Wednesday, January 8, 2014



Silver Bells

                                Count: 24              Wall: 4                   Level: High Beginner - waltz
                Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (Nov 2012)
                                Music: Silver Bells by Michael Buble (Album: Christmas)

Intro: 24 counts (No tags, no restarts)

[1-6] Basics forward and back
1-3                          Step R forward(1), step L beside R(2), step R beside L(3)
4-6                          Step L back(4), step R beside L(5), step L beside R(6)

[7-12] R twinkle, Cross ¾ turn left
1-3                          Cross R over L(1), rock L slightly to left(2), recover weight onto R(3)
4-6                          Cross L over R(4), turning ¼ left, step R slightly back(5), turning a further ½ left, step L slightly forward(6)

[13-18] Lunge recover, Back, Back(with sweeps), behind side
1-3                          Lunge R forward(1), recover weight onto L, sweeping R back(2), step R back, sweeping L back(3)
4-6                          Step L back, sweeping R back(4), step R behind L(5), step L to left(6)

[19-24] Cross side rock, Cross (lunge) recover side
1-3                          Cross R over L(1), rock L to left(2), recover weight onto R(3)
4-6                          Lunge L across R(4), recover weight onto R(5), step L to left(6)

Start Again

Note: The music slows down on wall 11 (starting facing 6.00) – keep dancing at the normal speed till the end of the wall, then do the following (facing 9.00): R forward basic(1-3), step L back(4), turn ¼ right to face 12.00 stepping R to right and pose….. smile!

Have a Merry Christmas……… enjoy the dance!

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Till There Was You

                                Count: 32              Wall: 4                   Level: Beginner
                Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (Sept, 2012)
                                Music: Till There Was You by The Beatles (Album: With The Beatles)

Intro: 16 counts

[1-8] Forward Rock, Back Shuffle, Back Rock, Forward Shuffle
1-2                          Rock R forward(1), Recover weight onto L(2)
3&4                         Step R back(3), Step L beside R(&), Step R back(4)
5-6                          Rock L back(5), Recover weight onto R(6)
7&8                         Step L forward(7), Step R beside L(&), Step L forward(8)

[9-16] Side Rock, Cross Shuffle, Side Rock with ¼ turn, Forward Shuffle
1-2                          Rock R to right(1), Recover weight onto L(2)
3&4                         Cross R over L(3), Step L slightly to left(&), Cross R over L(4)
5-6                          Rock L to left(5), Recover weight onto R, turning ¼ right(6)
7&8                         Step L forward(7), Step R beside L(&), Step L forward(8)

[17-24] Side Together, Side Shuffle, Back Rock, Kick Ball Cross
1-2                          Step R to right(1), Step L beside R(2)
3&4                         Step R to right(3), Step L beside R(&), Step R to right(4)
5-6                          Rock L back(5), Recover weight onto R(6)
7&8                         Kick L forward(7), Step L beside R(&), Cross R over L(8)

[25-32] Side Together, Side Shuffle, Back Rock, Side Rock
1-2                          Step L to left(1), Step R beside L(2)
3&4                         Step L to left(3), Step R beside L(&), Step L to left(4)
5-6                          Rock R back(5), Recover weight onto L(6)
7-8                          Rock R to right(7), Recover weight onto L(8)

Start again!

No tags, no restarts….

Optional Ending: On wall 8, do up to count 20, then do the following 4 counts:
Touch L behind R, at the same time put your left hand behind your back(5), hold(6), Lean to the right, touch your R fore-finger to your right cheek and give the cheekiest smile you can muster(7), hold(8)…. :D

Enjoy!

Contact - Yu Puay: yeoyp95@gmail.com


What Makes You Beautiful

                                Count: 32              Wall: 4                   Level: Intermediate
                Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (July 2012)
                                Music: What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction (Single)

Intro: 16 counts

[1-8] FORWARD, ANCHOR STEP, BACK ROCK, 1/4 PIVOT CROSS, SIDE/SQUAT/SLAP
1-2&3                     Step R forward(1), lock L behind R, angling body into left diagonal(2), step R in place(&), step L back, squaring back to 12.00(3)
4-5                          Rock R back(4), recover weight onto L(5)
6&7-8                     Step R forward(6), pivot 1/4 left, shifting weight onto L(&), cross R over L(7), step L to left, feet shoulder width apart, squatting down and slapping both hands on laps(8) (9.00)

[9-16] HEAD SWINGS AND ROLL, SHOULDER POPS AND CHEST/HIP ROLL
1-2                          Swing head to right(1), swing head to left(2)
3-4                          Roll head one round clockwise starting from left going forward to the right and then round the back to the left(3-4)
5-6                          Pop shoulders right(5) and left(6) as you use the momentum to stand upright
7-8                          Roll chest (or hips) one round anti-clockwise starting from left going back to the right and then round the front to the left (weight ends on L) (7-8)
(RESTART HERE on walls 2 and 6)

[17-24] SIDE, BEHIND SIDE CROSS, HALF TURN, FORWARD SHUFFLE, STEP
1-2&3                     Step R to right(1), step L behind R(2), Step R to right(&), Cross L over R(3)
4-5                          Turning 1/4 left, step R back(4), turning a further 1/4 left, step L to left(5) (3.00)
6&7-8                     Shuffle forward R(6) L(&) R(7), Step L forward(8)

[25-32] 1/4 MONTEREY, HITCH KICK POINT, SAILOR TOUCH WITH 1/4 TURN, FORWARD SHUFFLE
1-2&3-4                 Point R to right(1), turning 1/4 right, step R beside L(2), Hitch L(&), Kick L forward(3), Point L to left(4) (6.00)
5&6                         Step L behind R(5), Turning 1/4 left, step R slightly to right (&), touch L beside R(6) (3.00)
7&8                         Step L forward(7), Step R beside L(&) Step L forward(8)

RESTARTS: On walls 2(facing 12.00) and 6(facing 6.00), Restart after 16 counts

TAG 1: (16 counts) - At the end of wall 4(facing 6.00), do counts 25-32 again, then add the following 8 counts:
1-4                          Cross R over L(1), click R fingers(2), Cross L over R(3), click R fingers(4)
5-8                          REPEAT counts 1-4 above and re-start

TAG 2: (8 counts) - At the end of wall 8(facing 12.00), Repeat counts 25-32 and re-start

TAG 3: (16 counts): At the end of wall 12 (facing 12.00), Repeat counts 25-32 twice changing the final forward shuffle into three small runs forward to hit the word “beautiful”….

ENJOY!


Shackles

                                Count: 32              Wall: 4                   Level: Beginner
                Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (March 2012)
                                Music: Shackles (Praise You) by Mary Mary (Album: Thankful)

Intro: 16 counts.

