LOOKY LOOKY! | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin, Malaysia (June 10) |
Music: | 对面的女孩看过来 by 阿牛 |
Descriptions: | 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner level line dance |
Start the dance on vocals after 2x8’s (no beats during Wall 1!) | |
Set 1 | Side Touch, Side Touch, Forward Touch, Back Touch |
1-2 | Step LF to L, Touch RF next to LF (Look L during Chorus) |
3-4 | Step RF to R, Touch LF next to RF (Look R during Chorus) |
5-6 | Step LF back, Touch RF next to LF (Look up during Chorus) |
7-8 | Step RF fwd, Touch LF next to RF (Look down during Chorus) |
Set 2 | Side Together Side Touch, Side Together Side Touch |
1-4 | Step LF to L, Step RF next to LF, Step LF to L, Touch RF next to L (Clap 2x to the left on 4&) |
5-8 | Step RF to R, Step LF next to RF, Step RF to R, Touch LF next to R (Clap 2x to the right on 8&) |
Set 3 | ½ Turn Vine Left, Scuff, R Toe Strut, L Cross Toe Strut |
1-4 | Step LF to L, Step RF behind LF, ¼ turn L stepping LF fwd, ¼ turn L scuff RF next to LF (6:00) |
5-8 | Step R toe to R, R heel down, Cross L toe over RF, L heel down (Do this with style!) |
Set 4 | Side Rock With ¼ Turn Left, Walk, Walk, Step Turn, Step Hitch |
1-2 | Rock RF to R, Replace on LF with ¼ turn left stepping LF fwd |
3-4 | Walk RF fwd, Walk LF fwd |
5-6 | Step RF fwd, ½ turn left shifting weight on LF |
7-8 | Step RF fwd, Hitch LF |
Repeat Again and Enjoy! Try to dance according to the lyrics and SING ALONG! | |
TAG 1 (4 counts): Done AFTER Wall 2 (6:00) and AFTER Wall 9 (9:00) | |
Sway Left, Sway Right | |
1-2 | Sway Left, hold |
3-4 | Sway Right, hold |
TAG 2 (4 +8 counts): Done AFTER Wall 3 (3:00) and AFTER Wall 7 (3:00) | |
Sway Left, Sway Right (same as Tag 1) | |
1-2 | Sway Left, hold |
3-4 | Sway Right, hold |
Slide Fwd, Slide Back | |
1-4 | LF Big step to Fwd, drag RF towards LF, hold 2 counts (Open up both arms) |
5-8 | RF Big step to Back, drag LF towards RF, hold 2 counts (Bring both arms towards chest) |
Note: The dance will end on count 5 of Set 4 facing 12:00 during Wall 10. So don’t do the ½ turn! |
AT THIS MOMENT | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin, Malaysia (Apr 10) |
Music: | At This Moment by Michael Buble (CD: Crazy Love) |
Descriptions: | 48 count - 2 wall - Intermediate level line dance |
Intro: 4x6 | |
1-6 | Step Pivot, Lunge, Recover, Side |
1-3 | Step RF fwd, Step LF slightly in front of RF, Pivot ½ turn right (6:00) |
4-6 | Lunge LF fwd, recover on RF, step LF to L |
* RESTART here on wall 2 | |
7-12 | Weave Left, Unwind Ronde, Behind |
1-3 | Cross RF over LF, Step LF to L, touch RF behind LF |
4-6 | Unwind ¾ turn right and ronde from front to back, step RF behind LF on count 6 (3:00) |
13-18 | Half Turn Left, Behind, Half Turn Right, Behind |
1-3 | ¼ turn left stepping LF fwd, ¼ turn left stepping RF next to LF, Step LF behind RF (9:00) |
4-6 | ¼ turn right stepping RF fwd, ¼ turn right stepping LF next to RF, Step RF behind LF (3:00) |
19-24 | Half Turn Left, Big Step Right, Drag, Syncopated Weave |
&1-3 | ¼ turn left stepping LF fwd, ¼ turn left taking big step to R and drag LF toward RF, hold counts 2-3 (9) |
*** TAG | |
&4 | Step LF down, Step RF in front of LF |
&5 | Step LF next to RF, Step RF in behind LF |
&6& | Step LF next to RF, Step RF in front of LF, Step LF next to RF |
Easier: | Left Weave or simply do a left grapevine! |
&4-6 | Step LF down (&), Step RF in front of LF (4), Step LF to L(5), Step RF behind L(6), Step LF to L(&) |
25-30 | Half Turn Left, Point, Hold, Right Twinkle |
1-3 | Execute a ½ turn left on ball of LF and point RF to R, hold for 2 counts (3:00) |
4-6 | **Cross RF over LF, Step ball of LF to L, Replace weight on RF |
31-36 | Left Twinkle, Half Turn Right Twinkle |
1-3 | Cross LF over RF, Step ball of RF to R, Replace weight on LF |
** (These 6 counts will be “subtracted” DURING Wall 5) | |
4-6 | Cross RF over LF, ¼ turn right stepping back on LF, ¼ turn right stepping RF to R (9:00) |
37-42 | Step, Forward Shuffle, Forward Basic |
1-2&3 | Step LF fwd, Step RF fwd, Lock LF behind RF, Step RF fwd |
4-6 | Step LF fwd, step RF together, step LF in place |
43-48 | Back ½ Turn Left, ¾ Left Turn |
1-3 | Step RF back, ½ turn left stepping LF fwd, step RF slightly fwd (3:00) |
4& | ¼ turn left stepping LF fwd crossing over RF, Step ball of RF next to LF |
5& | ¼ turn left stepping LF fwd crossing over RF, Step ball of RF next to LF |
6 | ¼ turn left stepping LF fwd crossing over RF |
Easier: | Walk around |
4-6 | ¼ turn left crossing LF over RF, ¼ turn left crossing RF over LF, ¼ turn left crossing LF over RF (6:00) |
Repeat Again (Explore the song’s musicality! The song is full of emotions!) | |
* RESTART AFTER 6 counts on Wall 2. Then Restart. Optional: Dance till count 4 and hold 2 counts, then restart. | |
**Subtract On Wall 5 When the lyrics go “I’ll subtract 20 years off from my life”, it’s the cue to subtract 6 counts (count 28-33: the right and left twinkles) and connect straight to the half turn twinkle from count 27. | |
***TAG AFTER count 21 on Wall 7, there is a long beats pause. Do some freestyle based on the lyrics (feel it)! When the beat comes on again, continue with count 22. (if unsure, refer to the video) | |
* In loving memory of Carmen Mah * |
DANCE OF LOVE | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin, Malaysia (Feb 10) |
Music: | L-O-V-E by Olivia Ong (CD: A Girl Meets Bossanova 2) |
Descriptions: | 64 count - 2 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance |
Intro: 16 counts | |
Note: When danced contra, start dance facing your partner standing about 4 feet apart. | |
(Specially dedicated to my better half !!) | |
Set 1 | Forward, Hold, Back Rock Replace, ½ Turn Back Drag, Back Rock Replace |
1-4 | Step LF diagonally R fwd (towards 1:30), Hold, Rock RF back, Replace on LF |
5-8 | Execute a ½ turn left by stepping back on RF, drag LF towards RF, Rock back LF, Replace on RF (6:00) |
Contra: | You swap places with your partner but should still face each other |
Set 2 | Forward, Hold, Back Rock Replace, ½ Turn Back Drag, Back Rock Replace |
1-4 | Step LF diagonally R fwd (towards 7:30), Hold, Rock RF back, Replace on LF |
5-8 | Execute a ½ turn left by stepping back on RF, drag LF towards RF, Rock back LF, Replace on RF (12:00) |
Options: | Do fiqure 8 motions with hips for counts 1-4 for Sets 1 and 2. |
Contra: | You swap places with your partner but should still face each other |
Set 3 | Cross Hold, Replace, Left, Cross Hold, Replace, Right |
1-4 | Cross Rock LF over RF, Hold, Replace on RF, Step LF to L |
5-8 | Cross rock RF over LF, Hold, Replace on LF, Step RF to R |
Set 4 | Cross Unwind Sweep, Behind Side Cross Hold, Sway Left-Right |
1-4 | Cross LF over RF, Unwind full turn R and sweep RF from front to back, Step RF behind LF, Step LF to L |
5-8 | Cross RF over LF, Hold, Swap hip to L, Sway hip to R |
Set 5 | Sway Left, Hold, Sway Right-Left-Right, Hold, Rock Replace |
1-4 | Sway hip to L, Hold, Sway hip to R, Sway hip to L |
5-8 | Sway hip to R, Hold, Rock LF fwd, Replace RF |
Options: | Do figure 8 sways from counts 7-1 & 3-5 |
Contra: | The sways are done in between 2 dancers in front of you. |
Set 6 | Quarter Point, Hold, Rolling Vine, Point, Hip Roll |
a1-2 | ¼ turn left stepping LF to L, Point RF to R, Hold (9:00) |
3-4 | ¼ turn right stepping fwd on RF, ½ turn right stepping back on LF (6:00) |
a5-6 | ¼ turn right stepping RF to R, Point LF to L, Hold (9:00) |
7-8 | Keeping weight on RF roll hip counter-clockwise to face 7.30 and LF pointed forward |
Contra: | You are standing with your back facing your partner. |
Set 7 | Back, Right Coaster, Hold, Full Turn |
1-4 | Take a big step back on LF, drag RF towards LF, Step RF back, Step LF next to RF (7:30) |
