JIVE ME CRAZY

Choreographer: Gaye Teather

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TOE STRUTS FORWARD X 4 WITH ARM SWINGS RIGHT AND LEFT
1-2Step right toe forward, lower right heel to floor swinging both arms across body to right
3-4Step left toe forward, lower left heel to floor swinging both arms across body to left
5-8Repeat steps 1-4

SIDE CLOSE SIDE WITH HEEL DIG TWICE
9-10Step right to right, close left to right
11-12Step right to right. Dig left heel forward diagonally left. (body should be angled diagonally left and leaning back slightly)
13-14Step left to left, close right to left
15-16Step left to left. Dig right heel forward diagonally right. (body should be angled diagonally right and leaning back slightly)

BACK STEPS WITH FORWARD KICKS AND FINGER SNAPS X 4
17-18Step right back, kick left forward and snap fingers forward at waist height
19-20Step left back, kick right forward and snap fingers forward at waist height
21-24Repeat steps 17-20

STEPS OUT & IN, ROCK BACK RIGHT, STEP TOGETHER & HOLD
25-26Step right out to right, step left out to left
27-28Step right in to center, step left in to center
29-30Rock back onto right, replace weight onto left
31-32Close right to left. Hold for 1 count

STEPS OUT & IN, ROCK BACK LEFT, STEP TOGETHER & HOLD
33-34Step left out to left, step right out to right
35-36Step left in to center, step right in to center
37-38Rock back onto left, replace weight onto right
39-40Close left to right. Hold for 1 count

RIGHT KICKS FORWARD TWICE, JAZZ BOX TURNING ¼ RIGHT, STOMP TWICE
41-42Kick right foot forward twice
43-44Cross right over left, step back left
45-46Step right ¼ turn right, close left to right
47-48Stomp right foot twice

"HAND JIVE" !
49-50Clap hands twice
51-52With palms of both hands facing down, cross right hand over left twice
53-54Place elbow of right arm into palm of left hand, index finger pointing upwards and rotate hand to the left for 2 counts
55-56Place elbow of left arm into palm of right hand, index finger pointing upwards and rotate hand to the left for 2 counts
Styling note: Although feet remain in place during steps 49-56, knee pops, hip bumps etc. can be incorporated. Be inventive and have fun!

MODIFIED VAUDEVILLE STEPS, STEP ¼ RIGHT, CLOSE
57-58Step right to right, dig left heel diagonally forward left
59-60Step left beside right, cross right over left
61-62Step left to left, dig right heel diagonally forward right
63-64Step right ¼ turn right, close left to right

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About the Choreographer

Gaye Teather

Gaye Teather is a renowned line dance choreographer whose innovative and engaging routines have captivated dancers around the world, amassing an impressive 159 dances in our archive. Her creative approach not only inspires movement but also fosters a vibrant community, making an enduring impact on the art of line dancing.

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