21st April 2011, Thurs. 11:30am - Intermediate Freestyle (TGCR). 

Students in this class arrived late today too so it looks like the 'day' is continuing as such :) I started the class off with our last routine - RAIN IS COMING and everyone gave me a decent performance which encouraged me to start on something new this week. After asking for opinions from the ladies, a ballad was chosen for the next routine. The song I selected was IF A PROMISE AINT ENOUGH sung by Hall & Oats. I had previously already created a routine to this song, but had used a variation of it for another song so I decided to create a brand new routine for this lovely song. This one's going to be tough girls but not impossible.

21st April 2011, Thurs. 9:45am - Advance Freestyle (TGCR). 

It was one of those days when the students all arrived late. A brief discussion was also held to decide if the majority wanted to stop warming up with old routines and use a cardio routine each week. The majority voted to continue using the dances learnt this year to warm up in order to remember the routines. So, after our warm up, we continued to work on our GLEE THRILLER routine which has reached an interesting pattern that I'm trying for the first time. Thanks for taking on the challenge girls. It's getting interesting :D

20th April 2011, Wed. 8:30pm - Intermediate Line Dance (RCS). 

I taught my latest dance - TALLER, STRONGER, BETTER danced to the song of the same name sung by Guy Sebastian. I had originally started the choreography with this group last year but got interrupted by several events that took our hall away from us. Was glad to finish it with them at last and everyone learnt it rather quickly as the first half of the dance was still somewhere in the recesses of their memories. Thanks everyone.

20th April 2011, Wed. 10am - Intermediate Reviser Line Dance (RSGC). 

We continued to work on my latest piece - TALLER, STRONGER, BETTER and worked out the restarts over the 7 walls of the dance. Thanks ladies for your dedication to your dance and for helping me work thru this dance.

19th April 2011, Tues. 8:30pm - Low Intermediate Dance Fit (RCS). 

Class called off today due to low attendance. Most students feeling unwell. Get well soon everyone.

18th April 2011, Mon. 10am - Intermediate Line Dance (RSGC). 

Today I taught the ladies my latest line dances - TALLER, STRONGER, BETTER which is danced to the song of the same name sung by Guy Sebastian. Its a 72 count [12/6], 2 wall, waltz line dance with 3 restarts. I've wanted to do a dance to this moving & inspirational piece for quite a while now. The first six bars were choreographed earlier this year but I never got around to finishing it, so I did what I usually have to do to make myself finish it - include it in a class album. I will get the step sheet written sometime this week and post it for you.

SO HOT (Line Dance routine)

SO HOT (March 2011)

Choreographer : Bronya Bishorek (guruofdance@gmail.com)
Music : So Hot by Wonder Girls
Description : 64 count / 4 wall – intermediate freestyle line dance
Intro : 64 count, start on vocals. Use the 8 bars to do something sexy


1/8   REACH, POINT, STEP, LOOK L, LOOK R, HOLD, SHOULDER X 2

1,2     Step RF to R while reaching up with RH, point LF across behind R & throw RH
          down towards floor & look down
3,4     Step LF to L, look L & drop L shoulder
5,6     Swing head to look to R diagonal, hold
7,8     Shrug R should back twice

2/8   SLOW WALK X 2, MONTERAY, REACH

1-4     Step RF f/wd to R diag, tap LF close, step LF f/wd, tap RF close [2:00]
5-8     (Face 12:00) Point RF to R while reaching RH f/wd, full spin turn R (finish with
          feet closed), point LF to L, reach LH up & look up

3/8   ROTATE BODY, SIT, WIGGLY SIDE STEPS 

1-4     (Weight on RF) Use LH & L hip to rotate body open, finish in a sit on RF
5,6     Step LF to L, tap RF close (while shimmying body)
7,8     Step RF to R, tap LF close (while shimmying body)

4/8   SIDE, SWIVEL, OPEN, FLICK, HOLD, SHOULDER R-L

1        Step LF to L
2-4     Swivel R knee in (weight on both feet), swivel R knee open (put weight onto LF
          & finish in a R diagonal direction), flick RF to the side [2:00]
5,6     Stand tall & point RF to R diagonal (hand on hips), hold
7,8     Roll R shoulder back, roll L shoulder back

5/8   SLOW BODY WAVE DOWN, FAST BODY WAVE UP, TOE SWITCHES

1-4     Execute a slow body wave down from chest to hips finishing in a sitting position
          (while doing this, bring both hand up the side of your body & finish with both
           hands thrown up)
5,6     Execute a quick body wave up while bringing both hands down behind your
           head
7&8    (Face 12:00) Point RF to R, close RF, point LF to L

