THE LINE & COUNTRY & WESTERN DANCE & MUSIC FAQ


DANCES FEATURED IN FAQ VERSION 12


Teree DeSarro

                        COWGIRL BOOGIE N' STRUT

NAME: Cowgirl Boogie n' Strut
DESCRIPTION: 4-Wall Line Dance  
DIFFICULTY: Intermediate/Advanced
COUNTS: 64 
STEPS: 64
BPM: 181
CHOREOGRAPHER: Teree DeSarro, Hermosa Beach, CA, USA.
TEL: 310 374 3910
TEACHING MUSIC: Big Love - Tracy Byrd
DANCING MUSIC: Cowgirl - Tracy Byrd
INFORMATION: Transcribed from an original step sheet as sent to me 
by Teree DeSarro.

(Note: Start on vocals.  If dancing to Tracy Byrd's COWGIRL, there is 
a 16-count bridge after the first verse/rotation.  See step description 
at end of dance.)

COUNT / DESCRIPTION

RIGHT/LEFT DOUBLE TOE FANS
1 Fan toes of RIGHT to the Right
2 Remaining to the Right, tap toes of RIGHT again
3 Return toes of RIGHT to Center
4 Remaining at Center, tap toes of RIGHT again
5 Fan toes of LEFT to the Left
6 Remaining to the Left, tap toes of LEFT again
7 Return toes of LEFT to Center
8 Remaining at Center, tap toes of LEFT again

STEP-SLIDES W/BRUSH
1 Step forward on RIGHT
2 Slide LEFT foot to heel of Right
3 Step forward on RIGHT
4 Brush LEFT foot forward
5 Step forward on LEFT
6 Slide RIGHT foot to heel of Left
7 Step forward on LEFT
8 Brush RIGHT foot forward

JAZZ BOX W-1/4 TURN RIGHT, JAZZ BOX
1 Cross step RIGHT in front of Left
2 Step back on LEFT 
3 Step 1/4 turn to the Right (CW) on RIGHT
4 Step LEFT next to Right
5 Cross step RIGHT in front of Left
6 Step back on LEFT 
7 Step to the Right (CW) on RIGHT
8 Step LEFT next to Right

FWD TOE-HEEL STRUTS W/KNEES BENT
(BOOGIE STRUTS)
1 With knees bent, step forward on ball of RIGHT, while moving LEFT 
  shoulder forward
2 Step down on heel of RIGHT, while moving LEFT shoulder home
3 With knees bent, step forward on ball of LEFT, while moving RIGHT 
  shoulder forward
4 Step down on heel of LEFT, while moving RIGHT shoulder home
5 With knees bent, step forward on ball of RIGHT, while moving LEFT 
  shoulder forward
6 Step down on heel of RIGHT, while moving LEFT shoulder home
7 With knees bent, step forward on ball of LEFT, while moving RIGHT 
  shoulder forward
8 Step down on heel of LEFT, while straightening up and moving RIGHT 
  shoulder home

SIDE TOUCHES
1 Touch toes of RIGHT to the Right side
2 Step RIGHT next to Left
3 Touch toes of LEFT to the Left side
4 Step LEFT next to Right
5 Touch toes of RIGHT to the Right side
6 Step RIGHT next to Left
7 Touch toes of LEFT to the Left side
8 Step LEFT next to Right

HEEL TAP, CROSS & TAP, HEEL TAP, 1/4 PIVOT LEFT W/SLAP, 
HEEL TAP, CROSS & TAP, HEEL TAP, 1/4 PIVOT LEFT W/SLAP 
1 Tap RIGHT heel forward
2 Cross RIGHT in front of Left leg, tapping toes of RIGHT outside of 
  Left foot
3 Tap RIGHT heel forward
4 Pivot 1/4 turn to the Left (CCW) on LEFT and slap outside of Right 
  heel with Right hand
5 Tap RIGHT heel forward
6 Cross RIGHT in front of Left leg, tapping toes of RIGHT outside of 
  Left foot
7 Tap RIGHT heel forward
8 Pivot 1/4 turn to the Left (CCW) on LEFT and slap outside of Right 
  heel with  Right hand

FWD TOE-HEEL STRUTS W/KNEES BENT
(BOOGIE STRUTS)
1 With knees bent, step forward on ball of RIGHT, while moving LEFT 
  shoulder forward
2 Step down on heel of RIGHT, while moving LEFT shoulder home
3 With knees bent, step forward on ball of LEFT, while moving RIGHT 
  shoulder forward
4 Step down on heel of LEFT, while moving RIGHT shoulder home
5 With knees bent, step forward on ball of RIGHT, while moving LEFT 
  shoulder forward
6 Step down on heel of RIGHT, while moving LEFT shoulder home
7 With knees bent, step forward on ball of LEFT, while moving RIGHT 
  shoulder forward
8 Step down on heel of LEFT, while straightening up and moving RIGHT 
  shoulder home

SIDE TOUCHES
1 Touch toes of RIGHT to the Right side
2 Step RIGHT next to Left
3 Touch toes of LEFT to the Left side
4 Step LEFT next to Right
5 Touch toes of RIGHT to the Right side
6 Step RIGHT next to Left
7 Touch toes of LEFT to the Left side
8 Step LEFT next to Right

BEGIN AGAIN...

(Note: If dancing to Tracy Byrd's COWGIRL, there is a 16 count Bridge 
after first verse/rotation.)

