Don't Stop the Party
Choreographer: Kerri Lessard (Aug 2013)
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Step Sheet
After 32 count into with rappy talking, there will be a 4 count drum solo. When you hear the drums, jump out with both feet (shoulder width apart) and raise your arms (point fingers) for 4 cts, until they are straight out in front of you (like you are pointing at the audience). Shimmy hips at the same time (opt).
Then say (with Pitbull) “Ya’ll havin’ a good time out there?” Repeat this each time you hear the drums.
Part – A - 32 counts
A-1: Step-sweep, step-sweep, rock-recover, triple ½ turn R
1-2Step R fwd, sweep L around from back to front
3-4Step L fwd, sweep R around from back to front
5-6Rock fwd on R, recover back on L
7&8Triple step R-L-R making a ½ turn right …6:00
A-2: ¼ Pivot right, crossing triple, big step right, drag L foot in
1-2Step L fwd, pivot ¼ turn right (wt ending on R)
3&4Cross L over R, step ball of R foot to R side, cross L over R
5-6-7-8Big step right with R foot (5). Drag L foot in slowly next to R (6-7-8) ...9:00
A-3: Weave left, rock-recover, sailor ¼ turn
1-2-3-4Step L to L side, cross R behind L, step L to L side, cross R over L
5-6Rock L out to L side, recover on to R
7&8Sweep L around ¼ turn L stepping L behind R, step ball of R to R side, step L fwd…6:00
A-4: Step-point, step-point, step-hitch with ½ turn
1-2-3-4Step R fwd, point L to L side, step L fwd, point R to R side
5-6-7-8Step R fwd & hitch L(5), make ½ turn right (6-7), step down on L(8) …12:00
Part – B - 44 counts
B-1: R heel fwd-side, coaster step, L heel fwd-side, coaster step
1-2Tap R heel fwd, tap R heel to R side
3&4Step R foot back, step ball of L foot beside R, step R foot fwd
5-6Tap L heel fwd, tap L heel to L side
7&8Step L foot back, step ball of R foot beside L, step L foot fwd …12:00
B-2: ½ Monterey, kick & point, ¼ turn step-point
1-2Point R to R side, swivel on ball of L foot & make a ½ turn R
3-4Point L to L side, step L foot next to R
5&6Kick R fwd, step R next to L, point L to L side
7-8Make a ¼ turn L as you step on L, point R to R side …3:00
B-3: Rock-revover, triple ½ turn, rock-recover, ¼ turn-touch
1-2Rock R fwd, recover back on L
3&4Triple R-L-R ½ turn to the right
5-6Rock L fwd, recover back on R
7&8¼ turn left, stepping on L, touch R toe next to L …6:00
B-4: Jazz-box, out-out, hold & snap, in-in, hold & snap
1-2-3-4Cross R over L, step L back, step R to R side, step L slightly fwd
&5-6Jump feet out R-L, hold & snap fingers
&7-8Jump feet back in R-L, bring hands back down to sides, hold & snap …12:00
B-5: Step feet out, cross wrists in front, flutter hands & shimmy, step-kick, step back-touch
&1Jump out to sides, R-L. Cross fisted hands at the wrist straight in front of you.
2&3&4Shimmy hips & shoulders while you separate & flutter hands (approx 24”apart)
This move matches the words: “all the pretty women here the hooka” the first time you dance part B and “zig-a-zig-a-zig-a-zig-a-zow” the second time you dance part B
5-6-7-8Step fwd R, kick fwd L, step back L, touch back R …6:00
B-6: ½ Turn R, hold, hitch L, hold
1-2Turn R ½ turn bringing weight to R foot, hold.
3-4Hitch L knee, hold.
(styling note: On the hitch count,(3) turn head sharply to the left when Pitbull says the word “Blao”. This happens on 2nd part-B rotation) …12:00
Part – C - 28 counts
C-1: Knee hitches x 3, rock back-recover
1Step L back while hitching R knee at the same time
&Step R back while hitching L knee at the same time
2Step L back while hitching R knee at the same time
3Step R back while hitching L knee at the same time
&Step L back while hitching R knee at the same time
4Step R back while hitching L knee at the same time
5&6‘Repeat steps 1&2’
7-8Rock back on R foot, recover fwd on L … 12:00
C-2: Pivot ½ turn, pivot ½ turn, (funky boogie walk) out-out, in-touch
1-2-3-4Step R foot fwd, turn ½ left - step R foot fwd, turn ½ left
5-6Step R out fwd & to right diagonal, step L out fwd & to L diagonal
7-8Step R foot back in to center, touch L foot next to R …12:00
C-3: Knee hitches x 3, rock back-recover
1-8“Repeat steps 1 through 8 as in section C-1”
C-4: Pivot ½ turn, pivot ½ turn
1-2-3-4Step R foot fwd, turn ½ left – step R foot fwd, turn ½ left …12:00
5-6-7-8Jump out with both feet (shoulder width apart) shimmy & point to the drum solo.
TAG: (26 counts) Happens to 12:00 wall. Rappy talking section -lyrics: “I’m a give it to ya – ah ah, now give it to me – ah ah”
&1Jump out to the right & step L next to R
2-3Pop shoulders up/down (to lyrics ah-ah)
&1Jump out to the left (slight diagonal back) & step R next to L
2-3Pop shoulders up/down
&1Jump out to the right (slight diagonal back) & step L next to R
2-3Pop shoulders up/down .. . . . . . . .
(Continue this pattern until you have done counts “ &1,2-3” a total of 6 times, taking care not to jump back too far each time)
Do these next 8 counts when he sings: “Get funky-get funky”
1-2Step R foot to R side - tap L heel to L side and snap fingers
3-4Step L foot to L side - tap R heel to R side and snap fingers
5-8Repeat steps 1-4
Styling: make it funky with side body roll or whatever you like.
* Dance part A 3 more times.
Last drum solo happens during last 4 counts. Shimmy shoulders, and/or hips, while sweeping left foot around or step on L & shimmy shoulders while doing a slow ½ turn right.
Contact: kerrilessard@att.net
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About the Choreographer
Kerri Lessard (Aug 2013)
Kerri Lessard, a vibrant talent since August 2013, has graced our archive with an impressive dance that showcases her dynamic creativity and passion for movement. Her unique style and infectious energy continue to inspire and captivate audiences, making her a cherished member of our artistic community.Can't find the right video?
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