Cool With It
Choreographer: Michele Burton – December 2019
Demo Video
Step Sheet
Note: Start the dance with body open to 11:00
*16 ct. intro. BPM: 128
CROSS, SIDE, SAILOR, CROSS, SIDE, ¼ TURN SAILOR
1 – 2Cross R over L; Step L side left
3 & 4Step R behind L; Step ball of L to left; Step R to right
5 – 6Cross L over R; Step R side right
7 & 8Turn ¼ left & step L behind R; Step R to right; Step L slightly left (9:00)
KICK BALL CHANGE, TRIPLE FORWARD, ¼ RIGHT SWAY, SWAY, SWAY, HITCH
1 &2Kick R forward while raising up on ball of L; Step ball of R back; Return weight to L
3 & 4Step R forward; Step L beside R; Step R forward (prep and shape body to right)
5 – 6Turn ¼ right & step L to left with hip sway; Sway hips right; (12:00)
7 – 8Sway hips left; Hitch R foot next to L calf
TRIPLE RIGHT, 1/4 TURN TRIPLE LEFT, FORWARD FORWARD, 3 HAND PRESSES WITH ¼ BODY ROTATION
1 & 2Step R to right; Step L next to R; Step R to right
3 & 4Turn ¼ left (on ball of R) & step L to left; Step R next to L; Step L to left (9:00)
5 – 6Soft stomp R forward to left diagonal; Step L forward (both feet weighted) (7:30)
7 & 8With elbows bent, shrug shoulders & press both hands toward floor “COOL” (7)
Repeat while squaring body to 9:00 “WITH” (&); Repeat, while rotating body to 10:30 “IT” (10:30)
The three presses emphasize the words, Cool With It
Feet make a smooth body rotation from left to right diagonal of 9:00 wall. Feet naturally move with rotation. Weight ends on L (ct. 8), leaning back.
BACK ROCK, SIDE ROCK, ½ TURNING JAZZ BOX
1 – 2Rock R back (10:30); Return weight to L
3 – 4Rock R to right, squaring up to 9:00; Return weight to L (9:00)
Restart here on wall 6, facing 12:00
5 – 8Step R over L; Turn ¼ right & step L back; Step R to right; Turn ¼ right & step L to left, with body open to left (making for an easy transition into the beginning) (3:00)
BEGIN AGAIN - ENJOY
ENDING: On the last count of the dance, do a ½ turn right instead of a ¼ turn right to face 12:00. Ta da!
mburtonmb@gmail.com - www.michaelandmichele.com
*16 ct. intro. BPM: 128
CROSS, SIDE, SAILOR, CROSS, SIDE, ¼ TURN SAILOR
1 – 2Cross R over L; Step L side left
3 & 4Step R behind L; Step ball of L to left; Step R to right
5 – 6Cross L over R; Step R side right
7 & 8Turn ¼ left & step L behind R; Step R to right; Step L slightly left (9:00)
KICK BALL CHANGE, TRIPLE FORWARD, ¼ RIGHT SWAY, SWAY, SWAY, HITCH
1 &2Kick R forward while raising up on ball of L; Step ball of R back; Return weight to L
3 & 4Step R forward; Step L beside R; Step R forward (prep and shape body to right)
5 – 6Turn ¼ right & step L to left with hip sway; Sway hips right; (12:00)
7 – 8Sway hips left; Hitch R foot next to L calf
TRIPLE RIGHT, 1/4 TURN TRIPLE LEFT, FORWARD FORWARD, 3 HAND PRESSES WITH ¼ BODY ROTATION
1 & 2Step R to right; Step L next to R; Step R to right
3 & 4Turn ¼ left (on ball of R) & step L to left; Step R next to L; Step L to left (9:00)
5 – 6Soft stomp R forward to left diagonal; Step L forward (both feet weighted) (7:30)
7 & 8With elbows bent, shrug shoulders & press both hands toward floor “COOL” (7)
Repeat while squaring body to 9:00 “WITH” (&); Repeat, while rotating body to 10:30 “IT” (10:30)
The three presses emphasize the words, Cool With It
Feet make a smooth body rotation from left to right diagonal of 9:00 wall. Feet naturally move with rotation. Weight ends on L (ct. 8), leaning back.
BACK ROCK, SIDE ROCK, ½ TURNING JAZZ BOX
1 – 2Rock R back (10:30); Return weight to L
3 – 4Rock R to right, squaring up to 9:00; Return weight to L (9:00)
Restart here on wall 6, facing 12:00
5 – 8Step R over L; Turn ¼ right & step L back; Step R to right; Turn ¼ right & step L to left, with body open to left (making for an easy transition into the beginning) (3:00)
BEGIN AGAIN - ENJOY
ENDING: On the last count of the dance, do a ½ turn right instead of a ¼ turn right to face 12:00. Ta da!
mburtonmb@gmail.com - www.michaelandmichele.com
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Michele Burton – December 2019
Michele Burton is a passionate dancer and choreographer who has made her mark in the dance community with her vibrant creativity. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire with her enthusiasm and artistry.Can't find the right video?
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