WHY DON'T CHA
Choreographer: Rick & Deborah Bates
Step Sheet
TOE TOUCHES, LUNGES
1-2Touch left toe to the left; touch left toe next to right
3-4Take a long step to the left on left foot; drag and touch right toe next to left
5-6Touch right toe to the right; touch right toe next to left
7-8Take a long step to the right on right foot; drag and touch left toe next to right
VINE LEFT WITH ¼ TURN, SCUFF, TO THE LEFT MILITARY PIVOTS
9-10Step to the left on left foot; cross right foot behind left and step
Release man's left hand and lady's right
11Step a ¼ turn to the left on left foot
Partners now facing LOD in the right open promenade position, holding inside hands
12Scuff right foot next to left
Release inside hands. Man's right and lady's left
13-14Step forward on right foot; pivot ½ turn to the left on ball of right foot and shift weight to left foot
Partners now facing RLOD
15-16Step forward on right foot; pivot ½ turn to the left on ball of right foot and shift weight to left foot
Man takes up lady's left hand in his right returning to the right open promenade position facing LOD
ROCKING CHAIR, FORWARD SHUFFLES
17-18Step forward on right foot; rock back onto left foot
19-20Step back on right foot; rock forward onto left foot
21&22Shuffle forward (right, left, right)
23&24Shuffle forward (left, right, left)
VINE RIGHT (PARTNERS SWITCH SIDES), SCUFF, TURNING JAZZ SQUARE, SCUFF
Release inside hands. Man's right and lady's left. Lady passes in front of man
25-26Step to the right on right foot; cross left foot behind right and step
27-28Step to the right on right foot; scuff left foot next to right
29-30Cross left foot over right and step; step back on right foot
31-32Step a ¼ turn to the left on left foot; scuff right foot next to left
Partners now facing each other, Lady slightly to the right of Man. Man faces ILOD and Lady faces OLOD
FORWARD SHUFFLES (PARTNERS SWITCH SIDES), MILITARY PIVOT TO THE LEFT, FORWARD SHUFFLE LADY PASSES TO THE RIGHT OF MAN
33&34Shuffle forward (right, left, right)
35&36Shuffle forward (left, right, left)
37-38Step forward on right foot; pivot ½ turn to the left on ball of right foot and shift weight to left foot
39&40Shuffle forward (right, left, right)
Rejoin hands returning to the double hand hold position. Man faces OLOD and lady faces ILOD
VINE LEFT WITH ¼ TURN, SCUFF, TURNING JAZZ SQUARE, TOUCH
41-42Step to the left on left foot; cross right foot behind left and step
Release man's left hand and lady's right
43Step a ¼ turn to the left on left foot
Partners now facing LOD in the right open promenade position, holding inside hands
44Scuff right foot next to left
45-46Cross right foot over left and step; step back on left foot
47-48Step a ¼ turn to the right on right foot; touch left foot next to right
Rejoin hands returning to the double hand hold position. Man faces OLOD and lady faces ILOD
REPEAT
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About the Choreographer
Rick & Deborah Bates
Rick and Deborah Bates are a dynamic line dance choreographer duo renowned for their innovative choreography, boasting an impressive archive of 153 dances that have captivated audiences worldwide. Their creative flair and dedication to the art of dance have significantly influenced the line dance community, inspiring countless dancers to express themselves rhythmically and joyfully on the dance floor.Can't find the right video?
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