THAT THING YOU DO!

Choreographer: Tara Henton

Step Sheet

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HEEL, CLAPS, ROCK BACK, CLAP, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ½ TURN RIGHT

1-2&Touch right heel forward, hold and clap twice

3-4Rock back onto right foot, replace weight on left & clap once

5&6Shuffle forward right, left, right

7-8Cross left toe over right foot and unwind ½ turn right, step weight onto right foot

HEEL, CLAPS, ROCK BACK, CLAP, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ½ TURN LEFT

1-2&Touch left heel forward, hold and clap twice

3-4Rock back onto left foot, replace weight on right and clap once

5&6Shuffle forward left, right, left

7-8Cross right toe over left foot and unwind ½ turn left, step weight onto left foot

SIDE SHUFFLE RIGHT, ROCK BACK, TOE TAPS, SYNCOPATED HOP BACK

1&2Side shuffle right, left, right

3-4Rock back onto left (facing 10:00), replace weight on right

5-6&7Step left forward (10:00), tap right toe behind left foot twice(on 6&) while leaning forward slightly, hold

&8Hop back right, left

SIDE SHUFFLE LEFT, ROCK BACK, TOE TAPS, SYNCOPATED HOP BACK

1&2Side shuffle left, right, left

3-4Rock back onto right (facing 2:00), replace weight on left

5-6&7Step right forward (2:00), tap left toe behind right foot twice (on 6&) while leaning forward slightly, hold

&8Syncopated hop back left, right

Leave body angled to make ¼ turn step in next section easier

¼ TURN RIGHT, HIP BUMPS, MONTEREY TURN

1&2Step right foot forward making a ¼ turn right while bumping hips right, left, right

3&4Step left foot forward and bump hips left, right, left

5-8Touch right to side, ½ turn right on ball of left foot (bringing right in to meet left with weight at completion of ½ turn), touch left to side, touch left beside right

DIAGONAL SHUFFLE BACK, ROCK BACK, DO THAT THING YOU DO!

1&2Shuffle back diagonally left, right, left (towards 8:00 or so)

3-4Rock back on right, replace weight on left

5-8Do a 'funky walk' for 4 counts walking right, left, right, left - swivel walks of some sort work well

REPEAT

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When dancing to "Dance With Me Tonight", substitute the following steps for the last 8 counts of the dance on walls 1, 2, 4, and 5
1-4Take a big step back towards 8:00 on left, slide right foot towards left for two counts until right is beside left (weight stays on left foot), hold

5-8Do a 'funky walk' for 4 counts walking right, left, right, left

On wall 4, omit counts 5-8 and go directly from count 4 to the beginning of the dance.

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About the Choreographer

Tara Henton

Tara Henton is a dynamic choreographer and dancer known for her innovative style and vibrant performances. With three exciting pieces featured in our archive, Tara continues to inspire audiences and elevate the art of dance.

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