Step back on left foot , touch right, slightly in front of left.
    5-6 Keeping weight on left foot, and right foot touched, dip body, down up
    7-8 Repeat counts 5-6 – dip body, down, up.
     

    ¼ Jazz Box Right, Touch, Rolling Vine Left, Touch

    1-2 Cross right over left, step back left turning ¼ turn right.
    3-4 Step right to right side, touch left to left side.
    5-6 Step left forward into ¼ turn left, step back on right turning ½ turn left
    7-8 Step left to left side turning ¼ turn left, touch right next to left.
     

    Right Side Chasse, Left Rock Back, Recover, 4 Count Weave Left

    1&2 Step right to right, side, step left to left, step right to right side
    3-4 Rock back on to left foot behind right, recover weight on to right foot.
    5-6 Step left to left side, step right behind left.
    7-8 Step left to left side, step right across left.
     

    Left Side Chasse, Right Rock Back Recover ¼, Full Turn Right

    1&2 Step Left to left side, step right next to left, step left to left side
    3-4 Rock back on to right foot behind left, recover weight onto left foot making ¼ right
    5-6 Step right foot forward, step back left making ½ turn right
    7-8 Step right foot forward making ½ turn right, step forward left
     

    Right Kick Ball Change X2 Turning ¼ Left, Point Right, Left, Right, ¼ Left, Touch Toe

    1&2 Kick right foot forward, step onto Right foot, step forward left making 1/8 turn left
    3&4 Kick right foot forward, step onto Right foot, step forward left making 1/8 turn left (¼ of a turn left in total)
    5&6 Point right to right side, step right back to centre, point left to left side
    7&8 Make a ¼ turn left placing left heel forward, step left in place, touch right toe back
     

    Walk Around Full Turn Left

    1-2 Step right across left making ¼ turn left, hold
    3-4 Step left forward making ¼ turn left, hold
    5-6 Step right across left making ¼ turn left, hold
    7-8 Step left forward making ¼ turn left, hold
     

    4 Count Weave Right, ¼ Monterey Turn Right, Touch Left

    1-2 Step right to right side, step left behind right
    3-4 Step right to right side, step left across right
    5-6 Point right to right side, step right next to left turning ¼ turn right
    7-8 Point left to left side, touch left next to right
     
    Start again and enjoy!
     
     

    Tag: Repeated after 2nd and 4th wall

    1-2 Rock forward left, recover weight onto right
    3-4 Rock left to left side, recover to right side
    5-6 Step back left, touch right toe forward
    7-8 Step back right, touch left toe forward
     
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  • Paddy’s Reel


    Paddy’s Reel


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Joe Warren

    Music:  Paddy McCarthy by The Corrs


    Kick And Touch

    1 Kick right (low) forward
    & Step right home (together)
    2 Touch left back
    & Step left home (together)
    3 Kick right (low) forward
    & Step right home (together)
    4 Touch left back
    5 Kick left (low) forward
    & Step left home (together)
    6 Touch right back
    & Step right home (together)
    7 Kick left (low) forward
    & Step left home (together)
    8 Touch right back
     

    Kick, Kick, Sailor Step

    9 Kick right forward
    10 Kick right to right side
    11 Step right behind
    & Step left to left side
    12 Step right to right side
    13 Kick left forward
    14 Kick left to left side
    15 Step left behind
    & Step right to right side
    16 Step left to left side
     

    ¼ Turn Right, Shuffles, Step Pivot, Walks

    17 On the ball of left, turn ¼ turn right. Step right forward
    & Slide left next to right
    18 Step right forward
    19 Step left forward
    & Slide right next to left
    20 Step left forward
    21 Step right forward
    22 Pivot ½ turn left (weight left)
    23 Walk right (with authority)
    24 Walk left (with authority)
     

    Intermediate: Hook Shuffles

    & Hook right in front of left knee
    25 Step right forward
    & Slide left next to right
    26 Step right forward
    & Hook left in front of right knee
    27 Step left forward
    & Slide right next to left
    28 Step left forward
    & Hook right in front of left knee
    29 Step right forward
    & Slide left next to right
    30 Step right forward
    & Hook left in front of right knee
    31 Step left forward
    & Slide right next to left
    32 Step left forward
     
    Repeat
     

    Final 8 count variations:

     

    Beginner: Shuffles

    25 Step right forward
    & Slide left next to right
    26 Step right forward
    27 Step left forward
    & Slide right next to left
    28 Step left forward
    29 Step right forward
    & Slide left next to right
    30 Step right forward
    31 Step left forward
    & Slide right next to left
    32 Step left forward
     

    Advanced: Hook Shuffles With Full Turn

    & Hook right in front of left knee
    25 Step right forward
    & Slide left next to right
    26 Step right forward
    & Hook left in front of right knee (begin full turn left)
    27 Step left forward (extended 5th position)
    & Slide right behind left
    28 Step left forward (5th position)
    & Hook right behind left knee (continue full turn)
    29 Step right back
    & Slide left next to right
    30 Step right back
    & Hook left in front of right knee
    31 Step left forward (completing full turn)
    & Slide right next to left
    32 Step left forward
     
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  • Plan B


    Plan B


    Count:  64

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Kate Sala & Rob Fowler, UK (May 10)

    Music:  She Said by Plan B (CD: The Defamation of Strickland Banks)


    Start after 32 count intro. On vocals.
     

    Walk Forward, Hold, Walk Forward, Hold, Rock Forward, Recover, Step Back, Together.

    1-4 Step forward on Right. Hold. Step forward on Left. Hold.
    5-8 Rock forward on Right. Recover onto Left. Step back on Right. Step Left next to Right.
     

