BURNIN' DOWN THE HOUSE

Choreographer: Hedy McAdams

Step Sheet

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ROCK, TURN, TAP, TAP, BACK-TOGETHER-FORWARD, BRUSH-TURN, STEP

1-2Rock-step left to left (bend left knee and lean left shoulder to left, keeping right toe in place), rock step right while turning ¼ left and lean body back

3-4Tap left toe forward twice while body continues to lean back

5&6Step left back, step right beside left, step left forward (coaster step)

7-8Brush right foot forward and lift right knee as you pivot on ball of left foot executing a ½ turn left, step right foot beside left

SCUFF, SCUFF, STEP, TOUCH-BRUSH, CROSS-BALL-CHANGE, CROSS-BALL-TURN

9-10Touch left toe forward and drag-pull back twice

11-12Big step to left (lean body to left), touch right toe next to left foot (for an instant) then brush right toe to right then back

13&14Step right behind left, step ball of left foot beside right, step right to right of left foot (cross-ball-change, ending by leaning body to right)

15&16Step left behind right, step ball of right foot beside right, turn ¼ right and step back on left (cross-ball-turn)

TURN, LEFT-TOGETHER-TURN, SNAP-TURN, SNAP-TURN, STEP, TOUCH

17Leading with right shoulder, swing right foot to right and back, turning ½ to right

18&19Step left forward, step right beside left, step left forward and lift right knee across body and pivot ¼ to left on ball of left foot

20Snap-point right te to right (begin 2-count modified paddle)

&Lift right knee across body and pivot on ball of left, turning ¼ to left

21Snap-point right toe to right

&Lift right knee across body and pivot on ball of left, turning ¼ to left

22Snap-point right toe to right

23-24Big step right to right, touch left beside right

Styling note: There is a light shift of weight to the right on the "snap-points" for balance. Body remains erect throughout counts 4-6; ¼ pivots are sharp rather than fluid

STEP, TOUCH, RIGHT & TURN, LEFT & TURN, RIGHT & RIGHT

25-26Big step back on left, touch right beside left

27&28Rock step right to right, rock step left to left, rock step on ball of right foot (turn right toe out) and pivot (lifting left knee high and across body) ½ right

29&30Big rock step left to left, rock step right to right, rock s on ball of left foot (turn left toe out) and pivot (lifting right knee high and across body ½ left)

31&32Big rock step right to right, rock step left to left, rock step right to right

Optional styling: May use shimmies, deep knee bends, etc., on counts 4 through 8

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Hedy McAdams

Hedy McAdams is a passionate dancer and choreographer whose impressive repertoire includes 18 captivating performances in our archive. Known for their infectious enthusiasm and innovative style, Hedy continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike through their dynamic work in the dance community.

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