Count:
64
Wall:
1
Level:
Beginner
This dance looks complicated on paper, but it has really easy steps and is fun to do as it includes the YMCA hand movements.
Don’t be scared off by the 64 counts.
Phrased Dance Pattern: AA TAG BB AA TAG BB AA TAG BB B. The music is very distinctive for each section.
Intro 24 counts. One TAG
SECTION A
LINDY R, DIAGONAL ROCKING CHAIR
1&2Step R to R, Step L together, Step R to side
3-4Step L back slightly diagonal, Recover on R
5-8Rock L forward, Recover on R, Rock L backward, Recover on R
LINDY L, DIAGONAL ROCKING CHAIR
1&2Step L to L, Step R together, Step L to side
3-4Step R back slightly diagonal, Recover on L
5-8Rock R forward, Recover on L, Rock R backward, Recover on L
CROSS AND POINT MOVING FORWARD AND MOVING BACK
1-2Cross R over L, Point L to L
3-4Cross L over R, Point R to R
5-6Cross R behind L, Point L to L
3-4Cross L behind R, Point R to R
ROCK BACK SHUFFLE, ROCK FORWAD, COASTER
1-2Rock R back, Recover on L
3&4Shuffle forward RLR
5-6Rock L forward, Recover on R
3&4Step L back, Step R back beside L, Step L Forward
TAG: 8 counts - 2 V-Steps
1-2Step R out diagonally to R side, Step L out diagonally to L side
3-4Step R back in to place, Step L back in to place
5-8Repeat
SECTION B
HAND MOVEMENTS AND CLAPS (Can bounce or step in place during this part if desired)
1-2Form a “Y” with both arms diagonally overhead,
3Form an “M” with both hands on shoulders
4Form a “C” with your L hand curved overhead and R arm curved out waist high
5Form an “A” bringing right arm overhead to meet left arm to form an inverted V
6-8Bring both arms straight down and slap hands on sides 3 times
Option: Instead of Y-M-C-A hand movements, just form a “Y” with both arms diagonally overhead and hold for 5 counts. Then, bring both arms straight down and slap hands on sides 3 times
ROCK, RECOVER, COASTER, RIGHT AND LEFT
1-4Rock R forward, Recover on L, Step R backward, Step L back beside R, Step R forward.
5-8Rock L forward, Recover on R, Step L backward, Step R back beside L, Step L forward
1/2 TURN AND HIP BUMPS
1-2Step R forward and turn 1/4 to L, Weight returns to L
3-4Step R forward and turn 1/4 to L, Weight returns to L
5-8Step R as bump hips R two times, Step L as bump hips L two times
Check out other “Sunny and Sue” videos on YouTube at susanreynolds@susanreynoldslinedances
Contact: shreynolds203@gmail.com
Don’t be scared off by the 64 counts.
Phrased Dance Pattern: AA TAG BB AA TAG BB AA TAG BB B. The music is very distinctive for each section.
Intro 24 counts. One TAG
SECTION A
LINDY R, DIAGONAL ROCKING CHAIR
1&2Step R to R, Step L together, Step R to side
3-4Step L back slightly diagonal, Recover on R
5-8Rock L forward, Recover on R, Rock L backward, Recover on R
LINDY L, DIAGONAL ROCKING CHAIR
1&2Step L to L, Step R together, Step L to side
3-4Step R back slightly diagonal, Recover on L
5-8Rock R forward, Recover on L, Rock R backward, Recover on L
CROSS AND POINT MOVING FORWARD AND MOVING BACK
1-2Cross R over L, Point L to L
3-4Cross L over R, Point R to R
5-6Cross R behind L, Point L to L
3-4Cross L behind R, Point R to R
ROCK BACK SHUFFLE, ROCK FORWAD, COASTER
1-2Rock R back, Recover on L
3&4Shuffle forward RLR
5-6Rock L forward, Recover on R
3&4Step L back, Step R back beside L, Step L Forward
TAG: 8 counts - 2 V-Steps
1-2Step R out diagonally to R side, Step L out diagonally to L side
3-4Step R back in to place, Step L back in to place
5-8Repeat
SECTION B
HAND MOVEMENTS AND CLAPS (Can bounce or step in place during this part if desired)
1-2Form a “Y” with both arms diagonally overhead,
3Form an “M” with both hands on shoulders
4Form a “C” with your L hand curved overhead and R arm curved out waist high
5Form an “A” bringing right arm overhead to meet left arm to form an inverted V
6-8Bring both arms straight down and slap hands on sides 3 times
Option: Instead of Y-M-C-A hand movements, just form a “Y” with both arms diagonally overhead and hold for 5 counts. Then, bring both arms straight down and slap hands on sides 3 times
ROCK, RECOVER, COASTER, RIGHT AND LEFT
1-4Rock R forward, Recover on L, Step R backward, Step L back beside R, Step R forward.
5-8Rock L forward, Recover on R, Step L backward, Step R back beside L, Step L forward
1/2 TURN AND HIP BUMPS
1-2Step R forward and turn 1/4 to L, Weight returns to L
3-4Step R forward and turn 1/4 to L, Weight returns to L
5-8Step R as bump hips R two times, Step L as bump hips L two times
Check out other “Sunny and Sue” videos on YouTube at susanreynolds@susanreynoldslinedances
Contact: shreynolds203@gmail.com
