Count:
80
Wand:
1
Ebene:
Absolute Beginner - (suitable for non-dancers)
Musik:
You Should Be Dancing - Various Artists : (CD: Rewind the 80's and 90's - Single - iTunes - 3:24)
Start point: Starts after 16 counts.
Arm Crosses Moving Up
[1-8] Arm crosses with fists, starting low and going high – ending with wrists crossed. Eyes watch hands crossing and head moves gradually up.
Out, Clap, Out, Clap, Elbows Down (Hold x4)
1-4Keeping arms high, open arms wide and clap – do this 2x.
5-8Bring elbows down to sides, elbows bent, forearms facing up, fists clasped – and hold for 4 counts.
Raise Arms Up/Down
1-4Raise arms high up the air in front of you with palms open and facing up.
5-8Flip hands (on 5) so that palms are now open and facing down – gradually lower arms to sides.
*body is totally still – no feet/leg movement
Bounce, Bounce, Bounce, Bounce, Punch (Hold x4)
1-4Bounce on heels 4x.
5-8Punch right fist high overhead – and hold it for 4 counts
Side Steps/Touches with Claps x2
1-4Step right to right, touch left next to right, step left to left, touch right next to left. (Clap on all touches).
5-8Step right to right, step left next to right, step right to right, touch left next to right. (Clap on all touches).
1-8Repeat the exact same footwork as the above 8 – but using the opposite feet and therefore going in the opposite direction!
Walks Forward and Back with Claps x2
1-4Walk forward three times and touch: right, left, right, touch left. (Clap on the touch).
5-8Walk back three times and touch: left, right, left, touch right. (Clap on the touch).
1-8Repeat the exact same footwork as the above 8.
Walk Around with Disco Arms x2
1-8Walk a wide full circle going clockwise to your right – with arms rolling in a disco move.
1-8Repeat the exact same as above 8.
Start Over!
Contact: dance@trybarefoot.com,
Arm Crosses Moving Up
[1-8] Arm crosses with fists, starting low and going high – ending with wrists crossed. Eyes watch hands crossing and head moves gradually up.
Out, Clap, Out, Clap, Elbows Down (Hold x4)
1-4Keeping arms high, open arms wide and clap – do this 2x.
5-8Bring elbows down to sides, elbows bent, forearms facing up, fists clasped – and hold for 4 counts.
Raise Arms Up/Down
1-4Raise arms high up the air in front of you with palms open and facing up.
5-8Flip hands (on 5) so that palms are now open and facing down – gradually lower arms to sides.
*body is totally still – no feet/leg movement
Bounce, Bounce, Bounce, Bounce, Punch (Hold x4)
1-4Bounce on heels 4x.
5-8Punch right fist high overhead – and hold it for 4 counts
Side Steps/Touches with Claps x2
1-4Step right to right, touch left next to right, step left to left, touch right next to left. (Clap on all touches).
5-8Step right to right, step left next to right, step right to right, touch left next to right. (Clap on all touches).
1-8Repeat the exact same footwork as the above 8 – but using the opposite feet and therefore going in the opposite direction!
Walks Forward and Back with Claps x2
1-4Walk forward three times and touch: right, left, right, touch left. (Clap on the touch).
5-8Walk back three times and touch: left, right, left, touch right. (Clap on the touch).
1-8Repeat the exact same footwork as the above 8.
Walk Around with Disco Arms x2
1-8Walk a wide full circle going clockwise to your right – with arms rolling in a disco move.
1-8Repeat the exact same as above 8.
Start Over!
Contact: dance@trybarefoot.com,
