Count:
46
Wall:
-
Level:
Phrased Intermediate Circle Contra Dance
Intro: 8 counts, Sequence: A-B-A(28)-B(12)-A-B-A-Tag1-B*B-A-B*B*- TAG2(HOLD/RESET)-A*A-B*B
CHOREOGRAPHER’S NOTE: Listen to the music several times, then work your way through the step sheet; relax and have fun – this is not intended to be a technical dance, it’s meant to be a goofy good time and a bit chaotic! Once comfortable with the basics, play with variations; it’s extra fun if you sing along! 😊
A: 32 Counts
Starting position: Facing each other in contra position in inside/outside circles, offset slightly with right shoulders across from each other, 1-1.5 feet apart
NOTE: When you dance A into A, swivel heels, toes, heels straight on, do not do the ¼ turn. Marked by “*” in sequence.
[1-8] ROCK, RECOVER, BACK TRIPLE STEP, ½, ½, ¼ TRIPLE IN PLACE (VERY SMALL STEPS)
1,2 3&41) Rock R forward; 2) Recover L; 3) Step R back; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R back
5,65) Small step L forward turning ½ left; 6) Small step R back turning ½ left (easy option no turns: two SMALL steps back)
7&87) Turn ¼ left stepping L to left; &) Step R beside L; 8) Step L beside R [9:00]
[9-16] ¾ CLOCKWISE (RIGHT) WALK AROUND - WALK, WALK, TRIPLE STEP, WALK, WALK, TRIPLE STEP
During the walk around, hold out your right hand to your partner’s right hand as you rotate.
1,21) Turn 1 /8 right stepping R forward; 2) Turn 1 /8 R stepping L forward
3&43) Turn 1 /8 right stepping R forward; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R forward
5,65) Turn 1 /8 right stepping L forward; 6) Turn 1 /8 R stepping R forward
7&87) Turn 1 /8 right stepping L forward; &) Step R beside L; 8) Step L forward [6:00]
Note: You and your “partner” have now switched places but should be in same positioning (Inside vs. Outside)
[17-24] SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, SWAY L,R,L, SIDE TRIPLE (CHASSÉ)
1,2 3&41) Rock R to R side; 2) Recover L; 3) Cross R behind L; &) Step L to left; 4) Cross R over L
5,6,78&15) Step L to left sway hips to left; 6) Sway hips R; 7) Sway hips L; 8) Step R to right; &) Step L beside R; 1) Step R to right
[25-32[ BEHIND, SIDE, STOMP, TWIST TO LEFT, HEELS, TOES, HEELS & ¼ TURN R, WEIGHT TO L, HEELS R,L
2,3,42) Cross L behind R; 3) Step R to right; 4) Stomp L beside R
The 2nd time through Part A, there is a slight step modification: 2) cross L behind R; 3) turn ¼ right step R forward, 4) stomp L beside R - start the short Part B (12 counts)
5&65) Twist both heels left; &) Twist both toes left; 6) Twist both heels left and turn ¼ right, weight to L
7&8&7) Touch R heel forward; &) Step R beside L; 8) Touch heel forward; &) Step L beside R [9:00]
Tag 1: After 4th repetition of part A, when the lyrics say “Let me grab my beater”
B: 16 Counts
During this section, the inside and outside circles will weave in and out of each other (like a braid). You will pass the first person on the left, passing right shoulders. The next person you will pass left shoulders. Alternate this 4 times.
NOTE: When you dance B into B, take out the ¼ turn and continue to triple, weaving in and out. Marked by “*” in sequence.
[1-8] WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE (PASS R SIDES), WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE (PASS L SIDES)
1,2 3&41) Step R forward to left diagonal; 2) Step L forward; *3) Step R forward; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R forward (CLAP!)
5,6 7&85) Step L forward to right diagonal; 6) Step R forward; *7) Step L forward; &) Step R beside L; 8) Step L forward (CLAP!)
[9-16] WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE (PASS R SIDES), WALK, WALK, ROCK, RECOVER, ¼ TURN L
1,2 3&41) Step R forward to left diagonal; 2) Step L forward; 3) Step R forward; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R forward (CLAP!)
The second time through B, after 12 counts: Counts 1&2 are the same, then 3) Rock R forward; &) Recover L and turn ¼ Right; 4) touch R together (End facing a new partner) Start part A, rocking R foot forward...
