Gettin' On In Memphis

Choreographer: Earleen Wolford

Demo Video

Step Sheet

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Music available at www.jilljack.com.

16 count intro, begin on vocals,
Other music: ‘Love can move Mountains’ by Celine Dion, available on Itunes

[1-8] R MAMBO, L MAMBO, ½ TURN L, BIG STEP R w/L drag, TOUCH L NEXT TO R
1&2Mambo step R forward (1), Slightly lift L up/down (&), Step R next to L (2)

3&4Mambo step L back (3), Slightly lift R up/down (&), Step L next to R (4) (L takes weight)

5, 6Step R forward (5), ½ privot turn L (6)

7, 8Step big step to R while dragging L toe (7), Touch L next to R (8)

[9-16] WEAVE L, TOUCH/CROSS R OVER L HOLD, ¼ TURN L , ELVIS KNEES - R, L, R, L, R
9,10&11Step L to L (9), Cross R behind L (10), Step L to L (&), Touch/cross R toe in front of L Hold (11)

12Pivot ¼ turn L

13, 14R knee in while lifting R heel up/down (13), L knee in while lifting L heel up/down (14) (L takes weight) Note: these are your single Elvis knees R,L

15&16R knee in while lifting R heel up/down (15), L knee in while lifting L heel up/down (&), R knee in while lifting R heel up/down (16) (L takes weight) Note: these again are Elvis knees little quicker R, L, R

[17-24] ROCK R FORWARD & BACK, 2 ½ TURNS L, ¼ TURN L, POINT R TO R HOLD
17, 18Step rock R forward (17), Recover on L (18)

19, 20Step rock R back (19), Recover on L (20)

21, 22½ turn L stepping back on R (21), ½ turn L stepping R forward (22)

23, 24¼ turn L while privoting on L (23), Point R to R Hold (24)

[25-32] JAZZ BOX, KICK R FORWARD, POINT/TOUCH L TO L, SWEEP ¼ TURN L, STEP L FORWARD
25-28Cross R over R (25), Step L to L (26), Step R to center (27), Step L next to R (28)

29&30Kick R forward (29), Step R to center (&), Point/touch L to L (30)

31Sweep L, turning ¼ L

32Step small slightly L forward

Begin again!

Have fun with ‘Gettin’ on in Memphis’! or any good music that makes you want to move, just dance!!
“GOTTADANCE”!!

Music

About the Choreographer

Earleen Wolford

Earleen Wolford is a talented choreographer and dancer renowned for her innovative work, with 15 captivating dances featured in our archive. Her vibrant creativity and passion for movement continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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