DOIN' THE NIGHTSHIFT
Choreographer: Harold Grimshaw
Demo Video
Step Sheet
1-2Dig right heel forward, step right next to left
3Dig left heel forward
4-5Clap hands to left side, clap hands forward
6-7Step left next to right, dig right heel forward
8Clap hands forward
MONTEREY ½ TURN RIGHT (TWICE)
9-10Point (touch) right toes to right side, (pivoting ½ right on ball of left) step right next to left
11-12Point (touch) left toes to left side, step left next to right
13-14Point (touch) right toes to right side, (pivoting ½ right on ball of left) step right next to left
15-16Point (touch) left toes to left side, step left next to right
MODIFIED HEEL SWITCHES WITH CLAPS, MONTEREY TURNS
17-32Repeat steps 1-16 above
STOMP, HOLD, SWIVEL ¼ LEFT, HOLD, HIP ROLL ½ RIGHT, HEEL DROPS
33-34Stomp right to right side, hold
35-36Swivel heels to right (to face ¼ left, right now behind left), hold
37-38(Pivoting ½ right on balls of feet) roll hips to left (over 2 counts) straightening left leg raising right heel to complete the turn
39-40Drop right heel twice (weight remains on left)
FORWARD/LOCK/STEP, HOLD, 'RUN', HOLD
41-42Step forward on right, lock left behind right
43-44Step forward on right, hold
45-48Step forward on left, right, left (bent knees), hold (click fingers)
RIGHT FULL TURN BACK WITH CLICKS, BACK/LOCK/STEP/FLICK
49-50(Pivoting ½ right on ball of left) step forward on right, hold (click fingers)
51-52(Pivoting ½ right on ball of right) step back on left, hold (click fingers)
53-54Step back on right, lock left across front of right
55-56Step back on right, flick left foot forward
OPTIONAL STEPS
49-50Step back on right, scuff left heel forward
51-52Step back on left, scuff right heel forward
53-54Step back on right, lock left across front of right
55-56Step back on right, scuff left heel forward
LEFT FULL TURN BACK WITH CLICKS, BACK/ROCK/TOGETHER, HOLD
57-58(Pivoting ½ left on ball of right) step forward on left, hold (click fingers)
59-60(Pivoting ½ left on ball of left) step back on right, hold (click fingers)
61-62Step back on left, rock weight forward onto right
63-64Step left next to right (taking weight onto left), hold
OPTIONAL STEPS
57-58Step back on left, scuff right heel forward
59-60Step back on right, scuff left heel forward
61-62Step back on left, rock weight. Forward. Onto right
63-64Step left next to right (taking weight), hold
SIDE, TOUCH, SIDE, TOUCH
65-66Step right to right side, touch left toes next to right
67-68Step left to left side, touch right toes next to left
REPEAT
TAG
Omit steps 65-68 (i.e. Last 4 counts) at end of 2nd sequence only.
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Music
About the Choreographer
Harold Grimshaw is a dedicated dance enthusiast and choreographer known for his vibrant creativity, with 36 captivating dances showcased in our archive. His passion for movement and commitment to the art of dance inspire both performers and audiences alike, making each performance a memorable experience.
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