America (Reprise, from Jazz Singer) (Neil Diamond—10 November 1980) bpm=126, Intro: on lyrics after 32 counts. Note: Keep dancing at end when slows up some.
Section 1 (L-STEP, BASIC RIGHT)
1-2
Point R toe forward, touch R beside L
3-4
Point R toe to right, touch R beside L
5-6
Step R right, step L beside R
7-8
Step R right, touch L beside R
Section 2 (REVERSE L-STEP, BASIC LEFT)
1-2
Point L toe forward, touch L beside R
3-4
Point L toe to left, touch L beside R
5-6
Step L left, step R beside L
7-8
Step L left, touch R beside L
Section 3 (1ST HALF V-STEP, 1/4 TURN RIGHT 2ND HALF V-STEP, FULL V-STEP)
1-2
Step R diagonally right, step L diagonally left
3-4
Turn ¼ right stepping R, step L beside R
5-6
Step R diagonally right, step L diagonally left
7-8
Step R right back, step L back
Section 4 (REVERSE RIGHT ROCKING CHAIR, TWO TOE STRUT RIGHTS)
1-2
Rock R back, recover L
3-4
Rock R forward, recover L
5-6
Touch R toe forward, drop R heel
7-8
Touch L toe forward, drop L heel
Enjoy fun Absolute Beginner dance with good challenges. It makes your dancers think!
Thank you to Linda LeClaire for the “L-step”!
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