5,6 7&85) Step L forward to right diagonal [10:30]; 6) step R forward; 7) rock L forward; &) recover R; 8) turn ¼ L, weight to L
TAG 1: ARM MOVEMENTS
12&341) Hold; 2) Slap R hand to R thigh; &) Slap L hand to L thigh; 3) CLAP!; 4) Hold
Optional: You can put both hands up on count 4 like you’re holding drumsticks, and “play the drums” through the next part B section for a silly variation :)
TAG 2: HOLD: 8 COUNTS to rest/reset and pair up with a partner, if you’ve gotten lost!
1,2,3,4During the last 4 counts of part B before this hold, the singer says “now breathe” and the music stops – you now have 8 counts to just pause reset and pair up with a partner, if you’ve gotten lost!
5,6,7,8On count 8, you’ll hear a little “OooWhooOoo” and that’s your warning to get ready to start Part A
SHORT A & B – STEP CHANGES:
PART A: 2nd time through, after 28 counts, AFTER COUNT 2 in the fourth section, Then a step change: 3) Turn ¼ to the right (clockwise) stepping R forward, 4) Stomp L beside R. Then start part B, walk, walk triple step...
PART B: 2nd time through, after 12 counts, AFTER COUNT 2 in the second section, then a step change: 3) Rock R forward, &) Recover on L turning ¼ right 4) Touch R beside L (clockwise). Start part A, rock, recover, back triple step...
ENDING (Styling):
We love the chaos of this song, so during the final repetition of part B, channel your inner seagull and “fly” (dance) off to a random part of the floor, so we have a flock of seagulls all going in different directions.
SEQUENCE RECAP: A-B-A(28cts)-B(12cts)-A-B-A-Tag1-B*(no ¼ turn)-B-A-B*(no ¼ turn)-B*(no ¼ turn)-Tag2(HOLD/RESET)-A*(no ¼ turn)-A-B*(no ¼ turn)-B
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ADDED BONUS! Those that want to participate in this super fun song & dance, but don’t want ^^ that “chaos”, do this:
During the part B section, run around the outside of the circle of dancers flapping your “wings” like a flock of seagulls.
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A very special thanks to Debi Pancoast for the wisdom and encouragement to help us make sense of this nonsense.
Kerry Maus: kerrymausdance@gmail.com Jesse Eschbach: JesseLineDance@gmail.com
CHOREOGRAPHER’S NOTE: Listen to the music several times, then work your way through the step sheet; relax and have fun – this is not intended to be a technical dance, it’s meant to be a goofy good time and a bit chaotic! Once comfortable with the basics, play with variations; it’s extra fun if you sing along! 😊
A: 32 Counts
Starting position: Facing each other in contra position in inside/outside circles, offset slightly with right shoulders across from each other, 1-1.5 feet apart
NOTE: When you dance A into A, swivel heels, toes, heels straight on, do not do the ¼ turn. Marked by “*” in sequence.
[1-8] ROCK, RECOVER, BACK TRIPLE STEP, ½, ½, ¼ TRIPLE IN PLACE (VERY SMALL STEPS)
1,2 3&41) Rock R forward; 2) Recover L; 3) Step R back; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R back
5,65) Small step L forward turning ½ left; 6) Small step R back turning ½ left (easy option no turns: two SMALL steps back)
7&87) Turn ¼ left stepping L to left; &) Step R beside L; 8) Step L beside R [9:00]
[9-16] ¾ CLOCKWISE (RIGHT) WALK AROUND - WALK, WALK, TRIPLE STEP, WALK, WALK, TRIPLE STEP
During the walk around, hold out your right hand to your partner’s right hand as you rotate.