6/8   HITCH, POINT, TOE SWITCH, CLOSE, CHIN, HOLD, CHEST X 2
1,2      Hitch L knee, point LF to L
&3,4   Close LF, point RF to R, drag R toe close (weight still on LF) [11:00]
5,6      Raise chin (be sassy here now ), hold
7,8      Pop chest f/wd twice

7/8   STEP, TAP, PULL, SWEEP, CROSS, HIP, CROSS, HIP

&1,2    (Still facing 11:00) Step RF f/wd, tap LF behind R, large step back on LF
            while dragging R heel with you
3,4       Step f/wd onto RF while dragging L toe in a sweep from back to front (finish
            facing 12:00)
5,6       Step LF across R, point RF to R & bump hip (point your RH up on the bump)
7,8       Step RF across L, point LF to L & bump hip (point your LH f/wd on the bump)

8/8   DO THE MARILYN MONROE (Make it sexy)

1-4     Draw your LF towards your R while running your LH up your L leg. Leave your
          RH on your hip (remember to raise your chin as you do this to give it the full MM
          effect)
5,6     Stand up & step LF to L, flick head to the L
7,8     1/4 turn R & step RF f/wd [3:00], step LF f/wd


START AGAIN & HAVE A SEXY FUN TIME 

Intermediate Freestyle - RAIN IS COMING sung by Rain

This is the completed Rain Is Coming routine which is a 64 counts, 4 wall Freestyle-In-Line. This clip shows the girls dancing the first 4 walls. Remember, we'll be working on this for many more months to come to gain stamina & smoothness.

14th April 2011, Thurs. 11:30am - Intermediate Freestyle (TGCR). 


Since we finished our RAIN IS COMING routine last week, its time for the hard work of polishing the routine and working out all the chinks and technique issues. Several of the new ladies came in tired which did not help their ability to follow this tedious but necessary part of learning to dance but I guess its a learning curve for them. Don't worry girls, you'll get into the groove of things by the end of 3 months. Hang in there. The original ladies of this group stayed back to run thru our SO HOT routine and asked some really good questions to help them understand the moves. Well done darlings. I'll video this routine next week and release the step sheet too.

Advance Freestyle - HOLLYWOOD sung by Lumidee


This is the finished routine for Hollywood. It has 4 bars (intro) + 4 bars (1st verse) + 4 bars (chorus) + 4 bars (2nd verse with grouping) + 4 bars (final chorus)

14th April 2011, Thurs. 9:45am - Advance Freestyle (TGCR). 


Lots of practice today after we finished our warm up. We worked on SEXY SIGNORINA, LATIN LOVER, HOLLYWOOD and then continued adding to THRILLER/HEADS WILL ROLL.

13th April 2011, Wed. 8:30pm - Intermediate Line Dance (RCS). 


I taught THINKING OF U by Wanda Heldt today. As with the other class, it was an easy teach as the steps are straight forward. A couple of the ladies lock stepped the triple turns but the rest managed the dance as written without much problem. We had enough time to revise CHA CHA ROMO & FOUND SOMEONE.

13th April 2011, Wed. 10am - Intermediate Reviser Line Dance (RSGC). 

Good workout today with the ladies. We started by running thru this week's new dance of course, which was HEATING UP, and we danced it 3 times to help it stick. We then went backwards and did a great workout with THINKING OF U, WHAT U WAITING FOR, BURLESQUE & HIGH OFF UR VIBE. Thanks ladies.

12th April 2011, Tues. 8:30pm - Low Intermediate Dance Fit (RCS). 

Started a little late today due to unusually heavy traffic in PJ. However, we did end up having an extremely long class today as we finished off learning our newest routine, SUMMER NIGHTS [6/8]. I had decided to to use our strength training format for the rest of the class but as i had switched off the music I did not have an audible guide to the time so I really got into it with technique and balance and we ended up having class till 11:30pm :D :D I hope everyone had a great sleep but woke up in time to get to work. See you next week.

11th April 2011, Mon. 10am - Intermediate Line Dance (RSGC). 

Today we learnt HEATING UP by Kischa which is danced to the song Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts. This is what i call 'country pop' and i find this genre very likeable and danceable too. Kischa gave us an easy but not simple routine which made the ladies have to think about which way to turn a couple of time. I'm sure everyone will do much better during our reviser class on Wed. We picked this routine up fairly quickly which left us time to run thru last weeks routine Thinking Of U before we wrapped up class.

