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Dance Steps Video

These are quick videos that show you steps that will help you learn the moves that will allow you to be able to eventually take a beginner dance class. My Videos start below Links to New Steps.

Grapevine

Grapevine:

3 count side move with 2nd step behind.

Step one foot to one side, Step other foot behind first foot, Step first foot out.

This can be done left or right.

The 4th count after a vine varies.  It can be a scuff, a kick or a touch, etc.

Walk

Walk:

Walk forward right, left, right, then end with a touch, scuff, kick, etc. Then go backwards four; left, right, left, and touch. 

Step Locks

Step Locks:

Similar to Forward Together: Step 1st foot forward, lock 2nd foot behind 1st foot, move 1st foot forward. (Careful to not get stuck or wobble on this one)

Cha Cha Basic

Cha Cha Basic:

Like a Shuffle (move 1st foot, move 2nd foot next to it, move 1st foot again). Then you rock on 2nd foot, recover weight to 1st foot. Can be done forward, back, right and left and even in place.

Forward, Together, Forward & Sides

Forward, Together, Forward & Sides:

Step 1st foot forward, step 2nd foot next to it, step 1st foot forward.

Sides- 1st foot to side, put 2nd foot next to it, take 1st foot out to side again, and touch or hold.

Pivot Turn

Pivot Turn:

Touch or step one foot forward on first count.  Pivoting on the ball of the other foot, you turn on the 2nd count.  Weight will end on the stationary foot which is forward after the pivot. If you put your L forward you will turn right.  If you put your R forward, you will turn left.   

Reverse Rumba Box

Reverse Rumba Box:

It is done as a square but in a 3 count and hold. This moves backward but can start right or left.

Jazz Box

Jazz Box

This is a four step move. Normally right crosses over left, left steps back, right moves to right, left comes beside right. Then can be done in to other side. 

Waltz Basic

Waltz Basic:

Done in groups of 3. A Basic Waltz goes forward usually on the left, then bring right to left. Shift weight back to left. Can be done backwards too.

Waltz Turn

Waltz Turn:

Place left foot at 1/4 degree angle, take right foot, finish the turn. Shift weight back to left. This is followed with a right step backwards, then shift left, and back to right.

Lindy

Lindy: Triple step (to right or left), then rock back on one foot recover on the other. 

Kick Ball Change

Kick_Ball_Change: Do a kick with one foot, then foot you come back on will raise when you shift your weight and step on the other foot. 

Toe Struts

Struts: 2 Count Move. Toe goes forward first, then put heel down on the second move.

A Bar Song

This song was on the top 10 list for over 16 weeks. Very popular as a song. Also as a DANCE. It is often done at weddings and other get togethers. You SHOULD learn it.

Grapevine with Turn

Grapevine with Turn:

3 count side move with 2nd step behind.

Step one foot to one side, Step other foot behind first foot, Step first foot out.

This is done on one side. Then on the second side; you do side, behind step, the third move is starting to turn your foot 1/4, then finalize with putting other foot next to turned foot. 

Forward, Together, Forward & Sides

Forward, Together, Forward & Sides:

Step 1st foot forward, step 2nd foot next to it, step 1st foot forward.

Sides- 1st foot to side, put 2nd foot next to it, take 1st foot out to side again, and touch or hold.

Shuffle

Shuffle:

3 steps to 2 counts of music.  It can move forward, backward, or to either side.    When it moves to the side it can be called a chasse.  Also called triples....  It can be done in place. 

Cross Cha Cha 

Cross Cha Cha:

Like a Cha Cha but Rock Recover is done first, then the Cha Cha part.

Rocking Chair

Rocking Chair:

   4 count move. One-foot stays in place the other moves. Rock forward on foot 1, 

   step foot 2 in place, rock back on foot 1, step foot 2 in place.       

Rumba Box

Rumba Box:

It is done as a square but in a 3 count and hold. This moves forward but can start right or left.

Coaster Step

Coaster Step

This is a 3 step move and a hold. The steps are right back, left, back, right forward. 

Jazz Box Turn

Jazz Box Turn

This is a four step move. Normally right crosses over left, start to make the turn, then left steps back at full turn now, right moves to right, left comes beside right. Then can be done in to other side. 

Waltz Twinkle

Waltz Twinkle:

Put left foot over right, bring right around left, shift weight back to left. Do same thing on other side.

Charleston

Charleston: Swing right foot in front of left foot and then back around to behind left foot. Then swing left foot behind right foot and back around to in front of right foot.

Weave

Weave: Left foot over right, bring right around left, take left behind right... then can have different ending, usually it is a point.

Mambo

Mambo: This is a syncipated step. Rock onto the 1st foot, return weight to 2nd foot. Then step 1st foot next to foot. Mambos may rock forward, back, or to the sides. 

Heel Twist and Heel Splits

Heel Twist and Heel Splits: Twist, heel moves right and back to center and left and back to center.  Splits, heels spread apart and back together. 

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