[1-8] Side touches (R&L), Cross step, point(R&L)
1-4                          Step R to right(1), touch L behind R(2), Step L to left(3), touch R behind L(4)
Styling: as you do counts 1-4, pop shoulders back(on the beats) and forward(on the & beats)
5-6                          Cross R over L, rotating right forearm clockwise for two rounds(5), point L to left, throwing hand to left(6)
7-8                          Cross L over R, rotating right forearm anti-clockwise for two rounds(7), point R to right, throwing hand to right(8)

[9-16] Toe Switches, Side together point with body or hip rolls(2x)
&1&2                      Step R beside L(&) point L to left(1), Step L beside R(&), point R to right(2),
&3&4                      Step R beside L(&), point L to left(3), Step L beside R(&), point R to right(4)
Styling: punch left hand up diagonally right as you point L to left (counts 1 and 3) and punch R hand up diagonally left as you point R to right (counts 2 and 4).
(ON WALL 6 (facing 9.00): Add TAG at bottom of page and RESTART)
5&6                         Body roll to right, shifting weight to R(5), step L beside R(&), point R to right(6)
7&8                         Body roll to right, shifting weight to R(7), step L beside R(&), point R to right(8)
Alternative to body rolls, roll your hip a semicircle from left back to right (anti-clockwise) on counts 5 and 7

[17-24] Kick step point (R&L), Jazz box with 1/4 right
1&2                         Kick R forward, punch both hands forward(1), step R beside L(&), point L to left, punch both hands down to sides and click fingers(2)
3&4                         Kick L forward, punch both hands forward(3), step L beside R(&), point R to right, punch both hands down to sides and click fingers(4)
5-8                          Cross R over L(5), step L back(6), turning 1/4 right, step R to right(7), step L to left, feet a shoulder width apart(8)(3.00)

[25-32] Shoulder pops, Walks with 1/2 turn right
1-2                          Pop shoulders right(1), left(2)
3&4&                      Pop shoulders right(3) left(&) right(4) left(&)
5-8                          Walk R(5) L(6) R(7) L(8) in a big semi-circle turning 1/2 right(9.00)

Repeat

TAG & RESTART: On WALL 6, do up to count 12 of the dance (toe switches) and then add the following 4 counts tag (facing 9.00)
[13-16] Out Out In In (2x)
&5&6                      Step R out to right(&), step L out to left(5), step R in to centre(&), step L beside R(6)
&7&8                      Step R out to right(&), step L out to left(7), step R in to centre(&), step L beside R(8)
Restart dance from beginning

OPTIONAL ENDING: On wall 10(facing 12.00), do the first 8 counts, and when you hear the singer say “Take a walk, take a walk”,
keep repeating counts 5-8 as you casually saunter off the dance floor

Contact: Yu Puay: yeoyp95@gmail.com


A Thousand Years

                                Count: 96              Wall: 4                   Level: Intermediate waltz
                Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (Feb 2012)
                                Music: A Thousand Years by Christina Perri (Album: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Intro: 48 counts (approx. 138bpm)

[1-6] Forward & Back Basics with ¼ turn
1-2-3                      Step R forward(1), stepping L beside R, turn ¼ left(2), step R beside L(3) (9.00)
4-5-6                      Step L back(4), stepping R beside L, turn ¼ left(5), step L beside R(6) (6.00)

[7-12] Forward Basic, Sailor step with ¾ turn
1-2-3                      Step R forward(1), step L beside R(2), step R beside L(3)
4-5-6                      Stepping L behind R, turn ¼ left(4), turning ¼ left, step R beside(5), turning a further ¼ left, step L slightly forward(6) (9.00)

[13-18] Twinkles (R & L)
1-2-3                      Cross R over L(1), step L beside R(2), step R beside L(3)
4-5-6                      Cross L over R(4), step R beside L(5), step L beside R(6)

[19-24] Forward Basic, Back Basic with ½ turn
1-2-3                      Step R forward(1), step L beside R(2), step R beside L(3)
4-5-6                      Step L back(4), stepping R beside L, turn ½ right(5), step L beside R(6) (3.00)

[25-30] Slide drag, Full turn left (moving left)
1-2-3                      Slide R to right(1), drag L toe towards R, preparing shoulders for upcoming turn(2-3)
4-5-6                      Turning ¼ left, step L forward(4), turning ¼ left, step R to right(5), turning a further ½ left, step L to left(6) (3.00)

[31-36] Cross ½ hinge, Weave
1-2-3                      Cross R over L(1), turning ¼ right, step L back(2), turning ¼ right, step R beside L(3) (9.00)
4-5-6                      Cross L over R(4), step R to right(5), step L behind R(6)

[37-42] ¼ turn step sweep, L twinkle
1-2-3                      Turning ¼ right, step R forward(1), sweep L from back to front(2-3) (12.00)
4-5-6                      Cross L over R(4), step R beside L(5), step L beside R(6)

[43-48] R twinkle, Forward ½ pivot
1-2-3                      Cross R beside L(1), step L beside R(2), step R beside L(3)
4-5-6                      Step L forward(4), step R slightly forward(5), turn ½ left, shifting weight onto L) (6.00)

[49-54] Forward Basic into diagonal, Back Basic to centre
1-2-3                      Step R forward into the left diagonal(1), step L beside R(2), step R beside L(3) (4.30)
4-5-6                      Step L back to centre(4), step R beside L(5), step L beside R(6)

[55-60] Forward Basic with ½ turn, Back Basic with touch
1-2-3                      Step R forward toward 6.00(1), turning ¼ right, step L beside R(2), turning ¼ right, step R beside L(3) (12.00)
4-5-6                      Step L back(4), Step R beside L(5), Touch L beside R(6)
(RESTART here on WALL 2 (facing 3.00): change the touch on (6) to a L step beside R and start from beginning)

[61-66] Slide drag, Full turn right (moving right)
1-2-3                      Slide L to left(1), drag R toe towards L, preparing shoulders for upcoming turn(2-3)
4-5-6                      Turning ¼ right, step R forward(4), turning ¼ right, step L to left(5), turning a further ½ right, step R to right(6) (12.00)

[67-72] Cross ½ hinge, Weave
1-2-3                      Cross L over R(1), turning ¼ left, step R back(2), turning ¼ left, step L beside R(3) (6.00)
4-5-6                      Cross R over L(4), step L to left(5), step R behind L(6)
(Note: Counts 60-72 are mirror image of counts 25-36)

[73-78] Slide drag, 1¼ turn
1-2-3                      Slide L to left(1), drag R toe towards L, preparing shoulders for upcoming turn (2-3)
4-5-6                      Turning ¼ right, step R forward(4), turning ½ right, step L slightly back(5), turning ½ right, step R slightly forward(6) (9.00)

[79-84] Forward Basics (L & R)
1-2-3                      Step L forward(1), step R beside L(2), step L beside R(3)
4-5-6                      Step R forward(4), step L beside R(5), step R beside L(6)

[85-90] Forward kick, Back point
1-2-3                      Step L forward(1), kick R forward(2), hold(3)
4-5-6                      Step R back(4), point L toe back(5), hold(6)

[91-96] Hand movements with ½ unwind
1-2-3                      With palms facing up, cross hands at chest level and spread out hands to the respective sides over 3 counts(1-3)
4-5-6                      Turn palms down and bring in hands to hug yourself(4-5), unwind ½ left with weight ending on L(6) (3.00)

Start again!