5-6 | Step RF fwd, Hold (prep to turn R) |
7-8 | Execute slightly less than half turn stepping LF back, Execute another half turn stepping RF to R (6:00) |
Take small steps for counts 7-8 – Contra: You should meet your partner face to face again after count 8 | |
Set 8 | Cross Cross Back Side, Cross Cross Back Side |
1-2 | Execute a 1/8 turn R by Cross LF over RF, Execute a 1/8 R by crossing RF over LF (9:00) |
3-4 | Execute a 1/8 turn R by Stepping back on LF, Execute a 1/8 turn R by stepping RF to R (12:00) |
5-6 | Execute a 1/8 turn R by Cross LF over RF, Execute a 1/8 R by crossing RF over LF (3:00) |
7-8 | Execute a 1/8 turn R by Stepping back on LF, Execute a 1/8 turn R by stepping RF to R (6:00) |
Contra: | You will be making a full turn around your partner in these 8 counts |
Begin again and have fun! | |
Thx to Eric & Amy for bringing my attention to this lovely song. | |
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PRETTY WOMEN | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin, Malaysia (Dec 09) |
Music: | Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison |
Descriptions: | Ph count - Intermediate level line dance |
Intro: 32 counts | |
Phrasing: AB AB CCC*B ABA+ Finale Part A (38 counts) | |
Part A | |
Set 1 | Step Left Pose, Runway Catwalk |
1-4 | Step LF to left and pose over 3 counts |
5-8 | Step RF forward pushing R hip out, Step LF forward pushing L hip out, Repeat 5-6 |
Easier: | Prissy walk |
Set 2 | Step Turn ½R, Pose, Runway Catwalk |
1-4 | Execute a ½ right turn with weight on LF looking over L shoulder (over 2 counts), hold 2 counts (head face forward) (6:00) |
5-8 | Step RF forward pushing R hip out, Step LF forward pushing L hip out, Repeat 5-6 |
Easier: | Prissy walk |
Set 3 | Step Turn ½R, Start Cruising (Only 6 Counts Here) |
1-2 | Execute a ½ right turn with weight on LF looking over L shoulder (over 2 counts) (12:00) |
+In the last A, do the turn over 4 counts (to make this set a total of 8 counts) then continue to complete part A. | |
3-6 | Step RF to right, Step LF behind R, ¼ turn right stepping RF forward, Step LF forward |
Set 4 | Continue Cruising |
1-4 | ½ turn right weight on RF, ¼ turn right stepping LF to left, Step RF behind LF, ¼ turn left stepping LF forward |
5-8 | Step RF forward, ½ turn left weight on LF, ¼ turn left stepping RF to right, replace weight on LF (12:00) |
Set 5 | Cross Rock, Right Chasse, Cross Rock, Left Chasse |
1-3&4 | Cross rock RF over LF, Replace LF, Step RF to right, Close LF next to RF, Step RF to right |
5-7&8 | Cross rock LF over RF, Replace RF, Step LF to left, Close RF next to LF, Step LF to left |
Part B (16 counts) | |
Set 1 | ½L Back Shuffle, Back Shuffle, R Coaster, Forward Shuffle |
1&2 | ½ turn left stepping back on RF, close LF next to RF, Step back on RF |
3&4 | Step back on LF, Close RF next to LF, Step back on LF |
5&6 | Step back on RF, Close LF next to RF, Step RF forward |
7&8 | Step LF forward, Close RF next to LF, Step LF forward |
Set 2 | ½L Back Shuffle, Back Shuffle, R Coaster, Pivot ½R Turn |
1&2 | ½ turn left stepping back on RF, close LF next to RF, Step back on RF |
3&4 | Step back on LF, Close RF next to LF, Step back on LF |
5&6 | Step back on RF, Close LF next to RF, Step RF forward |
7-8 | Step LF forward, ½ turn R weight on RF |
Part C (32 counts) | |
Set 1 | Side, ¼L Sailor Turn, Modified Charleston, Kick Ball Cross |
1-2&3 | Step LF to left side, Step RF behind LF, ¼ turn left stepping LF forward, Step RF to R (9:00) |
4-5 | Point LF forward, Step LF back |
6-7 | Point RF back, Point RF diagonally forward |
8&1 | Kick RF forward, Step ball of RF next to LF, Cross LF over RF |
Set 2 | ½L Hinge Turn, Cross Recover Side, Cross Shuffle, Point Touch Slide |
2-3 | Execute a 1/4 turn left stepping back on RF, Execute a 1/4 turn left stepping LF to L |
4&5 | Cross RF over LF, Recover on LF, Step RF to R |
6&7 | Cross LF over RF, Step ball of RF to R, Cross LF over RF |
8&1 | Point RF to R, Touch R toe next to LF (or hook RF up), RF take a big step to R |
Set 3 | Back Rock Side, Behind Side Cross, Unwind ¾L, Forward Shuffle |
2&3 | Rock LF back, recover on RF, Step LF to L |
4&5 | Step RF behind LF, Step LF to L, Cross RF over LF |
6-7 | Unwind ¾ turn left (6:00) - accentuate the hips (keeping weight on RF) |
8 | Step LF fwd *Restart with Set B during 3rd rotation of Part C (you will hear it in the music) |
&1 | Close RF next to LF, Step LF forward |
Set 4 | ¼R Turn Jazz Box, ½R Turn 4x Hip Bump Paddles |
2-4 | Cross RF over LF, 1/8 turn right stepping back on LF, 1/8 turn right stepping RF to R (9:00) |
5-8 | 1/8 turn R paddling with LF and bump L hip - Do 4 times over 4 counts to complete a half turn (3:00) |
Finale: (done after Set A+) 1-8 Part B Set 1 1-8 Part B Set 1 1-8 Part B Set 2 1-4 4 runway catwalks forward (LRLR) and pose like a Pretty Woman! | |
Note: Dedicated to all the women in the line dance world, we are all pretty, in our own special way! |
ICE BREAKING (IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT) | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo & Wendee Chen, Malaysia (Oct 09) |
Music: | 將冰山劈開 by 梅艷芳 (Anita Mui) |
Descriptions: | Ph count - 2 wall - Intermediate/Advanced level line dance |
Intro: 2x8 (6x8 using the English version) | |
Sequence (Chinese): A- A-AB AB A- A- A B-B+ A; (English): AB AB A- A- A- A B+ A (just follow the music!) | |
Or Music: In The Heat of The Night by Sandra | |
Part A (84 counts) | |
R Kick Ball Point, Shoulder Jerks X4, Point And Point | |
1&2 | Kick RF forward, Step RF in place, Point LF to left |
3-6 | Jerk shoulders forward, Jerk shoulders back, Jerk shoulders forward, Jerk shoulders back |
&7&8 | Close LF to RF, Point RF to right, Close RF to LF, Point LF to left |
L Kick Ball Point, Shoulder Jerks X4, Point And Point | |
1&2 | Kick LF forward, Step LF in place, Point RF to right |
3-6 | Jerk shoulders forward, Jerk shoulders back, Jerk shoulders forward, Jerk shoulders back |
&7&8 | Close RF to LF, Point LF to left, Close LF to RF, Point RF to right |
Walk Walk, Out Out In Cross, Rocking Chair | |
1-2 | RF Walk forward, LF walk forward |
&3&4 | Step RF out, Step LF out, Step RF in, Cross LF in front of RF |
5-8 | Rock RF forward, Replace LF, Rock RF back, Replace on LF |
Toe Struts With ½ Turn Right | |
1-4 | 1/8 turn R stepping R toe forward, R heel down, 1/8 turn R stepping L toe forward, L heel down |
5-8 | Repeat 1-4 until you face the back wall. (6:00) [A- until here] |
Syncopated Vine Right, ¼ Turn R, Close | |
1-2&3 | Step RF to R, Step LF behind RF, Step RF to R, Cross LF in front of RF |
4-5&6 | Step RF to R, Step LF behind RF, Step RF to R, Cross LF in front of RF |
7-8 | ¼ turn R Step RF forward, Step LF next to RF (9:00) |
Freestyle Body Roll, Feet Switches | |
1-4 | Freestyle body roll (can do Sexy Body Roll for 4 counts) with weight ending on LF |
5&6& | Hitch R knee, Close RF next to LF, ¼ turn left Put L heel forward, Close LF next to RF (6:00) |
7&8 | Touch R toe next to LF, Close RF next to LF, Point LF to left side |
Syncopated Vine Left, ¼ Turn L, Close | |
1-2&3 | Step LF to L, Step RF behind LF, Step LF to L, Cross RF in front of LF |
4-5&6 | Step LF to L, Step RF behind LF, Step LF to L, Cross RF in front of LF |
7-8 | ¼ turn L Step LF forward, Step RF next to LF (3:00) |
Freestyle Body Roll, Feet Switches | |
1-4 | Freestyle body roll (can do Sexy Body Roll for 4 counts) with weight ending on LF |
5&6& | Hitch R knee, Close RF next to LF, ¼ turn right put L heel forward, Close LF next to RF (6:00) |
7&8 | Touch R toe next to LF, Close RF next to LF, Point LF to left side |
Point, Pose, Hold, ½ Monterey Turn R, Pose Hold | |
&1 | Close LF to RF, Point RF to right (crossing both fists at wrists above head) |
2-4 | Hold the pose for 3 counts |
