I Gotta Praise

Choreographer: Lesley Kidd and Hayley Goy - July 2017

Demo Video

Step Sheet

PDF

Intro: 16 counts. Start on vocals

Section 1: Rock back, side rock and cross, hinge turn, cross shuffle
1-2Rock back on R, raising L foot off floor, recover on L

3&4Rock to R side on R, recover on L, cross R over L

5-6Make ¼ turn R stepping back on L, make ¼ turn R stepping R to side

7&8Cross L over R, step R to R side, cross L over R

Section 2: Hip roll and touch X2, behind, side, cross to L, ¼ turn, flick
1-2Step R to side rolling hips to R, touch L to side

3-4Step L to side rolling hips to L, touch R to side

5&6Step R behind L, step L to side, cross R over L

7-8Make ¼ turn L stepping forward on L, flick R foot up behind you

Section 3: Syncopated weave to L, Vaudeville step
1-2Cross R over L, step L to side

3&4Step R behind L, step L to side, cross R over L

5-6Step L to side, step R behind L

&7&8Step L to side, dig R heel to diagonal, step down on R, cross L over R

Section 4: 2x 1/8 turn kick ball changes, jazz box with a jump
1&2Kick R foot to diagonal, step down on R making 1/8 turn R, cross L over R

3&4Kick R foot to diagonal, step down on R making 1/8 turn R, cross L over R

5-6Cross R over L, step back on L

7-8Step R to side, jump forward slightly with both feet together.

There are 3 Tags
Tags 1 & 2, danced at the end of walls 3 & 6: K-step, 4x hip bumps
1-2Step R forward to R diagonal, touch L beside R

3-4Step L back to L diagonal, touch R beside L

5-6Step R back to R diagonal, touch L beside R

7-8Step L forward to L diagonal, touch R beside L

1-2Bump hips to R, bump hips to L

3-4Bump hips to R, bump hips to L

Tag 3, danced at the end of wall 7: Half a K-step, 2x hip bumps
1-2Step R forward to R diagonal, touch L beside R

3-4Step L back to L diagonal, touch R beside L

5-6Bump hips to R, bump hips to L

Ending: on wall 9, turn the jazz box ½ turn to face 12:00

Contact: lesleykidd18@sky.com

Music

About the Choreographer

Lesley Kidd and Hayley Goy - July 2017

Lesley Kidd and Hayley Goy, featured in our July 2017 collection, are dynamic performers celebrated for their infectious energy and passion for dance. With one captivating piece in our archive, they continue to inspire audiences with their creativity and artistic flair.

Can't find the right video?

Find More Videos

Comments from dancers (0)

No comments yet — sign in to start the conversation.