MANEATER (Dance Fit Routine)

MANEATER.dfld (Dec. 2009)

Choreographer : Bronya Bishorek (guruofdance@gmail.com)
Music : Maneater Artist : Daryl Hall & John Oats Album : [Unknown]
Dance : 64 step, 4 wall, 2 tags, high intermediate Dance Fit routine


1/8   DIAGONAL BACK, TAP, DIAGONAL BACK, TAP, PEGGY WALK FORWARD

1-4     Step RF back to R diag., tap LF next to R, step LF back to L diag., tap RF
           next to R
5-8     Walk f/wd - RF, LF, RF (while swinging hips side to side), tap LF next to R

2/8   REPEAT LEFT

1-4     Step LF back to L diag., tap RF next to L, step RF back to R diag., tap LF
          next to L
5-8     Walk f/wd – LF, RF, LF (while swinging hips side to side), tap RF next to L

3/8   GRAPEVINE RIGHT, SICSSOR STEP

1-4     Step RF to R, cross LF behind R, step RF to R, cross LF over R
5-7     Step RF to R, close LF next to R, cross RF over L
8        Hold

4/8   REPEAT LEFT

1-4     Step LF to L, cross RF behind L, step LF to L, cross RF over L
5-7     Step LF to L, close RF next to L, cross LF over R
8        Hold

5/8   JAZZY STEP, HANDS – DOUBLE

1-2     Step RF to R (reach both hands up)
3-4     Tap LF behind R (throw both arms to the R, waist level)
5-6     Step LF to L (reach both hands up)
7-8     Tap RF behind L (throw both arms to the L, waist level)

6/8   JAZZY STEPS, HANDS – SINGLE
(* If you want to make this a 4 wall dance, make a ¼ turn R on the count of 1)

1-2     Step RF to R (reach RH up, LH on waist)
3-4     Tap LF behind R (drop RH to waist, use LH to cover face [palm f/wd] & look R)
5-6     Step LF to L (reach LH up, RH remains on waist)
7-8     Tap RF behind L (drop LH to waist, use RH to cover face [palm f/wd] & look L)


6/8   SIDE STRUT, CROSS STRUT, HITCH, WEAVE L

1-2     Tap RF to side, step RF to R
3-4     Tap LF across R, step LF across R
5        Hitch R knee while facing R diag.
6-8     Step RF behind L, step LF to L, step RF across L

7/8    REPEAT LEFT

1-2      Tap LF to side, step LF to L
3-4      Tap RF across L, step RF across L
5         Hitch L knee while facing L diag.
6-8      Step LF behind R, step RF to R, step LF across R


END 

DITTY BOPS (Dance Fit Routine)

DITTY BOPS.dfld

Choreographer : Bronya Bishorek (guruofdance@gmail.com)
Music : Sister Kate Artist : Ditty Bops Album : [Unknown]
Dance : 64 [8/8] steps, mid intermediate Dance Fit routine


1/8   TOE STRUTS, MAMBO, SHUFFLE, COASTER

1&2&    Touch RF f/wd, step RF f/wd, touch LF f/wd, step LF f/wd
3&4      Step RF f/wd, recover weight to LF, close RF
5&6      Step LF back, close RF, step LF back
7&8      Step RF back, close LF, step RF f/wd

2/8   REPEAT TO LEFT

1&2&    Touch LF f/wd, step LF f/wd, touch RF f/wd, step RF f/wd
3&4      Step LF f/wd, recover weight to RF, close LF
5&6      Step RF back, close LF, step RF back
7&8      Step LF back, close RF, step LF f/wd

3/8   SIDE STEPS, TAP, BACK ROCK STEP, HITCH POINT HITCH, REVERSE WEAVE

1&2&    Step RF to R, close LF, step RF to R, tap LF
3&4      Step LF across & behind R, recover RF, step LF to L
5&6      Hitch R knee, point RF to R, hitch R knee
7&8      Step RF over L, close LF, step RF across & behind L

** This is where you change wall if you want to make this a 4 wall dance. Make a ¼ turn
R and continue the dance as written

4/8   REPEAT TO LEFT

1&2&    Step LF to L, close RF, step LF to L, tap RF
3&4      Step RF across & behind L, recover LF, step RF to R
5&6      Hitch L knee, point LF to L, hitch L knee
7&8      Step LF over R, close RF, step LF across & behind R

5/8   TOE STRUTS BACK, KICK & SPLIT, DIAGONAL SHUFFLE, ROCK ROCK POINT

1&2&    Touch RF back, step RF back, touch LF back, step LF back
3&4      Kick RF f/wd, step RF to R, step LF to L
5&6      Step RF f/wd to R diagonal, close LF, step RF f/wd to R diagonal
7&8      Step LF back, recover weight to RF, point LF to L



