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,Continue reading “Step of the Week: Chasse”
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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: Trouble Tonight, Country 2 Step line dance, CountryContinue reading “Step of the Week: Coaster Step”
Step of the Week: Kick Ball Change
Level: Beginner Step count: 2 ½ counts (1&2) Directions: Kick foot forward, step down on ball of same foot, step down on other foot Example: Kick right foot forward, step down on right ball of foot, step down on left foot Dances featuring this move: Beers Ago, Refried Dreams, Giddy On Up, Shake, Ski BumpusContinue reading “Step of the Week: Kick Ball Change”
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)Continue reading “Step of the Week: Vaudeville Step”
It’s fun, but is it a line dance?
I’m sure you’ve heard the lyrics by now to Blake Shelton’s latest tune, “Boys ‘round here” where he sings “[You don’t do the Dougie?] Naw, not in Kentucky.” Well like most of you, I didn’t know what he was talking about either! It turns out that “the Dougie” which derived it’s name from late 80’sContinue reading “It’s fun, but is it a line dance?”
Step of the Week: Charleston
Level: Beginner Step count: 4 counts (1-2-3-4) Directions: Step forward on foot A, kick foot B forward, step down on foot B (next to foot A), tap toe of foot A behind. Example: Step forward on right, kick left foot forward, step down on left, tap right toe backward Dances featuring this move: Mamma Maria,Continue reading “Step of the Week: Charleston”
Step of the Week: Shuffle
Level: Beginner Step count: 2 counts (1&2) Directions: Step slightly forward with foot A, slide foot B so toe is lined with the instep of foot A, step slightly forward with foot A. (Reverse: Step back with foot A, slide heel of foot B in line with instep of foot A, step slightly back withContinue reading “Step of the Week: Shuffle”
Step of the Week: Monterey Turn
Level: Improver Step count: 4 counts (1-2-3-4) Directions: With weight on left, tap right to right side (1), turn ½ turn right, stepping down on the right foot (2), tap left toe to left side (3), step left foot down next to right (4) Dances featuring this move: Trouble Tonight, Down & Dirty 98, Jose Cuervo,Continue reading “Step of the Week: Monterey Turn”
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