Summer Heat

Choreographer: John Robinson – September 2018

Step Sheet

PDF

Sequence: 16-count intro (start on vocal); two restarts* (drop last 4 counts during repetitions 1 & 5).

Summer Heat
S1: WALK R-L, ROCK-RECOVER-1/2 RIGHT, WEAVE, OUT-OUT, 1/4 LEFT ARABESQUE (LIFT)
1,2Step R forward (1), Step L forward (2)

3&4Rock R forward (3), Recover L (&), Rotate 1/2 right (6:00) stepping R forward while sweeping L around from back to front (4)

5&6Step L across R (5), Step R side right (&), Step L behind R (6) Travel diagonally forward (toward 7:30) during the weave on counts 5&6

&7,8Step R side right (&), Step L side left (7), Rotate 1/4 left (3:00) raising R slightly and extending it behind you (8)

S2: SIT, RECOVER, FULL TURN LEFT, SWAYS L-R-L-R
1,2Sit back onto R (bend knees) (1), Straighten up taking weight L (2)

3&4Rotate 1/2 left (9:00) stepping R back (3), Rotate 1/2 left (3:00) stepping L forward (&), Step R forward (4)

5,6Step L side left swaying hips left (5), Sway hips right (6)

7,8Sway hips left (7), Sway hips right (8) Styling: During the sways, add shoulder shrugs (or whatever feels good) when he sings “crashing into me”

S3: BACK ROCK-RECOVER-1/4 LEFT, CHASE 1/2 LEFT, FULL TURN RIGHT, SYNCOPATED JAZZ TRIANGLE
1&2Rock L behind R (1), Recover R (&), Rotate 1/4 left (12:00) stepping L forward (2)

3&4Step R forward (3), Rotate 1/2 left (6:00) stepping L in place (&), Step R forward (4)

5,6Rotate 1/2 right (12:00) stepping L back (5), Rotate 1/2 right (6:00) stepping R forward (6)

7&8Step L across R (7), Rotate 1/8 left (4:30) stepping R back (&), Step L beside R (8)

S4: DIAGONAL LOCKING TRIPLE, SLIDE BACK & TURN 1/2, SCISSORS R & L (ENDING AT 12:00)
1&2Traveling toward 4:30: Step R forward (1), Lock L behind R (&), Step R forward (2)

3&4Still at 4:30: Slide L toe back (3), Slide L toe toward R heel (&), Slide L toe back taking weight (4)

(Choreographer’s note: When I dance this, I don’t actually take weight until I turn onto the L going into the scissor step on count 5).
5&6Rotate 1/2 left (10:30) stepping R side right (5), Step L beside R and slightly back (&), Step R across L (6)

7&8Still at 10:30: Step L side left (7), Rotate 1/8 right (12:00) stepping R beside L and slightly back (&), Step L forward across R (8)

S5: ROCK & TOUCH BACK, REVERSE 1/2, KICK, WALK R-L CROSS, BALL-CROSS X2 TURNING 1/2 LEFT
1&2Rock R forward (1), Recover L (&), Tap R back (2)

3,4Rotate 1/2 right (6:00) keeping weight L (3), Kick R forward (4)

*RESTART HERE during 1st and 5th repetitions.
5,6Step R forward angling body 1/4 left (3:00) (5), Step L across R (6)

&7&8Rotate 1/8 left (1:30) stepping R side right (&), Step L across R (7), Rotate 1/8 left (12:00) stepping R side right (&), Step L across R (8)

FINALE: Track ends at 12:00, after the scissor steps. Simply bow your head and pose.

NOTES: This is actually a one-wall dance, but the Restarts turn it into a two-wall.
** Please contact choreographer before posting any videos online. Thanks! **

Last Update - 3rd Oct. 2018

Music

About the Choreographer

John Robinson – September 2018

John Robinson, featured in our September 2018 collection, is a dynamic performer known for his innovative choreography and infectious energy. With two captivating dances preserved in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his unique artistic vision.

Can't find the right video?

Find More Videos

Comments from dancers (0)

No comments yet — sign in to start the conversation.