This dance is dedicated to my batch mates of the Nightingale Class of 1975, who are celebrating 50 years of laying HEALING HANDS across the world, having studied in the 1970’s at The Nightingale Training School for Nurses, St. Thomas’ Hospital London. (The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King’s College London, 2025). As alumni, 50 years later, may we remember Miss Nightingale’s words – “Let us never consider ourselves finished nurses. We must be learning all of our lives”. (Nightingale quotes).
Intro: 16 counts. Start on vocals. No Tags. No Restarts.
NOTE: The dance does not fit in with the phrasing. However, there is a distinct beat to follow. This is designed to avoid Tags or Restarts. Follow the beat & you should be in step. Do your own styling.
1. 2
Step R to right side. Step L together.
3. 4
Step R forward. Hold.
5. 6
Step L to left side. Step R together.
7. 8
Step L back. Hold. (12:00)
(9-16) WEAVE RIGHT WITH HOLD.
1. 2
Step R to right side. Cross L behind R.
3. 4
Step R to right side. Hold.
5. 6
Cross L over R. Step R to right side.
7. 8
Cross L behind R. (12:00)
(17-24) WEAVE LEFT WITH HOLD. SIDE. BEHIND. TURN ¼ LEFT STEP. HOLD.
1. 2
Sweeping R from front to back cross behind L. Step L to left side.
3. 4
Cross R over L. Hold.
5. 6
Step L to left side. Cross R behind L
7. 8
Turning ¼ left step L forward. Hold. (9:00)
(25-32) TOE STRUT FORWARD. ROCKING CHAIR.
1. 2
Step R toe forward. Step R heel down.
3. 4
Step L toe forward. Step L heel down.
5. 6
Rock R forward. Recover L in place.
7. 8
Rock R back. Recover L in place. (9:00)
(33-40) VINE RIGHT KICK. TOGETHER. KICK. TOGETHER. KICK.
1. 2
Step R to right side. Step L behind R.
3. 4
Step R to right side. Kick L across R.
5. 6
Step L together. Kick R across L.
7. 8
Step R together. Kick L across R. (9:00)
(41-48) VINE LEFT KICK. TOGETHER. KICK. TOGETHER. KICK.
1. 2
Step L to left side. Step R behind L.
3. 4
Step L to left side. Kick R across L.
5. 6
Step R together. Kick L across R.
7. 8
Step L together. Kick R across L. (9:00)
(49-56) FORWARD. HOLD. PIVOT. HOLD. DOROTHY RIGHT & LEFT.
1. 2
Step R forward. Hold.
3. 4
Turn ½ left on L. Hold.
5. 6&
Step R forward on right diagonal. Lock L behind R. Step R forward.
7. 8&
Step L forward on left diagonal. Lock R behind L. Step L forward. (3:00)
(57-64) SIDE. TOUCH. SIDE. TOUCH. TURN ¼ RIGHT SIDE. TOUCH. SIDE. HOLD.
1. 2
Step R to right side. Touch L to R with clap.
3. 4
Step L to left side. Touch R to L with clap.
5. 6
Turning ¼ right step R to right side. Touch L to R. (6:00)
7. 8
Step L to left side. Hold. (6:00)
Dance to stay healthy & happy.