Like a Circus

Choreographer: Earleen Wolford

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Step Sheet

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Note: 16 count intro, then when she says ‘There’s only “two” types of people in the world’ start the dance on the word “TWO”,

Pattern of dance for ‘Circus’ song: 32, 32, 16, 4 ct. tag, 32, 8 ct. tag, 32, 32, 16 cts, 32, 8 ct. tag, 32

[1-8] R POINT, FUNKY HITCH, TRIPLE STEP, L POINT, FUNKY HITCH, TRIPLE STEP
1, 2Point/touch R toe forward to R diagonal (1), hitch R knee up (2) (be funky w/slight pull in knee)

3&4Step R forward (3), Step L next to R (&), Step R forward (4)

5, 6Point/touch L toe forward to L diagonal (5), hitch L knee up (6) (be funky w/slight pull in knee)

7&8Step L forward (7), Step R next to R (&), Step L forward (8)

Note: Do steps on a diagonal to R and L, w/funky knee pull in, use your imagination/moves, get funky

[9-16] R HIP BUMPS, L HIP BUMPS, 2 R HIP ROLLS 1/8 turn L
9, 10Tap R toe forward w/ R hip bump up (9), Step down on R w/R hip down(10)

11, 12Tap L toe forward w/ L hip bump up (11), Step down on L w/ L hip down (12)

Note: 9-12 these hip bumps are done like a C motion, moving hips up/down
13, 14Touch R toe forward (13), R hip roll 1/8 turn L (14) while pivoting on L

15, 16Repeat 13, 14

1st 4 count Tag: On 3rd wall, do 1st 16 cts, you end facing 4th wall (3:00), Tag: Press R to R & slide toe in
1st Restart: On 4th wall (3:00) after the 1st 4 ct tag is your 1st restart
2nd Restart/Last restart: On 7th wall, do 1st 16 cts, you end facing 8th wall (3:00), restart

[17-24] BEHIND, SIDE, TOUCH, TOUCH, UNWIND 1/4 R, STEP R TOUCH L, ¼ R STEP L TOUCH R
17&18Cross R behind L (17), Step L to L (&), Touch R next to L (18)

19Touch R toe behind L

20Unwind ¼ turn R, this is done as a sharp unwind (take weight on L)

21, 22Step R to R (21), Touch L next to R (22)

23, 24¼ turn R stepping L to L (23), Touch R next to L (24)

Optional: 21-24, you can do a body roll as you do these steps, looks very sexy

[25-32] Bump/MAMBO R FORWARD, Bump/MAMBO L BACK, 2 ¼ TURNs R/L-KNEE/HIP ROLL OUTS
25&26Bump/Mambo step R forward (25), Slightly lift L up/down (&), Step R next to L (26)

27&28Bump/Mambo step L back (27), Slightly lift R up/down (&), Step L next to R (28) (L weight)

29, 30Roll R knee w/hip roll out to R ¼ turn R (29), Step down on R (30)

31, 32Roll L knee w/hi p roll out to L while pivoting ¼ turn R (31), Step down on L (32) (L weight)

2nd 8 count Tag: On the 5th wall (12:00), Tag: 4ct Jazz box (funky) (1-4),Press R to R & slide toe in (5-8)
3rd Last/Tag 8 count Tag: On the 9th wall (12:00) and is the same steps as the 2nd tag above

Begin again!

Enjoy my dance! I encourage you to use Any good music you hear country/ non country.
Works without tags or restarts, just have fun dancin’! “GottaDance”!!!

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About the Choreographer

Earleen Wolford

Earleen Wolford is a talented choreographer and dancer renowned for her innovative work, with 15 captivating dances featured in our archive. Her vibrant creativity and passion for movement continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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