A LITTLE MORE SPARK
Choreographer: Carole Daugherty
Step Sheet
Elvis VS JXL A Little Less Conversation CD single
PART A
32 COUNTS (THE DANCE)
KICK & POINT, KICK BALL STEP, KICK LIFT ¼ LEFT STEP, RIGHT SIDE POINTS
1&2Kick right foot forward, step on ball of right foot, point left toes back
3&4Kick left foot forward, step on ball of left foot, step next to left on right foot
5&6Kick left foot across right foot, hitch left knee & hip, step out turning ¼ left on left
7&8Point right toes right, touch right toes next to left, point right toes right
CROSS, UNWIND ½ LEFT, POINT, CROSS ROCK TWICE, WALK, TAP
&1-2Cross ball of right over left, unwind ½ turn left taking weight right, point left toes left
3&4Rock on left foot crossing over right, recover onto right foot, step open on left foot
5&6Rock on right foot crossing over left, recover onto left foot, step open on right foot
7-8Step forward on left foot, tap right toes behind left foot
HEEL JACK, OPEN ¼ RIGHT WITH POPS, LEFT ELVIS, RIGHT ELVIS
&1&2Step back on right foot, dig left heel forward, step on left foot, tap right toes next to left
&3&4Hop out on right turning ¼ right, hop out onto left foot clapping hands on upper thighs, pulse both knees forward lifting both heels twice
5&6Lift left heel turning left knee in, knock left knee back, knock left knee in
7&8Lift right heel turning right knee in, knock right knee back, knock right knee in
Styling for counts 5&6, and 7&8: raise fist opposite of knee across forehead, straighten free arm back in an Elvis pose, pulse hips with knees
½ SPIN RIGHT WITH BUMPS TWICE, WEIGHTED TRAVELING FOOT SWIVELS
&1&2Shift weight right, spin ½ right on right foot while hitching left hip touching left toes left, bump hips left, bump hips left taking weight left
&3&4Shift weight right, spin ½ right on right foot while hitching left hip touching left toes left, bump hips left, bump hips left taking weight left
5&6Swivel left heel in, out, in while traveling to the right taking weight right on count 6 (right toes start touched right for balance then assume weight)
7&8Swivel right heel in, out, in, while traveling to the left, taking weight left on count 8 (left toes are touched left for balance then assume weight)
Option: replace 5-8 with heel swivels using both feet
PART B
40 COUNTS (THE KING)
The musical cue is very distinct, part b is done 1st on the back wall, 2nd time on front wall
RIGHT ELVIS POSE, HOLD, KNEE POPS WITH WIGGLES & SHIMMIES
1-2-3-4Turn right knee in with left fist across forehead, hold pose for 3 counts
5-8Alternate heel lifts & knee pops on whole and & counts while wiggling hips & shimmying shoulders - just shake something!
LEFT ELVIS POSE, HOLD, KNEE POPS WITH WIGGLES N SHIMMIES
1-2-3-4Turn left knee in with right fist across forehead, hold pose for 3 counts
5-8Alternate heel lifts & knee pops on whole and & counts while wiggling hips & shimmying shoulders - just shake something!
RIGHT ELVIS, LEFT ELVIS, KNEE STRUT WALKS RIGHT, LEFT
1-2Turn right knee in with left fist across forehead, step on right heel
3-4Turn left knee in with right fist across forehead, step on left heel
5-6Step forward right rolling right knee, step down on right heel
7-8Step forward left rolling left knee, step down on left heel
FORWARD TRAVELING REAR FOOT STRUTS - RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
1&2Step diagonally across left on right, lift/swivel left heel in place, tap left heel in place
3&4Step diagonally across right on left, lift/swivel right heel in place, tap right heel in place
5&6Step diagonally across left on right, lift/swivel left heel in place, tap left heel in place
7&8Step diagonally across right on left, lift/swivel right heel in place, tap right heel in place
Styling: the forward foot is primarily weighted, though weight is somewhat centered for the heel lift/swivels. Lean back slightly & use c'mon c'mon hand gestures. Option: replace with forward struts
GUITAR SWINGS, SMALL STEPS BACK WITH ARMS
&1-2Turn right knee in, sway hips and swing right arm up and around to the left in a large circle
3-4Sway hips and swing right arm up and around to the left in a large circle (stop swing at hip)
5&6&Take small steps traveling back on the toes alternating right, left, right, left
7&8&Take small steps traveling back on the toes alternating right, left, right, left
During counts 5-8&, use footwork to gradually close foot position and return to the starting point of part b. Arm styling: raise arms gradually from sides to above head for count 8, drop arms on & count to restart A
A:24
Dance the 1st 24 counts of Part A, complete the Right Elvis, omit the 4th 8 count section
Add "Elvis" pose to finish with music
1-2Turn left knee in with right fist across forehead, hold pose
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About the Choreographer
Carole Daugherty is a dynamic choreographer and dancer, celebrated for her innovative style and creativity, with 37 captivating works featured in our archive. Her passion for movement and storytelling continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.
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