Note: Restart on Wall 2 after count 60 (change touch to a step for the restart)

Optional Ending: On wall 7, dance up to count 47 then turn ¼ left to face front, step R across L and strike a pose…… and smile! :D

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Yellow Submarine

                                Count: 32              Wall: 4                   Level: Absolute Beginner
                Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (Feb. 2012)
                                Music: Yellow Submarine by The Beatles (Album: Yellow Submarine)

Intro: 1 count (on the word “town”)

[1-8] Forward Scuff (4x)
1–2                         Step R forward(1), scuff L forward(2)
3-4                          Step L forward(3), scuff R forward(4)
5–6                         Step R forward(5), scuff L forward(6)
7-8                          Step L forward(7), scuff R forward(8)

[9-16] Back back back kick (2x)
1–2                         Step R back(1), step L back(2)
3-4                          Step R to back(3), kick L forward(4)
5-6                          Step L back(5), step R back(6)
7-8                          Step L back(7), kick R forward(8)

[17-24] 4 Toe struts (moving right)
1-2                          Touch R toe to right(1), drop R heel(2)
3–4                         Touch L toe across R(3), drop L heel(4)
5-6                          Touch R toe to right(5), drop R heel(6)
6-8                          Touch L toe across R(7), drop L heel(8)

[25-32] Back rock, ¼ Pivot, Step R L, Sway R&L
1-2                          Rock R back(1), recover weight forward onto L(2)
3-4                          Step R forward(3), turn ¼ left, shifting weight to the L(4)
5-6                          Step R slightly forward(5), step L to left, feet a shoulder width apart(6)
7–8                         Sway to the right(7), sway to the left, with weight ending on L(8)

Start again!

This dance was specially written for and dedicated to Bernie Gillotti and her dancers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Keep up the good job you’re doing with the seniors, Bernie! God bless you!

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Friday, July 30, 2010

It's Too Late

                                Count: 32              Wall: 4                   Level: Easy Intermediate
                Choreographer: Amy Christian-Sohn(US) & Yeo Yu Puay(Malaysia) (Dec ‘11)
                                Music: It’s Too Late by Gloria Estefan (Album: Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me)

Intro: 32 Counts. - Sequence : 32, 32, 16, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 16, 32, 32, 32.

[&1-8&] Out, Out, Twist ¼ Turn, Coaster Step, Slide R, Touch, Touch Out, Touch In, ¼ Step, Lock,
&1                           Step R out(&), Step L out (feet apart) (1)
2                              Twist ¼ turn left, with weight on R(2) (9.00)
3&4                         Step L back(3), Step R beside L(&), Step L forward(4)
5                              Big step to right side on R, (R hand - Reaches up & diagonally out to right side)(5)
6                              With knees bent, Touch L next to R, as L knee is slightly over R knee(R hand – Pull hand inwards towards chest), (Watch video) (6)
7&                           Touch L out to left side(7), Touch L in, next to R(&) (keeping knees still bent),
8&                           ¼ turn left, stepping fwd on L(8), Lock R behind L(&) (6.00)

[9-16] Big Step Fwd, Full Monterey Turn, Kick, Replace, Slide, Step, Shoulder Pops,
1                              Big step fwd on L(1)
2-4                          Touch R out to R Side(2), Full Turn right, Stepping R next to L(3), Touch L out to left side(4), [Easy option for Monterey – Touch R out, Replace R next to L, Touch L out]
5&6                         Kick L fwd(5), Replace L next to R(&), Step R to right side(6)[Pop R shoulder up as L shoulder goes down on the slide on count 6]
7&8                         Step L next to R, (Switch Shoulders Pops) 3 times),(7&8) [Option – Do Hip Bumps instead of Shoulder Pops]
RESTARTS happen here on walls 3 (facing 12.00) and 9 (facing 9.00)

[&17-24] Ball, Side Cross Rock, Diagonal Back Lock Back, Sweep ¼ Turn Lock, Step, Fwd Shuffle,
&1-3                       Step on ball of R, slightly to R side(&), Step L to left(1), Rock R across L(2), Recover weight onto L(3)
4&5                         Step R diagonally back to the right(4), Lock L over R(&), Step R diagonally back to the right(5) (moving towards 10.30 but upper body turned to face 7.30)
6-7                          Sweep L back into a sharp ¼ left turn locking L behind R(6), Step R forward(7) (3.00)
8&1                         Step L fwd(8), Step R beside L(&), step L forward(1)

[26-32] R Cross Samba, L Cross Samba, Cross, ½ Hinge, Touch,
2&3                         Cross R over L(2), Rock L slightly to left(&), Recover weight onto right(3)
4&5                         Cross L over R(4), Rock R slightly to right(&), Recover onto L(5)
6-7                          Cross R over L, preparing for the upcoming turn(6), Stepping L to left, turn ½ right(7) (9.00)
8                              Touch R beside L(8)

Ending: You will come to the end of the dance facing 6.00 – just touch R behind L and do a slow unwind over the right shoulder

Contact: Amy’s Email: amy@linefusiondance.com - Yu Puay’s Email: yeoyp95@gmail.com


5,6,7,8

                                Count: 32              Wall: 4                   Level: Absolute Beginner
                Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (with contributions from Bronya Bishorek), Nov’ 2011
                                Music: 5,6,7,8 by Steps (Album: Step One)

Intro: 16 counts

[1-8] Holster Gun, stepping R&L, Sways (4x)
1–2                         With both hands in cocked-pistol-grip (thumb pointing up, and index and middle fingers pointing forward and the last two fingers curled in), Stomp R(weight on R), and holster R gun(1). Hold(2)
3-4                          Stomp L(weight on L) and holster L gun(3), Hold(4)
5–6                         Sway right(5), sway left(6)
7-8                          Sway right(7), sway left(8), weight ends on L

[9-16] Vines (R&L)
1–2                         Step R to right(1), step L behind R(2)
3-4                          Step R to right(3), stomp L beside R(4)
5-6                          Step L to left(5), step R behind L(6)
7-8                          Step L to left(7), stomp R beside L(8)

[17-24] 4 Toe struts on the spot (R hand twirling the lasso)
1-2                          Touch R toe(1), drop R heel(2)
3–4                         Touch L toe(3), drop L heel(4)
5-6                          Touch R toe(5), drop R heel(6)
6-8                          Touch L toe(7), drop L heel(8)
Note: RH twirls the lasso for the 8 beats above

[25-32] Gun poses and shoot
1-2                          Step R to right, hold out left arm (elbow bent) with “gun” pointing diagonally forward to the right(1), hold(2)
3-4                          Cross right arm over left arm with “gun” pointing diagonally to the left, leaning right(3), hold(4)
5-8                          For the next 4 counts, keep left arm still and jerk right forearm up from elbow as you shoot on 5,6,7,8, and as you do that, turn a ¼ right to end with weight leaning left (3.00)

Start again!