&5 | ½ turn right Step RF next to LF, Point LF to left (drop both arms, palms open front) (12:00) |
6-8 | Hold the pose for 3 counts |
Point, Pose, Hold, Point, Cross, Swing Arms, Unwind | |
&1 | Close LF next to R, Point RF to right (Place L palm on back of neck and R arm pointing forward) |
2-4 | Hold for 3 counts |
&5 | Close RF next to LF, Point LF to L, (Bring both arms to next to R side) |
6 | Cross LF over RF (Swing L arm around over head to L side) |
7 | Hold and Prep to full turn (Swing R arm around over head to L side) |
8 | Unwind full right turn (sharp) |
R Arm Up, Hold | |
1-4 | Bring R arm straight up and look up, hold for 3 counts |
Part B (60 counts) - Chorus | |
Point, ¼ Left Coaster Point And Point, ½ Turn Flick, Step, Forward Shuffle | |
1-2& | Point LF to left, ¼ turn left step back on LF, step RF next to LF (9:00) |
3&4 | Point LF forward, step LF next to RF, Point RF forward |
5-6 | ½ turn left on ball on LF and flick RF behind, Step RF forward (3:00) |
7&8 | Step LF forward, Step ball of RF next to LF, Step LF forward |
¼ Cross Point, Drag, Cross, ¼ Left Back, Back, Back Rock, Replace | |
&1 | ¼ turn right crossing RF over LF, point LF to left and bend R knee (6:00) |
2-4 | Drag LF towards RF on counts 2-3 and straighten R knee, cross LF over RF |
5-8 | ¼ turn left stepping back on RF, step LF back, rock RF back, replace on LF (3:00) |
(Headache Step!!) Left ½ Turn Paddles, Step, Right ½ Turn Paddles, Step | |
1-4 | Paddle ½ turn left with RF 3 times, step RF forward on count 4 (9:00) |
Options: | L palm next to forehead, R arm stretched out on right side |
5-8 | Paddle ½ turn right with LF 3 times, step LF forward on count 8 (3:00) |
Options: | R palm next to forehead, L arm stretched out on left side |
½ Hinge Turn Left, Back, R Coaster, Big Step Forward, Touch, Knee Pops, ¼ Turn Left | |
1-2,3&4 | ½ turn left stepping back on RF, step LF back, R coaster step (9:00) |
5-6 | LF big step forward, touch RF next to LF |
7-8 | Pop L knee forward shifting weight to RF, ¼ turn left popping R knee forward shifting weight back to LF (6:00) |
Back, Side, Forward, Hitch, Forward, Side, Back, Hitch | |
1-3 | Step RF diagonal back (facing 4:30), Step LF to left side (square to 3:00) |
3-4 | Step RF diagonal forward (facing 1:30), hitch L knee |
5-6 | Step LF forward (still facing 1:30), Step RF to right side (square to 12:00) |
7-8 | Step LF diagonal back (facing 10:30), hitch R knee |
Back, Side, Forward, Hitch, Forward, Side, Back, Hitch | |
1-2 | Step back on RF (still facing 10:30), Step LF to left side (square to 9:00) |
3-4 | Step RF diagonal forward (facing 7:30), hitch L knee |
5-6 | Step LF forward (still facing 7:30), Step RF to right side (square to 6:00) |
7-8 | Step LF diagonal back (facing 4:30), hitch R knee |
[B- until here, square back to 6:00 step RF next to LF on count & and point L on count 1 of B+] | |
Penguin Box, Hitch Ronde, Anita Lunge, Hold | |
1 | Step back on RF (square to 3:00) pushing R shoulder down |
2 | ¼ turn left stepping LF to left side pushing L shoulder down (12:00) |
3 | ¼ turn left stepping RF to right side pushing R shoulder down (9:00) |
4 | ¼ turn left stepping LF to left side pushing L shoulder down (6:00) |
&5-6 | Bring RF next to LF, lift R knee and open out stepping down (feet apart) on count 6 |
7-8 | Lunge to R by bending R knee with L leg stretched to L, Hold |
Hip Bumps Shifting Weight To Lf, Hitch Rf | |
1-4 | 4x Hip bumps to left and gradually shifting weight to LF (pop your shoulders up and down) and hitch R knee on the last count |
(in B+, do a total of 8x hip bumps to left + hitch) | |
Enjoy!! In memory of the late Anita Mui, the “Madonna of Asia”. | |
Note: The Cantonese song version is very long, so feel free to trim it. You can omit both A-‘s at the front and start dancing at the vocals (A) or fade off the music before it connects to B+! |
LOVE, LOVE ME DO | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin, Malaysia (Aug 09) |
Music: | Love Me Do by The Beatles |
Descriptions: | 52 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance |
Start dance after a 32-count intro | |
1-8 | Right Chasse, Back Rock Replace, Left Chasse, Back Rock Replace |
1&2 | Step RF to right, Close LF next to RF, Step RF to right |
3-4 | Rock LF back, Replace weight on RF |
5&6 | Step LF to left, Close RF next to LF, Step LF to left |
7-8 | Rock RF back, Replace weight on LF |
9-16 | ½ Turn L Back Shuffle, Back Rock Replace, ½ Turn R Back Shuffle, Back Rock Replace |
1&2 | Step RF back and execute a ½ turn left, Step LF next to RF, Step RF back (6:00) |
3-4 | Rock LF back, Replace weight on RF |
5&6 | Step LF back and execute a ½ turn right, Step RF next to LF, Step LF back (12:00) |
7-8 | Rock RF back, Replace weight on LF |
17-24 | 2x Kick Ball Change, Right Toe Strut, Left Toe Strut |
1&2 | Kick RF, Step on ball of RF, Step LF forward |
3&4 | Kick RF, Step on ball of RF, Step LF forward |
5-6 | Step R toe forward, R heel down |
7-8 | Step L toe forward, L heel down |
25-32 | Slow Jazz Box With ¼ Turn Right |
1-4 | Cross RF over LF, Hold, Step back LF with ¼ turn right, Hold (3:00) |
5-8 | Step RF to right, Hold, Step LF forward, Hold* ** |
* Do the Special Jazz Box for counts 25-32 on Wall 3 and Restart the dance facing9:00. | |
Special Jazz Box: 5-8 Step RF to R, Step LF forward, Stomp RF next to LF (no weight), Hold | |
**On Wall 5, dance till count 32 (facing 3:00) and add in the Tag and Restart the dance facing 6:00. | |
Tag (4+8+4 counts): 4xSingle Hip Bumps, Slow Jazz Box with ¼ turn R, Together Side, Hold, Hitch, Hold | |
1-4 | Right hip bump, Left hip bump, Right hip bump, Left hip bump |
1-8 | Repeat counts 25-32 (Slow Jazz Box with ¼ turn right) |
&1-4 | Step RF next to LF(&), Step LF to left(1), Hold(2), Hitch R knee on the beat(3), Hold(4) |
33-36 | Together Side, Hold For 3 Counts (only 4 counts here on the music pause) |
&1 | Step RF next to LF, Step LF to left |
2-4 | Hold for 3 counts with a pose (up to you!) |
37-44 | Hip Bumps – 2 Doubles, 4 Singles |
1&2 | Right hip bumps 2x |
3&4 | Left hip bumps 2x |
5-8 | Right hip bump, Left hip bump, Right hip bump, Left hip bump |
45-52 | R Toe Strut, Back Rock Replace, L Toe Strut, Back Rock Replace |
1-4 | Step R toe in place, R heel down, Rock LF back, Replace weight on RF |
5-8 | Step L toe in place, L heel down, Rock RF back, Replace weight on LF |
Start Again and Have Fun!! |
BIRTHDAY SAMBA | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin (Apr 09) |
Music: | Happy Birthday by DJ Bobo (CD: Magic) |
Descriptions: | 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance |
Dance starts at approximately 0:30 when the samba beats kicks in. Sing along and gesture to the birthday boy/girl! | |
(Feel free to dance to any other samba music on non-birthday days!) | |
Note: The ‘a’ count is a count slightly slower than usual ‘&’ count. Use ball foot and knees on the ‘a’ counts to raise the sexy samba hips! This dance is made simple so that anyone can dance to it in a birthday party! | |
RIGHT BOTAFOGO, LEFT BOTAFOGO, FULL VOLTA TURN RIGHT | |
1,a2 | Cross RF over LF (11:30), Step ball of LF to left side, Recover on RF (1:30) |
3,a4 | Cross LF over RF (1:30), Step ball of RF to right side, Recover of LF (11:30) |
5a | ¼ turn R crossing RF over LF, Step on ball of LF slightly behind RF |
6a7a8 | Repeat 5a 3 more times to make a full turn facing the front wall again. |
LEFT SAMBA WHISK, RIGHT SAMBA WHISK, WALK BACK 4 COUNTS + SHOULDER SHIMMIES | |
1,a2 | LF take big step to left, Step ball of RF slightly behind LF, Recover on LF |
3,a4 | RF take a big step to right, Step ball of LF slightly behind RF, Recover on RF |
5-8 | Step LF back, Step RF back, Step LF back, Step RF back |
Do shoulder shimmies when you walk these 4 counts back | |