BRIDGE

VINE RIGHT/LEFT W/SCUFFS
1 Step to the Right on RIGHT
2 Cross step LEFT behind Right
3 Step to the Right on RIGHT
4 Scuff LEFT next to Right
5 Step to the Left on LEFT
6 Cross step RIGHT behind Left
7 Step to the Left on LEFT
8 Scuff RIGHT next to Left

FWD TOE-HEEL STRUTS W/KNEES BENT
(BOOGIE STRUTS), HEEL SPLITS
1 With knees bent, step forward on ball of RIGHT, while moving LEFT 
  shoulder forward
2 Step down on heel of RIGHT, while moving LEFT shoulder home
3 With knees bent, step LEFT next to Right on ball of LEFT, while 
  moving RIGHT shoulder forward
4 Step down on heel of LEFT, while moving RIGHT shoulder home
5 Split heels apart
6 Bring heels together
7 Split heels apart
8 Bring heels together

Miss Linda De Ford

                       SKI BUMPUS

NAME: Ski Bumpus
DESCRIPTION: 1 Wall Line or Contra Line Dance
COUNTS: 40
STEPS: 48
LEVEL: Beginner
CHOREOGRAPHER: Miss Linda De Ford, TN, USA (1989).
SUGGESTED MUSIC: Ski Bumpus Banjo Fantasy - Wickline Band
                 Any Medium Tempo Swing or Cha Cha Music
INFORMATION: This Step sheet was transcribed from the original "Ski
Bumpus" step sheet as released by Miss Linda De Ford's "Southern Lady 
Productions" back in 1989. In order to remain faithful to the original 
no cue lines or any other additions or alterations have been made by 
myself. Please note that there is no such dance as "Black Velvet". 
This is the real McCoy. Please advise and re-teach your students as
necessary!

COUNTS    FOOT     STEP DESCRIPTION

1&2       RLR      Shuffle FORWARD, turning body slightly Left for
                   styling
3&4       LRL      Shuffle FORWARD, turning body slightly Right for
                   styling
5          R       Step FORWARD and Pivot turn LEFT 180 degrees, 
                   weight applied
6          L       Weight exchange to LEFT

7&8       RLR      Shuffle FORWARD, turning body slightly Left for
                   styling
9&10      LRL      Shuffle FORWARD, turning body slightly Right for
                   styling
11         R       Step FORWARD and Pivot turn LEFT 180 degrees, 
                   weight applied
12         L       Weight exchange to LEFT

13-16     RLRL     Jazz Square (Box) RIGHT over LEFT applying weight,
                   step back on LEFT, side with RIGHT and stomp with 
                   LEFT
17-20     RLRL     Jazz Square (Box) RIGHT over LEFT applying weight,
                   step back on LEFT, side with RIGHT and stomp with 
                   LEFT

21-22      R       Touch RIGHT toe to Right side and return to CENTER 
                   with weight
23-24      L       Touch LEFT toe to Left side and return to CENTER
                   with weight
25-26      R       Touch RIGHT toe to Right side and return to CENTER 
                   with weight
27-28      L       Touch LEFT toe to Left side and return to CENTER
                   with weight

29&30     RRL      Kick, Ball, Change RIGHT foot KICK, then apply 
                   weight to ball of RIGHT foot, and switch weight to 
                   LEFT foot 
31&32     RRL      Kick, Ball, Change RIGHT foot KICK, then apply 
                   weight to ball of RIGHT foot, and switch weight to 
                   LEFT foot 
33         R       Step FORWARD, apply weight and Pivot 180 degrees 
                   Left, Keeping LEFT foot in place
34         L       Weight exchange to LEFT at the end of the Pivot 
                   (Step 33)

35&36     RRL      Kick, Ball, Change RIGHT foot KICK, then apply 
                   weight to ball of RIGHT foot, and switch weight to 
                   LEFT foot 
37&38     RRL      Kick, Ball, Change RIGHT foot KICK, then apply 
                   weight to ball of RIGHT foot, and switch weight to 
                   LEFT foot
39         R       Step FORWARD, apply weight and Pivot 180 degrees 
                   Left, Keeping LEFT foot in place
40         L       Weight exchange to LEFT at the end of the Pivot 
                   (Step 39)

Repeat Dance......

Doris Volz

                            VANILLA TWIRL   

NAME: Vanilla Twirl 
DESCRIPTION: 4 Wall Cha Cha Line Dance
COUNTS: 28 
STEPS: 34
LEVEL: Beginner
BPM: 109-134
CHOREOGRAPHER: Doris Volz, Saratoga, CA, USA. 02/97
TEL: 408 867 6818
SUGGESTED MUSIC: Tequila Sunrise - Alan Jackson (109 BPM)
                 Boot Scootin' Boogie - Brooks & Dunn (134 BPM)
INFORMATION: Transcribed from the signed original step sheet.