Optional Ending: You’ll be facing 3.00 for the last wall. Instead of turning ¼ right on the last 4 beats, turn ¼ left to face 12.00, and pose…
(hint for knowing when the last wall is: you’ll hear the chorus twice in a row with no verse or musical interlude in between)

Have fun shooting! Yeeeeeee haaaaaaaaa!!!!

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Moves Like Jagger

                                Count: 32              Wall: 4                   Level: Absolute Beginner
                Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (Sept ‘11)
                                Music: Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera (Single)

This dance was specially choreographed to teach a group of non-dancers a simple line dance at the Kuching World Hearts Foundation Day on 25th September 2011.

Intro: 32 beats

[1-8] Walk Forward into Left Diagonal (3x) Kick, Walk Back to Centre (3x) Touch
1–4                         Turning 1/8 left into the left diagonal(10.30), walk forward R(1), L(2), R(3), Kick L forward(4)
5–8                         Moving diagonally back to the starting position, walk back L(5), R(6), L(7), Touch R beside L(8)

[9-16] Walk Forward into Right Diagonal (3x) Kick, Walk Back to Centre (3x) Touch
1-4                          Turning ¼ right into the right diagonal(1.30), walk forward R(1), L(2), R(3), Kick L forward(4)
5-8                          Moving diagonally back to the starting position, walk back L(5), R(6), L(7), Touch R beside L, squaring up to 12.00(8)

[17-24] 4 Toe Struts with hip bumps
1&2                         Touch R toe forward, bumping hips right(1), bump hips left(&), bump hips right, stepping down onto R(2)
3&4                         Touch L toe forward, bumping hips left(3), bump hips right(&), bump hips left, stepping down onto L(4)
5&6                         Touch R toe forward, bumping hips right(5), bump hips left(&), bump hips right, stepping down onto R(6)
7&8                         Touch L toe forward, bumping hips left(7), bump hips right(&), bump hips left, stepping down onto L(8)

[25-32] Out Out In In, ¼ turn right and repeat
1-2                          Step R out to right(1), Step L out to left, feet shoulder width apart(2)
3-4                          Step R in to centre(3), Step L beside R(4)
5–6                         Turn ¼ right, step R out to right(5), Step L out to left, feet shoulder width apart(6)
7-8                          Step R in to centre(7), Step L beside R(8)

Start again

Tag: At the end of wall 10 (you’ll be facing 6.00), do anti-clockwise head roll for 4 counts and start dance again from beginning

Have fun!!!

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Jar of Hearts


Count: 32
Wall: 4
Level: Intermediate / Advances NC2S
Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (Sept ‘11)
Music: Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri (Single)
Intro: 32 counts

[1-8] R Basic, ¼ step, ½ chase turn, 1½ turn sweep, Behind side
1-2& Step R to right(1), Rock L behind R(2), Recover weight onto R(&)
3-4& Turning ¼ left, step L forward(3), Step R forward(4), Turn ½ left, shifting weight to L(&) (3.00)
5-6& Step R forward(5), Turning ½ right, step L back(6), Turning ½ right, step R beside L(&)
7-8& Turning ½ right, step L beside R, sweeping out R at the same time(7), Step R behind L(8), Step L to left(&) (9.00)
Note: the 1½ turn (6&7) is done on the spot

[9-16] Cross rock side (R & L), Forward rock hitch, ¼ turn, Side cross side
1-2& Cross rock R over L(1), Recover weight onto L(2), Step R to right(&)
3-4& Cross rock L over R(3), Recover weight onto R(4), Step L to left(&)
5-6 Rock R forward(5), Recover weight onto L, hitching R(6)
7&8& Keeping R hitched, turn ¼ right on L(7), Step R to right(&), Cross L over R(8), Step R to right(&), (12.00)
RESTART here on walls 1 (facing 12.00) & 4 (facing 6.00) – change the last step to a R touch beside L, then restart

[17-24] Behind sweep, Behind side cross, 5/8 turn, Step, Side Rock Cross travelling forward (R & L)
1-2& Step L behind R, sweeping out R back(1), Step R behind L(2), Step L to left(&)
3-4& Cross R over L(3), Turning ¼ right, step L back(4), Turning 3/8 right, step R beside L(&) (7.30)
5-6&7 Step L forward (5), Rock R to right(6), Recover weight onto L(&), Cross R over L(7)
&8& Rock L to left(&), Recover weight onto R(8), Cross L over R(&) (7.30)
Note: the 5/8 turn (4&) is also done on the spot

[25-32] Point, Forward Mambo with sweep, Back sweep, Sailor Step, Cross full unwind, Side rock cross
1-2& Point R to right(1), Rock R forward(2), Recover weight onto L(&)
3-4 Step R back, sweeping L back(3), Step L back, sweeping R back(4) (still facing 7.30)
5&6 Step R behind L(5), Step L to left, squaring up to 9.00(&), Step R to right(6),
&7&8& Cross L over R(&), Unwind full turn right, weight on R(7), Rock L to left(&), Recover weight onto R(8), Cross L over R(&) (9.00)

Start again!

TAG 1: At the end of walls 2 (facing 9.00) & 5 (facing 3.00), add this:
[1-4] Basics (R & L)
1-2& Step R to right(1), Rock L behind R(2), Recover weight onto R(&)
3-4& Step L to left(3), Rock R behind L(4), Recover weight onto L(&)

TAG 2: At the end of wall 6 (facing 12.00), add this:
[1-8] Basics (R and L), Side together point and prep, Full turn (travelling towards the right) cross
1-2& Step R to right(1), Rock L behind R(2), Recover weight onto R(&)
3-4& Step L to left(3), Rock R behind L(4), Recover weight onto L(&)
5&6 Step R to right(5), Step L beside R(&), Point R toe to right, preparing shoulders for upcoming turn(6)
7&8& Turning ¼ right, step R forward(7), turning ½ right, step L back(&), turning ¼ right, step R to right(8), Cross L over R(&)

Enjoy the dance!

