Basically Better

Choreographer: Carol Cotherman (March 2015)

Demo Video

Step Sheet

PDF

#36-Count Intro

[1-12] Traveling Twinkles (2x), Cross, ¼ Turn, ¼ Turn, Twinkle
1 2 3Cross right over left, step left to side, step right beside left

4 5 6Cross left over right, step right to side, step left beside right

(These twinkles are larger steps and travel forward.)
1 2 3Cross right over left, ¼ turn right stepping back on left, ¼ turn right stepping right to side

(This turn is done almost in place.)
4 5 6Cross left over right, step right to side, step left beside right (6:00)

[13-24] Repeat 1-12: Traveling Twinkles (2x), Cross, ¼ Turn, ¼ Turn, Twinkle
1 2 3Cross right over left, step left to side, step right beside left

4 5 6Cross left over right, step right to side, step left beside right

(These twinkles are larger steps and travel forward.)
1 2 3Cross right over left, ¼ turn right stepping back on left, ¼ turn right stepping right to side

(This turn is done almost in place.)
4 5 6Cross left over right, step right to side, step left beside right (12:00)

[25-36] Step, Point, Hold, ¼ Turn Point, Hold, Cross, Back, Side, Cross, Back, ½ Turn
1 2 3Step right forward, point left to side, hold (Slowly angle/pivot body towards right diagonal to 1:30 over counts 2-3.)

4 5 6Step left forward (squaring up to 12:00), ¼ turn left pointing right to side (9:00) (Slowly angle/pivot body towards left diagonal to 7:30 over counts 5-6.)

1 2 3Cross right over left, step left back (squaring up to 9:00), step right to side and slightly back,

4 5 6Cross left over right (body angles toward right diagonal, 10:30), step right back (squaring up to 9:00), ½ turn left stepping forward on left (3:00)

[37-48] Repeat 25-36: Step, Point, Hold, ¼ Turn Point, Hold, Cross, Back, Side, Cross, Back, ½ Turn
1 2 3Step right forward, point left to side, hold (Slowly angle/pivot body towards right diagonal to 4:30 over counts 2-3.)

4 5 6Step left forward (squaring up to 3:00), ¼ turn left pointing right to side (12:00) (Slowly angle/pivot body towards left diagonal to 10:30 over counts 5-6.)

1 2 3Cross right over left, step left back (squaring up to 12:00), step right to side and slightly back,

4 5 6Cross left over right (body angles toward right diagonal to 1:30), step right back (squaring up with 12:00), ½ turn left stepping forward on left (6:00)

[49-60] Step, Step, ¼ Turn, Cross, Side, Behind, Step, Drag, Rock, Recover, Step
1 2 3Step right forward, step left forward, ¼ pivot turn right taking weight on right

4 5 6Step left across right, step right to side, step left behind right

1 2 3Large step to ride, drag left towards right over 2 counts

4 5 6Rock left behind right, recover to right, step left forward to left diagonal (9:00)

REPEAT

Restart – Wall 3: Dance 24 counts and restart facing 6:00.

Ending – Wall 8: Starts facing 6:00. Dance 18 counts. You will be facing 12:00.
Cross right over left for count 19, and strike a pose.

Last Update - 24th March 2015

Music

About the Choreographer

Carol Cotherman (March 2015)

Carol Cotherman, a talented performer known for her vibrant energy and passion for dance, has a captivating piece archived since March 2015. With her unique style and creativity, she continues to inspire both audiences and fellow dancers alike.

Can't find the right video?

Find More Videos

Comments from dancers (0)

No comments yet — sign in to start the conversation.