Stressed Out
Choreographer: David Ackerman – July 2016
Step Sheet
A1:(1-8) Stomp R, Heel-Toe-Heel L, Swivet, Stomp L, Heel-Toe-Heel R, Swivet
1,2&3&4Stomp R forward on an angle(1), Bring L in swiveling heels to the right(2), Swivel L toes to the right(&), Swivel L heel to the right(3), Swivet by swiveling R toes to right and L heel to left(&), Swivel R toes back to center and L heel back to center(4).
5,6&7&8Stomp L forward on an angle(5), Bring R in swiveling heels to the left(6), Swivel R toes to the left(&), Swivel R heel to the left(7), Swivet by swiveling L toes to left and R heel to right(&), Swivel L toes back to center and R heel back to center(8).
A2:(9-16) Side R, Behind-Side-Cross, Unwind ¾, ¼ Turn, Hitch, Side Chasse L
1,2&3,4Step R to right side, Step L behind R(2), Step R to right side(&), Cross L over R(3), On ball of the left foot make a ¾ turn right placing weight onto L(4)(9:00)
5,6,Make a ¼ turn stepping R to right side (12:00), Hitch L knee,
7&8Step L to left side, Step R next to L, Step L to left side
**Restart here second time through A facing 6:00 to start A again.
A3:(17-24) Cross Rock x2, ½ Chase Turn, Rock and Cross
1&2Cross R over L, Recover weight L, Step R next to L
3&4Cross L over R, Recover weight R, Step L next to R
5&6Step forward R, Pivot ½ to the left, Step
7&8Step L to left side, Recover weight R, Cross L over R
**Restart here first time through A facing 6:00 to start B.
A4:(25-32) Rock and Cross x2, Step R, Pivot ½, Step RL with knee pop
1&2Step R to right side, Recover weight L, Cross R over L
3&4Step L to left side, Recover weight R, Cross L over R
5,6Step forward R, Pivot ½ turn to the left bringing weight to L
7,8Step forward R popping L knee forward, Step forward L popping R knee forward
B1:(1-8) Press R, Together, Press L, Together, Step R, Pivot ½, R Lock Steps
1&2Press R foot to right side as you turn a ¼ turn to the left, Recover weight R bringing body back to facing 6:00, Step R next to L
3&4Press L foot to the left side as you turn ¼ turn to the right, Recover weight R bringing body back to facing 6:00, Step L next to R
5,6Step forward R, Pivot ½ turn left
7&8Step R forward, Lock L behind R, Step R forward
B2:(9-16) Press L, Together, Press R, Together, Step L, Pivot ½, L Lock Steps
1,2Press L foot to left side as you turn a ¼ turn to the right, Recover weight L bringing body back to facing 12:00
3,4Press R foot to the right side as you turn ¼ turn to the left, Recover weight R bringing body back to facing 12:00
5,6Step forward L, Pivot ½ turn right
7&8Step L forward, Lock R behind L, Step L forward
C1:(1-8) Forward R, ¾ Turn, ¼ Ball-Cross, Back RL with toe fans, R Coaster
1,2,3&4Step forward R, Pivot a ¼ turn left (2)(3:00), Continue turning left ½ (3)(9:00), Step back on the ball of R making a ¼ turn left (&)(6:00), Cross L over R (4)(6:00) (Styling: This turn should be one fluid motion. Do not stop on each count. Weight should be on L by count 3)
5,6Step back R on angle fanning L toes to left, Step back L on angle fanning R toes to right
7&8Step back R, Step L next to R, Step forward R
C2:(9-16) Forward L, ¼ Turn, Sailor ¼ Turn, R Lock Step on angle with Hitch, L Lock Step on angle
1,2Step forward L, Make a ¼ left stepping R to right side
3&4Step L behind, Make a ¼ left stepping R to right side, Step L to left side
5&6&Step R forward toward right diagonal, Lock L behind R, Step R forward toward right diagonal, Hitch L knee slightly
7&8Step L forward toward left diagonal, Lock R behind L, Step L forward toward left diagonal
(Option: Hitch R knee on & of 8)
C3&4:(17-32) Repeat above 16 counts
*C3 Optional Replacement Steps for C’s Counts 17-20. The back beat changes to a harder beat though the lyrics and melody are the same on counts 17-32. If you don’t want to do the turn for these counts do the following 4 counts. Counts 21-32 are the same as counts 5-16 of C.
C3 (17-20) Scuff-Hitch-Step, Body Roll, Back RL
1&2Scuff R (1), Hitch R knee (&), Step R forward while bringing chest forward (2),
3&4Bring chest back starting body roll pulling your weigh back to the left (3), Step back R (&), Step back L (4)
Tag: (1-2) Cross R, ½ Unwind
1,2Cross R over L, Unwind ½ turn left placing weight onto L (12:00)
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David Ackerman – July 2016
David Ackerman, featured since July 2016, is an inspiring artist with four dynamic dances preserved in our archive. His innovative choreography and passion for movement continue to energize and engage audiences, reflecting a vibrant journey in the world of dance.Can't find the right video?
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