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Long Haired Lover


Count: 68
Wall: 2
Level: Intermediate
Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay (Malaysia) Aug 2011
Music: Long Haired Lover From Liverpool by Little Jimmy Osmond

[1-8] Diagonal Touches
1-2 Step R diagonally forward to the right(1), Touch L beside R(2)
3-4 Step L diagonally back to the centre(3), Touch R beside L(4)
5-6 Step R diagonally back to the right(5), Touch L beside R(6)
7-8 Step L diagonally forward to the centre(7), Touch R beside L(8)

[9-17] Side Behind ¼ turn, Full turn, Step, Touch, Hitch
1-2 Step R to right(1), Step L behind R(2)
3-4 Turning ¼ right, step R forward(3), Turning ½ right, step L back(4)
5-6 Turning ½ right, step R forward(5), Step L forward(6)
7-8 Touch R beside L(7), Hitch R(8) (3.00)

[18-24] Rhumba box with ¼ turn
1-2 Step R to right(1), Step L beside R(2)
3-4 Step R back(3), Touch L beside R, turning ¼ left(4)
5-6 Step L to left(5), Step R beside L(6)
7-8 Step L forward(7), Touch R beside L(8) (12.00)

[25-32] Step Kick (R & L), Step Together, Hop (3x)
1-2 Step R to right(1), Kick L across R(2)
3-4 Step L to left(3), Kick R across L(4)
5-8 Step R beside L(5), Take 3 small hops to the right with feet together (6,7,8) – make sure weight ends on L on count 8
Option for counts 6-8 – swivel heel toe heel (moving to the right)

[33-40] Toe Struts (Side and Cross), Side Together, Cross Toe Strut
1-2 Touch R toe to right(1), Step down on R(2)
3-4 Touch L toe across R(3), Step down on L(4)
5-6 Step R to right(5), Step L beside R(6)
7-8 Touch R toe across L(7), Step down on R(8)

[41-48] ½ turn, Forward Rock, Run x4 (full turn)
1-2 Turning ¼ right, step L back(1), Turning a further ¼ right, step R to right(2) (6.00)
3-4 Rock L forward(3), Recover weight unto R(4)
5-8 Run L(5), R(6), L(7), R(8) making a full turn left in a small circle

[49-56] Step, Forward Rock Step with a ¼ turn, Cross Side, Touch behind unwind ½
1-2 Step L forward(1), Rock R forward(2)
3-4 Recover weight onto L, turning ¼ right(3), Step R to side(4) (9.00)
5-6 Cross L over R(5), Step R to side(6)
7-8 Touch L behind R(7), Unwind ½ left, shifting weight onto L(8) (3.00)

[56-64] Toe Struts Out Out (Forward) In In (Back)
1-2 Touch R toe diagonally forward to the right(1), Step down on R(2)
3-4 Touch L toe diagonally forward to the left(3), Step down on L(4)
5-6 Touch R toe diagonally back to the centre(5), Step down on R(6)
7-8 Touch L toe beside R(7), Step down on L(8)
(Insert TAG on wall 3: Repeat counts 56-64 and then continue with dance)

[65-68] Step Side, ¼ Turn, ¼ Turn, ¼ Turn drawing a box
1-2 Step R to right(1), Turning ¼ left, step L to left(2)
3-4 Turning ¼ left step R to right(3), Turning ¼ left step L to left(4) (6.00)

Start again!

TAG: On wall 3 (facing 3.00) – repeat counts 56-64, then continue with dance

OPTIONAL STARTING: Face 9.00 with weight on R. After an intro of 14 beats,
do the following 6 counts to face 12.00 for the beginning of the dance….
1-2 (“I’ll…..”) Turning ¼ left, step L to left(1), Hold (2) (6.00)
3-4 (“Be…”) Turning ¼ left step R to right(3), Hold(4) (3.00)
5-6 (“Your...”)Turning ¼ left, step L to left(5), Hold (6) (12.00)

If this stresses you out, then just face 12.00 and start the dance on the next word which is “…long” (ie 20 count intro) - whatever works for you! ?

Have fun!



Obladi Oblada


Count: 32
Wall: 4
Level: Absolute Beginner
Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (July ‘11)
Music: Ob-la-di Ob-la-da by The Beatles (Album: White Album)
Intro: 16 beats from when all the instruments come in (starting on vocals)

[1-8] Side Point (R & L), Right Vine with touch and clap
1–2 Step R to right (1), Point L toe in front of R (2)
3-4 Step L to left (3), Point R toe in front of L (4)
5–6 Step R to right (5), Step L behind R (6)
7-8 Step R to right (7), Touch L beside R and clap (8)

[9-16] Side Point (L & R), Left Vine with touch and clap
1–2 Step L to left (1), Point R toe in front L (2)
3-4 Step R to right (3), Point L toe in front of R(4)
5-6 Step L to left (5), Step R behind L (6)
7-8 Step L to left (7), Touch R beside L and clap (8)

[17-24] Diagonal Lock Steps, Scuff (R & L)
1-2 Step R diagonally forward to right (1), lock L behind R (2) (1.30)
3–4 Step R diagonally forward to right (3), Scuff L beside R, turning to face 10.30 (4) (10.30)
5-6 Step L diagonally forward to left (5), lock R behind L (6)
6-8 Step L diagonally forward to left (7), Scuff R beside L, squaring up to 12.00 (8) (12.00)

[25-32] Double hip bumps (R & L), Swivel (travelling to the right) with ¼ turn
1-2 Stepping R to right, bump hips to right twice (1,2)
3-4 Bump hips to left twice (3,4)
5–6 Swivel both heels to right (5), Swivel both toes to right (6)
7-8 Swivel both heels to right (7), Swivel both toes to right turning ¼ right with weight ending on L (8) (3.00)

Start again

Ending On wall 11 (you’ll be facing the back wall), do the first 7 beats of the dance and on count 8 turn your upper body left to face front, striking a pose

Have fun!!!

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Please Don't Tease


Count: 64
Wall: 2
Level: High Beginner
Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay (Malaysia) March 2011
Music: Please Don’t Tease by Cliff Richard (Album: The Hit List Disc 2)
Intro: 16 beats

[1-8] Side shuffle, Back Rock (R & L)
1&2 Step R to right(1), Step L beside R(&), Step R to right(2)
3-4 Rock L back(3), Recover weight onto R(4)
5&6 Step L to left(5), Step R beside L(&), Step L to left(6)
7-8 Rock R back(7), Recover weight onto L(8)

[9-16] Half turning shuffle, Back Rock, 2 kick ball changes
1&2 Shuffle forward R(1) L(&) R(2) turning a gradual ½ left
3-4 Rock L back(3), Recover weight onto R(4)
5&6 Kick L forward(5), Step L beside R(&), Step R beside L(6)
7&8 Repeat 5&6

[17-24] Side Shuffle, Back Rock (L & R)
1&2 Step L to left(1), Step R beside L(&), Step L to left(2)
3-4 Rock R back(3), Recover weight onto L(4)
5&6 Step R to right(5), Step L beside R(&), Step R to right(6)
7-8 Rock L back(7), Recover weight onto R(8)

[25-32] Half turning shuffle, Back rock, 2 kick ball changes
1-2 Shuffle forward L(1) R(&) L(2) turning a gradually ½ right
3-4 Rock R back(3), Recover weight onto L(4)
5-6 Kick R forward(5), Step R beside L(&), Step L beside R(6)
7-8 Repeat 5&6

[33-40] Forward shuffle, Half pivot (2x)
1&2 Step R forward(1), Step L beside R(&), Step R forward(2)
3-4 Step L forward(3), Turn ½ right shifting weight to R(4)
5&6 Step L forward(5), Step R beside L(&), Step L forward(6)
7-8 Step R forward(7), Turn ½ left shifting weight to L(8)

[41-48] Jazz Box (toe struts)
1-2 Touch R toe across L(1), Step down on R(2)
3-4 Touch L toe back(3), Step down on L(4)
5-6 Touch R toe to right(5), Step down on R(6)
7-8 Touch L toe beside R(7), Step down on L(8)

[49-56] Out out, Hold, Hip bumps
&1 Step R to right(&), Step L to left(1) (keep weight on R)
2-4 Hold (2-4)
5-6 Bump hips to L(5), Hold (6)
7-8 Bump hips to R(7), Hold (8) (make sure weight ends on R)

[57-64] Forward shuffles (L & R), ½ Pivot, Toe Strut
1&2 Step L forward(1), Step R beside L(&), Step L forward(2)
3&4 Step R forward(3), Step L beside R(&), Step R forward(4)
5-6 Step L forward(5), Turn ½ right shifting weight to R(6)
7-8 Touch L toe beside R(7), Step down on L(8)

Start again!

