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”
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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”
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”
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 footExample: 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 Bumpus (aka: Boot Scootin’ Boogie) TipsContinue 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) with weight forwardContinue 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?”
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