SIMPLY ELVIS

Choreographer: John Dean (UK) June 07

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Start on Vocals 
Will fit most of the Up Tempo Swing Tracks ? Think Elvis 
 
SLOW CHARLESTON STEPS 
1-4 Touch Right forward, hold, step back in place, hold 
5-8 Touch Left back, hold, step back in place, hold 
 
SLOW CHARLESTON STEPS 
9-16 Repeat counts 1-8 
 
TOE STRUTS FORWARD with finger clicks (fingers at shoulder height) 
17 Touch Right toe forward (angled to the left, with Right knee across in front of Left leg) 
18 Bounce Right heel down once (but not touching floor) & click fingers 
19 Touch Left toe forward (angled to the right, with Left knee across in front of Right leg) 
20 Bounce Left heel down once (but not touching floor) & click fingers 
21 Touch Right toe forward (angled to the left, with Right knee across in front of Left leg) 
22 Bounce Right heel down once (but not touching floor) & click fingers 
23 Touch Left toe forward (with feet shoulder width apart) 
24 Place Left heel on floor & click fingers 
 
JUMP BACK 4 TIMES WITH FAKE GUITAR or clicks 
&25,26 Jump back on Right, then Left, make out like holding a guitar or click fingers at shoulder height 
&27,28 Jump back on Right, then Left, make out like holding a guitar or click fingers at shoulder height 
&29,30 Jump back on Right, then Left, make out like holding a guitar or click fingers at shoulder height 
&31,32 Jump back on Right, then Left, make out like holding a guitar or click fingers at shoulder height 
 
RIGHT VINE & ELVIS KNEES 
33-36 Step Right to right side, cross Left behind Right, step Right to Right side, touch Left next to Right (shoulder width apart) 
37,38 Pop Right knee forward (crossing in front of Left), pop Left knee forward (crossing in front of Right) 
39,40 Pop Right knee forward (crossing in front of Left), pop Left knee forward (crossing in front of Right) 
 
LEFT VINE & ELVIS KNEES 
41,44 Step Left to left side, cross Right behind Left, step Left to left side, touch Right next to Left (shoulder width apart) 
45,46 Pop Left knee forward (crossing in front of Right), pop Right knee forward (crossing in front of Left) 
47,48 Pop Left knee forward (crossing in front of Right), pop Right knee forward (crossing in front of Left) 
 
TOE STRUTS FORWARD 
49-56 Repeat counts 17-24 
 
4 PADDLE TURNS MAKING ½ TURN LEFT 
57-58 Touch Right toe forward, 1/8 turn to the left 
59-60 Touch Right toe forward, 1/8 turn to the left 
61-62 Touch Right toe forward, 1/8 turn to the left 
63-64 Touch Right toe forward, 1/8 turn to the left 
(Steps 57-64 are done with Cuban hip motion (think Elvis!) hold Right arm out to side and Left wrist in front of navel)
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About the Choreographer

John Dean (UK) June 07

John Dean, a dynamic performer from the UK, showcased his talent on June 07, leaving a lasting impression with his captivating dance style. With one striking dance archived, he continues to inspire and energize audiences with his passion for movement and creativity.

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