THE VAN DANCE (AKA SHOW YOUR ASSETS)
Choreographer: Jackie Miranda , Ellen Kiernan, Gina Mello,Doug Miranda, John Bowen and John Robi
Step Sheet
| Alternate Music: Old Time Rock & Roll by Bob Seger | |
| ROCK FWD, RECOVER, COASTER STEP;ROCK FWD, RECOVER, ½ TURN L SHUFFLE FORWARD | |
| 1-2 Rock forward R (1), recover to L (2) | |
| 3&4 Step back R (3), step L next to R (&), step fwd R (4) | |
| 5-6 Rock fwd L (5), recover to R (6) | |
| 7&8 Make a ½ turn L (to 6:00) and shuffle forward L (7), R (&), L (8) | |
| TRAVELING SIDE KICK-BALL-CROSS 2X; SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS | |
| 1&2 Kick R diagonally forward (towards 7:30) (1), step down on ball of R (&), step L across R (2) | |
| 3&4 Kick R diagonally forward (towards 7:30) (3), step down on ball of R (&), step L across R (4) | |
| 5-6 Side rock R to right side (5), recover to L (6) | |
| 7&8 Step R behind L (7), step L to left side (&), step R across L (8) | |
| DIP, POINT, DIP, POINT; ¼ RIGHT MODIFIED MONTEREY TURN | |
| Choreographers' note: We affectionately call counts 1-4 the "mooning" section. Stick your rear-end out as you sway and shift weight. | |
| 1-2 Bending knees slightly, dip/sway as you shift weight to L (1), point R toe to right diagonal (2) | |
| 3-4 Bending knees slightly, dip/sway as you shift weight to R (3), point L toe to left diagonal (L toe remains close to R) (4) | |
| 5-6 Straighten up and point L to left side (5), step L next to R (6) | |
| 7-8 Point R to right side (7), step R next to L making ¼ turn right (now facing 9:00) (8) | |
| POINT FWD, POINT SIDE, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS; SIDE HOP, L BUMP, SIDE HOP, L BUMP | |
| 1-2 Point L toe forward (1), point L toe to left side (2) | |
| 3&4 Step L behind R (3), step R to right side (&), step L across R (4) | |
| &5-6 With a little hop, step R to right side (&), step L next to right (5), bump hips to L side shifting weight left (6) | |
| Styling: Wave hands over your head from right (5) to left (6), snapping fingers if you wish | |
| &7-8 With a little hop, step R to right side (&), step L next to right (7), bump hips to L side shifting weight left (8) | |
| Styling: Wave hands over your head from right (7) to left (8), snapping fingers if you wish | |
| START AGAIN AND ENJOY! | |
| 4-COUNT TAG | |
| At end of 6th wall (facing back), add a 4-count tag: | |
| &1-2 With a little hop, step R fwd (&), step L next to R (1), bump hips to L side shifting weight left (2) | |
| Styling: Wave hands over your head from right (1) to left (2), snapping fingers if you wish | |
| &3-4 With a little hop, step R back (&), step L next to R (3), bump hips to L side (4) | |
| Styling: Wave hands over your head from right (3) to left (4), snapping fingers if you wish | |
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About the Choreographer
Jackie Miranda , Ellen Kiernan, Gina Mello,Doug Miranda, John Bowen and John Robi
Jackie Miranda, Ellen Kiernan, Gina Mello, Doug Miranda, John Bowen, and John Robi are a dynamic team of talented performers celebrated for their exceptional dance collaboration, which is preserved in our archive. Their vibrant energy and innovative choreography continue to inspire audiences and elevate the art of dance!Can't find the right video?
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