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Basic Step |
This is a basic step that forms the foundation of all timing and leading.
Both MALE and FEMALE steps and leads outlined. Suggested music: Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger. |
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Arc Step |
Basic left turning step used in many moves. |
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Loop Step |
Basic right turning step used in many moves. | |
| Male: | Turn Step |
Basic left turning step used in many moves. |
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Place Step |
Basic step used in many moves. | |
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American Spin |
Basic spin used in many moves.
Both MALE and FEMALE steps and leads outlined. |
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Pass Through |
A move that combines the Male Turn Step and the Female Loop Step.
Both MALE and FEMALE steps and leads outlined. |
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Pass Behind |
A move that combines the Male Turn Step and the Female Arc Step.
Both MALE and FEMALE steps and leads outlined. |
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Honeymoon (Cuddle / Spanish Arms) |
A move combining the Male Place Step and the Female Loop Step & Arc Step.
Both MALE and FEMALE steps and leads outlined. |
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| Progressive | |
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Progressive Jive (Simple) |
This dance is very simple for beginners, there is nothing but side-together-side steps and a simple walk onto the next partner. |
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Progressive Jive (American Spin) |
A little more advanced, helps teach the 'Change of Place' (Arc & Loop) and an American Spin to progress the lady. |
| Merengue | Danced to Kingston Town this dance helps get people warmed up hips swaying. It's slower movement teaches the men not to spread the progressive circle too far. |
| Disco Barn |
Starting similar to an Evening 3-Step this dance is fast paced and can be very good on a large floor with a lot of couples. Suggested music: Real Wild Child (Wild One) - Christopher Otcasek. |
| Wild Wild West |
Can be a little tricky for the beginner at first but they soon get the hang of it and will start boppin' along. Suggested music: Wild Wild West - Escape Club. |
| Champagne Charlie | This dance uses heavly the basic charlston step. Great for letting people get a different feeling going for when similar songs come on. |
| Rock Barn | Very simple and great for a big public crowd. |
| Couples | |
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El Paso |
A Coutry Line Dance taught as a couples dance. Suggested music: Neon Moon - Brook and Dunn |
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Smokey Places |
Suggested music: Smokey Places - Ronnie McDowell |
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Cowboy Cha Cha |
Suggested music: Livin'on Love - Alan Jackson |
| Fun/Line | |
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Maddison (nutbush) |
The age old dance, in the imortal words of Brad in Rocky Horror 'Say does anyone know how to Maddison' Suggested music: Tina Turner's Nutbush City Limits |
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Bus Stop |
Simple four wall line dance. Suggested music: Bus Stop |
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Manhattan |
Simple four wall line dance. Suggested music: I Feel The Earth Move - Martika, Ride on Time - Black Box |
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Love is In The Air |
Samba 'line dance' to four walls. Suggested music: Love is In The Air - John Paul Young |
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Samba Circle |
This simple samba is done as a full circle holding hands and facing the centre. Suggested music: I Gotcha - Jimmy Barnes |
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Sierra Rose |
Fairly fast paced line dance that is done in a loose circle -you keep heading the same direction- and is simple once you get the hang of it. Suggested music: Trashy Women |
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Hucklebuck |
Really simple but great fun! Suggested music: Hucklebuck - Chubby Checker |
| The Wanderer | This dance is done as a set with two lines. Suggested music: Wanderer - Dion |
| Boyfriend's Back | Could almost be called a couples dance. You need a partner to do the chorus. Great for kids Suggested music: My Boyfriend's Back - Angels |
| Cha Cha Slide | Follow the calls in the track. Great for kids Suggested music: Cha Cha Slide - DJ Casper |