A Few Good Stories
Choreographer: Hana Ries (January 2020)
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Start dancing on the word “put”- 1 Restart. CCW
(Read: R=right foot, L=left foot)
Alt. music: Dance Monkey by Tones and I (No restart)
STOMP, CLAP, CLAP, STOMP, CLAP, CLAP, ROCKING CHAIR (12:00→12:00)
1&2Stomp R, hold and clap hands, clap hands
3&4Stomp L, hold and clap hands, clap hands
5-6-7-8Rock R forward, Recover to L, Rock R back, Recover to L
Styling: Hands up for claps, bounce during stomps.
Restart here on wall 3 (6:00)
KICK-BALL-CHANGE, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ½ PIVOT, SHUFFLE FORWARD (12:00→6:00)
1&2Kick R forward, Step ball of R slightly back, Step L in place
3&4Step R forward, Step L next to R, Step R forward
5-6Step L forward, ½ Turn right stepping R forward
5&6Step L forward, Step R next to L, Step L forward (6:00)
POINT PADDLE TURN, CROSSING SHUFFLE, POINT PADDLE TURN, CROSS ROCK/RECOVER (6:00→6:00)
1&2&Point R to right, Turn 1/8 left, Point R to right, Turn 1/8 left (3:00)
3&4Cross R over L, Step L slightly to left, Cross R over L (3:00)
5&6&Point L to left, Turn 1/8 right, Point L to left, Turn 1/8 right (6:00)
7-8Cross rock L over R, Recover to R (6:00)
Option: Counts 1&2 and 5&6 (=paddle turns) are written as ¼ turns but you can make them as big or as small as you like.
Make sure on count 8 you are facing the same wall you started this section from (6:00)
SHUFFLE ¼ TURN LEFT, SHUFFLE ½ TURN LEFT, COASTER, WALK (6:00→9:00)
1&2Step L to left, Step R next to L, Turn ¼ left stepping L forward
3&4Step R forward, Turn ¼ left stepping L next to R, Turn ¼ left stepping R back
5&6Step L back, Step R next to L, Step L forward
7-8Step R forward, Step L forward
Styling: Raise your hands up overhead on counts 7-8, “catwalk” ☺
Restart on wall 3 after first 8 counts. You’ll be facing 6:00.
E-mail: hana.ries@yahoo.com
Last Update - 9 Jan. 2020
(Read: R=right foot, L=left foot)
Alt. music: Dance Monkey by Tones and I (No restart)
STOMP, CLAP, CLAP, STOMP, CLAP, CLAP, ROCKING CHAIR (12:00→12:00)
1&2Stomp R, hold and clap hands, clap hands
3&4Stomp L, hold and clap hands, clap hands
5-6-7-8Rock R forward, Recover to L, Rock R back, Recover to L
Styling: Hands up for claps, bounce during stomps.
Restart here on wall 3 (6:00)
KICK-BALL-CHANGE, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ½ PIVOT, SHUFFLE FORWARD (12:00→6:00)
1&2Kick R forward, Step ball of R slightly back, Step L in place
3&4Step R forward, Step L next to R, Step R forward
5-6Step L forward, ½ Turn right stepping R forward
5&6Step L forward, Step R next to L, Step L forward (6:00)
POINT PADDLE TURN, CROSSING SHUFFLE, POINT PADDLE TURN, CROSS ROCK/RECOVER (6:00→6:00)
1&2&Point R to right, Turn 1/8 left, Point R to right, Turn 1/8 left (3:00)
3&4Cross R over L, Step L slightly to left, Cross R over L (3:00)
5&6&Point L to left, Turn 1/8 right, Point L to left, Turn 1/8 right (6:00)
7-8Cross rock L over R, Recover to R (6:00)
Option: Counts 1&2 and 5&6 (=paddle turns) are written as ¼ turns but you can make them as big or as small as you like.
Make sure on count 8 you are facing the same wall you started this section from (6:00)
SHUFFLE ¼ TURN LEFT, SHUFFLE ½ TURN LEFT, COASTER, WALK (6:00→9:00)
1&2Step L to left, Step R next to L, Turn ¼ left stepping L forward
3&4Step R forward, Turn ¼ left stepping L next to R, Turn ¼ left stepping R back
5&6Step L back, Step R next to L, Step L forward
7-8Step R forward, Step L forward
Styling: Raise your hands up overhead on counts 7-8, “catwalk” ☺
Restart on wall 3 after first 8 counts. You’ll be facing 6:00.
E-mail: hana.ries@yahoo.com
Last Update - 9 Jan. 2020
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Hana Ries (January 2020)
Hana Ries is a dynamic performer who joined our archive in January 2020, bringing an infectious energy to the stage with her captivating performances. With one stunning dance already featured, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with her creativity and passion for movement.Can't find the right video?
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