6/8   REPEAT TO LEFT

1&2&    Touch LF back, step LF back, touch RF back, step RF back
3&4      Kick LF f/wd, step LF to L, step RF to R
5&6      Step LF f/wd to L diagonal, close RF, step LF f/wd to L diagonal
7&8      Step RF back, recover weight to LF, point RF to R

7/8   CROSS WALKS, HITCH RUN RUN, MAMBO CLOSE

1-4       Step RF over L, step LF over R, step RF over L, step LF over R
5&6      Hitch R knee, run 2 steps back – RF, LF
7&8      Step RF to R, recover weight to LF, close RF

8/8   REPEAT TO LEFT

1-4       Step LF over R, step RF over L, step LF over R, step RF over L
5&6      Hitch L knee, run 2 steps back – LF, RF
7&8      Step LF to L, recover weight to RF, close LF


END

BOOTY MUSIC (Dance Fit Routine)

BOOTY MUSIC.dfld (March 2010)

Choreographer : Bronya Bishorek (guruofdance@gmail.com)
Music : Booty Music Artist : Git Fresh Album : [Unknown]
Dance : 64 step [8/8], 1 wall, Low Intermediate Dance Fit routine


1/8   HITCH, GRAPEVINE, ROCK RECOVER, SIDE STEP, CLOSE

1       Hitch R knee
2-4    Step RF to R, cross LF behind R, step RF to R
5-6    Step LF f/wd, recover weight back to RF
7-8    Step LF to L, close RF

2/8   REPEAT TO LEFT

1         Hitch L knee
2-4     Step LF to L, cross RF behind L, step LF to L
5-6     Step RF f/wd, recover weight back to LF
7-8     Step RF to R, close LF

3/8   ¼ TURN R, WALK, WALK, POINT F/WD, HITCH, BACK, ¼ SIDE, POINT ACROSS, SIDE

1-2     ¼ turn R and walk f/wd RF, LF [3:00]
3-5     Point RF f/wd, hitch R knee, step RF back
6        ¼ turn L and step LF to L
7-8     Point RF to L diagonal, step RF to R

4/8   REPEAT TO LEFT

1-2     ¼ turn L and walk f/wd LF, RF [9:00]
3-5     Point LF f/wd, hitch L knee, step LF back
6        ¼ turn R and step RF to R
7-8     Point LF to R diagonal, step LF to L

5/8   ‘V’ STEP, SHUFFLE SIDE, CROSS ROCK RECOVER

1-4     Step RF to R diagonal, step LF to L diagonal, step RF back, close LF
5&6     Step RF to R, close LF, step RF to R
7-8     Step LR across & behind R, recover weight to RF

6/8   REPEAT TO LEFT

1-4     Step LF to L diagonal, step RF to R diagonal, step LF back, close RF
5&6    Step LF to L, close RF, step LF to L
7-8     Step RF across & behind L, recover weight to LF

7/8   ½ MONTERAY TURN, TOE SWITCH, FORWARD, CLOSE

1-4     Point RF to R, ½ turn R while pulling RF close, point LF to L, close LF [6:00]
5&6    Point RF to R, close RF, point LF to L
7-8     Step LF f/wd, close RF

8/8   REPEAT

1-4     Point LF to L, ½ turn L while pulling LF close, point RF to R, close RF [12:00]
5&6    Point LF to L, close LF, point RF to R
7-8     Step RF f/wd, close LF


END

COPACABANA (Dance Fit Routine)

COPACABANA.dfld (Jan. 2010)

Choreographer : Bronya Bishorek (guruofdance@gmail.com)
Music : Copacabana 05 Artist : Barry Manilow Album : [Unknown]
Dance : 48 steps [6], 3 tags, 1 restart, High Beginner Dance Fit routine


1/6   SHUFFLE R, BACK ROCK, SHUFFLE L, BACK ROCK

1&2    Step RF to R, close LF, step RF to R
3,4     Cross LF behind R, recover weight to RF
5&6    Step LF to L, close RF, step LF to L
7,8     Cross RF behind L, recover weight to LF

2/6   ½ L TURN SHUFFLE, BACK ROCK, ½ R TURN SHUFFLE, BACK ROCK

1&2    ¼ turn L & step RF to R, close LF, ¼ turn L & step RF back
3,4     Step LF back, recover weight to RF [6:00]
5&6   ¼ turn R & step LF to L, close RF, ¼ turn R & step LF back
7,8     Step RF back, recover weight to LF [12:00]

