Choreographers note:- Many people will remember this classic song and maybe sing-along with it.
Do the dance with the same vibrancy. Ideally suited for the experienced Advanced Beginner (new levels).
Total dance sequence: 48–48–32–48–48–48– 8 (see ‘Dance finish’ note at bottom of script)
Always remember - 'The beat may reach your feet - but the rhythm should electrify your soul'.
Dance starts on the main vocals after 15sec intro, feet together, weight on the right.
Rock. Touch. Back. Touch. Fwd-Lockstep. Fwd. Pivot 1/2 Left (6:00)
1 – 2
Rock forward onto left. Touch right behind left heel.
3 – 4
Step backward onto right. Touch left next to right.
5& 6
Step forward onto left, lock right behind left, step forward onto left.
7 – 8
Step forward onto right. Pivot ½ left (weight on left).
Rock. Touch. Back. Touch. Fwd-Lockstep. Fwd. Pivot 1/2 Right (12:00)
9 – 10
Rock forward onto right. Touch left behind right heel.
11 – 12
Step backward onto left. Touch right next to left.
13& 14
Step forward onto right, lock left behind right, step forward onto right.
15 – 16
Step forward onto left. Pivot ½ right (weight on right).
Side Rock. 1/4 Fwd. 1/4 Side. Behind. 1/4 Fwd. 1/4 Side. Together. Kick (12:00)
17 – 18
Rock left to left side. Turn ¼ right & step forward onto right (3).
19 – 20
Turn ¼ right & step left to left side (6). Step right behind left.
21 – 22
Turn ¼ left & step left forward (3). Turn ¼ left & step right to right side (12).
23 – 24
Touch left next to right. With upper body turned left - kick left diagonally right.
Turn 1/4, Fwd. 1/4 Side. Behind. 1/4 Fwd. 1/4 Side. Together. Kick. Rock Bwd (12:00)
25 – 26
Turn ¼ left & step forward onto left (9). Turn ¼ left & step right to right side (6).
27 – 28
Step left behind right. Turn ¼ right & step forward onto right (9).
29 – 30
Turn ¼ right & step left to left side. Touch right next to left.
31 – 32
With upper body turned right - kick right diagonally left. Rock backward onto right.
RESTART: Wall 3: Short wall - restart dance from Count 1.
Fwd Punch-Hip Bumps x4 (12:00)
33& 34
Step forward onto left – punching left fist forward, bump hips left x2
35& 35
Step forward onto right – punching right fist forward, bump hips right x2
37& 38
Step forward onto left – punching left fist forward, bump hips left x2
39& 40
Step forward onto right – punching right fist forward, bump hips right x2
Bwd Bouncing Kickstep x4 (12:00)
41& 42
(moving backward) Bouncing on right foot, kick left forward, step back onto left.
42& 44
(moving backward) Bouncing on left foot, kick right forward, step back onto right.
45& 46
(moving backward) Bouncing on right foot, kick left forward, step back onto left.
47& 48
(moving backward) Bouncing on left foot, kick right forward, step back onto right.
Style note: Swing arms (a’la ‘Punk’) during whole section.
Dance finishes on Count 8 of the 7th wall.
To finish the dance with a ‘flourish’, add the following:
1–2
Step forward onto right. Pivot ½ left (weight on left).
3–4
Step right to right side – punching right fist in the air. (right still up) Punch left fist into air.