GDFR (Goin Down For Real)

Choreographer: Brandi Gross (Feb 2015)

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Intro-32 counts after the singing begins (Begin when saxophone comes in)
Sequence: A-B-B-C-A-B-B-C-A-A-TAG-A-A

Section A: 32 counts
A[1-8] STEP, ROLL HIPS, KNEE POP, SIDE, CROSS, TURN ¼ R, KNEE POP
1 – 4Step R to R side rolling hips CCW twice (1-3), Pop L knee up (4)

5 – 8Step L to L side (5), Cross R over L (6), Turn ¼ R Stepping L back (7), Pop R knee up touching R toe to R side (8) (3:00)

A[9-16] SIDE BODY ROLL, BALL, STEP, STEP, KNEE POP OUT, IN, PUSH L, STEP
1 – 4Step R to R and roll body to R (1-2) Step ball of L next to R (&) Step R to R (3), Step L next to R (4)

5 – 8Pop R knee out to R w/ R elbow (5) Bring knee in (6) Putting weight onto R lift L ft and begin pushing to L (7) Step onto L (8)

A[17-24] CROSS, GLIDE (X2), STEP, ¼ L HEEL GRIND, RUN RUN RUN BACKWARDS
1 – 4Cross R over L (1) push L to L ending w/ weight on L (2) Cross R over L (&) push L to L ending with weight on L (3) Step R next to L (4)

Easy Option: Cross R over L (1), Step L to L (2), Cross R over L (&), Step L to L (3), Step R next to L (4)
5 – 8L heel grind to L turning ¼ L (5) Recover onto R (6) Step L back (7) Step R back (&) Step L back (8) (12:00)

A[25-32] POINT, TOUCH, POINT, ROLL KNEE OVER TURNING ¼ R, COASTER, STEP, POP KNEES OUT, TOGETHER
1 – 4Touch R out to R (1), Touch R next to L (2), Touch R out to R (3), Roll R knee CW turning ¼ R (4) (3:00)

5 – 8Step R back (5), Step L next to R (&), Step R fwd (6), Step L next to R (7), Pop both knees out to sides on balls of feet (&), Bring knees together and heels down (8)

Section B: 32 counts
B[1-8] WIZARD, STEP, HEEL SWIVEL, BALL, CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS
1 – 4Step R to R diag (1), Lock L behind R (2), Step R to R diag (&) Step L next to R (3), Lift heels up and to the R (&), Set heels back down facing fwd (4)

&5 – 8Step ball of L next to R (&), Cross R over L (5), Step L to L (6), Step R behind L (7), Step L to L (&), Cross R over L (8)

B[9-16] STEP, HEEL SWIVELS, SLIDE L TOE, SLIDE R TOE, SAILOR
1 – 4Step L to L (1), Swivel both heels to L (2), Swivel both toes to L (3), Swivel both heels to L ending with weight on R (4)

Styling Option: Bump chest out-in-out
5 – 8Slide L toe to L side (5), Step L back while sliding R to R side (6), Step R behind L (7), Step L next R (&), Step R fwd (8)

B[17-24] ELONGATED WIZARD, TOUCH, CROSS HEEL, TURN ¼ R W/ HEEL TOUCH, COASTER
1 – 4Step L to L diag (1), Hold (2), Lock R behind L (&), Step L to L diag (3), Touch R next to L (4)

5 – 8Touch R heel over L (5), Turn ¼ R on L ft & touch R heel fwd (6), Step R back (7), Step L next to R (&) Step R fwd (8) (3:00)

B[25-32] FWD ROCK, RECOVER, HOP BACK WITH KICK (X2), HOP KICK FWD, HOP KICK BACK, HOP ½ R FWD KICK, BALL, STEP
1 – 4Rock L fwd (1), Recover onto R (2), Hop back on R kicking L forward (X2) (3,4)

5 – 8&Hop on L & kick R fwd (5), Hop & kick R back (6), Hop ½ R & kick R fwd (7), Step R ball next to L (8), Step L fwd (&) (9:00)

Section C: 32 counts
C[1-8] FWD ROCK, RECOVER, HOP BACK WITH KICK, BIG STEP, HEEL SWIVEL IN
1 – 4Rock fwd on R (1), Recover onto L (2), Hop back on R kicking L fwd (3), Take a big step back onto L (4)

5 – 8Swivel R toe in (5), Swivel R heel in (6), Swivel R toe in (7), Swivel R heel in putting weight onto R (8)

C[9-16] FWD ROCK, RECOVER, HOP BACK WITH KICK, BIG STEP, HEEL SWIVEL IN
1 – 4Rock fwd on L (1), Recover onto R (2), Hop back on L kicking R fwd (3), Take a big step back onto R (4)

5 – 8Swivel L toe in (5), Swivel L heel in (6), Swivel L toe in (7), Swivel L heel in (8)

C[17-24] STEP, TOUCH, STEP, TOUCH, STEP-TOGETHER-STEP WITH KNEE FAN, TOUCH
1 – 4Step L to L (1), Touch R next to L (2), Step R to R (3), Touch L next to R (4)

5 – 8Step L to L fanning knees out (5), Step R next to L w/ knees in (6), Step L to L w/ knees out (7), Touch R next to L (8)

C[25-32] POINT, POINT, POINT, SWEEPING CROSS, UNWIND FULL TURN
1 – 4Point R to R side (1), Point L to L side (2), Point R to R side (3), Sweep R across L (4)

5 – 8Unwind a full turn ending with weight on L (5-8)

TAG: SHORTY GEORGE, BODY ROLL UP WITH SNAP, HOLD, BACK, BACK, STEP ¼ L, TOUCH BEHIND WITH SNAP, HOLD (X4)
1 – 4Step R fwd pushing knees to R (1), Step L fwd pushing knees to L (2), Body roll up bringing R next to L and snap fingers (3), Hold (4)

5 – 8Step R back (5), Turn ¼ L stepping L to L side (6) Touch R behind L and snap fingers (7), Hold (8)

Repeat these 8 counts 3 more times for a total of 32 counts

One Tag, No Restarts

Enjoy!

Please do not alter this step sheet in any way.
Contact: Brandi Gross, bgross3@vt.edu

Last Update – 4th April 2015

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About the Choreographer

Brandi Gross (Feb 2015)

Brandi Gross has been an inspiring presence in our archive since February 2015, showcasing her incredible talent through two captivating dances. Her vibrant energy and artistic expression continue to delight and engage audiences, making her a cherished contributor to our community.

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