TAG – do this on after walls 2 and 4 (both times facing 12 o’clock)
[1-8] Side Together Side Touch (R & L) with hands
1-2 Step R to right(1), Step L beside R(2)
3-4 Step R to right(3), Touch L beside R(4)
5-6 Step L to left(5), Step R beside L(6)
7-8 Step L to left(7), Touch R beside R(8)
As you do these 8 beats, roll your forearms forward one over the other

[9-16] Rocking Chair, 2 Half Pivots
1-2 Rock R forward(1), Recover weight onto L(2)
3-4 Rock R back(3), Recover weight onto L(4)
5-6 Step R forward(5), Turn ½ left shifting weight onto L(6)
7-8 Step R forward(7), Turn ½ left shifting weight onto L(8)

[17-24] Repeat 1-8

[25-32] Out Out Hold, Hip roll, Shimmy
& 1-2 Step R to right(&), Step L to left(1) (weight on R), Hold(2)
3-6 Roll hip one circle anti-clockwise with weight ending on R
7-8 Shimmy, moving weight from R to L

Have fun!

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Clair


Count: 28
Wall: 4
Level: Improver
Choreographer: Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (Feb ’11)
Music: Claire by Gilbert O’Sullivan (Album: Back to Front)
Intro: 16 beats (start on vocals)

[1-8] Side Touches, Jazz Box with ¼ turn
1–2 Step R to right(1), Touch L beside R(2)
3-4 Step L to left(3), Touch R beside L(4)
5–6 Cross R over L(5), Step L back(6)
7-8 Turning ¼ right, step R to right(7), Step L beside R(8) (3 o’clock)

]9-16[ Weave with ¼ turn, ½ pivot, ¼ turn Side, Behind
1–2 Cross R over L(1), Step L to left(2)
3-4 Step R behind L(3), Turning ¼ left, step L forward(4) (12 o’clock)
5-6 Step R forward(5), Turn ½ left shifting weight to L(6) (6 o’clock)
7-8 Turning a further ¼ left, step R to right(7), Step L behind R(8) (3 o’clock)

[17-20] Point, Cross, Point, Behind
1-2 Point R to right(1), Cross R over L(2)
3–4 Point L to left(3), Step L behind R(4)

[21-28] ½ Pivot, Forward Shuffle, Jumps Clap (forward and back)
1-2 Step R forward(1), Turn ½ left shifting weight to L(2) (9 o’clock)
3&4 Step R forward(3), Step L beside R(&), Step R forward(4)
&5-6 Jump forward L (&) R(5) (feet apart), Clap (6)
&7-8 Jump back L(&) R(7) (feet together, keeping weight on L), Clap(8)

TAG: At the end of walls 3 and 5 (both facing 3 o’clock) and 8 (facing 12 o’clock), add these 16 beats:
[1-8] Repeat 21-28

[9-16] Jazz Box 2x
1-2 Cross R over L(1), Step L back(2)
3-4 Step R to side(3), Step L beside R(4)
5-8 Repeat 1-4
Start again at beginning

At the end where the music slows down, finish on “Oh Clair” with a ½ pivot to face front

Have fun!



SAVE YOUR KISSES FOR ME

Choreographed by:Yeo Yu Puay (Dec 10)
Music:Save Your Kisses For Me by Brotherhood Of Man
Descriptions:32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance
Intro: 8 beats (slow beats)
1-84 Skates, Cross Rock, Side Shuffle With ¼ Turn Right
1-4Skate forward R(1), L(2) R(3) L(4)
5-6Cross R over L(5), Recover weight onto the L(6)
7&8Step R to right(7), Step L beside R(&), Turning ¼ right step R forward(8) (3 o’clock)
9-16Weave, ½ Monterey Turn
1-2Cross L over R(1), Step R to right (2)
3&4Step L behind R(3), Step R to right(&) Cross L over R(4)
5-6Point R to right(5), Turn ½ right stepping R beside L(6) (9 o’clock)
7-8Point L to left(7), Step L beside R(8)
17-24Side Touch, Side Shuffle, Jazz Box
1-2Step R to right(1), Touch L beside R(2)
3&4Step L to left(3), Step R beside L(&), Step L to left(4)
5-6Cross R over L(5), Step L back(6)
7-8Step R to right(7), Step L beside R(8)
25-32Walk Walk Forward Coaster, Walk Walk Back Coaster
1-2Step R forward(1), Step L forward(2)
3&4Step R forward(3), Step L beside R(&), Step R back(4)
5-6Step L back(5), Step R back(6)
7&8Step L back(7), Step R beside L(&), Step L forward(8)
TAG: AFTER walls 2 (facing 6 o’clock) and 5 (facing 9 o’clock)
1Touching R beside L, look to your right & kiss your right hand
2Blow a kiss to someone, Turn your head back to face front and start from Beginning
ENDING: For the last wall (wall 8-facing 12.00), substitute the last 4 beats with the following
5-6Step L back(5), Step R back(6)
7-8Stepping L to left, make a sign for 3 with your right hand (thumb plus first two fingers pointing upwards) and slowly push your hand forward (7), hold till music fades and SMILE!!!!
Have fun!!!!



This Masquerade


Count: 64
Wall: 4
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Choreographer: Sobrielo Philip Gene (Singapore) & Yeo Yu Puay (Malaysia) (Nov ’10)
Music: This Masquerade by The Carpenters (Album: Now and Then)
Intro: 40 beats, danced to the fast beats (approx. 120 beats per minute)

[1-8] Sways, Cross Rock
1-2 With legs slightly apart, sway hips to the right over two counts
3-4 Sway left (3), right (4)
5-6 Sway to the left over two counts (weight ends on the L)
7-8 Cross rock R over L (7), recover weight onto L (8)

[9-17] ¼ turn Step, Sweep, Cross, Full unwind, Side, Back Rock
1-2 Turning ¼ right, step R forward (1), Sweep L from back to front (2) (3 o’clock)
3-4 Cross L over R into a slow full unwind right (over 2 beats) with weight ending on L
5-6 Take a big step to the right (5), hold (6)
7-8, Rock L behind R (7), recover weight onto R (8)

