Best Thing

Choreographer: Frank Trace (Jan 2011)

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Step Sheet

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Start dance after 32 counts from the start of the music.

RUMBA BOXES WITH HOLDS
1-4Step R to right side, step L next to R, step R forward, hold

5-8Step L to left side, step R next to L, step L back, hold

COASTER STEP, HOLD, STEP LOCK FORWARD, HOLD
1-4Slow Coaster: Step R back, step L next to R, step R forward, hold

5-8Step L forward, lock R behind L, step L forward, hold

CHASE ½ TURN LEFT, HOLD, FULL TURN RIGHT, HOLD
1-4Step R forward, pivot 1/2 turn left, step R forward, hold (6:00)

5-8Make a full turn right stepping L, R, L, hold

RIGHT SIDE MAMBO, HOLD, LEFT SIDE MAMBO. HOLD
1-4Rock R side right, recover onto L, step R next to L, hold

5-8Rock L side left, recover onto R, step L next to R, hold

ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, ROCK SIDE, RECOVER, SAILOR 1/4 RIGHT, HOLD
1-4Rock R forward, recover onto L, rock R to right side, recover onto L

5-8Slow Sailor: sweep R behind L making 1/4 turn right and step on R, step L to left side, step R next to L, hold

ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, ROCK SIDE, RECOVER, LEFT COASTER STEP, HOLD
1-4Rock L forward, recover onto R, rock L to left side, recover onto R

5-8Slow Coaster: step L back, step R next to L, step L forward, hold (9:00)

* RESTART HAPPENS HERE ON SECOND WALL.

RIGHT SIDE STEPS, ½ TURN, RIGHT SIDE STEPS, ½ TURN RIGHT
1-4Step R to R side, step L next to R, Step R to R side, turn ½ right (weight on right) (3:00)

5-8Step L to L side, step R next to L, step L to L side, turn ½ right (weight on left) (9:00)

Note: You are making a full turn right.

RIGHT SIDE STEPS, FORWARD MAMBO, HOLD
1-4Step R to R side, step L next to R, step R to R side, hold

5-8Rock L forward, recover back on R, step L next to R, hold

RESTART: During wall two (9:00) dance the first 48 counts and restart the dance. You will be facing the 6:00 wall when you do the restart.

OPTIONAL ENDING: As the music comes to an end, replace the coaster step, in section 6, with a ¼ left turn sailor. You’ll be facing the front wall to end the dance.

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About the Choreographer

Frank Trace (Jan 2011)

Frank Trace, a talented contributor since January 2011, has made a delightful impact in our archive with one captivating dance. His creativity and passion for movement continue to inspire others and enrich our community.

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