Gotta Love It

Choreographer: Jan Brookfield (Oct 2013)

Step Sheet

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Start on vocals. (easy steps, but fast!)

Also TEAR-STAINED LETTER by Patty Loveless
Start on vocals. NO TAGS needed.

STEP, CLAP, STEP, CLAP, VINE RIGHT
1,2Step RIGHT diagonally forward right; Clap (or click fingers)

3,4Step LEFT diagonally forward left; Clap (or click fingers);

5,6Step RIGHT to right side; Cross-step LEFT behind Right;

7,8Step RIGHT to right side; Hitch LEFT

LEFT VINE WITH 1/4 TURN, VINE RIGHT
1,2Step LEFT to left side; Cross RIGHT behind Left;

3,4Turning 1/4 left, step LEFT to left side; Hitch RIGHT

5,6Step RIGHT to right side; Cross LEFT behind Right;

7,8Step RIGHT to right side; Hitch LEFT

STEP, TOUCH, STEP, TOUCH; STEP, CLOSE, STEP ¼ TURN, SCUFF
1,2Step LEFT to left side; Touch RIGHT next to LEFT

3,4Step RIGHT to right side; Touch LEFT next to RIGHT

5,6Step LEFT to left side; close RIGHT to LEFT

7,8Making a quarter turn left, step LEFT forward, scuff RIGHT heel forward

ROCK-STEP, 1/4 TURN, HOLD, 1/2 TURN, HOLD, STOMP TWICE
1,2Rock RIGHT forward; Recover onto LEFT;

3,4Turning 1/4 right, step RIGHT to right side; Hold (click fingers);

5,6Turning 1/2 right, step LEFT to left side; Hold (click fingers);

7,8Stomp RIGHT in place; Stomp LEFT in place (now facing 3.00)

TAGS NEEDED FOR “RIPTIDE”
4 COUNT TAG : after 4 walls, facing 12.00 : music stops for 4 counts (she sings “Gotta love it”) Stand in place with weight on both feet equally, push palms down, hold for 4.

8 COUNT TAG : after 13 walls, facing 3.00 : music stops for 4 counts, then banjo plays 4 single notes (8 counts in total)
Stand in place with weight on both feet equally, push palms down, hold for 4, then pop knees for 4 more counts - LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT (weight ends on left)

ENDING : Facing home wall 12 o’clock :
After the two STEP, CLAPS (counts 1-4), step RIGHT to right side, spread arms out to sides (Ta-dah!)

Contact: janbrookfield@btinternet.com

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About the Choreographer

Jan Brookfield (Oct 2013)

Jan Brookfield, a dynamic choreographer and performer, has made a vibrant mark in the dance community since October 2013. Celebrated for their innovative style, Jan has contributed three captivating dances to our archive, showcasing their passion and creativity in every movement.

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