Pumped Up Kicks

Choreographer: Irene Groundwater (Canada) Nov. 2011

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Dance Pattern: 16 count intro, (1 - 32) x 16, Dance ends facing front wall
Note: All options below may be added after the dance is learnt.
Special Note: This music is actually for a phrased dance with Parts A, B & C.
However, I thought the Beginners might enjoy the music.

[1-8] STOMP-TOE - OUT-IN-OUT-IN, FWD, FWD, FWD, KICK
1-2-3-4Stomp R forward with weight on Heel - Toe-out-in-out-in

5-6-7-8R forward, L forward, R forward, Kick Left Foot forward

[9-16] STOMP-TOE - OUT-IN-OUT-IN, BACK, BACK, BACK, KICK
1-2-3-4Stomp L forward with weight on Heel - Toe-out-in-out-in

5-6-7-8L back, R back L back, Kick Right Foot forward

[17-24] SIDE, TOG, SIDE, KICK, SIDE, TOG, SIDE, KICK
1-2-3-4Side step R, Step L beside R, Side step R, Kick L Foot over R

5-6-7-8Side step L, Step R beside L, Side step L, Kick R Foor over L

(Beg Option - Count 4 - Face body to left - Count 5 - straighten body)
(Beg Option - Count 8 - Face body to right - then straighten body for next step )
(Option - Int. dancers - On counts 1 and 3 - Extend R Toe to right)
(Option - Int. dancers - On counts 2 and 4 - Straighten R Heel behind R Toe)
(Option - Int. dancers - On counts 5 to 8 - Use opposite movements going left)
(Other Int. Option - R full turning vine - right, L full turning vine - left)

[25-32] SIDE, KICK, SIDE, KICK, FWD, HOLD,1/4 TURN L, HOLD
1-2-3-4Side R, Kick L Foot across R, Side L, Kick R Foot across L

5-6R Small step fwd, Hold

7-8Pivot ¼ turn left on R Ball as L steps fwd, Hold

(Option -Cts 1 to 4 - Shimmy right for 2 counts, Shimmy left for 2 counts)
(Option - Beg. On counts 5-7 - Bend slightly fwd extending R hand)
(Option - Beg. On counts 6-8-Straighten body & touch imaginary Hat Brim)
(Option - Int. On counts 1 to 4 - Shimmy right - 2 cts, Shimmy left - 2 cts)
(Option - Int. Counts 5 to 8. (R fwd, 1/8th turn L) x 2 - circling hips)

END OF DANCE

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About the Choreographer

Irene Groundwater (Canada) Nov. 2011

Irene Groundwater is a talented artist from Canada, celebrated for her captivating dance performances. With one remarkable dance showcased in our archive from November 2011, she continues to inspire audiences with her creativity and passion for movement.

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