BACK SAMBA BASIC, ¼ TURN FORWARD SAMBA BASIC, DIAGONAL LOCK STEPS | |
1,a2 | Step LF back, Step ball of RF slightly in front of LF, Recover on LF |
3,a4 | ¼ turn right by stepping RF forward, Step ball of LF slightly behind RF, Recover on RF (3:00) |
5a | Step LF diagonally left forward, Lock ball of RF slightly behind LF |
6a7a | Repeat 5a 2 more times |
8 | Step LF diagonally forward |
You’ll be moving towards 1:30 on counts 5-8 | |
RIGHT AND LEFT CORTA JACA’S | |
1a2a3a | Press heel of RF across LF, Recover on LF, Press ball of RF diagonally right back, Recover on LF, Press heel of RF across LF, Recover on LF (1:30) |
4 | Step RF to right side (squaring back to 3:00) |
5a6a7a | Press heel of LF across RF, Recover on RF, Press ball of LF diagonally left back, Recover on RF, Press heel of LF across RF, Recover on RF (4:30) |
8 | Step LF to left side (squaring back to 3:00) |
Repeat & Have Fun!! Happy Birthday! | |
ENDING: On the last wall (3:00), do the first botafogo normally, then do the 2nd botafogo with a ¼ turn left to face 12:00 again. | |
This dance is specially choreographed for Mr AH Leong (KL) in conjunction with his 60th birthday celebrations. | |
Special thanks to Carmen Mah (Toronto) for bringing my attention to this lively birthday song. |
CHA CHA CONCHITA | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin, Malaysia (Feb 09) |
Music: | Conchita by Lou Bega feat Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion (CD: Cha-Cha version) |
Descriptions: | 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance |
Intro: Dance starts 16 counts after the initial scream (0:09) | |
Set 1 (1-9) | Cross Half Turn, Twinkle Step, Cross Point, Kick Out Hip Right |
1-3 | Cross RF over LF, ¼ turn right stepping back on LF, ¼ turn right stepping RF to right side (6:00) |
4&5 | Cross LF over RF, Step RF next to LF, Step LF slightly forward |
6-7 | Cross RF over LF, point LF to left side |
8&1 | Kick LF forward, Step LF to left side, Step RF to right side pushing hips to right |
Set 2 (10-17) | Hip Left, Hip Right Hook, Chasse Left With ¼ Turn, Pivot Turn, Kick Back Touch |
2-3 | **Push hips to left, Push hips to right and hook LF slightly behind right leg (throw head to right) |
4&5 | Step LF to left, Step RF next to LF, ¼ turn left stepping LF forward (3:00) |
6-7 | Step RF forward, ½ sharp pivot turn left (9:00) |
8&1 | Kick RF forward, Step RF back, Touch LF slightly in front of RF |
Set 3 (18-25) | ¾ Turn Chasse Left, Cross Rock Recover, ¼ Right Forward Lock Steps |
2-3 | ¼ turn left stepping LF forward, ¼ turn left stepping RF back |
4&5 | ¼ turn left stepping LF to left, step RF next to LF, Step LF to left (12:00) (Cuban hips) |
6-7 | Cross rock RF over LF, recover on LF |
8&1 | ¼ turn right stepping RF forward, Lock LF behind RF, Step RF forward (3:00) ** |
**RESTART: On wall 10, replace count 1 with ‘Right Hip Push’ (6:00). Then RESTART dance from Count 2 of Set 2 (Push hip to left) | |
Set 4 (26-32) | Point Front, Point Back, Left Sailor, Butt Wiggles, Flick |
2-3 | Point LF forward slight across RF, Point LF to left side |
Options for counts 2-3: | |
&2&3 | Hitch LF, Kick LF slightly across RF, Hitch LF, Kick LF to left |
4&5 | Step LF behind RF, Step RF to right, Step LF to left pushing hips to left |
&6&7& | Wiggle butt right, left, right, left, right (make it tight and fast, the faster the better! However, if you find it hard to wiggle, you can opt to hold for these 2 counts) |
8 | Shift weight to left and flick RF diagonally right back |
Repeat And Have Fun!! | |
RESTART: On wall 10, replace count 25 with ‘Right Hip Push’ (6:00). Then RESTART the dance from Count 10 (Push hip to left). | |
ENDING: When you come to the front wall again after the RESTART, do the first 8 counts of the dance to face the back wall and connect with the following: | |
1&2 | Hip bumps to the right |
3&4 | ¼ turn right hip bumps to the left (9:00) |
5 | ¼ turn right step RF to right (12:00) |
6-7 | Butt wiggles |
8 | Flick RF for a final pose |
Note: Many thanks to Wendee Chen for this piece of wonderful music. |
PERFECT CHRISTMAS | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin (Dec 08) |
Music: | Perfect Christmas by S Club 7 |
Descriptions: | 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance |
Rock Recover, ¾ Triple Step, Side, Syncopated Weave, Side | |
1-2 | Rock LF forward, Recover on RF |
3&4 | ¼ turn left stepping LF next to RF, ¼ turn left stepping RF next to LF, ¼ turn left stepping LF next to RF (3:00) |
5 | Step RF to right side |
6&7 | Step LF behind RF, Step RF to right, Cross LF in front of RF |
8 | Step RF to right |
¼ Coaster, Rock Recover, ¼ Touch, ¼ Touch | |
1&2 | ¼ turn left stepping LF back, step RF next to LF, step LF forward (facing 12:00) |
3-4 | Rock RF forward, recover on LF |
5-6 | ¼ turn right stepping RF to right side, touch L toe next to RF (facing 3:00) |
7-8 | ¼ turn right stepping LF to left side, touch R toe next to LF (facing 6:00) |
Right Rolling Vine, Kick, Left Rolling Vine, Kick | |
1-2 | ¼ turn right stepping RF forward, ½ turn right stepping LF back (3:00) |
3-4 | ¼ turn right stepping RF to right, Kick LF to R diagonal (6:00) |
5-6 | ¼ turn left stepping LF forward, ½ turn left stepping RF back (9:00) |
7-8 | ¼ turn left stepping LF to left, Kick RF to L diagonal (6:00) |
Easier: | Do Right and Left Grapevines instead |
Syncopated Jazz Box, ¾ Turn, 2 Forward Shuffles | |
1 | Cross RF over LF |
2&3 | Step back on LF, step RF to right side, Cross LF over RF |
4 | ¼ turn left stepping back on RF (facing 3:00) |
5&6 | ½ turn left stepping LF forward, step RF next to LF, Step LF forward (facing 9:00) |
7&8 | Step RF forward, step LF next to RF, step RF forward |
Start Again and Have Fun, Merry Christmas! | |
TAG: AFTER Wall 4 (facing 12:00) and AFTER Wall 7 (facing 3:00) | |
Rock Recover, Left Coaster, Rock Recover, Right Coaster | |
1-2 | Rock LF forward, recover on RF |
3&4 | Step LF back, Step RF together, Step LF forward |
5-6 | Rock RF forward, recover on LF |
7&8 | Step RF back, Step LF together, Step RF forward |
Note: After wall 10 (facing 6:00), the music will slow down for about 15 seconds (music track 3:50 – 4:05), you can opt to end the dance here. Alternatively, go round wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Continue the dance when the beat kicks in again. |
JB SUMMERTIME | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin, Janice Khoo, Desmond Ng, Cindy Lee (Dec 08) |
Music: | Summertime by New Kids On The Block |
Descriptions: | 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance |
Kick And Point, Forward And Back C Bumps, ¼ Coaster, Pivot Turn Forward | |
1&2 | Kick RF, Step RF back, Point LF forward |
&3 | Push hip forward, push hip back and sit on right hip (knees bent) |
&4 | Push hip forward, push hip back raising hip |
(Counts &3&4: the hips are moving in a C motion) | |
5&6 | ¼ turn right stepping LF back, step RF next to LF, step LF forward (3:00) |
7&8 | Step RF forward, ½ turn left pivot, Step RF forward (9:00) |
Side Rock Cross, Slide, Back Rock Quarter, Forward, Kick Ball Step | |
1&2 | Rock LF to the left, recover on RF, cross LF over RF |
3 | RF take a big slide to the right pushing hips to the right |
4&5 | Rock LF back, recover on RF, ¼ turn left stepping LF forward (6:00) |
&6 | Step RF slightly fo rward, big step LF forward |
7&8 | Kick RF forward, step ball of RF next to LF, step LF forward |
Heel Split, Close Point, 2 ¼ Hitch Paddles, 4 Scoot Hitches Back | |
&1 | Weight on balls split both heels, return heels to centre (weight on RF) |
&2 | Step LF next to RF, point RF to right |
&3 | ¼ turn left on ball on LF while hitching RF, point RF to right (9:00) |
&4 | ¼ turn left on ball on LF while hitching RF, point RF to right (12:00) |
