CARDIAC ROCK

Choreographer: Dean Gambino

Step Sheet

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Dance starts 32 counts in after "heartbeats" on the lyrics

SHUFFLE RIGHT, ½ TURN LEFT, SHUFFLE LEFT, ROCK BACK, RECOVER, ¼ SHUFFLE TURN LEFT

1&2Shuffle right-left-right to right, pivot on right ½ turn left

3&4Shuffle left-right-left to left

5-6Rock back right behind left, recover forward left

7&8¼ shuffle turn left, right-left-right (7&8)

ROCK BACK, RECOVER, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, ¾ SHUFFLE TURN RIGHT

1-2Rock back on left, recover forward on right

3&4Shuffle forward left-right-left

5-6Rock forward right, recover back left

7&8¾ shuffle turn right right-left-right

POINT, CROSS BEHIND, POINT, CROSS BEHIND, ¼ TURN RIGHT COASTER STEP, ½ STEP PIVOT LEFT

1-4Point left to left, step left behind right, point right to right, step right behind left

5-8Step left slightly back making a ¼ turn right, step right next to left, step left forward, step right forward, ½ turn left weighting left

STEP RIGHT, DRAG, ROCK BACK, RECOVER, STEP LEFT, DRAG, ROCK BACK, RECOVER

1-4Large step right to right, drag left just behind right, rock back left behind right, recover forward on right

5-8Large step left to left, drag right just behind left, rock back right behind left, recover forward on left

REPEAT

TAG A
Done after walls, 1 (9:00), 4 (12:00), 9 (9:00)
1-2Rock back on right, recover forward on left

TAG B
Done after walls, 3 (3:00) and 6 (6:00). Place hands on thighs through counts 1-8
1&2Step right to right, weight on both feet, lift both heels, drop both heels

3&4While pivoting on the right, make a ¼ turn left, stepping left to left, weight on both feet, lift both heels, drop both heels

5&6While pivoting on the left, make a ¼ turn left, stepping right to right, weight on both feet, lift both heels, drop both heels

7&8While pivoting on the right, make a ¼ turn left, stepping left to left, weight on both feet, lift both heels, drop both heels

&While pivoting on the left, make a ¼ turn left and flick the right behind left leg

ALTERNATE MOVES:
During the 2nd & 5th repetitions, replace counts 29-32 with:

5-6&7-8Step left to left, hip bumps left, right, left, hold

You'll hear heavy drum beats at this point

During the 10th repetition, replace counts 29-32 with:

5Step left to left, lifting shoulders and looking to 7:00

&6&7&8Shoulder pumps, count on the down moves

You'll hear the lyrics, "Dit, Dit, Dit, Dit, they say..."

Music

About the Choreographer

Dean Gambino

Dean Gambino is a dynamic choreographer and performer known for his innovative dance style, with five captivating works featured in our archive. His passion for movement and storytelling brings a unique energy to every project, inspiring audiences and fellow artists alike.

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