Bad Idea

Choreographer: Carlton Thompson – February 2019

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Tag: 8 - Restart: 8 - Bridge: 1 (Music timestamp: 2:20 – 2:30)

Section 1: Point, Turn, Point, Step, Point, Turn, Point, Step
1-2Toe-Tap R ft. next to L ft., Point R toe to right side.

3-4Bring R ft. to center and make a pivot ½ turn right (6:00), Point L toe to left side.

5-6Bring L ft. to center, Point R toe to right side.

7-8Bring R ft. to center and make a pivot ½ turn right (12:00), Point L toe to left side.

Section 2: Box Square, Hop, Out-Out, Cross Behind, Step
1-2Cross L ft. over R ft., Step R ft. back.

3-4Step L ft. to left side, Hop

5Hold

&6Step R ft. to right side, Step L ft. to left side.

7Hold.

&8Cross R ft. behind L ft., Step L ft. forward

Section 3: Step, Replace, Swing Behind, Left Step, Rock Forward, Recover, Rock Forward
1-2Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. behind R ft. and pop right heel up.

3-4Swing R ft. around to the right, Step R ft. behind L ft.

5-6Make 1/8 turn left leading with L ft. into a ball step, Rock L ft. forward (Or Lean/Thrust hips forward).

7-8Rock back onto R ft., Lean/Thrust hips forward placing weight onto L ft.

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[On Walls 3, 6, and & 8 Tag Goes Here] / Restart after Tag
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Section 4: Step Back, Cross Behind, Side-Step, Step, Pivot ¼ turn left, Pivot ¼ turn left)
1-2Step R ft. to right side, Cross L ft. behind R ft.

3-4Step R ft. to right side, Step L ft. to left side (square up to wall)

5-6Bring R toe to center, Push off of R toe making a ¼ turn left (9:00)

7-8Bring R toe to center, Push off of R toe making a ¼ turn left (6:00)

TAG: 8 Count Tag (all your foot steps are small/tiny)
Tags Takes Place on
Wall 3 after Section 3, Then Restart on Section 1
Wall 6 after Section 3, Then Restart on Section 1,
Wall 8 (12:00) after Section 3, Then Restart on Section 1,
Wall 8 (again) (12:00) after Section 3, Then Restart on Section 1,
Wall 8 (again) (12:00) after Section 1, Then Restart on Section 1,
Wall 8 (again) (12:00) after Section 1. (No more… That’s it! You’re Done!)
Tag Steps: forward steps – R, L, R, L (8 counts)
1Point R toe next to L toe.

2&3Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. next to R ft., Step R ft. forward and place both feet into a Ball-Step at the same time.

4Place weight onto L ft.

5&6Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. next to R ft., Step R ft. forward.

7Place weight onto L ft.

8&Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. next to R ft.

See Arm Work on Demo Video

BRIDGE (Music Timestamp 2:20 to 2:30)
Start Bridge 16 counts into Wall 7 (6:00)
1-2Step R ft. forward, Step L ft. behind R ft.

3-4Swing R ft. around

5-6Step R ft. behind L ft., Hold.

7-8Making ¼ turn to the left leading with L ft. (3:00)

1-2Make a pivot ½ turn to the left leading with R ft. (9:00)

3-4Step L ft. forward, Hold.

5-6Step R ft. forward, Hold.

7-8Make ½ turn left pivoting on L ft. (3:00), Make ¼ turn left pivoting on R ft. (12:00)

1-3Hold

4Place weight on R ft.

After Bridge, Restart on Section 2

Music

About the Choreographer

Carlton Thompson – February 2019

Carlton Thompson, featured in February 2019, is an accomplished performer with two dynamic dances archived that highlight his exceptional talent and artistic flair. With a passion for movement and expression, Carlton continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike.

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