Introduction: 24 Counts (once beat kicks in) One Tag – CW Rotation
Alt. music: "I Thank You" by Sam and Dave
[1- 8] WALK, WALK, KICK BALL STEP, SYNCOPATED CROSS ROCKS R & L
1 - 2
Step R forward; Step L forward
3
Kick R forward to right diagonal (angle body slightly to right)
&4
Step ball of R beside L, Step L forward to left diagonal (angle body slightly to left)
5 - 6
Rock R across; Recover back on L
&7 – 8
Step R to right; Rock L across R; Recover back on R
Step R across L; Step L back; Turn 1/4 right step to R to right; Step L forward [3 o’clock]
[9-16] JAZZ BOX 1/4 TURN R; FRENCH CROSS TRIPLE WITH DRAG, BALL CHANGE
1 - 4
Step R across L; Step L back; Turn 1/4 right step to R to right; Step L forward [3 o’clock]
5
Step ball of R crossed behind L (body angled slightly right)
&
Step/Lock L across R (moving back slightly)
6-7
(Square body up to 3 o’clock) Large step back with R; Drag either toe or heel of L back to R
&8
Rock ball of L back, Recover forward on R
[17-24] FORWARD, 1/2 TURN L, COASTER STEP, HIP BUMPS R & L
1 - 2
Step L forward; Turn 1/2 left step R back [9 o’clock]
3&4
Step L back; Step R beside L; Step L forward
5&6
Place R to right forward diagonal bump hips R; Bump hips L; Bump hips R shifting weight to R
7&8
Place L to left forward diagonal bump hips L; Bump hips R; Bump hips L shifting weight to L
[25-32] 1/4 PIVOT TURNS x 2 with HIP ROLLS; SIDE, TOUCH, HOLD, SIDE, TOUCH, HOLD
1 - 2
Step R forward; Turn 1/4 left shift weight to L (roll hips CCW as you turn) [6 o’clock]
3 - 4
Step R forward; Turn 1/4 left shift weight to L (roll hips CCW as you turn) [3 o’clock]
&5 - 6
Step R to right; Touch L beside R; Hold
&7 - 8
Step L to left; Touch R beside L; Hold
Variation for counts 29-32:
&5&6 Step R to right; Touch L beside R; Step L to left; Touch R beside L
&7&8 Step R to right; Touch L beside R; Step L to left; Touch R beside L
After completing seven repetitions/walls; execute this 8 count Tag then Restart the dance from the beginning.
Tag will begin facing 9 o’clock wall and restart will begin facing 12 o’clock wall. Tag will happen during the only instrumental section of the music.
Tag: Making a 3/4 Circle Around to the Left: Walk, Walk, Triple R, Walk, Walk, Triple L
1 - 2
Step R forward; Step L forward (beginning 3/4 circle left on Count 2)
3&4
Continuing the circle: Step R forward; Step L together; Step R forward
5- 6
Continuing the circle: Step L forward, Step R forward
7&8
Completing 3/4 left circle: Step L forward; Step R together; Step L forward
Christmas Selection: “Santa Baby” by Glee Cast - 115 bpm - 2:31 minutes
Album: Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2 – Available from amazon.com and iTunes
Contacts - Michele: michele.perron@gmail.com – Jo: jo.thompson@comcast.net