Funky Cold Medina
Choreographer: Laura Rittenhouse of Boots and All Line Dancing, Tasmania (November 2019)
Teach Video
Step Sheet
Start after 36 beats with the lyrics
S1: RAMBLE RIGHT, CROSS ROCK
1,2,3,4Swivel heels R, Swivel toes R, Swivel heels R, Swivel toes R (hold arms with bent elbows and palms facing front swinging R,L,R,L as you ramble)
5,6,7,8Cross rock L over R, Recover on R, Step L beside R, Hold (weight on both feet)
S2: RAMBLE LEFT, CROSS ROCK
1,2,3,4Swivel heels L, Swivel toes L, Swivel heels L, Swivel toes L (hold arms with bent elbows and palms facing front swinging L,R,L,R as you ramble)
5,6,7,8Cross rock R over L, Recover on L, Step R beside L, Hold
S3: ZIGZAG SHUFFLE FORWARD, ROCK TURN & WALK
1&2, 3&4Shuffle fwd to R diagonal R,L,R (1:30), Shuffle fwd to L diagonal L,R,L (10:30)
5,6,7,8Rock forward on R (12:00), Recover on L, Turn ½ R stepping R fwd (6:00), Step L fwd
S4: WEAVE LEFT, STEP R & DRAG (hold arms to the sides through this section)
1,2,3,4Cross R over L (while bending knees), Step L beside R (while straightening knees), Cross R behind L (bending knees), Step L beside R (straightening knees)
5,6,7,8Big step R (1,2), Drag L foot to stand beside R with weight evenly on both feet (3,4)
Be expressive while dancing this one using your arms & hips during the ramble to emphasise twisting, rock your arms during the shuffle & hold your arms out during the weave, step & drag. It’s a slow dance so there’s opportunity to use more energy with your arms and torso if you’re so inclined.
S1: RAMBLE RIGHT, CROSS ROCK
1,2,3,4Swivel heels R, Swivel toes R, Swivel heels R, Swivel toes R (hold arms with bent elbows and palms facing front swinging R,L,R,L as you ramble)
5,6,7,8Cross rock L over R, Recover on R, Step L beside R, Hold (weight on both feet)
S2: RAMBLE LEFT, CROSS ROCK
1,2,3,4Swivel heels L, Swivel toes L, Swivel heels L, Swivel toes L (hold arms with bent elbows and palms facing front swinging L,R,L,R as you ramble)
5,6,7,8Cross rock R over L, Recover on L, Step R beside L, Hold
S3: ZIGZAG SHUFFLE FORWARD, ROCK TURN & WALK
1&2, 3&4Shuffle fwd to R diagonal R,L,R (1:30), Shuffle fwd to L diagonal L,R,L (10:30)
5,6,7,8Rock forward on R (12:00), Recover on L, Turn ½ R stepping R fwd (6:00), Step L fwd
S4: WEAVE LEFT, STEP R & DRAG (hold arms to the sides through this section)
1,2,3,4Cross R over L (while bending knees), Step L beside R (while straightening knees), Cross R behind L (bending knees), Step L beside R (straightening knees)
5,6,7,8Big step R (1,2), Drag L foot to stand beside R with weight evenly on both feet (3,4)
Be expressive while dancing this one using your arms & hips during the ramble to emphasise twisting, rock your arms during the shuffle & hold your arms out during the weave, step & drag. It’s a slow dance so there’s opportunity to use more energy with your arms and torso if you’re so inclined.
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About the Choreographer
Laura Rittenhouse of Boots and All Line Dancing, Tasmania (November 2019)
Laura Rittenhouse is the dynamic force behind Boots and All Line Dancing in Tasmania, renowned for her infectious passion for dance and community engagement. With three captivating dances featured in our archive since November 2019, Laura continues to inspire and energize dancers of all levels across the region.Can't find the right video?
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