Black Velvet (aka Ski Bumpis)

Choreographer: Linda De Ford

Demo Video

Step Sheet

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32 count intro - As Danced in San Diego, California

TRAVELING TOUCH, STEP (4 TIMES)
1-2Touch right foot out to right side, step right forward

3-4Touch left foot out to left side, step left forward

5-6Touch right foot out to right side, step right forward

7-8Touch left foot out to left side, step left forward

TRAVELING KICK-BALL-CHANGE, KICK-BALL-CHANGE, STEP-PIVOT 1/2, KICK-BALL-CHANGE
1&2Kick right foot forward, step right ball beside left foot, step left foot beside right (weight stays on left foot)

3&4Kick right foot forward, step right ball beside left foot, step left foot beside rightt (weight stays on left foot)

5-6Step right forward, turn ½ turn to the left moving weight to left foot

7&8Kick right foot forward, step right ball beside left foot, step left foot beside rightt (weight stays on left foot)

KICK-BALL-CHANGE, STEP-PIVOT 1/2, SHUFFLE FORWARD, SHUFFLE FORWARD
1&2Kick right foot forward, step right ball beside left foot, step left foot beside rightt (weight stays on left foot)

3-4Step right forward, turn ½ turn to the left moving weight to left foot

5&6Shuffle starting with right foot angle body 45 degrees to left (right, left, right)

7&84Shuffle starting with left foot angle body 45 degrees to right (left, right, left)

STEP-PIVOT1/2, SHUFFLE FORWARD, SHUFFLE FORWARD, STEP, PIVOT 1/2
1-2Step right forward, turn ½ turn to the left moving weight to left foot

3&4Shuffle starting with right foot angle body 45 degrees to left (right, left, right)

5&6Shuffle starting with left foot angle body 45 degrees to right (left, right, left)

7-8Step right forward, turn ½ turn to the left moving weight to left foot

JAZZ BOX, JAZZ BOX
1-2-3-4Cross right over left, step left back, Step to the right side with right foot, step left forward

5-6-7-8Cross right over left, step left back. Step to the right side with right foot, step left forward

REPEAT

Because it is a 1 wall dance you can dance it contra

Originally called Ski Bumpus, or Ski Bumpis.In places where this dance is called “Black Velvet” dance as above.
(the difference is that in Black Velvet the dance starts with “touch steps and Ski Bumpis starts with the Shuffle, Shuffle as shown on the step sheet for Ski Bumpis or Ski Bumpus.

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About the Choreographer

Linda De Ford

Linda De Ford is a dynamic choreographer and performer renowned for her innovative dance styles, boasting nine captivating works in our archive. With a passion for storytelling through movement, Linda continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike with her vibrant creativity.

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