Good Daddy Jive

Choreographer: Frank Trace (May 2011)

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Step Sheet

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Also: “Good Rockin’ Daddy” by Etta James (Various CD’s)
Note: Above are the two best versions of this song. Others versions may not phrase out correctly.

Start the dance 16 counts after the word “GO”.

TRAVELING KICK-BALL- STEP (X2), JAZZ BOX 1/4 TURN
1&2Kick R forward, step R next to L, step L forward. (Travel forward slightly)

3&4Kick R forward, step R next to L, step L forward. (Travel forward slightly)

5-8Cross step R over L, step back on L turning 1/4 right, step R to right side, step L next to R (3:00)

KICK-BALL- STEP, KICK-BALL-STEP, JAZZ BOX 1/4 TURN
1&2Kick R forward, step R next to L, step L forward. (Travel forward slightly)

3&4Kick R forward, step R next to L, step L forward. (Travel forward slightly)

5-8Cross step R over L, step back on L turning 1/4 right, step R to right side, step L next to R (6:00)

CHASSE’ RIGHT, ROCK, RECOVER, CHASSE’ LEFT 1/4 TURN RIGHT, ROCK BACK, RECOVER
1&2, 3-4Side shuffle right stepping R, L, R, Rock back on L, recover onto R

5&6, 7-8Side shuffle L turning 1/4 right stepping L, R, L (9:00), Rock back on R, recover onto L

SHIMMY RIGHT, CLAP, SHIMMY LEFT, CLAP
1-4Large step right with R, shimmy shoulders & drag L next to R, end with touch & clap on count 4

5-8Large step left with L, shimmy shoulders & drag R next to L, end with touch & clap on count 8 (weight ends on left)

KNEE POPS, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER
1-4Knee pops L, R, L, R (You may substitute hip bumps for the knee pops, bumping R, L, R, L)

5&6Shuffle forward stepping R, L, R

7-8Rock forward on L, recover onto R

SHUFFLE BACK, ROCK BACK, RECOVER, PADDLE TURN LEFT
1&2, 3-4Shuffle back stepping L, R, L, rock back on R, recover onto L

5-8Step R diagonally forward, turn 1/8 left weight on L, step R diagonally forward, turn 1/8 left weight on L (6:00)

FAN STEPS
1-4Stomp R forward, fan foot right, center, right (weight ends on right)

5-8Stomp L forward fan foot left, center, left (weight ends on left)

CROSS, STEP, STEP, CROSS, STEP, STEP, HEEL SPLITS
1-4Step R over L, step L diagonally back, step R diagonally back, step L over R

5-6, 7-8Step R to right side, step L to left side, fan heels out, in.(weight ends on left)

START OVER :-)

RESTART: On the third wall facing 6:00, drop off the last 16 counts and start the dance over.

Contact: franktrace@sssnet.com)

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About the Choreographer

Frank Trace (May 2011)

Frank Trace, a talented artist featured in our archive since May 2011, has captivated audiences with his unique dance style and creativity. With one remarkable dance to his name, he continues to inspire and elevate the world of dance through his passion and dedication.

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