[18-24] Side, Cross, ¾ Turn, Step, ½ pivot
1-2 Step L to left (1), hold (2)
3-4 Cross R over L (3), Turning ¼ right, step back on L and turn a further ½ right (you’d have done a ¾ right turn) (4) (12 o’clock)
5-6 Step R forward (5), hold (6)
7-8 Step L forward (7), turn ½ right shifting weight to the R (8) (6 o’clock)

[25-32] Walk, Walk, Point, Cross, 1¾ turn
1-2 Step L forward (1), Step R forward (2)
3-4 Point L to the left (3), Cross L over R (4)
5-6 Turning ¼ left, step R back (5), turning ½ left, step L forward (6)
7-8 Turning ½ left, step R back (7), turning ½ left, step L forward (8) (9 o’clock)

[33-40] Side Cross Rock (Right and Left), ½ turn Step, Side
1-2 Step R to right (1), Cross rock L over R (2)
3-4 Recover weight onto R (3), Step L to left (4)
5-6 Cross rock R over L (5), Recover weight onto L (6)
7-8 Turning ½ right, step R forward (7), step L to left (8) (3 o’clock)

[41-48] Back Lock, ½ turn, Forward rock, ½ turn Forward rock
1-2 Step R back (1), lock L over R (2)
3-4 Step R back turning ¼ L (3), turning a further ¼ left, step L forward (4) (9 o’clock)
5-6 Rock R forward (5), recover weight onto L (6)
7-8 Turning ½ right, rock R forward (7), recover weight onto L (8) (3 o’clock)

[49-56] 4 Side touches (¼ turn before 3rd one)
1-2 Step R to right (1), touch L beside R (2)
3-4 Step L to left (3), touch R beside L (4)
5-6 Turning ¼ left, step R to right (5), touch L beside R (6)
7-8 Step L to left (7), touch R beside L (8) (12 o’clock)

[56-64] Side Rock Cross, ½ Turn Side Hold, Twist ¼ turn, Hitch
1-2 Rock R to right (1), recover weight onto L (2)
3-4 Cross R over L (3), turning ¼ right step L back (4)
5-6 Turning ¼ right, step R to right (5), hold (6) (6 o’clock)
7-8 Twist ¼ left (shift weight to L) (7), hitch R (8) (3 o’clock)

Start again!

TAG 1 (8 beats): At the end of wall 3 (facing 9 o’clock)
1-2 Point R to right (1), point R forward (2)
3-4 Point R to right (3), point R forward (4)
5-6 Sweep R back for two counts (5-6)
7-8 Rock R back of L (7), recover weight to the L (8)
Start dance again from beginning

TAG 2 (12 beats – slow down slightly on the last 4 beats of the dance just before the start of the tag, then resume the normal tempo for the tag - starting on “lost”): At the end of wall 6 (facing 6 o’clock), do TAG 1 plus the following 4 beats:
1-2 Step R forward (1), pivot ½ left (shift weight to L) (2)
3-4 Step R forward (3), pivot ½ left (shift weight to L) (4)
Start dance again from beginning till music fades away

Have a ball with the dance!!!!




WHEN I'M 64

Choreographed by:Yeo Yu Puay (May 09)
Music:When I'm Sixty Four by Beatles (CD: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band)
Descriptions:32 count - 4 wall - Beginner level line dance
Intro: 24 beats (start on vocals)
1-8Toe Struts Forward With Finger Snaps
1–2Touch R forward, drop R heel
3-4Touch L toe forward, drop L heel
5–6Touch R forward, drop R heel
7-8Touch L toe forward, drop L heel
Snap RH fingers on counts 2,4,6 and 8
9-16Vine Right With Touch, Vine Left With Hitch
1–2Step R to right, step L behind R
3-4Step R to right, touch L beside R
5-6Step L to left, step R behind L
7-8Step L to left, hitch R across L
17-24Diagonal Back Steps With Touches And Claps
1-2Step R diagonally back, touch L beside R
3–4Step L diagonally back, touch R beside L
5-6Step R diagonally back, touch L beside R
6-8Step L diagonally back, touch R beside L
Clap hands on counts 2, 4, 6 and 8
25-32Kick Ball Changes (2x), Hip Rolls Turning ¼ Left
1&2Kick R forward, step onto ball of R, step L beside R
3&4Kick R forward, step onto ball of R, step L beside R
5–8Touching R slightly forward, roll hips anti-clockwise twice using the momentum to turn ¼ left (weight remains on L)
TAGS: At the END of walls 4 and 8 (you’ll be facing the front wall both times)
1-4Bump hips R L R L
ENDING: On wall 11 (you’ll be facing the back wall), do the first 8 beats of the dance, then do this
9-16Vine Right With Cross, ½ Unwind Right And Hands
1-2Step R to right, step L behind R
3-4Step R to right, cross L over R
5Unwind ½ right
6-7Throw right hand up, throw left hand up (palms facing forward - making a V shape)
8Hold


SAVIOUR'S DAY

Choreographed by:Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (Dec 10)
Music:Saviour's Day by Cliff Richard
Descriptions:48 count - 4 wall - Intermediate level line dance
Intro: 54 beats (counting the fast “waltz” beats)
1-6Cross Point, Behind Point
1-3Cross R over L(1), Point L to left(2), hold(3)
4-6Cross L behind R(4), Point R to right(5), hold(6)
7-12Right Sailor, Left Sailor with ½ turn
1-3Step R behind L(1), Step L to left(2), Step R to right(3)
4-6Step L behind R, turning ¼ left(4), Continue turning another ¼ left, step R to right(5), Step L to left(6)
13-24Repeat 1-12
25-30Forward Waltz (2x)
1-3Step R forward(1), Step L beside R(2), Step R beside L(3)
4-6Step L forward(4), Step R beside L(5), Step L beside R(6)
31-36Forward Kick, Back Kick
1-3Step R forward(1), Kick L forward(2), hold
4-6Step L back(4), Kick R to right(5), hold(6)
This is where you insert TAG 2 DURING the choruses (walls 3, 5 and 8)
37-42Back Twinkle (2x), moving backwards
1-3Step R diagonally back to the left(1), Step L beside R(2), Step R beside L(3)
4-6Step L diagonally back to the right(4), Step R beside L(5), Step L beside R(6)
43-48Back Rock ¼ Cross, Side Drag
1-3Rock R back(1), Recover weight onto L(2), Turning ¼ right, cross R over L(3)
4-6Step L to left(4) drag R toward L for 2 beats
TAG 1 : At the END of walls 1(2x), 2, 3(2x), 4, 5, 7
1-6Cross Rock Side (R and L)
1-3Cross rock R over L(1), Recover weight onto L(2), Step R to right(3)
4-6Cross rock L over R(4), Recover weight onto R(5), Step L to left(6)
7-12Side Drag (R and L)
1-3Step R to right(1), drag L to R over 2 beats
4-6Step L to left(4), drag R to L over 2 beats
Start at beginning again
TAG 2 : Inserted into dance between beats 36 and 37 during choruses (walls 3,5 and 8)
1-6Sailor Steps (R and L)
1-3Step R behind L(1), Step L to left(2), Step R to right(3)
4-6Step L behind R(4), Step R to right(5), Step L to left(6)
7-9Cross Rock Sweep
7-9Cross rock R over L(1), Recover weight onto L(2), Sweep R from front to back(3)
CONTINUE dance from beats 37-48




