Count:
32
Wall:
1
Level:
Absolute Beginner
Intro: 40 counts - Start on Vocals
**See below for option for 4 walls**
SECTION 1: STEP TOGETHER STEP TOUCH, x2
1-4Step R to side, Step L beside R, Step R to side, Touch L beside R
5-8Step L to side, Step R beside L, Step L to side, Touch R beside L
SECTION 2: ROCKING CHAIR, x2
1-4Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L, Rock Back on R, Recover on L
5-8Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L, Rock Back on R, Recover on L
SECTION 3: WALK FWD x3, KICK, WALK BACK x3, TOUCH
1-4Walk Fwd R, L, R, Kick L
5-8Walk Back L, R, L, Touch R
SECTION 4: SIDE TOUCH x4
1-4Step R to side, Touch L beside R, Step L to side, Touch R beside L
5-8Step R to side, Touch L beside R, Step L to side, Touch R beside L
Repeat
** 4 wall option - modify last 4 counts of dance (turning clockwise)
SECTION 4: SIDE TOUCH x2, ¼ TURN R SIDE TOUCH, SIDE TOUCH
1-4Step R to side, Touch L beside R, Step L to side, Touch R beside L
5-8¼ turn R stepping on R, Touch L beside R, Step L to side, Touch R beside L (3:00)
This absolute beginner line dance teaches four basic line dance moves and can have anyone age 5 to 85 doing an actual line dance in a matter of minutes. As dancers advance, you can make modifications such as changing it to a 4-wall dance, adding Cuban hips to the step-togethers, add a clap to the kick, put a sway in the rocking chair, and adding some funk to the step touches. Enjoy!
Updated 8/12/21
Diane Capron - dicapron@icloud.com
SAY GOODBYE CONTRA STYLE
Dancers stand in 2 parallel lines facing a partner
SECTION 1: STEP TOGETHER STEP TOUCH, x2
SECTION 2: ROCKING CHAIR giving your partner a high five, x2
SECTION 3: WALK FWD x3, KICK/CLAP, WALK BACK x3, TOUCH
SECTION 4: DO-SI-DO, SIDE TOUCHES x2
1-4 Lock elbows with your partner, walk ½ turn
5-8 Step R to side, Touch L beside R, Step L to side, Touch R beside L
Updated 4/8/24
Diane Capron – dicapron@icloud.com
Last Update: 9 Apr 2024
**See below for option for 4 walls**
SECTION 1: STEP TOGETHER STEP TOUCH, x2
1-4Step R to side, Step L beside R, Step R to side, Touch L beside R
5-8Step L to side, Step R beside L, Step L to side, Touch R beside L
SECTION 2: ROCKING CHAIR, x2
1-4Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L, Rock Back on R, Recover on L
5-8Rock Fwd on R, Recover on L, Rock Back on R, Recover on L
SECTION 3: WALK FWD x3, KICK, WALK BACK x3, TOUCH
1-4Walk Fwd R, L, R, Kick L
5-8Walk Back L, R, L, Touch R
SECTION 4: SIDE TOUCH x4
1-4Step R to side, Touch L beside R, Step L to side, Touch R beside L
5-8Step R to side, Touch L beside R, Step L to side, Touch R beside L
Repeat
** 4 wall option - modify last 4 counts of dance (turning clockwise)
SECTION 4: SIDE TOUCH x2, ¼ TURN R SIDE TOUCH, SIDE TOUCH
1-4Step R to side, Touch L beside R, Step L to side, Touch R beside L
5-8¼ turn R stepping on R, Touch L beside R, Step L to side, Touch R beside L (3:00)
This absolute beginner line dance teaches four basic line dance moves and can have anyone age 5 to 85 doing an actual line dance in a matter of minutes. As dancers advance, you can make modifications such as changing it to a 4-wall dance, adding Cuban hips to the step-togethers, add a clap to the kick, put a sway in the rocking chair, and adding some funk to the step touches. Enjoy!
Updated 8/12/21
Diane Capron - dicapron@icloud.com
SAY GOODBYE CONTRA STYLE
Dancers stand in 2 parallel lines facing a partner
SECTION 1: STEP TOGETHER STEP TOUCH, x2
SECTION 2: ROCKING CHAIR giving your partner a high five, x2
SECTION 3: WALK FWD x3, KICK/CLAP, WALK BACK x3, TOUCH
SECTION 4: DO-SI-DO, SIDE TOUCHES x2
1-4 Lock elbows with your partner, walk ½ turn
5-8 Step R to side, Touch L beside R, Step L to side, Touch R beside L
Updated 4/8/24
Diane Capron – dicapron@icloud.com
Last Update: 9 Apr 2024
