This dance was made as a contra dance in tribute to the American Bandstand 1964 Spotlight Dance.
Thank you to our friend Caron for suggesting the music!
SECTION 1: STEP FWD, TOUCH, STEP BACK, KICK, STEP FWD, FLICK, STEP BACK, KICK*
1-4
Step R forward [1], Touch L behind R [2], Step L back [3], Kick R forward and low [4]
5-8
Step R forward [5], Flick L crossing behind R (resembling the number 4) [6], Step L back [7], Kick R forward and low [8]
*Styling-Turn body so that right shoulder is facing 1:30 and left shoulder is facing 7:30. You will be stepping forward and back at a slight open diagonal. Dip right shoulder down as step forward with the right and recover as step back on the left foot.
SECTION 2: BACK COASTER, CHARLESTON (Fwd L, Kick R, Back R, Touch L), ½ CHARLESTON (Fwd L, Kick R)
1&2
Step R back [1], Step L beside R [&], Step R forward [2]
3-4
Step L forward [3], Kick R forward [4]
5-6
Step R back [5], Touch L toe back [6]
7-8
Step L forward [7], Kick R forward [8]
SECTION 3: STEP KICKS MOVING FORWARD - 4X*
1-2
Step R forward [1], Kick L forward [2]
3-4
Step L forward [3], Kick R forward [4]
5-6
Step R forward [5], Kick L forward [6]
7-8
Step L forward [7], Kick R forward [8]
*In Contra, this is where the dancers will change lines by passing through the windows of humans as they progress forward.
SECTION 4: ROCKING CHAIR, 2 LEFT 1/4 PIVOT TURNS
1-2
Step Rock R forward [1], Recover back on L [2]
3-4
Step Rock R backward [3], Recover forward on L [4]
5-6
Step R forward [5], Turn 1/4 left (9:00) recovering weight on L [6]
7-8
Step R forward [7], Turn 1/4 left (6:00) recovering weight on L [8]
ENJOY! No Tags, No Restarts.