Step of the Week: Vaudeville Step

Level:
Advanced

Step count:
4 counts (1-2&3&4)

Directions:
Step foot A to side A(1), step foot B behind foot A (2), step foot A down next to foot B (&), tap heel of foot B to B front corner (3), step foot B down by foot A (&), cross foot A over foot B (4) with weight forward on foot A.
Example: Step right foot to right (1), step left foot behind right foot (2), step right foot down next to left foot (&), tap heel of left foot to left front corner (3), step left foot down by right foot (&), cross right foot over left foot (4) with weight forward on right foot.

Dances featuring this move:
Zjozzy’s Funk, Country Done Come to Town, Daisy Dukes & Cowboy Boots

Tips for this move:
For the final steps (&3&4), you will make a tick-tocking motion where your weight should be primarily on your right foot. If you rock your upper body back when doing step 3, then lean forward on step 4, it will help you maintain weight on your right foot, only using your left toe to as a lever to move your right foot from back to front.

This is a faster step than most, so make sure you pay attention to where your weight should be at all times, especially on the final step where your weight shifts to the front foot. Be light on your feet though, because you’re essentially squeezing 6 moves into 4 counts.