5& | Scoot LF back and hitch RF at the same time, Step back on RF |
6& | Scoot RF back and hitch LF at the same time, Step back on LF |
7& | Scoot LF back and hitch RF at the same time, Step back on RF |
8 | Scoot RF back and hitch LF at the same time |
Optional arms | |
5& | Chest pumps with both elbows pointing to the sides and fists in front of chest, push fists forward (repeat 4x till count 8) |
¼ Sailor, Walk Walk, Shoulders/Chest Isolations, Left Coaster | |
1&2 | ¼ turn left stepping LF behind RF, step RF to right side, step LF to left side (3:00) |
3-4 | Walk forward 2 counts, RF, LF with your own style! |
5 | Collapse shoulders forward and chest in (lock it there) |
6 | Pull shoulders back and chest up, shifting weight on the RF |
7&8 | Step LF back, Step RF next to LF, step LF forward |
Repeat & Enjoy! | |
RESTART: AFTER 16 counts on wall 2 and 5 (both facing 3:00) | |
Note: This dance is specially choreographed and dedicated to the Lim Sisters of Johor Bahru in conjunction with their Dance 4 Peace, Health and Joy event on 7 Dec 2008 in Johor Bahru. |
INNUENDO | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin (Nov 08) |
Music: | Belaian Jiwa by Innuendo |
Descriptions: | 32 count - 2 wall - Intermediate/Advanced level line dance |
Intro 16 beat counts + 2 silent counts | |
Sequence: 32, 32, tag, 32, 32, 28R, 28R, Ending | |
Set 1 | Sweep, Behind Side Cross, Hinge Turn Lunge, Recover And Cross, ¾ Left Forward |
1 | Step RF back and start to sweep LF from front to the back |
2&3 | Step LF behind RF, Step RF to right side, Cross LF in front of RF |
4&5 | ¼ turn left stepping RF back, ¼ turn left stepping LF to left side, Lunge RF across LF (6:00) |
6&7 | Recover weight on LF, Step RF to right side, Cross LF in front of RF |
&8& | ¼ turn left stepping RF back, ½ turn left stepping LF forward, Step RF forward (9:00) |
Set 2 | Lunge, Back Back Sweep, Cross Back Back Sweep, Cross ¼ Right Sways |
1 | Lunge LF forward |
2&3 | Recover weight on RF, LF tak e small step back, RF take small step back and start to sweep LF to front of RF |
4&5 | Cross LF in front of RF, RF take small step back, LF take small step back and start to sweep RF to front of LF |
6& | Cross RF in front of LF, ¼ turn right stepping back on LF (12:00) |
7-8 | Sway hips to Right, sway hips to Left |
Option: | On walls 2, 4, 6, and 7 (vocals: oh, oh, oh.), do 4 quick figure 8 hip sways on counts 7&8& |
Set 3 | Side, Rock Recover Back, Back Back Back, 2 Chaine Turns Forward |
1 | RF take a big step to right side |
2&3 | Cross rock LF in front of RF (facing 1:30), recover on RF, LF take a big step back |
4&5 | (still facing 1:30) Step RF diagonally left back, Step LF diagonally left back, Rock RF back with head turned right |
6& | (still facing 1:30) Step LF forward, full turn left on balls of LF and RF with RF next to LF |
7&8 | (still facing 1:30) Step LF slightly forward, full turn left on balls of LF and RF with RF next to LF, Step LF slightly forward |
6-8 Easier Option for the double turns: Execute 1 left full turn forward stepping on LF, RF, LF (on counts 6-8) | |
Set 4 | Butterfly, Coaster Side, Hinge Turn Hitch, Behind Side Sweep, Cross Side |
& | Bringing RF next to LF raise body on balls of both feet, bend knees and arch your body backwards and head tilted upwards |
Arms: | both arms in front of navel, palms down |
1 | Drop heels down and straighten body again with a slight bend forward, |
Arms: | turn palms upwards and arms start making big circles on the sides from down, back, up and forward down again (think of the butterfly swimming stroke! |
Easier Option: Just do the arm bit without the body wave. | |
2&3 | Squaring back to 12:00 step RF back, Step LF next to RF, Step RF to right side |
4& | Cross LF in front of RF, ½ turn left while recovering on RF (6:00) |
(**RESTART here with the sweep on Walls 5 and 6) | |
5 | Sweeping hitch LF (figure 4) from front to back |
6&7 | Step LF behind RF, Step RF to ride side, Cross LF in fron t of RF and sweep RF to the front |
8& | Cross RF in front of LF, Step LF to left side |
Repeat | |
TAG (4 counts): To be done AFTER Wall 2 (facing 12:00) | |
BACK ROCK SWEEP, CROSS UNWIND FULL TURN | |
1-2 | Rock back on RF, Recover on LF and sweep RF to the front |
3-4 | Cross RF over LF, unwind full turn left with weight ending on RF and connect with the left sweep on count 1. |
RESTART: Restart the dance AFTER count 28& on Wall 5 and 6. | |
ENDING: Wall 7 (25 counts), Wall 8 (25 +2 counts) | |
On wall 7, do until 'Butterfly' and continue to bend your body forward down as you lower your 'wings' to almost your feet. While bending down, step your RF back and bend your right knees keeping LF straight and pointed forward. Hold this "Sleeping Butterfly" position for 8 counts and start wall 8 from beginning when the beat kicks in again (make it dramatic!). Do up till count 14&, then do the sways slowly for 4 counts. The beat will kick in again, so continue with Set 3 u ntil 'Butterfly' and lead into the "Sleeping Butterfly" position. Lastly, slowly open up again (vocal: jiwa) for the last pose. May look complicated due to the pauses at the end of the song, so do refer to the video. |
JOHNNY'S GIRL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Music: | Judy, Judy, Judy by Johnny Tillotson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Descriptions: | 64 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance |
Intro: 6 + 8 counts | |
Sequence: 64, Tag, 64, 36, 64, Tag, 36, 64 (It's easy to hear in the music!) | |
Set 1 | Vine Right ¼R Touch, Left Touch, ¼L Right Touch |
1-4 | Step RF to right, Step LF behind RF |
3-4 | ¼ turn right stepping RF forward, touch LF next to RF (3:00) |
5-6 | Step LF to left, Touch RF next to LF |
7-8 | ¼ turn left stepping RF back, Touch LF next to RF (12:00) |
Set 2 | Vine Left ¼L Touch, Right Touch, ¼R Left Touch |
1-8 | Mirror image of Set 1 |
Set 3 | Prissy Walk Hold X2, Prissy Fast Walks X3, Hold |
1-4 | Cross RF over LF, hold, Cross LF over RF, hold (12:00) |
5-8 | Cross RF over LF, Cross LF over RF, Cross RF over LF, hold |
Set 4 | Heel Swivels/Hip Twists X 8 |
1 | Bring LF next to RF and on balls of both feet swivel both h eels to left |
2 | Swivel both heels to right |
3-8 | Repeat 1-2, weight ending on the RF. |
Options: | Use advantage of your hips for the twist. You may opt to twist your body lower for the first 4 counts and up again for the next four counts. |
Set 5 | Side Rock Cross Hold, ½ Hinge Turn Forward Hold |
1-4 | Rock LF to left, Recover on RF, Cross LF over RF, Hold (RESTART here on Wall 3 & 5) |
5-6 | ¼ turn left stepping RF back, ¼ turn left stepping LF to left side (6:00) |
7-8 | Step RF forward, Hold |
Set 6 | Forward Lock Step Hold, Pivot ½L ¼L Side Hold |
1-4 | Step LF forward, Lock RF behind LF, Step LF forward, Hold |
5-6 | Step RF forward, ½ pivot turn left (weight on LF) (3:00) |
7-8 | ¼ turn left step RF to right side, Hold (9:00) |
Set 7 | Left Out, Snap, ¼R Right Out, Snap, Left Out, Snap, ¼R Right Out, Snap |
1-2 | Step LF forward out (use hips) , hold & snap your fingers |
3-4 | ¼ turn right stepping RF forward out (use hips), hold & snap your fingers (12:00) |
5-6 | Step LF forward out (use hips), hold & snap your fingers |
7-8 | ¼ turn right stepping RF forward out (use hips), hold & snap your fingers (3:00) |
Set 8 | Side ¼L Sailor Step, Jazz Box ¼L Turn Touch. |
1-2 | Step LF to left, step RF behind LF |
3-4 | ¼ turn left stepping LF to left, step RF to right (12:00) |
5-6 | Cross LF over RF, ¼ turn left stepping RF back (9:00) |
7-8 | Step LF to left, Touch RF next to LF |
Repeat | |
Tag (12 counts): To be done AFTER Wall 1 (9:00) and Wall 4 (3:00) | |
Slow Walk Around, Side Rock Touch, Hold | |
