The dance starts with the lyrics “ooh, I’ve had the time of my life” around 16 seconds.
[1-8] DIAGONAL STEP/SKATE SEQUENCE (R, L, R, R, L, R, L, L) *if you are in a smaller space takes these as steps you can quickly hop between with your presses; if you are in a larger space, skating is recommended
1,2,3&4
Step/skate forward slightly diagonal RF (1), LF (2), RF(3), press LF next to RF to prepare for double step/skate (&) step/skate forward slightly diagonal RF (4)
5,6,7&8
Step/skate forward slightly diagonal LF (5), RF (6), LF(7), press RF next to LF to prepare for double step/skate (&) step/skate forward slightly diagonal LF (8)
[9-16] ROCKING CHAIR W RF, STEP RF NEXT TO LF, ½ HITCH TURN, LF COASTER
1,2
Step RF forward while shifting weight forward (1); replace weight into stationary LF (2)
3,4
Step RF backward while shifting weight into RF (3); replace weight into stationary LF (4)
5,6
Step RF next to LF (5), do a half turn over your LS to face your 6:00 wall while hitching your LF slightly up in order to end with a kick/elevated foot (6)
7&8
Step LF back (7), step RF next to RF (&), step LF forward (8)
[17-24] DIAGONAL STEP/SKATE SEQUENCE (R, L, R, R, L, R, L, L) *if you are in a smaller space takes these as steps you can quickly hop between with your presses; if you are in a larger space, skating is recommended
1,2,3&4
Step/skate forward slightly diagonal RF (1), LF (2), RF(3), press LF next to RF to prepare for double step/skate (&) step/skate forward slightly diagonal RF (4)
5,6,7&8
Step/skate forward slightly diagonal LF (5), RF (6), LF(7), press RF next to LF to prepare for double step/skate (&) step/skate forward slightly diagonal LF (8)
[25-32] ROCKING CHAIR W RF, STEP RF NEXT TO LF, ¾ HITCH TURN, LF COASTER
1,2
Step RF forward while shifting weight forward (1); replace weight into stationary LF (2)
3,4
Step RF backward while shifting weight into RF (3); replace weight into stationary LF (4)
5,6
Step RF next to LF (5), do a 3/4 turn over your LS to face your 9:00 wall while hitching your LF slightly up in order to end with a kick/elevated foot (6)
7&8
Step LF back (7), step RF next to RF (&), step LF forward (8)
[33-40] SIDE ROCK TO R, RF BEHIND SIDE CROSS, SIDE ROCK TO L, LF BEHIND SIDE CROSS
1,2
Side rock step transitioning weight into RF (1), then replacing weight into LF (2)
3&4
Step RF behind LF (3), Step LS slightly to LS (&), Cross RF over LF (4)
5,6
Side rock step transitioning weight into LF (5), then replacing weight into RF (6)
7&8
Step LF behind RF (7), Step RS slightly to RS (&), Cross LF over RF (8)
[41-48] RF TO RS, ½ TURN, STOMP RF, STOMP LF, FREESTYLE
1,2
Step RF to RS, while shaking hips (1-2) (facing 9:00 wall)
&3,4
½ turn, you are turning behind leading with your LS, placing weight into your LF after turn completion (&), shake hips (3-4) (facing your now 3:00 wall)
5,6
Stomp RF (5), stomp LF (6)
7,8
Freestyle; recommendations are to do a full spin, a drop, kick or hip roll (7-8)
Repeat sequence; no tags or restarts.
Have fun! There are so many ways you can customize this and added flare and sass😊
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