Rubbernecking in Contra Lines
Choreographer: Jean Louis Lequeux (Feb 2015)
Step Sheet
LINE A AND LINE B ARE FACING ONE ANOTHER (ALTERNATE A & B LINES) – NO CONTACT.
This choreography could also be danced in single lines: just choose your preferred leg: A or B?
INTRODUCTION: TWIST (6”)
The introductory section starts with the electric guitars (at 14 seconds). If the musical arrangement is different, start the introduction and stop it when lyrics start.
Line A
1: Bend knees, on toes, pivot all body to right, move arms to left
2: Bend knees, on toes, pivot all body to left, move arms to right
Line B
1: Bend knees, on toes, pivot all body to left, move arms to right
2: Bend knees, on toes, pivot all body to right, move arms to left
End of introduction when lyrics start (at 20 seconds).
Line A: WoLF; Line B: WoRF
SECTION I: START WITH LYRICS (20”) SIDE CHASSÉ, ROCK STEP, TWICE (ONCE EACH SIDE)
Line A
1&2: Right side chassé
3-4: Rock step: LF forward (slightly lift up RF), RF down (slightly lift up LF)
5&6: Left side chassé
7-8: Rock step: RF back (slightly lift up LF), LF down (slightly lift up RF)
Line B
1&2: Left side chassé
3-4: Rock step, RF back (slightly lift up LF), LF down (slightly lift up RF)
5&6: Right side chassé
7-8: Rock step: LF forward (slightly lift up RF), RF down (slightly lift up LF)
SECTION II: CHASSÉ, NEW YORK; TWICE (ONCE EACH SIDE)
Line A
1&2: Right side chassé
3-4: ¼ turn right (open arms), rock step LF forward, ¼ turn left (close arms)
5&6: Left side chassé
7-8: ¼ turn left (open arms), rock step RF forward, ¼ turn right (close arms)
Line B
1&2: Left side chassé
3-4: ¼ turn left (open arms), rock step RF forward, ¼ turn right (close arms)
5&6: Right side chassé
7-8: ¼ turn right (open arms), rock step LF forward, ¼ turn left (close arms)
SECTION III: SIDE CHASSÉ, SPOT TURN; TWICE (ONCE EACH SIDE)
Line A
1&2: Right side chassé
3-4: Spot turn (full 360° turn) right
5&6: Left side chassé
7-8: Spot turn (full 360° turn) left
Line B
1&2: Left side chassé
3-4: Spot turn (full 360° turn) left
5&6: Right side chassé
7-8: Spot turn (full 360° turn) right
SECTION IV: PURSUIT WITH HALF-TURNS
Line A
1&2: Lock step chassé forward (RF forward, LF behind right, RF ahead, LF ahead)
3-4: ½ turn left, feet together
5&6: Lock step chassé forward (LF forward, RF behind right, LF ahead, RF ahead)
7-8: ½ turn left, feet together
Line B
1&2: Lock step chassé back (LF backward, RF before left, LF back, RF back)
3-4: Rock step, RF forward
5&6: Lock step chassé forward (RF forward, LF behind right, RF ahead, LF ahead)
7-8: ½ turn left, feet together
SECTION V: PURSUIT WITH TWO QUARTER-TURNS FOR LINE B;
Line A
1&2: Lock step chassé forward (RF forward, LF behind right, RF ahead, LF ahead)
3-4: Rock step, LF forward,
5&6: Lock step chassé back (LF back, RF before left, RF ahead, LF ahead)
7-8: Rock step, RF backward
Line B
1&2: Lock step chassé forward (RF forward, LF behind right, RF ahead, LF ahead)
3-4: Rock step, RF back
5&6: Step RF forward, ¼ turn left, step LF backward, ¼ turn left
7-8: Rock step, LF forward
SECTION VI: VANCOUVER, STEP BACK, STEP BACK; TWICE
Line A
1&2: Lock step chassé diagonal right, RF forward (raise arms 45° in V, and fingers in v –index and middle – as Vancouver)
3-4: Step LF back, RF near LF, (arms down)
5&6: Lock step chassé diagonal left, LF forward (raise arms 45° in V and fingers in v –index and middle – as Vancouver)
7-8: Step RF back, LF near RF (arms down)
Line B
1&2: Lock step chassé diagonal right, LF forward (raise arms 45° in V and fingers in v –index and middle – as Vancouver)
3-4: Step RF back, LF near RF (arms down)
5&6: Lock step chassé diagonal left, RF forward (raise arms 45° in V and fingers in v –index and middle – as Vancouver)
7-8: Step LF back, RF near LF, (arms down)
Do it again until conclusion…
CONCLUSIVE SECTION: FINISH YOUR SECTION AND LET’S TWIST AGAIN, FOLKS!
The conclusive section starts when electric guitars are coming back after the lyrics (at 3’16”). If the musical arrangement is different: start the conclusion when lyrics is fading, and continue until the end.
Line A
Finish your section and keep twisting:
1: Bend knees, on toes, pivot all body to right, move arms to left
2: Bend knees, on toes, pivot all body to left, move arms to right
Line B
Finish your section and keep twisting:
1: Bend knees, on toes, pivot all body to left, move arms to right
2: Bend knees, on toes, pivot all body to right, move arms to left
Keep twisting until the end
Contact - Date: 2015/02/12 - Jean Louis Lequeux Step Sheets – http://www.weltram.eu/Pages/CountryandLineDance.aspx
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Jean Louis Lequeux (Feb 2015)
Jean Louis Lequeux, celebrated for his dynamic choreography and innovative dance styles, has made a significant impact in the dance community since February 2015. With six captivating dances featured in our archive, his work continues to inspire and engage audiences worldwide.Can't find the right video?
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