DO YOUR OWN THANG

Choreographer: Willie Brown

Step Sheet

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RIGHT, TOGETHER, RIGHT, TOUCH

1-4Step right foot to the right, step left foot next to right (taking the weight), step right foot to the right, touch left toe next to right foot

LEFT, TOGETHER, LEFT, TOUCH

5-8Step left foot to the left, step right foot next to left (taking the weight), step left foot to the left, touch right toe next to left foot

STEP FORWARD, ½ PIVOT, STEP FORWARD, CLAP

9-12Step forward on right foot, turn ½ turn over left shoulder (taking weight on left foot), step forward on right foot, clap your hands

STEP FORWARD, ½ PIVOT, STEP FORWARD, CLAP

13-16Step forward on left foot, turn ½ turn over right shoulder (taking weight on right foot), step forward on left foot, clap your hands

SKATE RIGHT, HOLD, SKATE LEFT, HOLD

17-20Step forward on right foot into the right diagonal, hold for one count, step forward on left foot into the left diagonal, hold for one count

SKATE RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, HOLD

21-24Step forward right into right diagonal, left into left diagonal, right into right diagonal, hold for one count

JAZZ BOX WITH ¼ TURN LEFT, SCUFF

25-28Cross left foot over right, step back on right foot, step left foot ¼ turn to the left, scuff right heel forward against the floor

CROSS, HOLD, TURN, HOLD

29-32Cross right foot over your left, hold for one count, unwind ½ turn over left shoulder (taking weight on left foot), hold for one count

REPEAT
When doing the skating steps 'shimmy' your hands at waist height (Al Jolson-like). Also, why not try doing the dance in contra-line? The end result gave me the name of the dance because most people end up doing their own thang.

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About the Choreographer

Willie Brown

Willie Brown is a talented choreographer and performer celebrated for his dynamic dance style and creativity, boasting an impressive collection of 11 dances in our archive. With a passion for movement and storytelling, Willie continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike with his innovative approach to the art of dance.

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