FROM ME TO YOU

Choreographed by:Yeo Yu Puay, Malaysia (Nov 09)
Music:From Me To You by The Beatles
Descriptions:32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance
Intro: 16 beats
1-8Right Dorothy, Diagonal Touch, Right Dorothy, Diagonal Touch
1-2&Step R diagonally forward to the right (1), Lock L behind R (2), Step R slightly diagonal forward (&)
3-4Step L diagonally forward to the left, touch R toe beside L
5-6&Step R diagonally forward to the right (1), Lock L behind R (2), Step R slightly diagonal forward (&)
7-8Step L diagonally forward to the left, touch R toe beside L
9-16R Forward Rock, 2 Half Turning Shuffles over the right Shoulder, R Back Rock
1-2Rock R forward (1), recover weight onto the L (2)
3&4Turning a ¼ right step R to the side (3), step L beside R (&), turning another ¼, step R slightly forward (4)
5&6Turning a ¼ right step L to the side (5), step R beside L (&), turning another ¼, step L slightly back (6)
7-8Rock R back (7), recover weight on L (8)
17-24R Forward Mambo (Modified), L Forward Mambo (Modified)
1-2&Step R forward (1), touch L toe behind R (2), step back on L (&)
3-4Touch R heel forward (3), Step R beside L (4)
5-6&Step L forward (5), touch R toe behind L (6), step back on R (&)
7-8Touch L heel forward (7), Step L beside R (8)
25-32R Jazz Box with ¼ Turn Right, R Side Rock Touch
1-2Cross R over L (1), Step L back, turning ¼ right (2)
3-4Step R to R side (3.00) (3), Step L beside R (4)
5-6Rock R to R side (5), Recover weight onto the L (6)
7-8Touch R toe beside L (7), Hold (8)
Optional:Do a shimmy on 7-8 as you touch R toe beside L when you hear “oooooh” at the end of walls 3 (1st time facing 9.00) and 6 (2nd time facing 6.00)
Repeat
ENDING: After finishing wall 7 (facing 9.00), do the following:
1-8Right Dorothy, Diagonal Touch, Right Dorothy, Diagonal Touch
1-2&Step R diagonally forward to the right (1), Lock L behind R (2), Step R slightly diagonal forward (&)
3-4Step L diagonally forward to the left, touch R beside L
5-6&Step R diagonally forward to the right (1), Lock L behind R (2), Step R slightly diagonal forward (&)
7-8Step L diagonally forward to the left, touch R beside L
9-16R Forward Rock, ¼ turn Side, L hand, R hand
1-2Rock R forward (1), recover weight onto the L (2)
3Turning a ¼ right step R to the side (3) (12.00)
4-5Put L hand on chest (4), Extend R arm out front with palms facing up (5) (as in “from me to you”)
6-8Hold
Have fun!

EL SHADDAI

Choreographed by:Yeo Yu Puay (May 08)
Music:El Shaddai by Amy Grant (CD: Classic Gold )
Descriptions:32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance
Dance begins on the vocals on “dai” of El Shaddai
Side, Back-Rock, Side, Cross-Rock, Full Triple Turn Right (Moving To Right), Cross, Side-Rock Cross
1 2&Step right to the side(1), step left behind right(2), recover weight onto the right(&)
3 4&Step left to the side(3), cross right over left(4), recover weight onto the left(&)
5 6&7Turning ¼ right step right forward(5), turning another ¼ right step left to the side(6), continue turning another ½ right stepping right to the side(&) [you’d have made a full right turn moving to the right], cross left over right (7)
8& 1Step right to the side(8), recover weight onto the left(&), cross right over left(1)
Full Triple Turn Right (Moving To Left), Cross Rock, Diagonal Back Lock Back, Diagonal Back, Drag
2& 3Turning ¼ right step left back(2), Turning ¼ right step right to the side(&), turning another ½ step left to the side(3) [you’d have made a full right turn moving to the left]
4& 5Cross right over left(4), recover weight onto the left(&), take a big step diagonally right back(5)
6& 7 8Lock left in front of right(6), step right diagonally back(&), take a big step diagonally left back(7), drag right foot to touch next to left(8)
Step Forward, Full Triple Turn Right Forwards Ending In A Lunge, Step Right Back Sweeping Left, Step Left Back Sweeping Right, Step Right Back Sweeping Into A Left Sailor, Right Scissors
1Step right foot forward(1)
2& 3Turning ¼ right step left to the side(2), turning ½ right step right to the side(&), turning ¼ right step and lunge left foot forward(3)
4Recover weight onto right, sweeping left foot back
5Step left back, sweeping right foot back
6Step right back, sweeping left foot back
&7&Step left foot behind right(&), step right to the side(7), step left on the spot(&)
8& 1Take a big step to right (8), step left next to right(&), cross right over left(1)
Step Lock Step Into Left Diagonal, Step Lock Step Into Right Diagonal, Cross Rock Side, Drag & Turn ¼ Left, Pose
2& 3Step left forward into the left diagonal(2), lock right behind left(&), step left forward into the left diagonal(3)
4& 5Step right forward into the right diagonal(4), lock left behind right(&), step right forward into the right diagonal(5)
6& 7Cross left over right(6), recover weight onto the right(&), take a big step to the left(7)
8Drag right foot towards the left ending with a ¼ turn left, right toe pointed down, knee out in a figure 4, head looking to the right(8)
Start again facing new wall
RESTART: There is a restart AFTER the FIRST 16 beats on Wall 4 (facing 3 o’clock).
TAG: There is a tag at the END of Wall 5 (facing 3 o’clock). Here the music slows down into a pause. The last 4 beats of that wall be as follows:
Cross Rock Side, Drag, Cross & Unwind 1¼ Left, Hold……
6& 7Cross left over right, recover weight onto the right, take a big step to the left
8& 1hold Drag right foot towards the left, cross right over left, do a slow 1¼ left unwind to face 12 o’clock(keeping weight on the left), then hold till the singer sings El Shaddai starting again on the “dai”
Start again facing 12 o’clock
OPTIONAL: When the music builds up at the end of Wall 6 (facing 12 o’clock), you can add two quick paddles to the last two beats turning 1¼ left, as follows:
Cross Rock Side With ¼ Turn Left, Two Quick Paddles Turning Full Turn Left
6& 7Cross left over right, recover weight onto the right, take a big step to the left turning ¼ left
&8&aStep ball of right foot forward and turn a ½ left shifting weight to the left foot, Step ball of right foot forward and turn a ½ left shifting weight to the left foot
Start again facing 9 o’clock wall
Express yourself………… and enjoy! J
**Special thanks to Judy, Alice and Pat for their invaluable input to this dance, and especially to my El Shaddai… THANK YOU for the gift of dance.**

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