HIPPO CHRISTMAS

Choreographer: BILL JAMES

Step Sheet

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SHUFFLE, SHUFFLE, HEEL SWITCHES
1 & 2 Step R forward, close L beside R, step R forward

3 & 4 Step L forward, close R beside L, step L forward

5 & Dig R heel forward, step R beside L

6 & Dig L heel forward, step L beside R

7 & Dig R heel forward, step R beside L

8 & Dig L heel forward, step L beside R

ROCK, SHUFFLE BACK, JAZZ BOX
9 – 10 Rock forward on R, rock weight back onto L

11 & 12 Step R back, close L beside R, step R back

13 – 14 Cross step L over R, step R back

15 – 16 Step L to L side, touch R beside L

GRAPEVINE, STOMPS, GRAPEVINE, STOMPS
17 – 18 Step R to R side, step L behind R

19 & 20 Step R to R side, stomp L beside R, stomp L beside R

21 – 22 Step L to L side, step R behind L

23 & 24 Step L to L side, stomp R beside L, stomp R beside L

STEP, PIVOT ¼ TURN, KICK BALL CHANGE, STEP, PIVOT ¼ TURN, KICK BALL CHANGE
25 – 26 Step R forward, pivot ¼ turn L

27 & 28 Kick R forward, step ball of R beside L, step L beside R

29 – 30 Step R forward, pivot ¼ turn L

31 & 32 Kick R forward, step ball of R beside L, step L beside R

START AGAIN

TAG: Danced once after the 4th repetition
1 & 2 Step R to R side, close L beside R, step R to R side

3 – 4 Rock L back behind R, rock weight forward onto R

5 & 6 Step L to L side, close R beside L, step L to L side

7 – 8 Rock R back behind L, rock weight forward onto L

ENDING: Danced after 8th repetition of dance. Dance up to count 10 then
Pose and shout HIPPO CHRISTMAS

NOTE 1 This is a contra line dance and from counts 1 – 24 you must hold
hands when dancing. (now isn’t that sweet) But let go for 25 – 32
NOTE 2 No elves or reindeers were harmed in the testing of this dance
NOTE 3 This dance works better after 3 or 4 G& T’s or Vodka & Cokes

HAVE A VERY HIPPO CHRISTMAS

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About the Choreographer

BILL JAMES

Bill James is a talented dancer and choreographer, known for his vibrant performances and creativity. With seven captivating dances featured in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with his passion for movement and storytelling.

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