COUNTS / STEP DESCRIPTIONS

ROCK FORWARD, BACK, COASTER STEP, 
ROCK FORWARD, BACK, COASTER STEP.
1-2    Step FORWARD on LEFT pushing hips forward; Replace weight
       back to RIGHT foot
3&4    Step LEFT foot Back, Step RIGHT together; Step LEFT forward
5-6    Step FORWARD on RIGHT pushing hips forward; Replace weight
       back to LEFT foot
7&8    Step RIGHT foot Back, Step LEFT together; Step RIGHT forward

ROCK SIDE, CENTER, TRIPLE STEP IN PLACE,
ROCK SIDE, CENTER, TRIPLE STEP IN PLACE.
9-10   Step LEFT foot to Left side pushing hips Left; Replace weight
       onto RIGHT foot at Center
11&12  Step LEFT beside Right, Step RIGHT in place; Step LEFT in place
13-14  Step RIGHT foot to Right side pushing hips Right; Replace weight
       onto LEFT foot at Center
15&16  Step RIGHT beside LEFT, Step LEFT in place; Step RIGHT in place

OPTION: Full turn Right in place on counts 11&12
OPTION: Full turn Left in place on counts 15&16

ROCK BACK, FORWARD, TRIPLE STEP IN PLACE,
ROCK BACK, FORWARD, ROCK SIDE, CENTER.
17-18  Step LEFT back Left; Replace weight back to RIGHT foot
19&20  Step LEFT beside RIGHT, Step RIGHT in place, Step LEFT in place
21-22  Step RIGHT back Right; Replace weight forward onto LEFT foot
23-24  Step RIGHT to Right side pushing hips Right; Step LEFT to Left
       side pushing hips Left

ROCK SIDE, CENTER, TRIPLE LEFT TURN IN PLACE
25-26  Step RIGHT to Right side pushing hips Right; Replace weight 
       onto LEFT foot into a 1/4 Turn Left
27&28  Step RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, making a full Left Turn in place
       (You should now be facing 1/4 Left from original wall)

Begin Again......

Jim & Judy Wells

                          POLKA STOMP
NAME: Polka Stomp
DESCRIPTION: 2-Wall Line Dance               
DIFFICULTY: Beginner/Intermediate
COUNTS: 36 
STEPS: 41             
BPM: 101
CHOREOGRAPHED BY: Jim & Judy Wells, Crawfordville, FL, USA.    
TEL: 904/926-7682
DANCING MUSIC: Good Hearted Woman - Waylon & Willie

COUNTS / STEP DESCRIPTIONS

STOMP, STOMP, SWIVEL, SWIVEL
SWIVEL, SWIVEL, HEEL, STOMP
1   Stomp RIGHT in place
2   Stomp RIGHT in place again
3   Swivel heels to the Right
4   Swivel heels to Center
5   Swivel heels to the Right
6   Swivel heels to Center, shifting weight to RIGHT
7   Tap LEFT heel forward
8   Stomp LEFT next to Right (no weight)

POLKA FORWARD
POLKA FORWARD, HEEL, STOMP
1   Step forward on LEFT
&   Step RIGHT to heel of Left
2   Step forward on LEFT
3   Step forward on RIGHT
&   Step LEFT to heel of Right
4   Step forward on RIGHT
5   Step forward on LEFT
&   Step RIGHT to heel of Left
6   Step forward on LEFT
7   Tap RIGHT heel forward
8   Stomp RIGHT next to LEFT

HEEL, STOMP, HEEL, STOMP,
CROSS-TURN, STOMP, STOMP, CLAP
1   Tap LEFT heel forward
2   Bounce stomp LEFT next to Right
3   Tap LEFT heel forward
4   Stomp on LEFT next to Right
5   Cross step RIGHT over Left 
    into a 1/4 turn to the Left 
6   Stomp LEFT next to Right
7   Stomp RIGHT next to Left
8   Clap hands

VINE LEFT W/STOMP
SHUFFLES FORWARD
1   Step to the Left on LEFT
2   Cross step RIGHT behind Left
3   Step to the Left on LEFT
4   Stomp RIGHT next to Left (no weight)
5   Step forward on RIGHT
&   Step LEFT to heel of Right
6   Step forward on RIGHT
7   Step forward on LEFT
&   Step RIGHT to heel of Left
8   Step forward on LEFT

CROSS-TURN, STOMP, ROCK STEPS
1   Cross step RIGHT over Left 
    into a 1/4 turn to the Left 
2   Stomp LEFT next to Right
3   Rock step back on RIGHT
4   Rock forward onto LEFT

BEGIN AGAIN...

Shirley K. Batson

                       GOD BLESSED TEXAS

NAME: God Blessed Texas
DESCRIPTION: 2 Wall Line Dance          
COUNTS: 32
STEPS: 32
DIFFICULTY: Beginner   
BPM: 130   
CHOREOGRAPHED BY: Shirley K. Batson, South Carolina, USA. 
TEACHING MUSIC: Five O'clock World - Hal Ketchum
DANCING MUSIC: God Blessed Texas - Little Texas

COUNTS / STEP DESCRIPTIONS

HEEL BOUNCES (DONE ONLY DURING THE INTRO OF THE SONG AND NOT REPEATED)
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

STEP FWD, TOUCH, STEP BACK, TOUCH
STEP BACK, TOUCH, STEP FWD, TOUCH
1   Step forward on LEFT at a Left 45 degree angle
2   Touch RIGHT next to Left
3   Step home on RIGHT
4   Touch LEFT next to Right
5   Step back on LEFT at a Left 45 degree angle
6   Touch RIGHT next to Left 
7   Step home on RIGHT
8   Touch LEFT next to Right

