I choreographed this simple dance to introduce my Absolute Beginner class to Kick Ball Changes.
Kick R foot forward, step R in place, step L next to R
Intro: 4 counts. Starts on the word ‘Lollipop’
SECT 1: R KICK BALL CHANGE x 2, SIDE TOGETHER SIDE TOUCH
1 & 2
Kick R foot forward, step R in place, step L next to R
3 & 4
Kick R foot forward, step R in place, step L next to R
5 6 7 8
Step R to R side, close L next to R, step R to R side, touch L next to R
SECT 2: L KICK BALL CHANGE x 2, SIDE TOGETHER SIDE TOUCH
1 & 2
Kick L foot forward, step L in place, step R next to L
3 & 4
Kick L foot forward, step L in place, step R next to L
5 6 7 8
Step L to L side, close R next to L, step L to L side, touch R next to L
SECT 3: STEP ½ TURN STEP, HOLD, STEP ½ TURN STEP HOLD
1 2
Step forward on R, pivot ½ turn L
3 4
Step forward on R, Hold (Clap)
5 6
Step forward on L, pivot ½ turn R
7 8
Step forward on L, Hold (Clap)
(Alternative easier Section 3 for new dancers)
SECT 3:ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, STEP BACK, HOLD, ROCK BACK RECOVER, STEP FORWARD, HOLD
1 2
Rock forward on R, recover on L
3 4
Step back on R, Hold (Clap)
5 6
Rock back on L, recover on R
7 8
Step forward on L, Hold (Clap)
SECT 4: PADDLE ¼ TURNS L x 2, JAZZ BOX
1 2
Step forward on R, Pivot ¼ turn L
3 4
Step forward on R, Pivot ¼ turn L
5 6 7 8
Cross R over L, step back on L, Step R to R side, step L next to R