WOODEN NICKEL-TWO STEP STYLE (P)

Choreographer: Unknown

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Position:Couples in promenade position, both facing line of dance; lady standing on the gentleman's right side; each will have heels together; his left hand will hold her left hand either in front of his left shoulder, in front of and slightly higher than his waist, or in front of the lady's left shoulder; his right arm will reach behind the lady and hold her right hand in his right hand slightly to the right of her right shoulder

Foot movements will be identical for the gentleman and lady. Hands are never released, arms are slightly lifted over the heads for the turns.

SYNCOPATED CHA-CHA STEPS FORWARD

1-2Left foot step forward, right foot step forward, and left foot step forward

3-4Right foot step forward, left foot step forward, and right foot step forward

5-6Left foot step forward, right foot step forward, and left foot step forward

7-8Right foot step forward, left foot step forward, and right foot step forward

MODIFIED JAZZ BOX TO THE RIGHT

9Left foot step in front of right leg to the right

10Right foot step backward

11Left foot step to close to the right foot

12Right foot scuff forward in low kick

13Right foot step in front of the left leg to the left side

14Left foot scuff to the left of the right foot

15Left foot step in front of the right leg and to the right side

16Right foot scuff to the right of the left foot

MODIFIED JAZZ BOX TO THE LEFT WITH ½ TURN TO THE RIGHT

17Right foot step in front of left leg to the left

18Left foot step backward

19Right foot step to close to left foot

20Left foot scuff floor in front of the right foot and the right foot pivots ½ turn to the right

21Left foot step backward (you are now going backward down line of dance)

22Right foot step backward

23Left foot step ½ turn to the left while right foot pivots ½ turn to the left (you are now going forward down line of dance)

24Right foot step forward

25Left foot step backward ½ turn to the right while right foot pivots ½ turn to the right (you are now going backward down line of dance)

26Right foot kick forward (this kick is reverse normal line of dance and 1-2 feet off the floor)

27Right foot step backward

28Left foot step backward

29Right foot stomp to close to left foot

30Right foot stomp in place

31Right foot step forward

32Pivot on toes ½ turn to the left (you are now going forward down line of dance)

33Right foot close to the left

34Left foot scuff in place

REPEAT
Option 1
Substitute the following counts for Counts 9-26, leaving the dance 34 counts:

9Left foot step forward

10Right foot step in place

11Left foot step in place

12Right foot scuff forward into low kick

13Right foot step forward

14Left foot scuff forward into low kick

15Left foot step forward

16Right foot scuff forward into low kick

17Right foot step forward-weight goes onto right foot

18Left foot step in place with the weight returning to the left foot

19Right foot step in place

20Right foot pivot ¼ turn to the right-at this time the gentleman is behind the lady, hands are held slightly higher than the respective shoulders (right hands at the right shoulders) and left foot scuff forward into low kick

VINE TO THE LEFT

21Left foot step to the left

22Right foot step behind the left leg towards the left

23Left foot step to the left

24Right foot step in front of the left leg to the left

25Left foot step to the left

26Ball of the left foot pivots ½ turn to the right-right leg and foot kick forward-backs are to the line of dance (reversed promenade position with the lady to the left of the gentleman)

Option 2

Use Option 1 and drop Counts 33-34, making the dance 32 counts.

When doing this, modify Count 32 to:

32Pivot on balls of the feet ½ turn to the left-return to original promenade position-with the left leg crossing in front of right leg-left toes face down and are held about 6 inches off the dance floor

Option 3

Substitute the following counts when using Option 1:

10Right foot slide forward behind left foot

18Left foot slide forward behind right foot

19Right foot step forward

26Left foot scoot forward and right knee raises until thigh is parallel to the floor

27Right foot step backward

28Left foot step backward

29Right foot stomp to close beside left foot

30Right foot stomp in place

31Right foot step forward ¼ turn to the left

32Left leg crosses in front of right leg-left toes face down and are held about 6 inches off the dance floor

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About the Choreographer

Unknown

Unknown is a highly innovative line dance choreographer renowned for their exceptional creativity, contributing an impressive 825 original dances to our archive. Their unique ability to blend diverse musical genres with captivating movement has inspired dancers worldwide, fostering a vibrant community united by rhythm and expression.

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