STOMP, STOMP, SLAP, SLAP
KNEE ROLLS
1   Stomp slightly to Left on LEFT
2   Stomp slightly to Right on RIGHT
3   Slap LEFT hand on Left cheek 
    (the one BELOW your belt)
4   Slap RIGHT hand on Right cheek 
    (the other one below your belt)
5   On ball of LEFT, roll your knee CCW from 12 to 6
6   On ball of LEFT, roll your knee CCW from 6 to 12 
7   On ball of RIGHT, roll your knee CW from 12 to 6
8   On ball of RIGHT, roll your knee CW from 6 to 12  

VINE RIGHT WITH A TOUCH
VINE LEFT WITH A TOUCH
1   Step to Right on RIGHT
2   Cross step LEFT behind Right
3   Step to Right on RIGHT
4   Touch LEFT next to Right
5   Step to Left on LEFT
6   Cross step RIGHT behind Left
7   Step to Left on LEFT
8   Touch RIGHT next to Left
  
STEP, KICK, PIVOT, STEP
SCOOT, SCOOT, STEP, SCOOT
1   Step forward on RIGHT
2   Kick LEFT leg as high as possible
3   With LEFT leg swinging in a CW arc, 
    pivot 1/2 turn to the Right on RIGHT
4   Step forward and down on LEFT
5   Scoot forward on LEFT 
    while hitching RIGHT as high as possible
6   Scoot forward again on LEFT 
    while hitching RIGHT as high as possible
7   Step forward and down on RIGHT
8   Scoot forward on RIGHT 
    while hitching LEFT as high as possible

BEGIN AGAIN...

Donna Wasnick

                         NORMA JEAN

NAME: Norma Jean
DESCRIPTION: 4 Wall Line Dance
COUNTS: 32
STEPS: 32
DIFFICULTY: Beginner/Intermediate
BPM: 184 
CHOREOGRAPHED BY: Donna Wasnick, Tulare, CA, USA.          
PREPARED BY: Denny Hengen, STEP BY STEP MAGAZINE  (310) 540-1474
TEACHING MUSIC: Davey Crockett - Kentucky Headhunters
DANCING MUSIC:  Norma Jean Riley - Diamond Rio

COUNTS / STEP DESCRIPTIONS

TOE, HEEL, TOE, HEEL, 
TOE,  CLAP, HEEL, TOGETHER
1    Step forward onto toes of right foot
2    Bring right heel down
3    Step forward onto toes of left foot
4    Bring left heel down
5    Step forward onto toes of right foot
6    Hold and clap
7    Bring right heel down
8    Step on left next to right

TOE, HEEL, TOE, HEEL, 
TOE,  CLAP, HEEL, TOGETHER
1    Step forward onto toes of right foot
2    Bring right heel down
3    Step forward onto toes of left foot
4    Bring left heel down
5    Step forward onto toes of right foot
6    Hold and clap
7    Bring right heel down
8    Step on left next to right

BACK, TOUCH, LEFT, TOUCH
STEP-TURN, TOUCH, STEP, TOUCH
1    Step back on right at a 45 degree angle
2    Touch left next to right
3    Step to left on left
4    Touch right next to left
5    Step 1/4 turn to the right on the right
6    Touch left next to right
7    Step to left on left
8    Touch right next to left

SCOOT-HITCH, TOUCH, SCOOT-HITCH, TOUCH
HEEL SPLIT, STOMP, STOMP
1    Scoot forward on left 
     while hitching right knee up
2    Touch right toes down next to left
3    Scoot forward on left 
     while hitching right knee up
4    Step right next to left
5    Split heels out
6    Bring heels back together
7    Stomp right next to left
8    Stomp right next to left

BEGIN AGAIN...

Peter Metelnick

                      PSYCHABILLY BOOGIE

NAME: Psychabilly Boogie
DESCRIPTION: 4 Wall Line Dance
COUNTS: 32
STEPS: 39
LEVEL: Intermediate
BPM: 125-145
CHOREOGRAPHER: Peter Metelnick, Canada.
PREPARED BY: Ed Berberian, Mahwah, NJ / Fort Lauderdale, FL 
from a step description provided by JG2, Garner, NC, USA.
MUSIC:  Natural Born Thriller - Greg Hanna
        One Foot On The Pedal - Tracy Lawrence
        Silver Tongue & Gold Plated Lies - K.T. Oslin
        Who's Cheating Who - Alan Jackson

COUNTS / STEP DESCRIPTIONS

HEEL-BALL-CROSS TWICE, RIGHT HEEL GRIND 1/4 TURN, COASTER STEPS:
1&2     Step on RIGHT heel forward 45, [&] Step return RIGHT, Cross 
        step LEFT in front of RIGHT
3&4     Step on RIGHT heel forward 45, [&] Step return RIGHT, Cross 
        step LEFT in front of RIGHT
5       TOUCH RIGHT heel to Right side with 1/8th HEEL GRIND [1:30]
6       Swivel LEFT heel Left as RIGHT continues additional 1/8th GRIND 
        to Right effecting a 1/4 turn  [3 O' Clock]
7&8     Step back on RIGHT, [&] Step left near RIGHT | Step 
        RIGHT forward

Charleston Kick/CLAP, step kick, R toe back, 1/2 CW turn:
9-12    Step forward LEFT, Kick forward RIGHT with CLAP, Step back 
        on RIGHT, Tap LEFT toe back with CLAP
13-15   Step forward LEFT, Kick forward RIGHT with CLAP, Step back 
        on RIGHT toe
16      Pivot 1/2 turn CW (weight on R) [9 O' Clock]

