Life of the Party

Choreographer: Jo Hough , (Keith, South Australia) Jan 2015

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Step Sheet

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Note change in tempo after Intro.
Dance starts after 16 counts on “I love it when …”

Intro: 16 count intro repeated twice at the start of the dance
Int -SEC 1: SWEEP R L SHUFFLE, SWEEP L R SHUFFLE
1-2Sweep forward on right, Sweep forward on left

3&4Shuffle RLR

5-6Sweep forward on left, sweep forward on right

7&8Shuffle LRL

Int -SEC 2: STEP BACK R SLOW DRAG L, STEP ¼ TURN L SWEEP R, CROSS SIDE BEHIND SIDE, CROSS R OVER L ¾ UNWIND
1-2step back on R, slow drag left foot back towards R

3-4Step forward on L stepping ¼ L , sweep R

5&6&Step R over L, step L, Step R behind L, step L

7-8Step R over L , ¾ unwind take weight on L

DANCE
Sec 1: WALK RLR, HITCH L, WALK BACK L R, ¼ TURN L, SWEEP R
1-2Facing on diagonal walk R L 1.00

3-4Walk R, hitch L,

5-6Walk back L, R

7-8¼ turn L stepping onto L, sweep R * 9

Sec 2: CROSS SIDE BEHIND SWEEP, BEHIND SIDE CROSS SWEEP
1-2Cross R over L, step left to L 9

3-4Step R behind, sweep L

5-6Step L behind R, step R to R side

7-8Cross L in front of R, sweep R

Sec 3: CROSS SIDE BEHIND ¼ L, STEP R LOCK STEP, TOUCH L BEHIND
1-2Step R over L, step L to L side 9

3-4Step R behind L, step ¼ turn to L on L

5-6Step forward on R, step L behind R 6

7-8Step R, touch L behind

Sec 4: STEP BACK ON L, STEP ¼ TURN TO R, CROSS SIDE BEHIND SIDE, ¼ TURN BACK L, ½ TURN L OVER R SHOULDER WITH HITCH
1-2Step L back, step ¼ turn R onto R 9

3-4Cross L over R, step R to R side

5-6Step L behind R, step ¼ turn R on R 12

7-8Step 1/4 turn back onto L, to L, turning 1/2 turn with hitch (8) on R to diagonal to start the dance again on the diagonal 10

START AGAIN

The dance moves in a CCW direction and each wall commences on the diagonals that equate to 1,10,7 and 4 0’clock positions

Tag/Restart *There is one Restart on wall 7: dance first 6 steps and replace last two counts of sec 1 with a step back on L, touch R, then Restart the dance again.

Ending To end the dance simply cross R over left and unwind to front wall at the end of the music.
Contact: Huffie62@hotmail.com - YouTube Channel: Tatiara Line Dance.

Thanks go to my daughter Megan for suggesting the music and to Michelle for dancing with only a quick teach for the video and for help with the script.

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About the Choreographer

Jo Hough , (Keith, South Australia) Jan 2015

Jo Hough from Keith, South Australia, has made a vibrant contribution to our archive, showcasing her passion for dance with one delightful performance. Her infectious energy and enthusiasm continue to inspire those around her!

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