Pennsylvania 6-5000
Choreographer: Karolina Ullenstav (January 2020)
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Step Sheet
”6-5000” was a phone number to the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City 1940, when Glenn Miller Orchestra had a big hit with this one.
Intro 16 counts, BPM 147
Restart in wall 9 after 16 counts
Section 1: Steps forward, kick ball step, step forward and end with points
1RF step forward (facing 12.00)
2LF step forward
3RF kick forward
&RF step beside LF
4LF step slightly forward
5RF step forward
6LF point diagonally forward left
7LF point right in front of RF
8LF point diagonally left
Section 2: Steps forward, kick ball step, step forward and end with points
1LF step forward
2RF step forward
3LF kick forward
&LF step beside RF
4RF step slightly forward
5LF step forward
6RF point diagonally forward right
7RF point left in front of LF
8RF point diagonally right
Section 3: Shuffle steps to the side (chassé) right and left with rock step back
1RF step right
&LF step beside RF
2RF step right
3LF rock step back
4Recover onto RF ( weight on RF)
5LF step left
&RF step beside LF
6LF step left
7RF rock step back
8Recover onto LF (weight on LF)
Section 4: Rock step forward, recover, turn ¼ right and step RF right, hold (when they say ”Pennsylvania 6-5000” you can hold your hand up to your ear and pretend it’s a phone due to the fact that it’s a phone number) and finally put your LF forward and do heel stomps.
1RF rock step forward
2Recover onto LF (weight on LF)
3Turn ¼ right and step RF right (facing 03.00)
4Hold (feel free to hold your hand up to your ear pretending it’s a phone when they say ”Pennsylvania 6-5000” because that is a phone number)
5LF step forward
6LF heel stomp
7LF heel stomp
8LF heel stomp
Have Fun to this joyful swing/jazz tune from 1940! Enjoy the rhythm!
Intro 16 counts, BPM 147
Restart in wall 9 after 16 counts
Section 1: Steps forward, kick ball step, step forward and end with points
1RF step forward (facing 12.00)
2LF step forward
3RF kick forward
&RF step beside LF
4LF step slightly forward
5RF step forward
6LF point diagonally forward left
7LF point right in front of RF
8LF point diagonally left
Section 2: Steps forward, kick ball step, step forward and end with points
1LF step forward
2RF step forward
3LF kick forward
&LF step beside RF
4RF step slightly forward
5LF step forward
6RF point diagonally forward right
7RF point left in front of LF
8RF point diagonally right
Section 3: Shuffle steps to the side (chassé) right and left with rock step back
1RF step right
&LF step beside RF
2RF step right
3LF rock step back
4Recover onto RF ( weight on RF)
5LF step left
&RF step beside LF
6LF step left
7RF rock step back
8Recover onto LF (weight on LF)
Section 4: Rock step forward, recover, turn ¼ right and step RF right, hold (when they say ”Pennsylvania 6-5000” you can hold your hand up to your ear and pretend it’s a phone due to the fact that it’s a phone number) and finally put your LF forward and do heel stomps.
1RF rock step forward
2Recover onto LF (weight on LF)
3Turn ¼ right and step RF right (facing 03.00)
4Hold (feel free to hold your hand up to your ear pretending it’s a phone when they say ”Pennsylvania 6-5000” because that is a phone number)
5LF step forward
6LF heel stomp
7LF heel stomp
8LF heel stomp
Have Fun to this joyful swing/jazz tune from 1940! Enjoy the rhythm!
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Karolina Ullenstav (January 2020)
Karolina Ullenstav, featured in our archive since January 2020, has captivated audiences with her dynamic dance style. With one captivating performance showcased, she continues to inspire others through her passion for movement and artistry.Can't find the right video?
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