1,21) Turn 1 /8 right stepping R forward; 2) Turn 1 /8 R stepping L forward
3&43) Turn 1 /8 right stepping R forward; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R forward
5,65) Turn 1 /8 right stepping L forward; 6) Turn 1 /8 R stepping R forward
7&87) Turn 1 /8 right stepping L forward; &) Step R beside L; 8) Step L forward [6:00]
Note: You and your “partner” have now switched places but should be in same positioning (Inside vs. Outside)
[17-24] SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, SWAY L,R,L, SIDE TRIPLE (CHASSÉ)
1,2 3&41) Rock R to R side; 2) Recover L; 3) Cross R behind L; &) Step L to left; 4) Cross R over L
5,6,78&15) Step L to left sway hips to left; 6) Sway hips R; 7) Sway hips L; 8) Step R to right; &) Step L beside R; 1) Step R to right
[25-32[ BEHIND, SIDE, STOMP, TWIST TO LEFT, HEELS, TOES, HEELS & ¼ TURN R, WEIGHT TO L, HEELS R,L
2,3,42) Cross L behind R; 3) Step R to right; 4) Stomp L beside R
The 2nd time through Part A, there is a slight step modification: 2) cross L behind R; 3) turn ¼ right step R forward, 4) stomp L beside R - start the short Part B (12 counts)
5&65) Twist both heels left; &) Twist both toes left; 6) Twist both heels left and turn ¼ right, weight to L
7&8&7) Touch R heel forward; &) Step R beside L; 8) Touch heel forward; &) Step L beside R [9:00]
Tag 1: After 4th repetition of part A, when the lyrics say “Let me grab my beater”
B: 16 Counts
During this section, the inside and outside circles will weave in and out of each other (like a braid). You will pass the first person on the left, passing right shoulders. The next person you will pass left shoulders. Alternate this 4 times.
NOTE: When you dance B into B, take out the ¼ turn and continue to triple, weaving in and out. Marked by “*” in sequence.
[1-8] WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE (PASS R SIDES), WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE (PASS L SIDES)
1,2 3&41) Step R forward to left diagonal; 2) Step L forward; *3) Step R forward; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R forward (CLAP!)
5,6 7&85) Step L forward to right diagonal; 6) Step R forward; *7) Step L forward; &) Step R beside L; 8) Step L forward (CLAP!)
[9-16] WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE (PASS R SIDES), WALK, WALK, ROCK, RECOVER, ¼ TURN L
1,2 3&41) Step R forward to left diagonal; 2) Step L forward; 3) Step R forward; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R forward (CLAP!)
The second time through B, after 12 counts: Counts 1&2 are the same, then 3) Rock R forward; &) Recover L and turn ¼ Right; 4) touch R together (End facing a new partner) Start part A, rocking R foot forward...
5,6 7&85) Step L forward to right diagonal [10:30]; 6) step R forward; 7) rock L forward; &) recover R; 8) turn ¼ L, weight to L
TAG 1: ARM MOVEMENTS
12&341) Hold; 2) Slap R hand to R thigh; &) Slap L hand to L thigh; 3) CLAP!; 4) Hold
Optional: You can put both hands up on count 4 like you’re holding drumsticks, and “play the drums” through the next part B section for a silly variation :)
TAG 2: HOLD: 8 COUNTS to rest/reset and pair up with a partner, if you’ve gotten lost!
1,2,3,4During the last 4 counts of part B before this hold, the singer says “now breathe” and the music stops – you now have 8 counts to just pause reset and pair up with a partner, if you’ve gotten lost!
5,6,7,8On count 8, you’ll hear a little “OooWhooOoo” and that’s your warning to get ready to start Part A
SHORT A & B – STEP CHANGES:
PART A: 2nd time through, after 28 counts, AFTER COUNT 2 in the fourth section, Then a step change: 3) Turn ¼ to the right (clockwise) stepping R forward, 4) Stomp L beside R. Then start part B, walk, walk triple step...
PART B: 2nd time through, after 12 counts, AFTER COUNT 2 in the second section, then a step change: 3) Rock R forward, &) Recover on L turning ¼ right 4) Touch R beside L (clockwise). Start part A, rock, recover, back triple step...
ENDING (Styling):
We love the chaos of this song, so during the final repetition of part B, channel your inner seagull and “fly” (dance) off to a random part of the floor, so we have a flock of seagulls all going in different directions.
SEQUENCE RECAP: A-B-A(28cts)-B(12cts)-A-B-A-Tag1-B*(no ¼ turn)-B-A-B*(no ¼ turn)-B*(no ¼ turn)-Tag2(HOLD/RESET)-A*(no ¼ turn)-A-B*(no ¼ turn)-B
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ADDED BONUS! Those that want to participate in this super fun song & dance, but don’t want ^^ that “chaos”, do this:
During the part B section, run around the outside of the circle of dancers flapping your “wings” like a flock of seagulls.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A very special thanks to Debi Pancoast for the wisdom and encouragement to help us make sense of this nonsense.
Kerry Maus: kerrymausdance@gmail.com Jesse Eschbach: JesseLineDance@gmail.com