1-4 | ¼ R step RF forward, hold, ¼ R step LF forward, hold |
5-8 | Repeat 1-4 until (you would have completed a full circle) |
9-12 | Rock RF to right side, Recover on LF, Touch RF next to LF, Hold |
Restart: Restart the dance on count 36 on Wall 3 (6:00) and 5 (3:00). | |
Ending: After completing Wall 6, you will face the front again. Do this: | |
OUT, SNAP, OUT, SNAP, BACK, SNAP, BACK, SNAP | |
1-4 | Step RF forward out, hold & snap fingers, Step LF out, hold & snap fingers |
5-8 | Step RF back out, hold & snap finger, Step LF back out, hold & snap finger |
Note: Thanks to Lim CK for sending me the music! !! |
JOHNNY'S GIRL | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin (Sept 08) |
Music: | Judy, Judy, Judy by Johnny Tillotson |
Descriptions: | 64 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance |
Intro: 6 + 8 counts | |
Sequence: 64, Tag, 64, 36, 64, Tag, 36, 64 (It's easy to hear in the music!) | |
Set 1 | Vine Right ¼R Touch, Left Touch, ¼L Right Touch |
1-4 | Step RF to right, Step LF behind RF |
3-4 | ¼ turn right stepping RF forward, touch LF next to RF (3:00) |
5-6 | Step LF to left, Touch RF next to LF |
7-8 | ¼ turn left stepping RF back, Touch LF next to RF (12:00) |
Set 2 | Vine Left ¼L Touch, Right Touch, ¼R Left Touch |
1-8 | Mirror image of Set 1 |
Set 3 | Prissy Walk Hold X2, Prissy Fast Walks X3, Hold |
1-4 | Cross RF over LF, hold, Cross LF over RF, hold (12:00) |
5-8 | Cross RF over LF, Cross LF over RF, Cross RF over LF, hold |
Set 4 | Heel Swivels/Hip Twists X 8 |
1 | Bring LF next to RF and on balls of both feet swivel both h eels to left |
2 | Swivel both heels to right |
3-8 | Repeat 1-2, weight ending on the RF. |
Options: | Use advantage of your hips for the twist. You may opt to twist your body lower for the first 4 counts and up again for the next four counts. |
Set 5 | Side Rock Cross Hold, ½ Hinge Turn Forward Hold |
1-4 | Rock LF to left, Recover on RF, Cross LF over RF, Hold (RESTART here on Wall 3 & 5) |
5-6 | ¼ turn left stepping RF back, ¼ turn left stepping LF to left side (6:00) |
7-8 | Step RF forward, Hold |
Set 6 | Forward Lock Step Hold, Pivot ½L ¼L Side Hold |
1-4 | Step LF forward, Lock RF behind LF, Step LF forward, Hold |
5-6 | Step RF forward, ½ pivot turn left (weight on LF) (3:00) |
7-8 | ¼ turn left step RF to right side, Hold (9:00) |
Set 7 | Left Out, Snap, ¼R Right Out, Snap, Left Out, Snap, ¼R Right Out, Snap |
1-2 | Step LF forward out (use hips) , hold & snap your fingers |
3-4 | ¼ turn right stepping RF forward out (use hips), hold & snap your fingers (12:00) |
5-6 | Step LF forward out (use hips), hold & snap your fingers |
7-8 | ¼ turn right stepping RF forward out (use hips), hold & snap your fingers (3:00) |
Set 8 | Side ¼L Sailor Step, Jazz Box ¼L Turn Touch. |
1-2 | Step LF to left, step RF behind LF |
3-4 | ¼ turn left stepping LF to left, step RF to right (12:00) |
5-6 | Cross LF over RF, ¼ turn left stepping RF back (9:00) |
7-8 | Step LF to left, Touch RF next to LF |
Repeat | |
Tag (12 counts): To be done AFTER Wall 1 (9:00) and Wall 4 (3:00) | |
Slow Walk Around, Side Rock Touch, Hold | |
1-4 | ¼ R step RF forward, hold, ¼ R step LF forward, hold |
5-8 | Repeat 1-4 until (you would have completed a full circle) |
9-12 | Rock RF to right side, Recover on LF, Touch RF next to LF, Hold |
Restart: Restart the dance on count 36 on Wall 3 (6:00) and 5 (3:00). | |
Ending: After completing Wall 6, you will face the front again. Do this: | |
OUT, SNAP, OUT, SNAP, BACK, SNAP, BACK, SNAP | |
1-4 | Step RF forward out, hold & snap fingers, Step LF out, hold & snap fingers |
5-8 | Step RF back out, hold & snap finger, Step LF back out, hold & snap finger |
Note: Thanks to Lim CK for sending me the music! !! |
ARABIAN EYES | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin (Apr 08) |
Music: | Ojos Asi by Shakira |
Descriptions: | Phrased wall - Intermediate level line dance |
Phrase: ABB, A- (16 counts, then restart) ABB, A+ BB | |
Note: This is a belly fusion line dance, so make it sexy and exotic! | |
Part A: 64 counts | |
Set 1 | SEXY HIP ROLLS MAKING HALF TURN LEFT |
1-2 | Step RF forward, roll hip anti clockwise and make a 1/8 turn left |
3-8 | Repeat counts 1-2 for 3 more times for a total half turn (6:00) |
Set 2 | SEXY FORWARD SLOW WALKS |
1-2 | Press ball of RF slightly forward lifting right hip, step down RF lowering right hip (hip motion: clockwise) |
3-4 | Press ball of LF slightly forward lifting left hip, steps down LF lowering left hip (hip motion: anti clockwise) |
5-8 | Repeat counts 1-4 |
Arms: | Clasp both palms above head in a praying position |
Guys arm's alternative: | Genie's pose, b oth arms bent at elbows and in front of chest, palms facing down |
Set 3 | SEXY HIP ROLLS MAKING HALF TURN LEFT |
1-2 | Step RF forward, roll hip anti clockwise and make a 1/8 turn left |
3-8 | Repeat counts 1-2 for 3 more times to face the front wall (12:00) |
Set 4 | ¼ TURN SHUFFLE, ½ TURN SHUFFLE, RIGHT SAILOR, LEFT SAILOR |
1&2 | ¼ turn right shuffle forward RLR (3:00) |
3&4 | ½ turn right shuffle backwards LRL (9:00) |
5&6 | Right sailor (both arms on both sides, palms facing down) |
7&8 | Left sailor (both arms on both sides, palms facing down) |
Set 5 | ROCKING CHAIR, HALF TURN HIP DROPS |
1-2 | Cross rock RF over LF, Shift weight back to LF (facing 7:30) |
Arms (1): | Both arms with palms down from each side, making a scoop up motion towards each other and meet slightly in front the face (left diagonal), palms facing towards the face (Book sign) |
Arms (2): | Hold |
3-4 | Rock back RF, Shift weight back to LF (still facing 7:00) |
Arms (3): | Turning both palms out , move right arm down, keeping left arm up |
Arms (4): | Hold |
5& | Step ball of RF slightly forward and push hips out, drop hip with 1/8 turn left (weight back on LF) |
Arms (5): | Right arm still down (next to hips) and palms facing downwards in a pushing down motion while left arm is still above the head with palm facing upwards in the pushing up motion |
Arms (&): | Both arms still in the same position but slightly retracted (elbows bent more) |
6&7&8& | Repeat counts 5& 3 more times to make a total ½ turn left (3:00) |
Set 6 | CROSS SHUFFLES, ½ TURN CROSS SHUFFLES X2, CROSS RECOVER SIDE RECOVER |
1&2 | Cross RF across LF, Step LF to left side, Cross RF across LF (3:00) |
&3&4 | ½ turn left, Cross LF across RF, Step RF to right side, Cross LF across RF (9:00) |
&5&6 | ½ turn right, Cross RF across LF, Step LF to left side, Cross RF across LF (3:00) |
&7&8& | ½ turn left, Cross LF across RF, Recover on RF, Step LF to left side, recover weight on RF (9:00) |
Set 7 | ROCK ING CHAIR, HALF TURN HIP DROPS |
1-2 | Cross rock LF over RF, Shift weight back to RF (facing 10:30) |
Arms (1): | Both arms with palms down from each side, making a scoop up motion towards each other and meet slightly above the face, palms facing towards the face (Book sign) |
Arms (2): | Hold |
3-4 | Rock back LF, Shift weight back to RF (still facing 10:30) |
Arms (3): | Turning both palms out, move left arm down keeping right arm up |
Arms (4): | Hold |
5& | Step ball of LF slightly forward and push hips out, drop hip with 1/8 turn right (weight back on RF) |
Arms (5): | Left arm still down (next to hips) and palm facing downwards in a pushing down motion while right arm is still above the head with palm facing upwards in the pushing up motion |
Arms (&): | Both arms still in the same position but slightly retracted (elbows bent more) |
6&7&8& | Repeat counts 5& 3 more times to make a total ½ turn right (3:00) |
Set 8 | CROSS SHUFFLE, ½ TURN CROSS SHUFFLE, SHOULDER ISOLATION |
1&2 | Cross LF across RF, Step RF to right side, Cross LF across RF (3:00) |
&3&4 | ½ turn right, Cross RF across LF, Step LF to left side, Cross RF across LF (9:00) |
