Stronger Than Beer

Choreographer: Miia Ratilainen (Finland, February 2019)

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NOTES 36 count intro, then you can dance INTRO-dance twice
Basic dance is 40 counts, 1 TAG at end of 2nd wall and 2 RESTARTS during 6th and 7th wall

INTRO Dance twice after 36 count intro

[1 – 8] CROSS SHUFFLE, ¼ TURN RIGHT, SIDE, CROSS SHUFFLE, ¼ TURN LEFT, SIDE
1 & 2Cross right over left, step left to left side, cross right over left.

3 – 4Make ¼ turn right stepping back on left, step right to right side. [3:00]

5 & 6Cross left over right, step right to right side, cross left over right.

7 – 8Make ¼ turn left stepping back on right, step left to left side. [12:00]

[9 – 16] SHUFFLE FORWARD, ½ TURN RIGHT PIVOT-STEP, STOMP, STOMP, APPLE-JACKS
1 & 2Step right forward, step left next to right, step right forward.

3 – 4Step left foward, make ½ turn right stepping right forward. [6:00]

5 – 6Stomp left, right.

&7Lift left toes and right heel and twist to left, return to centre.

&8Lift right toes and left heel and twist to right, return to centre.

BASIC Dance after INTRO-dance and repeat until music ends
Easier alternative: skip INTRO-dance and just wait 68 count intro from the beginning of music

[1-8] SHUFFLE FORWARD, KICK-STEP-TOUCH, SIDE SHUFFLE, KICK, KICK
1 & 2Step right forward, step left next to right, step right forward.

3 & 4Kick left forward, step small step forward on left, touch right behind left.

5 & 6Step right to right side, step left next to right, step right to right side.

7 – 8Kick left forward, kick left to left diagonal.

[9 - 16] ¼ TURN LEFT SAILOR-STEP, KICK, KICK, COASTER-STEP, KICK, KICK
1 & 2Step left behind right, make ¼ turn left stepping right to right side, step left to left diagonal. [9:00]

3 – 4Kick right forward, kick right to right diagonal.

5 & 6Step back on right, step left next to right, step right forward.

7 – 8Kick left forward, kick left to left diagonal.

[17 - 24] COASTER-STEP, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ½ TURN RIGHT TOE-STRUT, ROCK-STEP
1 & 2Step back on left, step right next to left, step left forward.

3 & 4Step right forward, step left next to right, step right forward.

5 – 6Touch left toe forward, make ½ turn right and drop left heel. [3:00]

7 – 8Rock back on right, recover onto left.

[25 - 32] WALK, WALK, V-STEP, ¼ TURN RIGHT JAZZ-BOX
1 – 2Walk forward right, left.

&3Step on right heel to right diagonal, step on left heel to left (shoulder width apart).

&4Step back on right, step left next to right.

5 – 8Cross right over left, step back on left, make ¼ turn right stepping right to right side, touch left next to right. [6:00]

RESTART Here during the 7th wall when facing 6 o’clock, during step 32 step left next to right instead of touch.

[33 – 40] COASTER-STEP, STOMP, STOMP, APPLE-JACKS
1 & 2Step back on left, step right next to left, step left forward.

3 – 4Stomp right to right side, stomp left to left side (shoulder width apart).

RESTART Here during the 6th wall when facing 12 o’clock
&5Lift left toes and right heel and twist to left, return to centre.

&6Lift right toes and left heel and twist to right, return to centre.

&7Lift left toes and right heel and twist to left, return to centre.

&8Lift right toes and left heel and twist to right, return to centre.

Start again!

TAG At the end of 2nd wall (repeat steps 33 – 40, but starting on RIGHT foot)
[1 – 8] COASTER-STEP, STOMP, STOMP, APPLE-JACKS
1 & 2Step back on right, step left next to right, step right forward.

3 – 4Stomp left to left side, stomp right to right side (shoulder width apart).

&5Lift left toes and right heel and twist to left, return to centre.

&6Lift right toes and left heel and twist to right, return to centre.

&7Lift left toes and right heel and twist to left, return to centre.

&8Lift right toes and left heel and twist to right, return to centre.

ENDING When starting the 9th wall and facing 12 o’clock
Dance the first 6 counts of the basic dance and then stomp left (7), stomp right (8).

Submitted by - Riikka Valli: rkkvll@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Miia Ratilainen (Finland, February 2019)

Miia Ratilainen, hailing from Finland, is a vibrant dancer who joined our archive in February 2019, showcasing her unique flair and passion for dance. With one captivating performance featured, Miia continues to inspire and engage audiences with her artistic expression and energetic style.

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