Neon in My Veins
Choreographer: Aurora de Jong – September 2019
Step Sheet
This one is great for seniors because of the song, and because the dance is nice and slow, but also has a couple of sassy improver moves proving they “don't need no rockin' chair!”
[1-8] Step, touch, step, kick, rock, recover, behind, side, cross
1-4Step R forward (1), touch L toes behind R (2), step L back (3), R does small kick forward (4)
5-8Rock R to right side (5), recover on L (6), step R behind L (7), step L to left (&), step R across L (8)
[9-16] Rock, recover, ½ turn left, cross, step, heel jack
1-4Rock L to left side (1), recover on R (2), step L to left side pivoting ½ to the left (now facing 12:00) (3), step R across L (4)
5-8Step L to left (5), step R behind L (6), step L back (&), extend R heel slightly to the right (7), step R to L (&), step L across R (8)
[17-24] Three sets of side lock steps, stomp, clap
1-6With R toes pointed toward the 9:00 wall, but body still facing 12:00, step R to right (1), slide L to meet R and slightly bend R knee (2), repeat steps 1 and 2 two more times (3-6)
7-8Stomp R foot (square to 12:00) (7), stomp L next to R and clap (8)
[25-32] Pivot ½ left, pivot ¼ left, 2 steps back, out & in
1-4Step R forward (1), pivot ½ left changing weight to L foot (2), step R forward (3), pivot ¼ left changing weight to L foot (4)
5-8Step R back (5), step L back (6), step R out to right (&), step L out to left (7), return R foot (&), return L foot to R (8)
The song ends after 16 counts of wall 10. For a nice finish, do the following step changes during counts 9-16:
Optional steps 9-16 (WALL 10 ONLY):
1-4Rock L to left side (1), recover on R (2), step L to left side pivoting ½ to the left (3), step R across L (4) (there are no changes in counts 1-4)
5-8Step L to left (5), rock R back (6), step L forward (7), step R to right, making a ¼ turn left (8) –
You should now be facing the front wall!
[1-8] Step, touch, step, kick, rock, recover, behind, side, cross
1-4Step R forward (1), touch L toes behind R (2), step L back (3), R does small kick forward (4)
5-8Rock R to right side (5), recover on L (6), step R behind L (7), step L to left (&), step R across L (8)
[9-16] Rock, recover, ½ turn left, cross, step, heel jack
1-4Rock L to left side (1), recover on R (2), step L to left side pivoting ½ to the left (now facing 12:00) (3), step R across L (4)
5-8Step L to left (5), step R behind L (6), step L back (&), extend R heel slightly to the right (7), step R to L (&), step L across R (8)
[17-24] Three sets of side lock steps, stomp, clap
1-6With R toes pointed toward the 9:00 wall, but body still facing 12:00, step R to right (1), slide L to meet R and slightly bend R knee (2), repeat steps 1 and 2 two more times (3-6)
7-8Stomp R foot (square to 12:00) (7), stomp L next to R and clap (8)
[25-32] Pivot ½ left, pivot ¼ left, 2 steps back, out & in
1-4Step R forward (1), pivot ½ left changing weight to L foot (2), step R forward (3), pivot ¼ left changing weight to L foot (4)
5-8Step R back (5), step L back (6), step R out to right (&), step L out to left (7), return R foot (&), return L foot to R (8)
The song ends after 16 counts of wall 10. For a nice finish, do the following step changes during counts 9-16:
Optional steps 9-16 (WALL 10 ONLY):
1-4Rock L to left side (1), recover on R (2), step L to left side pivoting ½ to the left (3), step R across L (4) (there are no changes in counts 1-4)
5-8Step L to left (5), rock R back (6), step L forward (7), step R to right, making a ¼ turn left (8) –
You should now be facing the front wall!
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About the Choreographer
Aurora de Jong – September 2019
Aurora de Jong is a talented performer whose captivating style shines through her dance, showcased in our archive with one exceptional piece. Since joining us in September 2019, Aurora has continued to inspire audiences with her creativity and passion for the art of movement.Can't find the right video?
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