Absolute Beginner
Shimmy
How to dance it
Push right shoulder forward while pushing left should back (rapid repetition)
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Push right shoulder forward while pushing left shoulder back (rapid repetition)
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Similar Steps
Weight on right foot drag left foot next to right (counts as directed)
Swivel
Weight on ball of feet:-Swivel heels to right (1) Swivel heels to centre (2)Swivel heels to left (3)Swivel heels to centre (4)For Swivel steps that travel see (Ramble)
Weight on ball of feet:-Swivel heels to right (1) Swivel heels to centre (2)Swivel heels to left (3)Swivel heels to centre (4)For Swivel steps that travel see (Ramble)
Turn - Waltz 1/2
Step forward on right foot (1) Step left foot to left side making 1/4 turn right (2) Step together with right foot taking weight making 1/4 turn right (3)
Step forward on right foot (1) Step left foot to left side making 1/4 turn right (2) Step together with right foot taking weight making 1/4 turn right (3)
Harder Steps
Kick Ball Cross
Kick right foot forward (1)Step right in place (&)Quickly cross left over right (2)
Kick right foot forward (1)Step right in place (&)Quickly cross left over right (2)
Body Roll
Step right forward bending knees into sitting position (1) Push hips forward (&) Push to stomach forward (2)Push chest forward (&)Push head forward (3) Take weight onto right (4)
Step right forward bending knees into sitting position (1) Push hips forward (&) Push to stomach forward (2)Push chest forward (&)Push head forward (3) Take weight onto right (4)