The song “Tropical Christmas” has an easy lazy pace to beat the heat in tropical climes and makes this dance suitable for Absolute Beginners. NO TAGS OR RESTARTS!
For the more experienced Beginner and/or those who prefer a faster pace, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” by The Bellamy Brothers is an ideal alternative music choice.
Other alternative Christmas music options: Feliz Navidad by Boney M; Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer by various artists – the choice is yours – have fun, enjoy!
The 3/4 turn in Sec.4 makes this a 4-wall dance. For an easier 1-wall option, change the 3/4 turn into a Full Turn Circle Walk (see details below).
Intro: Tropical Christmas & Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree: 16 counts. Start on vocals.
Sec.1 Vine Right-Brush. L Rocking Chair.
1-2
Step R to right side, step L behind R
3-4
Step R to right side, brush/scuff L forward
5-6
Rock forward on L, recover back onto R
7-8
Rock back on L, recover forward onto R (weight on R) (12:00)
Sec.2 Vine Left-Brush. R Rocking Chair.
1-2
Step L to left side, step R behind L
3-4
Step L to left side, brush/scuff R forward
5-6
Rock forward on R, recover back onto L
7-8
Rock back on R, recover forward onto L (weight on L) (12:00)
1-2
Step R forward to right diagonal, touch L next to R (clap and/or sway the hips if you like!)
3-4
Step L back to left diagonal, touch R next to L (and clap and sway)
5-6
Step R back to right diagonal, touch L next to R (and clap and sway)
7-8
Step L forward to left diagonal, touch R next to L (and clap and sway) (12:00)
Sec.4 Toe Strut 3/4 Circle Walk (for 4-wall dance). **See Optional Sec.4 below for 1-wall dance.
1-2
Turn ¼ right and touch/step R toes forward, drop R heel (3:00)
3-4
Turn ¼ right and touch/step L toes forward, drop L heel (6:00)
5-6
Turn ¼ right and touch/step R toes forward, drop R heel (9:00)
7-8
Step forward on L, brush/scuff R forward (weight on L) (9:00)
**OPTIONAL SEC.4: Full Circle Walk (for 1-wall dance).
1-2
Turn ¼ right and step R forward, touch L next to R (3:00)
3-4
Turn ¼ right and step L forward, touch R next to L (6:00)
5-6
Turn ¼ right and step R forward, touch L next to R (9:00)
7-8
Turn ¼ right and step L forward, brush/scuff R forward (12:00)
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