FORWARD SHUFFLES & SIDE STEP/HIP BUMPS:
17&18   SHUFFLE forward with hip bumps on weighted foot: LRL
19-20   Step RIGHT to side with hip bump Right, Shift weight to LEFT 
        with hip bump Left
21&22   SHUFFLE forward with hip bumps on weighted foot: RLR
23-24   Step LEFT to side with hip bump Left, Shift weight to RIGHT 
        with hip bump Right

SAILOR SHUFFLES, 1/2 TURNS:
25&26*  Left SAILOR SHUFFLE slightly back: LRL
27&28   Right SAILOR SHUFFLE slightly back: RLR
29      Cross step LEFT behind RIGHT
30      Unwind 1/2 CCW on both soles
31-32   Step forward on RIGHT, Pivot 1/2 CCW weight on 
        Left [9 O' Clock]

BEGIN AT STEP 1

RECOMMENDED HAND STYLING: 
25&26  SLAP downward on thighs [&] SLAP up along sides of thighs, 
       CLAP hands on COUNT 26
27&28  Repeat 25&26 styling

Allan Wright

 
                            KERRY'S KICK

NAME: Kerry's Kick
DESCRIPTION: 4 Wall Line Dance
COUNTS: 32
STEPS: 41
LEVEL: Intermediate
BPM: 130
CHOREOGRAPHER: Allan Wright (6/97). Apple Jacks, 6 Rufford Rise, 
               Sothall, Sheffield, UK
MUSIC: Teach: Breakfast In Birmingham - David Lee Murphy (112)
       Perform: Every Time I Get Around You - David Lee Murphy (130)

COUNTS / STEP DESCRIPTIONS

RIGHT TRAVELLING VINE, CROSS, UNWIND W-1/2 PIVOT,
CROSS, UNWIND W-1/2 PIVOT, SIDE STEP, CROSS, SIDE STEP, SLIDE
1   Step to the Right on RIGHT
2   Cross step LEFT behind Right
&   Step to the Right on RIGHT
3   Cross step LEFT across  Right
4   Unwind, pivoting 1/2 turn to the Right
5   Cross step RIGHT across Left
6   Unwind, pivoting 1/2 turn to the Left, ending with weight on 
    Right foot
&   Step to the Left on LEFT
7   Cross step RIGHT across Left
&   Step a long step to the Left on LEFT
8   Slide RIGHT next to Left

(Note: On counts 5 - 8  above, the steps can be made easier if they
are executed simply as:
5   Cross step RIGHT across Left
6   Unwind, pivoting 1/2 turn to the Left, end with weight on Right 
    foot
7   Step to the Left on LEFT
8   Step RIGHT next to Left)

STOMP, KICK, STEP BACK, 1/4 PIVOT,
HEEL SPLITS, STEP BACK & ACROSS, BACK
1   Stomp RIGHT next to Left
2   Kick RIGHT foot forward at 45 degree to the Right
3   Cross step RIGHT behind Left
4   Pivot 1/4 turn to the Right on balls of BOTH feet
5   Swivel heels in
&   Swivel heels out
6   Swivel heels in
&   Swivel heels out
7   Step back on LEFT
&   Slide the RIGHT foot back and across front of LEFT
8   Step back on LEFT

1/2 PIVOT, KICK, JAZZ BOX, HIP ROLL
1   Pivot 1/2 turn to the Left
2   Kick RIGHT foot forward
3   Cross step RIGHT across Left
4   Step back on LEFT
5   Step to the Right on RIGHT
6   Step LEFT next to Right
7&8 Clockwise hip roll over two beats

RIGHT SIDE SHUFFLE, ROCK STEPS,
LEFT SIDE SHUFFLE, ROCK STEPS
1   Step to the Right on RIGHT
&   Step LEFT next to Right
2   Step to the Right on RIGHT
3   Rock step back on LEFT
4   Rock forward onto RIGHT
5   Step to the Left on LEFT
&   Step RIGHT next to Left
6   Step to the Left on LEFT
7   Rock step back on RIGHT
8   Rock forward onto LEFT

BEGIN AGAIN...

Thelly Ferguson & Ree Patterson

                            GONE

NAME: Gone
DANCE: 1 Wall Line Dance
COUNTS: 128
LEVEL: Advanced
BPM: 123
SUGGESTED MUSIC: Don't Be Sad - Dwight Yoakam
ALBUM: "Gone" - Dwight Yoakam
START POSITION: Weight on Left, right 45.
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Thelly Ferguson & Ree Patterson, Camden - Australia 
                March 1997
NOTE: The dance consists of (4) four sequences. The third (3) sequence
      starts with Dwight swivels to the right. The dance starts on the 
      word "Sad".
PREPARED BY: Julian L. Gothard from a step sheet submitted on behalf
of the choreographers by Mr J. Williams, NSW, Australia.

COUNTS / STEP DESCRIPTIONS

RIGHT MONTEREY TURNS 
1-4      Touch RIGHT foot to Right side, turning 180 deg Right, 
         step RIGHT together with weight, touch LEFT foot to Left side 
         step LEFT together.
5-8      Touch Right foot to Right side, turning 180 deg Right, 
         step RIGHT together with weight, touch LEFT foot to Left side 
         step LEFT together.

SWIGGLE RIGHT, SWIGGLE LEFT
1-2    With weight on RIGHT heel and ball of LEFT - twist RIGHT toe 
       to Right and LEFT heel to the Left, Centre.
3-4    With weight on LEFT heel and ball of RIGHT - twist LEFT toe 
       to Left and RIGHT heel to the Right, Centre.

