American Boy

Choreographer: Stacie White

Step Sheet

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Dance begins 32 counts into song, after the rap, on the words “Take me on a trip”

Knee Hitch, Bounce x2. Behind Rock and Point, Touch In, Slide
1&2& Hitch R knee up, replace. Split both knees apart, Bring both knees back together.

3&4& Hitch L knee up, replace. Split both knees apart, Bring knees back together.

NOTE : When splitting knees apart on counts 2 & 4, you should bend them slightly so it gives the movement a small bounce.
5&6& Rock R foot back, recover forward onto L. Point R toe to R side, Touch R toe in place.

7-8 Slide step to the R, Step L foot next to R.

Turn 1/4, Cross Shuffle. Unwind ½ Turn, Funky Walks Back.
1&2 Turn ¼ to the R and cross R over L, step L to L side, Cross R over L.

&3-4 Step L to L side, Cross R over L, Unwind ½ turn L ( end facing 9 o clock)

5-6 Walk back slightly R foot, walk back slightly L foot

7-8 Repeat counts 5-6.

NOTE: You can make the walks on counts 5-8 as funky as you like by adding any kind of styling.

Cross Over Steps x2, ¼ Turn. Hip Bumps With ½ Turn
&1-2 Step R in place, Cross L over R, Step back R.

&3-4 Step L to L side, Cross R over L, Turn 1/4 L stepping forward on L

5&6 Step R to R side and bump hips R,L R ending with weight on R.

7&8 Turn ½ turn L, Step L to L side and bump hips L,R,L ending with weight on L.

Pivot Turn, Side Shuffle. Toe Switches x2, Knee Hitch, Step Out
1-2 Step forward R, pivot ½ turn L, weight ends on L

3&4 Turn ¼ L stepping R to R side, Close L next to R, Step R to R side.

5&6 Point L to L side. Replace. Point R to R side.

7&8 Hitch R knee up, Step R foot in place, Step L foot slightly to L side.

Alternatively, a full turn can be added on count 7 by dancing as follows:
5&6 Point L to L side. Replace. Point R to R side

7&8 Hitch R knee up while turning a full turn R. Step R foot down in place, Step L foot out slightly to L side.

Start again and enjoy!!

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About the Choreographer

Stacie White

Stacie White is a talented choreographer and dancer whose vibrant artistic vision has captivated audiences through her dynamic performances. With three outstanding dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire with her innovative approach to movement and storytelling.

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