THE HAMPSTER DANCE

Choreographer: Bill Lorah

Step Sheet

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STOMP, STOMP, CLAP, CLAP, DO THE HAMSTER

1-2Stomp right foot, stomp left next to right

3-4Clap hands twice

5-6Hamster move: take both hands at chest level and rotate them out and back in while rotating hips

7-8Repeat hamster move (steps 5-6)

SAILOR STEP, COASTER STEP, LINDY RIGHT

1&2Step right behind left, step left to left side, step right forward

3&4Step left back, step right back, step left forward

5&6Shuffle right, left, right to right side

7-8Rock back onto left, replace weight forward onto right

ROLLING VINE TO LEFT, TWO POLKAS FORWARD

1Step left to left side into a ¼ turn left

2Step right into ¼ turn left

3Step left into ½ turn left to face original wall

4Touch right next to left

5&6Polka (shuffle) forward right, left, right

7&8Polka (shuffle) forward left, right, left

JAZZ BOX, ¼ TURN RIGHT JAZZ BOX

1-2Cross step right over left, step back onto left

3-4Step right next to left, step left forward

5-6Cross step right over left, step back onto left

7-8Step right into ¼ turn right, step left next to right

REPEAT

Music

About the Choreographer

Bill Lorah

Bill Lorah is a passionate and innovative choreographer whose dynamic works are celebrated in our archive with two engaging dances. Known for his ability to blend artistry with technical precision, Bill continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike with his creative vision.

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