Pennsylvania 6-5000

”6-5000” was a phone number to the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City 1940, when Glenn Miller Orchestra had a big hit with this one.

 

Intro 16 counts, BPM 147

Restart in wall 9 after 16 counts

 

Section 1: Steps forward, kick ball step, step forward and end with points

 

Section 2: Steps forward, kick ball step, step forward and end with points

 

Section 3: Shuffle steps to the side (chassé) right and left with rock step back

 

Section 4: Rock step forward, recover, turn ¼ right and step RF right, hold (when they say ”Pennsylvania 6-5000” you can hold your hand up to your ear and pretend it’s a phone due to the fact that it’s a phone number) and finally put your LF forward and do heel stomps.

 

Have Fun to this joyful swing/jazz tune from 1940! Enjoy the rhythm!