** In A+, add in 2 more half turn cross shuffles for count 5-8 and connect to the next four counts during heavy beats. | |
5-6 | ¼ left by stepping forward on LF, Hold (6:00), popping right shoulder forward and left shoulder back. |
7-8 | Pop right shoulder back and left shoulder forward, Pop right shoulder forward and left shoulder back (keep weight on LF) |
Part B: 32 counts | |
Set 1 | SHOULDER SHIMMIES, DIAGONAL RIGHT LOCK STEPS WITH HIP |
1&2&3&4 | Shimmy shoulders with back straight (possibly with higher frequency shimmies) |
5&6& | Step RF diagonally forward, lock LF behind RF (Hip moves forward and back with each count) |
7&8 | Repeat counts 5&6 (weight ends on RF) |
Arms: | Slowly bring up both arms on the sides till above the head, down on count 8 |
Set 2 | SHOULDER SHIMMIES, DIAGONAL LEFT LOCK STEPS WITH HIP |
1&2&3&4 | Shimmy shoulders with back straight (possibly with higher frequency shimmies) |
5&6& | Step LF diagonally forward, lock RF behind LF (Hip moves forward and back with each count) |
7&8 | Repeat counts 5&6 (weight ends on LF) |
Arms: | Slowly bring up both arms on the sides till above the head, down on count 8 |
Set 3 | SMALL TURNING SHUFFLES TO COMPLETE A FULL TURN |
1&2 | ¼ turn right take small steps right shuffle forward RLR (3:00) |
Body: | slightly tilt to the right side, |
Arms: | both swaying above towards right |
3&4 | ¼ turn to the right take small steps left shuffle forward LRL (6:00) |
Body: | slightly tilt to the left side |
Arms: | both swaying above towards left |
5-8 | Repeats counts 1-4 to face the front wall again (12:00) |
Set 4 | HIP BUMPS, SEXY SWAYS |
1-2 | Hip bump to right side, Hold |
Arms: | Raise right arm straight above head, palm facing out |
For guys, | stomp RF and raise right arm at chest level with elbows bent, palms facing down |
3-4 | Hip bump to left side, Hold |
Arms: | Raise left arm straight above head, palm facing out) |
For guys, | stomp LF and raise left arm at chest level with elbows bent, palm facing down (completing the Genie's pose) |
5-6 | With both hands still up, sway hips right and left while bending knees |
7-8 | With both hands still up, sway hips right and left while straightening up again. |
This dance is specially choreographed for Sharon's Arabian Nights themed Line Dance party on 27 April 2008. Special Thanks to Janice Khoo and Desmond Ng for invaluable ideas. |
HARE RAM | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin (Malaysia) Jan 08 |
Music: | Bhool Bhulaiyaa by Neeraj Shridhar |
Descriptions: | Phrased wall - Intermediate level line dance |
Phrasing: Intro (3x8) AABC A-(24cts*) AAAC A-(16cts**) AAAC ABCCC | |
PART A (32 Counts) | |
¼ MONTEREY TURN, TOUCH BALL STEP, ROCK RECOVER, LEFT FULL TRIPLE STEP TURN | |
1-2 | Touch right foot to right, ¼ turn right on ball of left foot bringing right foot next to left foot (3:00) |
3&4 | Touch left foot to left, bring left foot next to right foot, step right foot forward |
5-6 | Rock left foot forward, recover on right foot |
7&8 | ½ turn left stepping left foot on the spot, ½ turn left stepping right foot on the spot, step left foot on the spot |
Easier option: | left coaster step |
HIP ROLLS, CROSS ROCK RECOVER, ½ SAILOR CROSS | |
1-2 | Step right foot to right roll hips to the right (to the right), roll hips to the left (to the left) |
(this 2 counts completes a figure 8 motion) arms: for counts 1-4, raise both arms above for a sexier Bollywood feel | |
3&4 | Bump hips to the right, return hips to center, bump hips to the right |
5-6 | Cross rock left foot over right foot, recover on right foot |
7&8 | ½ turn left stepping left foot behind right foot, step right foot to right, cross left foot over right foot (9:00) |
RESTART:At the 2nd restart, do a ¼ sailor cross instead to face the front wall | |
TOUCH, HOLD, SHOULDER JERKS, KICK BALL TOUCH, HEAD ROLL ¼ TURN LEFT | |
1-2 | Touch right foot to right and raise right palm (facing outwards) next to face with face towards palm, hold on count 2 |
&3&4 | Still in the same position - jerk both shoulders forward and back twice |
5-6 | Kick right foot forward, step ball of right foot next to left foot, touch left foot out to left |
7-8 | Head roll to the left with a ¼ turn left over 2 counts, stepping forward on left foot on count 8 (6:00) |
RESTART: 1st restart after count 24, you'll be facing the back wall | |
STEP TOUCHES, PIVOT TURN, PIVOT TURN | |
1-2 | Step right foot to right, touch left foot slightly behind right foot |
Arms: | throw arms high up on count 1, bring hands towards chest on count &, then throw both arms to the right on count 2 |
3-4 | Step left foot to left, touch right foot slightly behind left foot |
Arms: | throw arms high up on count 3, bring hands towards chest on count &, then throw both arms to the left on count 4 |
5-6 | Step right foot forward, ½ turn left shifting weight on left foot (12:00) |
7-8 | Step right foot forward, ½ turn left shifting weight on left foot (6:00) |
PART B (24 Counts) | |
TURNING DOROTHY STEPS, APPLEJACKS TO THE RIGHT | |
1-2& | Step right foot diagonally to right, step ball of left foot behind right foot, step right foot diagonally to right |
3-4& | ¼ turn right step left foot diagonally to left, step ball of right foot behind left foot, step left foot diagonally to left |
5& | Placing right foot next to left foot in a v shape, on heel of left foot twist left toe to right and on ball of right foot twist right heel to right |
6& | On ball of left foot twist left heel to the right and on heel of right foot twist right toe to right, on heel of left foot twist left toe to right and on ball of right foot twist right heel to right |
7&8 | On ball of left foot turn left heel to the right and on heel of right foot twist right toe to right, on heel of left foot twist left toe to right and on ball of right foot twist right heel to right, on ball of left foot turn left heel to the right and on heel of right foot twist right toe to right (keep weight on right foot on count 8) |
Easier option: | counts 5-8 can be replaced with jogging small steps to the right with both knees bent |
TURNING DOROTHY STEPS, APPLEJACKS TO THE LEFT | |
9-16 | Mirror image of counts 1-8 of part b to the left |
DOROTHY STEPS, SWAY HIPS | |
17-18& | Step right foot diagonally right, step ball of left foot behind right foot, step right foot diagonally to right |
19-20& | Step left foot diagonally left, step ball of right foot behind left foot, step left foot diagonally to left |
21-24 | Sway hips right, left, right, left |
Arms: | sway both arms above head right, left, right, left |
PART C (32 Counts) | |
HARE RAM ARM MOVEMENTS | |
1-4 | With 3rd and 4th fingers folded in on both palms, straighten out both arms forward, and palms facing down |
Cross right palm over left palm twice on counts 1-2 and switch left palm over right palm on counts 3-4 | |
Optional: | bump hips right twice on counts 1-2, bump hips left twice on counts 3-4 |
5-8 | With 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers folded in on both hands, place right hand left of face with thumb pointing to the mouth, touch left thumb to right pinkie |
On every count, rotate both hands back and forth while both hand move rightwards across the face: 6: right thumb to left pinkie, 7: left thumb to right pinkie, 8: right thumb to left pinkie, the left thumb should be pointing to the right side of the face pointing to the mouth. These 4 counts signify playing of the flute | |
Optional: | bump hips right, left, right, left on every count |
BOLLYWOOD SHIMMIES | |
9-12 | Keeping weight on left foot throughout, shimmy diagonally right forward on counts 9-10, shimmy back on counts 11-12 |
13-16 | Keeping weight on left foot throughout, shimmy diagonally left forward on counts 13-14, shimmy back on counts 15-16 |
