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Step Descriptions
AND STEP CROSS, AND STEP HOLD, AND CROSS ROCK, AND STEP ROLL
Rock back with ball of left foot, step right foot diagonally forward to right,
Slide left foot up to and behind right foot in 5th position (weight on left foot),
Step right foot back, place left foot diagonally forward (no weight), hold for one count,
While holding, swipe both hands in front from chest to hips, palms in.
Rock back with ball of left foot, cross rock right foot over left foot (open 5th), step left foot in place,
Step right foot to right side & slightly back (toes turned out to right), cross rock left foot over right foot (open 5th),
Hold for one count as you do a full body roll forward but shift weight to right foot.
Your body will be angle slightly to the right
Repeat above 8 counts. On the body roll, keep weight on the left foot.
All body rolls require complete relaxation of the neck muscles in order that the head can be moved naturally and with ease. For the "full body roll" as described in this dance stand in a comfortable position with one foot in front of the other. Demi-plié on both legs (bend your knees) and effect a back arch position, with the pelvis extended backwards. Tucking the hips under, lose the back arch position and effect a contraction of the stomach muscles, remaining in demi-plié position. At the same time, incline the head forward slightly, all in one action. Now relax the stomach muscles and bring the shoulders to their normal upright position still keeping the head inclined forward. Allow the shoulders and head to incline slightly backwards momentarily, then return head and shoulders to their normal upright position.
ROGER RABBIT WITH ROCK STEPS
Scoot back on left foot & kick right foot straight back, hook right foot behind left foot putting weight on right foot releasing left foot,
Scoot back on right foot & kick left foot straight back, hook left foot behind right foot putting weight on left foot releasing right foot,
Repeat counts &17,
Rock step left foot forward, step right foot in place,
Scoot back on right foot & kick left foot straight back, hook left foot behind right foot, putting weight on left foot releasing right foot,
Repeat counts &17,
Repeat counts &18,
Rock step right foot forward, step left foot in place.
SYNCOPATED TOUCHES SIDE TO SIDE, FORWARD & BACK
Step right foot next to left foot, touch left toes to left side,
Step left foot next to right foot, touch right toes to right side,
Step right foot next to left foot, touch left heel forward,
Step left foot next to right foot, touch right toes back.
CONTRACTIONS TRAVELLING FORWARD
Step right foot up to left foot (3rd pos), place left foot forward (no weight) and "sit" back onto right leg with both knees bent slightly,
Your head will be forward of your hips
Straighten up and shift weight to left foot,
Repeat counts &29-30
The CONTRACTION move is also known (incorrectly) as a body wave or "that pump thing from Cha-Cha Loco". A change in poise from the normal upright posture, the contraction may be taken from a stand-still position and from progressing movements. The contraction is taken by tightening the muscles of the stomach slightly with a "caved-in" appearance causing the body to poise forward.
The NA-NI-GO motion is a "forward and backward" movement of the pelvic region, as opposed to the Cuban motion, which is a horizontal sideward movement of the hips. This action is used along with the contraction in this section of the dance while progressing forward slightly
1/2 MONTEREY, TOUCH, TOGETHER, TOUCH, SIDE BODY ROLLS
Touch right toes to right side, turn 1/2 right as you step right foot next to left foot,
Touch left toes to left side, step left foot next to right foot, touch right toes to right side,
Step right foot next to left foot, touch left toes to left side beginning side body roll,
End side body roll with weight on left foot,
Hint: Start body roll by tilting head down toward the direction of the foot. It is a "scooping" action with the head.
Repeat counts &37-38.
These moves travel to the left slightly each time
RUNNING MAN (IN PLACE), 1/4 TURN, STOMP, HOLD, 1/2 TURN HOLD
Step right foot forward while sliding left foot diagonally back, slide right foot back to center while hitching left knee,
Step left foot forward while sliding right foot diagonally back, slide left foot back to center while hitching right knee,
Step right foot forward while sliding left foot diagonally back, slide right foot back to center while hitching left knee,
Step left foot forward turning 1/4 left & slide right foot back, slide left foot back to center while hitching right knee,
Stomp right foot forward, hold for one count,
On balls of both feet swivel (twist) 1/2 left, lower heels with weight over right foot on count, hold for one count.
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