    Cross Step, Sweep, Cross Step, Right Side Rock, Recover, Step Behind, Left Side Rock, Recover.

    1-2 Cross step Right over Left. Sweep Left round to the left from back to front.
    3-5 Cross step Left over right. Rock out to Right side on Right. Recover onto Left.
    6-8 Cross step Right behind Left. Rock out to Left side on Left. Recover onto Right.
     

    Left Cross Behind, Sweep Back, Cross Step Behind, Step Left, Cross, Side, Cross, Hold.

    1-2 Cross step Left behind Right. Sweep Right round to the Right from front to back.
    3-4 Cross step Right behind Left. Step Left.
    5-8 Cross step Right over Left. Step Left. Cross step Right over Left. Hold.
     

    Step Left, Together With ¼ Turn Right, Step Forward, Hold, Full Turn Left, Step Right, Hold.

    1-4 Step Left. Turn ¼ Right stepping Right next to Left. Step forward on Left. Hold
    5-8 Turn ½ L stepping back on R. Turn ½ L stepping forward on L. Step R to R side. Hold. 3 0’clock.
     

    Weave Right, Step Together, Swivel Heels, Toes, Kick Across, Step Left.

    1-4 Cross step Left behind Right. Step Right. Cross step Left over Right. Step Right next to Left.
    5-6 Swivel both heels to the Right. Swivel both toes to the Right.
    7-8 Kick Left across Right. Step Left to Left side.
     

    Cross Step Right Behind, Hold, Ball Cross, Step Left, Kick Across, Kick Out, Touch Back, Kick Forward.

    12&3 Cross step Right behind Left. Hold. Step on ball of Left to Left. Cross step Right over Left.
    4-6 Step Left to Left side. Kick Right across Left. Kick Right out to Right side.
    7-8 Touch back with Right toe. Kick Right forward.
     

    Slow Coaster Step, Hold, Step, Pivot ½ Turn Right, Step, Pivot ½ Turn Right.

    1-4 Step back on Right. Step Left next to Right. Step forward on Right. Hold.
    5-8 Step forward on Left. Pivot ½ turn Right. Step forward on Left. Pivot ½ turn Right.
     

    Cross Rock, Recover, Big Step Left, Drag, Cross Rock Behind, Recover, Big Step Right, Step Together.

    1-4 Cross rock Left over Right. Recover onto Right. Take a long step Left. Drag Right towards Left.
    5-8 Cross rock on Right behind Left. Recover onto Left. Take a long step Right. Step Left in next to Right
     
     

    Tag: 16 Count tag at the end of wall 1. Facing 3 0’clock:

    1-4 Rock forward on Right, Recover on Left, Rock out on Right to Right side, Recover on Left,
    5-8 Rock back on Right, Recover on Left, Step forward on Right, Hold.
    1-4 Rock forward on Left, Recover on Right, Rock out on Left to Left side, Recover on Right.
    5-8 Rock back on Left, Recover on Right, Step forward on Left.
     
     

    Tag: 24 Count tag at the end of wall 5. Facing 3 0’clock. Repeat the above 16 counts adding on 8 counts more:

    1-2 Step forward on Right. Pivot ¼ turn Left.
    3-8 Repeat the above: Step, Pivot ¼ turn Left 3 more times to complete a full turn Left. 3 0’clock
     
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  • Perfect!


    Perfect!


    Count:  32

    Wall:  4

    Level:  Intermediate

    Choreographer:  Guyton Mundy

    Music:  F**king Perfect, by Pink


    1-8

    Walk, Rock/Recover, ½ Turn, ½ Turn With Sweep, Weave, Rock/Recover

    1,2& Step forward on right, rock forward on left (slightly crossed over right), recover on right
    3,4 Make ½ turn over left stepping forward on left, make ½ turn over left stepping back on right as you sweep left out to left side
    5&6 Step left behind right, step right to right side, cross left over right
    7,8 Rock right to right, recover on left
     

    9-16

    Weave With ¼, Rock, Back, Lock, Back, ½ Turn, Full Turn Triple With Sweep Back

    1&2 Step right behind left, step left to left side starting ¼ turn left, step forward on right finishing ¼ turn (you should be on 9 o’clock wall)
    3&4 Rock forward on left, recover back on right, lock left over right
    5,6 Step back on right, make ½ turn left stepping forward on left
    7&8 Make full turn over left shoulder stepping right, left, right in place ending sweeping left foot out to left side
     

    17-23

    Back, Back, Sweep, ¼ Turn Sailor, Diagonal Back, Back, ½, Press

    1&2 Step back on left, step back on right, step back on left as you sweep right out to right side
    3&4 Step right behind left, make ¼ turn left stepping forward on left, step right to right side
    5&6 On the diagonal (to 10:30 wall) walk back left, right; Make ½ turn over left stepping forward on left (ending facing 4:30 wall)
    7 Press forward on right foot
     

    24-32

    Coaster, Rock, Back, Lock, Back, 3/8 Turn, Roch/Recover, ½

    8&1 Step back on left, step together with right, step forward on left
    2 Press forward on right
    3&4 Step back on left, lock right over left, step back on left
    5,6 Make slightly more than ¼ turn over right shoulder stepping forward on right (ending facing 9 o’clock wall), rock forward on left
    7,8 Recover on right, make ½ turn over left shoulder stepping forward on left
     
     

    Tag – After 2nd and 6th wall you will have a 4 count tag.

    This will happen both times on the back wall.

    The first time just walk forward right, left, right, left.

    The second time to hit the music, just walk forward right, hold, left, hold.

     
    Have fun!!!!!