Easy-Going Mood
Choreographer: Helaine Norman - June 2020
Step Sheet
Intro: 14 seconds
Note: I choreographed this specifically for a new Absolute Beginner class I teach on Zoom with senior students who have never danced and can not see me when they turn to 6:00 PM
I. SHUFFLES X 2
1-4Step L forward, step R together, step forward, touch R together
5-8Step R forward, step L together, step R forward, touch L together
Options for 4 and 8: brush or hold
II. TOE STRUTS X4
1-4Touch L back and drop L heel (with weight); touch R toe back and drop R heel (with weight)
5-8Repeat 1-4
III. STEP TOUCHES, BASIC
1-4Step L side, touch R together; step R side. Touch L together
5-8Step L side, step R together, step L side, touch R together
Optional for 1-4: Sway L 2 counts, sway R 2 counts
IV. STEP TOUCHES, BASIC
1-4Step R side, touch L together; step L side, touch R together
5-8Step R side, step L together, step R side, touch L together
Optional for 1-4: Sway R 2 counts, sway L 2 counts
V. ¼ TURN JAZZ BOX
1-4Step L over L, step R back
5-8Step L side making ¼ turn right, step R together (3:00)
VI. ⅛ TURN MONTERAY STEPS
1-8Make 4 steps (small) RLRL making ¼ turn right (12:00)
Options for 1-8:
1-4Touch L side and step L together making 1/8 turn left; touch R side and step R together making ⅛ turn left.
5-8Repeat 1-4
Repeat
Note: I chose to have no restarts since there could be many and it is an AB level.
Contact: helaine43@gmail.com
Last Update – 5 June 2020
Note: I choreographed this specifically for a new Absolute Beginner class I teach on Zoom with senior students who have never danced and can not see me when they turn to 6:00 PM
I. SHUFFLES X 2
1-4Step L forward, step R together, step forward, touch R together
5-8Step R forward, step L together, step R forward, touch L together
Options for 4 and 8: brush or hold
II. TOE STRUTS X4
1-4Touch L back and drop L heel (with weight); touch R toe back and drop R heel (with weight)
5-8Repeat 1-4
III. STEP TOUCHES, BASIC
1-4Step L side, touch R together; step R side. Touch L together
5-8Step L side, step R together, step L side, touch R together
Optional for 1-4: Sway L 2 counts, sway R 2 counts
IV. STEP TOUCHES, BASIC
1-4Step R side, touch L together; step L side, touch R together
5-8Step R side, step L together, step R side, touch L together
Optional for 1-4: Sway R 2 counts, sway L 2 counts
V. ¼ TURN JAZZ BOX
1-4Step L over L, step R back
5-8Step L side making ¼ turn right, step R together (3:00)
VI. ⅛ TURN MONTERAY STEPS
1-8Make 4 steps (small) RLRL making ¼ turn right (12:00)
Options for 1-8:
1-4Touch L side and step L together making 1/8 turn left; touch R side and step R together making ⅛ turn left.
5-8Repeat 1-4
Repeat
Note: I chose to have no restarts since there could be many and it is an AB level.
Contact: helaine43@gmail.com
Last Update – 5 June 2020
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Helaine Norman - June 2020
Helaine Norman is a talented dancer and choreographer featured in our archive for June 2020, showcasing her artistic flair and passion for movement. With a unique style that captivates audiences, Helaine leaves a lasting impression through her dynamic performances and creative expressions.Can't find the right video?
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