RIGHT ROCK STEP, 1/2 TURN, SHUFFLE
LEFT ROCK STEP, 1/2 TURN, SHUFFLE
1-2    Rock fwd on RIGHT, rock back on LEFT, turning 180 deg RIGHT, 
3&4    Shuffle fwd RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT.
5-6    Rock fwd on LEFT, rock back on RIGHT, turning 180 deg Left, 
7&8    Shuffle fwd LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT.      

STEP, ROCK, SHUFFLE, 
STEP, ROCK, SHUFFLE.
1-2    Step RIGHT to side while rocking hips Right, Left, 
3&4    Shuffle LEFT, (step R over L, step L behind R, step R across)
5-6    Step LEFT to Left side while rocking hips Left, Right, 
7&8    Shuffle RIGHT, (step L over R, step R behind L, step L across R)

REVERSE GRAPEVINE, BRONCO LEFT & SLAP KNEE 
GRAPEVINE LEFT, BRONCO RIGHT & SLAP KNEE
1-4      (360 deg turn Left stepping back on R) RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, 
         Bronco LEFT, (lift LEFT knee up and across body) slap knee 
         with Right hand.
5-8      Step LEFT to the side, cross RIGHT behind LEFT, step LEFT to 
         the side, Bronco RIGHT, (lift RIGHT knee up and across body) 
         slap knee with Left hand.

STEP FORWARD, PIVOT 180 LEFT, KICK LEFT
COASTER STEP
1-2      Step fwd on RIGHT, pivot 180 deg Left (kicking LEFT fwd) 
3&4      Coaster step (Step back on LEFT, step back on RIGHT, step 
         fwd on LEFT)     

STEP, HOLD, JUMP, HOLD, JUMP, HOLD, JUMP, HOLD
1,2      Step RIGHT to Right side and hold.      
&3,4     Jump bringing LEFT to RIGHT, step RIGHT to Right side and 
         hold.        
&5,6     Jump bringing LEFT to RIGHT, step RIGHT to Right side and 
         hold.        
&7,8     Jump bringing LEFT to RIGHT, step RIGHT to Right side and 
         hold.

REVERSE ROLLING GRAPEVINE, STEP, PIVOT 180, KICK LEFT, COASTER STEP
1-4      Reverse rolling vine (360 deg turn Right stepping back on 
         LEFT) LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, touch RIGHT beside LEFT.
5-6      Step fwd on RIGHT, pivot 180 deg Left (kicking LEFT fwd) 
7&8      Coaster step (Step back on LEFT, step back on RIGHT, step fwd 
         on LEFT)     

GRAPEVINE RIGHT, LEFT 45
1-4      Vine Right (Step RIGHT to the Right side, cross LEFT behind 
         RIGHT, step RIGHT to side) LEFT 45.   

GRAPEVINE LEFT, RIGHT 45
1-4      Vine Left (Step LEFT to Left side, cross RIGHT behind LEFT, 
         step LEFT to the side) RIGHT 45.     

DWIGHT SWIVELS TO THE RIGHT
1&2      Dwight swivels to the Right. (Touch RIGHT toe in as you swivel 
         LEFT heel to Right with finger click, touch RIGHT heel out as 
         you swivel LEFT toes to Right with two claps. (Keep RIGHT knee 
         bent throughout whilst travelling to the Right)
3&4      Dwight swivels to the Right. (Touch R toe in as you swivel L 
         heel to R with finger click, touch R heel out as you swivel L 
         toes to R with two claps. (Keep R knee bent throughout whilst 
         travelling to the R)
5&6      Dwight swivels to the Right. (Touch R toe in as you swivel L 
         heel to R with finger click, touch R heel out as you swivel L 
         toes to R with two claps. (Keep R knee bent throughout whilst 
         travelling to the R)
7&8      Dwight swivels to the Right. (Touch R toe in as you swivel L 
         heel to R with finger click, touch R heel out as you swivel L 
         toes to R with two claps. (Keep R knee bent throughout whilst 
         travelling to the R)

BRUSH UP, RIGHT 45, STOMP, STOMP
1-4      Brush up RIGHT heel to LEFT knee, RIGHT 45, stomp RIGHT 
         beside LEFT twice. 

SCOOT, TOUCH, CLICK, L45, CLAP, CLAP, SCOOT, L45, CLAP, CLAP
SCOOT, TOUCH, CLICK, L45, CLAP, CLAP, SCOOT, L45, CLAP, CLAP
1&2      Scoot back on LEFT, touch RIGHT toe back with finger click, 
         jump back on RIGHT, LEFT 45 with 2 claps.
3&4      Scoot back on LEFT, touch RIGHT toe back with finger click, 
         jump back on RIGHT, LEFT 45 with 2 claps.
5&6      Scoot back on LEFT, touch RIGHT toe back with finger click, 
         jump back on RIGHT, LEFT 45 with 2 claps.
7&8      Scoot back on LEFT, touch RIGHT toe back with finger click, 
         jump back on RIGHT, LEFT 45 with 2 claps.

