Intro: 8 counts, Sequence: A-B-A(28)-B(12)-A-B-A-Tag1-B*B-A-B*B*- TAG2(HOLD/RESET)-A*A-B*B
CHOREOGRAPHER’S NOTE: Listen to the music several times, then work your way through the step sheet; relax and have fun – this is not intended to be a technical dance, it’s meant to be a goofy good time and a bit chaotic! Once comfortable with the basics, play with variations; it’s extra fun if you sing along! 😊
Starting position: Facing each other in contra position in inside/outside circles, offset slightly with right shoulders across from each other, 1-1.5 feet apart
NOTE: When you dance A into A, swivel heels, toes, heels straight on, do not do the ¼ turn. Marked by “*” in sequence.
[1-8] ROCK, RECOVER, BACK TRIPLE STEP, ½, ½, ¼ TRIPLE IN PLACE (VERY SMALL STEPS)
1,2 3&4
1) Rock R forward; 2) Recover L; 3) Step R back; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R back
5,6
5) Small step L forward turning ½ left; 6) Small step R back turning ½ left (easy option no turns: two SMALL steps back)
7&8
7) Turn ¼ left stepping L to left; &) Step R beside L; 8) Step L beside R [9:00]
[9-16] ¾ CLOCKWISE (RIGHT) WALK AROUND - WALK, WALK, TRIPLE STEP, WALK, WALK, TRIPLE STEP
During the walk around, hold out your right hand to your partner’s right hand as you rotate.
1,2
1) Turn 1 /8 right stepping R forward; 2) Turn 1 /8 R stepping L forward
3&4
3) Turn 1 /8 right stepping R forward; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R forward
5,6
5) Turn 1 /8 right stepping L forward; 6) Turn 1 /8 R stepping R forward
7&8
7) Turn 1 /8 right stepping L forward; &) Step R beside L; 8) Step L forward [6:00]
Note: You and your “partner” have now switched places but should be in same positioning (Inside vs. Outside)
[17-24] SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, SWAY L,R,L, SIDE TRIPLE (CHASSÉ)
1,2 3&4
1) Rock R to R side; 2) Recover L; 3) Cross R behind L; &) Step L to left; 4) Cross R over L
5,6,78&1
5) Step L to left sway hips to left; 6) Sway hips R; 7) Sway hips L; 8) Step R to right; &) Step L beside R; 1) Step R to right
[25-32[ BEHIND, SIDE, STOMP, TWIST TO LEFT, HEELS, TOES, HEELS & ¼ TURN R, WEIGHT TO L, HEELS R,L
2,3,4
2) Cross L behind R; 3) Step R to right; 4) Stomp L beside R
The 2nd time through Part A, there is a slight step modification: 2) cross L behind R; 3) turn ¼ right step R forward, 4) stomp L beside R - start the short Part B (12 counts)
5&6
5) Twist both heels left; &) Twist both toes left; 6) Twist both heels left and turn ¼ right, weight to L
7&8&
7) Touch R heel forward; &) Step R beside L; 8) Touch heel forward; &) Step L beside R [9:00]
Tag 1: After 4th repetition of part A, when the lyrics say “Let me grab my beater”
During this section, the inside and outside circles will weave in and out of each other (like a braid). You will pass the first person on the left, passing right shoulders. The next person you will pass left shoulders. Alternate this 4 times.
NOTE: When you dance B into B, take out the ¼ turn and continue to triple, weaving in and out. Marked by “*” in sequence.
[1-8] WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE (PASS R SIDES), WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE (PASS L SIDES)
1,2 3&4
1) Step R forward to left diagonal; 2) Step L forward; *3) Step R forward; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R forward (CLAP!)
5,6 7&8
5) Step L forward to right diagonal; 6) Step R forward; *7) Step L forward; &) Step R beside L; 8) Step L forward (CLAP!)
[9-16] WALK, WALK, SHUFFLE (PASS R SIDES), WALK, WALK, ROCK, RECOVER, ¼ TURN L
1,2 3&4
1) Step R forward to left diagonal; 2) Step L forward; 3) Step R forward; &) Step L beside R; 4) Step R forward (CLAP!)
The second time through B, after 12 counts: Counts 1&2 are the same, then 3) Rock R forward; &) Recover L and turn ¼ Right; 4) touch R together (End facing a new partner) Start part A, rocking R foot forward...
5,6 7&8
5) Step L forward to right diagonal [10:30]; 6) step R forward; 7) rock L forward; &) recover R; 8) turn ¼ L, weight to L
12&34
1) Hold; 2) Slap R hand to R thigh; &) Slap L hand to L thigh; 3) CLAP!; 4) Hold
Optional: You can put both hands up on count 4 like you’re holding drumsticks, and “play the drums” through the next part B section for a silly variation :)
TAG 2: HOLD: 8 COUNTS to rest/reset and pair up with a partner, if you’ve gotten lost!
1,2,3,4
During the last 4 counts of part B before this hold, the singer says “now breathe” and the music stops – you now have 8 counts to just pause reset and pair up with a partner, if you’ve gotten lost!
5,6,7,8
On count 8, you’ll hear a little “OooWhooOoo” and that’s your warning to get ready to start Part A
SHORT A & B – STEP CHANGES:
PART A: 2nd time through, after 28 counts, AFTER COUNT 2 in the fourth section, Then a step change: 3) Turn ¼ to the right (clockwise) stepping R forward, 4) Stomp L beside R. Then start part B, walk, walk triple step...
PART B: 2nd time through, after 12 counts, AFTER COUNT 2 in the second section, then a step change: 3) Rock R forward, &) Recover on L turning ¼ right 4) Touch R beside L (clockwise). Start part A, rock, recover, back triple step...
We love the chaos of this song, so during the final repetition of part B, channel your inner seagull and “fly” (dance) off to a random part of the floor, so we have a flock of seagulls all going in different directions.
SEQUENCE RECAP: A-B-A(28cts)-B(12cts)-A-B-A-Tag1-B*(no ¼ turn)-B-A-B*(no ¼ turn)-B*(no ¼ turn)-Tag2(HOLD/RESET)-A*(no ¼ turn)-A-B*(no ¼ turn)-B
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ADDED BONUS! Those that want to participate in this super fun song & dance, but don’t want ^^ that “chaos”, do this:
During the part B section, run around the outside of the circle of dancers flapping your “wings” like a flock of seagulls.
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A very special thanks to Debi Pancoast for the wisdom and encouragement to help us make sense of this nonsense.
Kerry Maus: kerrymausdance@gmail.com Jesse Eschbach: JesseLineDance@gmail.com