17-32 | Repeat counts 1-16 of Part C again |
ENDING: In the final 3 C's, dancers can move freely around the dance floor doing counts 1-8 to look for a partner. On counts 9-16, do the Bollywood shimmies facing the partner. Then move around to the next partner on the next 8 counts and so forth. The shimmies can also be done in a group/circle | |
THE RIGHT STUFF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Music: | You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Descriptions: | Phrased - - wall - Intermediate level line dance |
Sequence: AABC AABCC AB*CC | |
PART A | |
STEP OUT, STEP IN, PRESS RIGHT RECOVER, BEHIND SIDE CROSS | |
1-2 | Step right to right side, step left to left side |
&3-4 | Step right at center, step left in front of right foot while right shoulder pops up and left shoulder pops down, hold step while left shoulder pops up with left hand on left hip and right shoulder pops down |
5-6 | Press diagonally forward right on ball of right foot, recover weight on left |
7&8 | Step right foot behind left foot, step left to left side, step right foot across left foot |
STEP OUT, STEP IN, PRESS LEFT RECOVER, BEHIND SIDE CROSS | |
1-2 | Step left to left side, step right to right side |
&3-4 | Step left at center, step right in front of left foot while left shoulder pops up and right shoulder pops down, hold step while right shoulder pops up with right hand on right hip and left shoulder pops down |
5-6 | Press diagonally forward left on ball of left foot, recover weight on right |
7&8 | Step left foot behind right foot, step right to right side, step left foot across right foot |
2 WALKS, HEEL & TOUCH, HIP BUMPS, ¼ TURN LEFT WITH HEEL | |
1-2 | Walk forward on right, walk forward on left |
&3&4 | Step back on right, left heel forward, step left next to right, touch right next to left |
5-6 | Stepping right foot to right side with a hip bump to right, hip bump to left |
7&8 | Hip bump to right, hip bump to left, ¼ turn left by stepping back on right foot and left heel lifted in front of right foot |
½ TURN, COASTER CROSS, C-BUMPS, ¼ TURN LEFT | |
1-2 | Step forward on left, ½ turn left by stepping back on right |
3&4 | Step left foot back, step right next to left foot, ¼ turn left by stepping left slightly forward and across right |
5&6& | ¼ turn left by stepping right to right side and bump hip up to the right, return to center, bump hip down to the right, return to center |
7&8& | Bump hip up to the right, return to center, bump hip down to the right, shift weight onto left foot while hooking right foot into a figure 4 |
PART B | |
RIGHT VINE, SWEEP | |
1-4 | Step right to right side, hold, cross left over right, hold |
5-6 | Step right to right side, step left behind right |
7-8 | Sweep right around to back, step right behind left |
LEFT VINE, SWEEP | |
1-4 | Step left to left side, hold, cross right over left, hold |
5-6 | Step left to left side, step right behind left |
7-8 | Sweep left around to back, ¼ turn left by step left to left side |
CROSS RECOVER BIG STEP DRAG TWICE | |
1-2 | Cross right over left, recover left |
3-4 | Right big step to the right, drag left to next of right |
5-6 | Cross left over right, recover right |
7-8 | Left big step to the left, drag right to next of left |
PIVOT ¼ TURN, LEFT VINE, POINT | |
1-4 | Step right forward, hold, pivot ½ turn left, hold |
5-6 | ½ turn left by stepping right foot back, ¼ turn left by stepping left foot to the left |
7-8& | Step right across left, point left to left side, step left next to right |
Execute a ¼ turn left just before the 3rd sequence of Part B to face the back wall again | |
PART C | |
POINT LEFT & RIGHT, RIGHT HEEL, TOUCH, STEP BACK AND KNEE POPS | |
1&2& | Point right to right side, step right next to left, point left to left side, step left next to right |
3&4 | Place right heel forward, step right next to left, touch left next to right |
&5&6 | Small step back on left foot, pop right knee, small step back on right foot, pop left knee |
&7&8 | Small step back on left foot, pop right knee, small step back on right foot, pop left knee |
POINT RIGHT & LEFT, LEFT HEEL, TOUCH, STEP FORWARD AND KNEE POPS | |
1&2& | Point left to left side, step left next to right, point right to right side, step right next to left |
3&4 | Place left heel forward, step left next to right, touch right next to left |
&5&6 | Small step forward on right foot, pop left knee, small step forward on left foot, pop right knee |
&7-8 | Small step forward on right foot, touch left foot behind right foot (both knees slightly bent), fast unwind ½ left (straighten up body with weight on left) |
17-32 | Repeat counts 1-16 |
FAIRY TALE | |
Choreographed by: | Jennifer Choo Sue Chin (July 06) |
Music: | Tong Hua by Guang Liang |
Descriptions: | 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance |
Start at the word "duo" (4th syllable of vocal) | |
SIDE, SAILOR ¼, SWAY, CROSS STEP BEHIND, SWEEP, ¼ TURN LEFT, ROCK BACK | |
1 | Step left large step to left side |
2&3 | Step right behind left, make ¼ turn to left stepping forward on left (9:00), step right to right side (sway hips to right side) |
4&5 | Sway hips to left, step right next to left, cross left over right |
6&7 | Step right to right side, step left behind right, sweep right to behind left |
8&1 | Step right behind left, ¼ turn left stepping left forward, rock back on right |
(styling options: open up both arms by the side as if welcoming a hug) (6:00) | |
WALK, WALK, FORWARD SHUFFLE, FORWARD MAMBO, LEFT COASTER | |
2-3 | Walk forward on left, walk forward on right |
4&5 | Forward shuffle, left right left (styling options: bring both arms and hug body slowly) |
6&7 | Rock right forward, recover left, rock right backwards |
8&1 | Left step behind, right step next to left, left step forward |
LEFT ½ PIVOT, FORWARD MAMBO, FULL TURN, BACK LOCK STEP ¼ TURN RIGHT | |
2-3 | Step right forward, ½ pivot turn left (12:00) |
4&5 | Rock right forward, recover left, rock right behind (prep to full turn) |
6&7 | ¼ turn stepping left, ½ turn stepping back on right, ¼ turn stepping forward on left (12:00) |
8&1 | Rock forward on right, recover on left, ¼ turn right stepping right to right side (sway hips to right) (3:00) |
SWAY, LEFT SAILOR, STEP FORWARD, SPIRAL FULL TURN, LUNGE | |
2-3 | Sway hips to left, sway hips to right |
4&5 | Left behind right, right to right side, left step to left |
6-7 | Step right forward, spiral full turn left (3:00) |
8& | Lunge diagonally to the right on left, recover on right (Prep to Restart) |
REPEAT | |
TAG: To be danced only after 3rd wall, when facing 9;00 wall for the first time | |
1 | Making a ¼ turn left step left foot forward (6:00) |
2&3 | Step right to right side, cross left in front of right, making a ¼ turn left step back on right (3:00) |
4&5 | Step left to left side, cross right in front of left, making a ¼ turn left step left forward (12:00) |
6&7 | Step right to right side, cross left in front right, making a ¼ turn left step back on right (9:00) |
8&1 | Step left to left side, cross right in front of left, step left next to right |
2-4 | Right step to right side, touch left toe next to right with left knee bended, hold |
Styling options: | turn head to right looking downwards, body bent diagonally right forward, left hand next to left cheek, palms facing outwards, right hand in front of chest level, palms facing outwards, as if shielding face from harm) ending dance through the first 7 counts (the sweep) and add: |
8&1 | Step right behind left, ¼ turn left stepping left forward, step right across left |
2 | Unwind left 1 ¼ slowly with the music and end with a curtsy facing 12:00 |
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