DWIGHT SWIVELS TO THE LEFT
1&2      Dwight swivels to the Left. (Touch LEFT toe in as you swivel 
         RIGHT heel to Left with finger click, touch LEFT heel out as 
         you swivel RIGHT toe to Left with two claps keep LEFT knee 
         bent throughout travelling to the Left)
3&4      Dwight swivels to the Left. (Touch L toe in as you swivel R heel 
         to L with finger click, touch L heel out as you swivel R toe 
         to L with two claps keep L knee bent throughout travelling to 
         the L)
5&6      Dwight swivels to the Left. (Touch L toe in as you swivel R heel 
         to L with finger click, touch L heel out as you swivel R toe 
         to L with two claps keep L knee bent throughout travelling to 
         the L)
7&8      Dwight swivels to the Left. (Touch L toe in as you swivel R heel 
         to L with finger click, touch L heel out as you swivel R toe 
         to L with two claps keep L knee bent throughout travelling to 
         the L)

BRUSH UP, LEFT 45, STOMP, STOMP 
STEP RIGHT, ROCK HIPS RIGHT TWICE, ROCK HIPS LEFT TWICE
1-4      Brush up LEFT heel to RIGHT knee, LEFT 45, stomp LEFT beside 
         RIGHT twice.        
5-8      Step forward on RIGHT, rock hips Right twice, Left twice.      

RIGHT SAILOR STEP, LEFT SAILOR STEP, 
RIGHT SAILOR STEP, LEFT SAILOR STEP
1&2      Sailor step Right. (Step RIGHT behind LEFT, step LEFT 
         together, step RIGHT to side.) - travelling back.
3&4      Sailor step Left. (Step L behind R, step R together, step L 
         to side.) - travelling back.
5&6      Sailor step Right. (Step R behind L, step L together, step R 
         to side.) - travelling back.
7&8      Sailor step Left. (Step L behind R, step R together, step L 
         to side.) - travelling back.

STEP FORWARD RIGHT & PIVOT 180, STEP FORWARD LEFT & PIVOT 180,
RIGHT SHUFFLE
1        Step forward on RIGHT turning 180 degrees on the ball of 
         RIGHT foot. 
2        Step forward on LEFT turning 180 degrees on the ball of
         LEFT foot
3&4      Right shuffle Forward - RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT.    

LEFT ROCK STEP, 3/4 TURN, SHUFFLE
RIGHT ROCK STEP, 3/4 TURN, SHUFFLE
1-2     Rock fwd on LEFT, rock back on RIGHT turning 270 deg Left 
3&4     Shuffle - LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT on spot.
5-6     Rock fwd on RIGHT, rock back on LEFT turning 270 deg Right 
7&8     Shuffle - RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT on spot.   

BACK, RIGHT 45, BACK, LEFT 45
LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT 45
1-4      Step back LEFT - RIGHT 45, step back RIGHT, LEFT 45.  
5-8      Step LEFT to Left side, cross RIGHT over LEFT, step LEFT to 
         Left side, RIGHT 45.

Repeat dance......   
Note: Dance starts RIGHT 45 while touching brim of hat with Right hand. Repeat the dance twice and on the third sequence start at the DWIGHT Swivels to Right. Fourth sequence is the same as the first two. Dance ends with RIGHT 45 touching brim of hat with Right hand, this follows the double right stomps.

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A.T. Kinson & Jo Thompson

                       ROCKIN' PNEUMONIA

NAME: Rockin' Pneumonia
DESCRIPTION: 2 Wall Line Dance
COUNTS: 32
STEPS: 38
BPM: 112 (WCS)
LEVEL: Intermediate
CHOREOGRAPHED BY: A.T. Kinson (FL) & Jo Thompson (TN) USA 02/97
TEL: JO (615) 662 3519 or A.T. (813) 398 6386
SUGGESTED MUSIC: Rockin' Pneumonia - Ronnie McDowell
                 High Low & In Between - Mark Willis
                 Mockingbird - Taj Mahal
MUSIC NOTE: For Rockin' Pneumonia start after either an 8 count or 40 
count introduction. This dance is intended for music of around 112 
(WCS) tempo but can be danced to the Macarena at 106 BPM for a slower 
Samba feel or at a faster 120-128 BPM WCS tempo to tracks like 455 
Rocket by Kathy Mattea or It's Cold Outside by Big House. 
PREPARED BY: Julian L. Gothard from a step sheet given to him by A.T.
Kinson at the 1997 UCWDC European Championships. Cross referenced 
with the Step Description published in Jo Thompson's "American Line 
Dancing - Volume 1".

COUNTS / STEP DESCRIPTIONS

HEEL, TOE WITH 1/4 LEFT TURN, HEEL, TOE WITH 1/4 LEFT TURN, 
WALK RIGHT 3 & HOOK
1    Touch RIGHT heel forward with RIGHT toe turned slightly out
2    Turning 1/4 Left on ball of LEFT foot turn RIGHT knee in &
     touch RIGHT toe to floor
3    Touch RIGHT heel forward with RIGHT toe turned slightly out
4    Turning 1/4 Left on ball of LEFT foot turn RIGHT knee in &
     touch RIGHT toe to floor (You should be facing the back wall)
5-7  Turn body slightly Right Walk RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT toward Right side
8    Turning body slightly Left, hook LEFT foot across front of RIGHT
     shin

