NOW I CAN DANCE!

Choreographer: Joseph Yip

Step Sheet

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Sequence:AB, AA, BB, AA(Omitting last 8 counts-do up to 5th eight where music will soften down), BB

Dedicated to Ruby Low and her group from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for their enthusiasm & friendship

SECTION A
MASHED POTATOES BACK, RIGHT VINE ¼ RIGHT TURN, STOMP

1With weight on ball of left foot, turn both toes inward & lift right foot slightly off floor

2Step back on right foot, turning both toes outward

3With weight on ball of right foot, turn both toes inward & lift left foot slightly off floor

4Step back on left foot, turning both toes outward

5-8Right to right, left behind right, right forward ¼ turn right, left stomp next to right

SWIVEL HEELS, TOES LEFT, RIGHT VINE ¼ RIGHT TURN, STEP

1-2-3-4Swivel heels left, then toes left, for steps 3-4 repeat 1-2

5-8Right to right, left behind right, right forward ¼ turn right, left step next to right

MONTEREY ½ TURN RIGHT TWICE

1-2Right toe touch side, turn ½ right & step on right next to left

3-4Left toe touch side, left step next to right (weight on left)

5-8Repeat 1-4

TOE STRUTS, 'ROCKING CHAIR'

1-4Right toe touch back, snap down right heel, left toe touch back, snap down left heel

5-6-7-8Step back right, rock onto left, step forward right, rock onto left

TOE STRUTS, 'ROCKING CHAIR'

1-4Right toe touch back, snap down right heel, left toe touch back, snap down left heel

5-6-7-8Step back right, rock onto left, step forward right, rock onto left

RIGHT VINE (OPTIONAL FULL TURN), TOUCH, LEFT VINE ½ TURN LEFT, STEP

1-2-3-4Step right to right, step left behind right, step right to right, touch left next to right

5-6-7-8Step left to left, step right behind left, step forward left ¼ left, step right next to left turning ¼ left on left

SECTION B
JUMP BACK & HOLD TWICE, MONTEREY ½ TURN RIGHT

1-2Bending knees slightly jump back on both feet with both palms pushing forward, hold

3-4Repeat 1-2

5-6Right toe touch side, turn ½ right & step on right next to left

7-8Left toe touch side, left step next to right (weight on left)

JUMP BACK & HOLD TWICE, SHIMMY RIGHT, STEP

1-2Bending knees slightly jump back on both feet with both palms pushing forward, hold

3-4Repeat 1-2

5-7Step long step right to right side, shimming shoulders (over 3 counts)

8Step left next to right with a clap

JUMP BACK & HOLD TWICE, PIVOT ½ TURN LEFT TWICE

1-2Bending knees slightly jump back on both feet with both palms pushing forward, hold

3-4Repeat 1-2

5-6-7-8Step right forward, pivot ½ turn left, twice

CROSS STEP, HOLD & CLAP 2, SIDE, HOLD & CLAP, TWICE

1&2-3-4Right cross over left(1), hold & clap twice(&2), left to left(3), hold &clap(4)

5&6-7-8Repeat 1&2-3-4

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About the Choreographer

Joseph Yip

Joseph Yip is a celebrated choreographer and dancer, renowned for his dynamic performances and innovative routines. With 23 captivating dances in our archive, Joseph continues to inspire audiences and elevate the art of movement.

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