GNARLY
Choreographer: Barry Durand (09/06) USA
Step Sheet
| 4 count intro unless you get the extended version. | |
| Note: Yes, it?s an AB dance but B can be taught in 1 minute. It is just 8 counts repeated 4 times. It is easy but looks good on the floor in mass. The rhythm of the Chorus versus the Verse really called for an AB dance. | |
| Sequence: A, A, B, A, A*, B, A, A, B, A,(Part B will only start when you face the front wall) | |
| * on the 4th A you can replace counts 13&14 (side shuffle) with a hop, hop, hop - but make sure to take weight on R on the last hop. This hits when he sings Ha, Ha, Ha. | |
| Part A | |
| 1-8 | Step, Mambo, Syncopated Lock, Coaster Step |
| 1,2&3 | Step R, Mambo forward LRL by rocking forward L, recover weight R, step together or slightly back L |
| 4 | Hold |
| &5&6 | Step back R, lock step in front L, step back R, step back L |
| 7&8 | Coaster step back with RLR by stepping back R, together L, forward R |
| 9-16 | ¼ turn Slide, Sways, Side Shuffle, Turn Ronde |
| 1,2 | ¼ turn right and big step L (slide), bring R to left with a tap |
| 3,4 | Step side R (sway), transfer weight to L (sway) |
| 5&6 | Side shuffle R,L,R but turn ¼ turn to right on the last R |
| 7,8 | Step forward L, turn ½ turn to the right while sweeping (ronde) the right foot (this move feels like a pivot turn type of action but weight stays on L while sweeping R) |
| 17-24 | Por-ti-sere (Jazz box sweep), Hitch Lean Back |
| 1&2 | Cross R behind L, step L side and slightly forward, step forward R |
| 3&4 | Cross L over right, step back R, step back L while sweeping R |
| 5&6 | Cross R behind L, step L side and slightly forward, step forward R |
| 7,8 | Hitch L up leaning back bending R knee, step forward L |
| 25-32 | Shuffle, Stationary Pivot, Shuffle, Kick Ball Change |
| 1&2 | Shuffle forward R,L,R |
| 3,4 | Stationary Pivot by stepping forward L, turn ½ turn to right and step in place R |
| 5&6 | Shuffle forward L,R,L |
| 7&8 | Kick Ball Change by kicking R, rocking back on R, recover in place L |
| Begin Again | |
| Part B | |
| 1-8 | Sweep ¼ turn, Shuffle, Walks, Kick Ball Change |
| 1,2 | Step forward R, turn ¼ turn left sweeping R around |
| 3&4 | Shuffle forward L,R,L |
| 5,6 | Walk forward R,L |
| 7&8 | Kick Ball Change by kicking R, rock back R, recover in place L |
| 9-32 | Repeat the first 8 counts 3 more times till you get back to front wall. |
| Go Back into Part A | |
| Email:durand5678@aol.com | |
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About the Choreographer
Barry Durand (09/06) USA
Barry Durand, an accomplished dancer from the USA, brings a vibrant energy to the dance community with his notable work featured in our archive. With one captivating dance showcasing his unique style, Barry continues to inspire and delight audiences everywhere!Can't find the right video?
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