FRONT CROSSING TRIPLES LEFT & RIGHT, STEP, KICK, CROSS, UNWIND
1    Facing the wall that is 1/4 Right from original, Step LEFT across
     in front of RIGHT
&    Step RIGHT to Right side with weight only on ball of the foot
     turning body slightly Left
2    Step LEFT in place (Slightly forward)
3    Step RIGHT across in front of LEFT returning body to center
&    Step LEFT to Left side with weight only on ball of the foot
     turning body slightly Right
4    Step RIGHT in place (slightly forward)
5-6  Small step LEFT forward (5), Kick RIGHT to Right side (6)
7-8  Cross ball of RIGHT over LEFT (7), unwind Left 1/2 to end with
     feet apart weight on both feet (8)

BODY RIPPLE/ROLL, REACH - PULL TWICE, 1/4 TURN RIGHT, TWO ELVIS KNEES
1-2  2 count body ripple/roll either from knees up or from shoulders
     back and down
3    Touch RIGHT toe back at the same time reach forward with both 
     hands (at waist height, palms down)
4    Pull both hands in to hips, pressing hips forward, leaning 
     shoulders slightly back so that ball of RIGHT is bearing some
     weight
&    Bring LEFT foot back to meet RIGHT taking weight on LEFT foot and
     returning shoulders to center
5    Touch RIGHT toe back at the same time reach forward with both 
     hands (at waist height, palms down) 
6    Pull both hands in to hips, pressing hips forward, leaning 
     shoulders slightly back so that ball of RIGHT is bearing some
     weight
7    Turn 1/4 Right shifting weight to RIGHT foot turning LEFT knee 
     in Elvis style
8    Switch to RIGHT knee in Elvis style (weight is now on LEFT foot)

CROSS BACK, UNWIND, KICK, BALL CHANGE, SAILOR & DRAG, TWO STOMPS
1-2  Cross ball of RIGHT behind LEFT (1), unwind Right 1/2 shifting
     weight to RIGHT foot (2)
3&4  Kick LEFT across in front of RIGHT (3), Step ball of LEFT to Left
     side (&), Replace weight on RIGHT foot (4)
5&   Step LEFT behind RIGHT (5), Step ball of RIGHT to Right side (&)
6    Large step LEFT to Left side
7    Hold while dragging RIGHT foot in toward LEFT foot
8    Stomp RIGHT foot next to LEFT twice with no weight change

Start again from beginning of dance ......

Barry Durand

                      LIMBO

NAME: Limbo
DESCRIPTION: 1 Wall Line Dance
COUNTS: 48
STEPS: 59
LEVEL: Intermediate
CHOREOG: Barry Durand, MD, USA.
TEL: (301) 417 0679 or 1-800-794-6947
SUGGESTED MUSIC: Limbo - Jill Morris
PREPARED BY: Julian L. Gothard from a step sheet given to him by 
Barry Durand at a workshop at Ickenham, England on 21st June 1997.
NOTE: Start dance after 16 count introduction

COUNTS / STEP DESCRIPTIONS

SYNCOPATED ROCKS, HIPS RIGHT, HIPS LEFT, HIPS RIGHT & 1/2 TURN LEFT
1&2&3&4     Starting on LEFT foot step forward Left, In place RIGHT,
            Back in place LEFT, in place RIGHT, Forward LEFT, in 
            place RIGHT, Back in place LEFT
5,6, 7&8    Hips Right, Hips Left, Hip Right & as hips start back 
            towards Left change weight to LEFT foot and turn 1/2 to 
            Left on LEFT foot quickly and transfer weight to RIGHT
            with feet apart

SYNCOPATED ROCKS, HIPS RIGHT, HIPS LEFT, HIPS RIGHT & 1/2 TURN LEFT
1&2&3&4     Starting on LEFT foot step forward Left, In place RIGHT,
            Back in place LEFT, In place RIGHT, Forward LEFT, In 
            place RIGHT, Back in place LEFT
5,6, 7&8    HIPS Right, HIPS Left, HIPS Right & as hips start back 
            towards Left change weight to LEFT foot and turn 1/2 to 
            Left on LEFT foot quickly and transfer weight to RIGHT
            with feet apart

KICK BALL CHANGE SLIDE & HIP ROLLS
1&2         Left foot kicks Forward (1) rock step LEFT, RIGHT (&2)
3&4         Left foot kicks Forward (3) rock step LEFT, step and slide 
            to Right on RIGHT foot (&4)
5-8         Roll Hips

PUSH TURNS
1-2         Step forward LEFT and turn 1/2 turn to Right and transfer 
            weight to RIGHT foot
3-4         Step forward LEFT and turn 1/2 turn to Right and transfer 
            weight to RIGHT foot

KNEE POP WALKS
5-6         Turn 1/4 turn to left and tap LEFT foot with knee popped
            weight on right, switch weight and pop other knee
7&8         Switch and pop (7) again (&) again (8)

LEFT TURN & BODY ROLL LIMBO
1-4         4 count turn to the Left starting with LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT,
            tap RIGHT. 
5-8         Start up to down body roll and bend back like a limbo for 
            5,6,7,8. You can do a bounce limbo with 2 back bends.

RIGHT TURN & BODY ROLL LIMBO
1-4         4 count turn to Right starting with RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, 
            tap LEFT.
5-8         Start up to down body roll and bend back like a limbo
            for 5,6,7,8. You can do a bounce limbo with 2 back bends.

START DANCE OVER......

ADDITIONAL NOTES: After one of the sets of Mambo steps you need to add 
a Limbo for nothing to use up an extra four counts. Also there is a 
double limbo later in the dance to use four counts.

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