Count:
32
Wall:
4
Level:
Absolute Beginner
Intro: 32 counts. Dance starts with the vocals.
Section 1: FWD, FWD, HEEL, HOLD/CLAP, FWD, FWD, HEEL, HOLD/4 CLAPS
1, 2Step RF forward, Step LF forward
3, 4Touch R heel forward, Hold and clap once
5, 6Step RF forward, Step LF forward
7, &8&1Touch R heel forward, Hold and clap 4 quick claps
Section 2: TOGETHER, FWD, 1/2 PIVOT, ROCKING CHAIR
2Step RF next to LF
3, 4Step LF forward, 1/2 Pivot to R transferring weight forward to RF (6:00)
5, 6Rock LF forward, Recover weight back on RF
7, 8Rock LF back, Recover weight forward on RF
Section 3: FWD, FWD, HEEL, HOLD/CLAP, FWD, FWD, HEEL, HOLD/4 CLAPS
1, 2Step LF forward, Step RF forward
3, 4Touch L heel forward, Hold and clap once
5, 6Step LF forward, Step RF forward
7, &8&1Touch L heel forward, Hold and clap 4 quick claps
Section 4: TOGETHER, FWD, 1/4 PIVOT, ROCKING CHAIR
2Step LF next to RF
3, 4Step RF forward, 1/4 Pivot to L transferring weight to LF (3:00)
5, 6Rock RF forward, Recover weight back on LF
7, 8Rock RF back, Recover weight forward on LF
Note on the four claps: The rhythm pattern of the four claps at the end of Section 1 and Section 3 is a rhythm that would ordinarily never be used in an absolute beginner dance, but since that pattern has long been associated with this song and is also in the music arrangement, dancers should be able to pick it up without going into detail about how the claps are counted. The most important thing is that the step immediately after the four claps needs to be counted as count 2.
Suggested ending: Song ends at the end of Wall 6, facing 6:00. Step RF forward and pivot 1/2 turn left to face 12:00.
Becky Hawthorne: beckyhawthornetx@gmail.com
Section 1: FWD, FWD, HEEL, HOLD/CLAP, FWD, FWD, HEEL, HOLD/4 CLAPS
1, 2Step RF forward, Step LF forward
3, 4Touch R heel forward, Hold and clap once
5, 6Step RF forward, Step LF forward
7, &8&1Touch R heel forward, Hold and clap 4 quick claps
Section 2: TOGETHER, FWD, 1/2 PIVOT, ROCKING CHAIR
2Step RF next to LF
3, 4Step LF forward, 1/2 Pivot to R transferring weight forward to RF (6:00)
5, 6Rock LF forward, Recover weight back on RF
7, 8Rock LF back, Recover weight forward on RF
Section 3: FWD, FWD, HEEL, HOLD/CLAP, FWD, FWD, HEEL, HOLD/4 CLAPS
1, 2Step LF forward, Step RF forward
3, 4Touch L heel forward, Hold and clap once
5, 6Step LF forward, Step RF forward
7, &8&1Touch L heel forward, Hold and clap 4 quick claps
Section 4: TOGETHER, FWD, 1/4 PIVOT, ROCKING CHAIR
2Step LF next to RF
3, 4Step RF forward, 1/4 Pivot to L transferring weight to LF (3:00)
5, 6Rock RF forward, Recover weight back on LF
7, 8Rock RF back, Recover weight forward on LF
Note on the four claps: The rhythm pattern of the four claps at the end of Section 1 and Section 3 is a rhythm that would ordinarily never be used in an absolute beginner dance, but since that pattern has long been associated with this song and is also in the music arrangement, dancers should be able to pick it up without going into detail about how the claps are counted. The most important thing is that the step immediately after the four claps needs to be counted as count 2.
Suggested ending: Song ends at the end of Wall 6, facing 6:00. Step RF forward and pivot 1/2 turn left to face 12:00.
Becky Hawthorne: beckyhawthornetx@gmail.com