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Step of the Week: Turning Jazz Box (or Turning Box Step)

Level:Improver Step count:4 steps/ 4 counts (1-2-3-4) Directions:Cross/step foot A over foot B (weight moves from B to A), step backward on foot B, turn ¼ turn to direction A and step foot A forward, step forward on foot B*Example: cross right over left, step backward on left, turn ¼ turn right stepping forward onContinue reading “Step of the Week: Turning Jazz Box (or Turning Box Step)”

Step of the Week: Heel Switches

Level: Beginner Step count: 4 steps / 2 counts (1&2&) Directions: Tap heel of foot A forward (1), step foot A next to foot B (&), tap heel of foot B forward (2), step foot B by foot A (&) Example: Tap right heel forward (1), step right foot next to left foot (&), tapContinue reading “Step of the Week: Heel Switches”

Step of the Week: Weave

Level:Beginner Step count:4 counts (1-2-3-4) Directions:Cross foot A over foot B, Step foot B to B side, cross foot A behind foot B, step foot B to B side. Weight ends on foot B.Example: Cross/step Right over left, step left to left side, cross/step right behind left, step left to left. Weight ends on leftContinue reading “Step of the Week: Weave”

The hardest step in line dancing

We all know that line dancing is basically an amalgamation of different steps put together to match the tempo of a song (we all knew that, RIGHT?!?). So, in the many years I’ve been teaching, I’ve taught a lot of different steps. Some of the harder steps I’ve taught include wizard step, sailor step, scissorContinue reading “The hardest step in line dancing”

Step of the Week: Lindy Step

Level:Advanced Step count:5 steps; 4½ counts (1&2-3-4) Directions:Step foot A to side A (1), step foot B next to foot A (&), step foot A to side A (2), step foot B behind foot A, rocking weight onto foot B (3), recover weight onto foot A (4)Example: Step right to right (1), step left nextContinue reading “Step of the Week: Lindy Step”

The Evolution of Country Music

I am so happy to finally see the cultural shift that has put country music back in the mainstream category. While some die hard “old country” fans (think: George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline, etc) complain that new country is to “pop-y” and isn’t truly country, I think it is a great transformation of theContinue reading “The Evolution of Country Music”

Step of the Week: Chasse

Level:Beginner Step count:2& counts (1&2) Directions:Step foot A to side A (1), step foot B next to foot A (&), step foot A to side A (2)Example: Step right to right side, step left foot next to right (“step together”), step right to right side. Dances featuring this move:Askin’ Questions, Toes In the Water, WestContinue reading “Step of the Week: Chasse”

Step of the Week: Stutter Steps

Level: Improver Step count: 7 steps / 4 counts (1&2&3&4) Directions: Step foot A SLIGHTLY to side A(1), drag and step foot B next to step A(&), repeat 2 more times(2&3&), then step foot A SLIGHTLY to side A one more time (4) (do not drag/step foot B) Example: Step slightly right, step left footContinue reading “Step of the Week: Stutter Steps”

Baby Steps

Each week, I post a new step of the week so dancers can expand their line dancing repertoire. However, as I watch my dancers tackle new moves each week, I always notice little idiosyncrasies that don’t always convey in written instruction (see: “Carry Your Own Weight” for one example). Well this week, I noticed oneContinue reading “Baby Steps”

Step of the Week: Coaster Step

Level:Improver Step count:2 ½ counts (1&2) Directions:Step back on foot A (1), step foot B back (beside foot A)(&), step forward on foot A (2)Example: Step back on right, step left back together with right, step forward on right Dances featuring this move:Sha La La, Country Walkin’, High Heels On the Beach Tips for thisContinue reading “Step of the Week: Coaster Step”