* Restart here during the 6th wall

3/6   MERENGUE RF, MERENGUE LF

1-4    Step RF f/wd, recover weight to LF, step RF next to L, tap LF
5-8    Step LF f/wd, recover weight to RF, step LF next to R, tap RF

4/6   MAMBO BACK, MAMBO F/WD, MAMBO R, MAMBO L

1&2    Step RF back, step LF in place, step RF f/wd
3&4    Step LF f/wd, step RF in place, step LF back
5&6    Step RF to R, step LF in place, close RF
7&8    Step LF to L, step RF in place, close LF

5/6   PADDLE TURN L WITH POINT TAP X 4

1,2     ¼ turn L & point RF to R, tap RF next to LF [9:00]
3,4     ¼ turn L & point RF to R, tap RF next to LF [6:00]
5,6     ¼ turn L & point RF to R, tap RF next to LF [3:00]
7,8     ¼ turn L & point RF to R, step RF next to LF [12:00]

6/6   PADDLE TURN R WITH POINT TAP X 4

1-8    Do same as above but turn right. Remember to STEP on the count of 8


TAG (Happens at the end of walls 2nd, 4th & 5th)
1,2     Step RF to R, hold
3,4     Shift weight to LF, hold
5-8     Swing hips R, L, R, L

HONEY HONEY (Dance Fit Routine)

Honey Honey.dfld (Jan. 2010)

Choreographer : Bronya Bishorek (guruofdance@gmail.com)
Music : Honey Honey Artist : Abba Album : Gold
Dance : 64 step, Mid Beginners Dance Fit routine


1/8   SIDE, STEP, SIDE, TAP. SIDE, STEP, SIDE, TAP.

1-4     Step RF to R, close LF to R, step RF to R, tap LF to R
          (hold your RH up in front of you and circle it clockwise, like you’re
           wiping a mirror. take 2 counts to complete one circle. be cute )
5-8     Step LF to L, close RF to L, step LF to L, tap RF to L
           (do the same thing with your LH but go anti-clockwise)

2/8   STEP, POINT. STEP POINT. STEP POINT. STEP POINT.

1,2     Step RF to R (reach RH up), point LF to L diagonal (snap RH down)
3,4     Step LF to L (reach LH up), point RF to R diagonal (snap LH down)
5-8     Repeat 1-4

3/8   F/WD ROCK, COASTER STEP. F/WD ROCK, COASTER STEP

1,2     Step RF f/wd, recover to LF (point both hands f/wd)
3&4    Step RF back, step LF together, step RF f/wd (sweep both arms up & open to
          the sides)
5,6     Step LF f/wd, recover to RF (point both hand f/wd)
7&8    Step LF back, step RF together, step LF f/wd (sweep both arms up & open to
           the sides)

4/8   DIAGONAL STEPS F/WD, TAP. DIAGONAL STEPS F/WD, TAP.

1-4     Step RF to R diagonal [facing 11:00], close LF to R, step RF to R, tap LF to R
          (roll your R shoulder)
5-8     Step LF to L diagonal [facing 1:00], close RF to L, step LF to L, tap RF to L
          (roll your L shoulder)

5/8   DIAGONAL STEP BACK, TAP X 4

1-2     Step RF back to R diagonal, tap LF next to R [facing 1:00]
          (swing both arms back to R shoulder and snap)
3-4     Step LF back to L diagonal, tap RF next to L [facing 11:00]
          (swing both arms back to L shoulder and snap)
5-8     Repeat steps 1-4



6/8   HITCH, POINT, HITCH, STEP. HITCH, POINT, HITCH, STEP.

1-4     Hitch R knee, point RF to R (swivel shoulders to L and press RH down), hitch
           R knee, step RF in place
5-8     Hitch L knee, point LF to L (swivel shoulders to R and press LF down), hitch
           L knee, step LF in place

7/8   F/WD ROCK, ½ TURN SHUFFLE R. F/WD ROCK, ½ TURN SHUFFLE L.

1,2     Step RF f/wd, recover to LF
3&4    ¼ turn R & step RF to side, close LF to R, ¼ turn R & step RF f/wd [6:00]
5,6     Step LF f/wd, recover to RF
7&8    ¼ turn L & step LF to side, close RF to L, ¼ turn L & step LF f/wd [12:00]

8/8   CROSS ROCK, SAILOR STEP. CROSS ROCK, SAILOR STEP.

1,2     Step RF across LF, recover to LF
3&4    Step RF back & across, step LF to RF, step RF f/wd
5,6     Step LF across RF, recover to RF
7&8    Step LF back & across, step RF to LF, step LF f/wd

TAG – at the ends of walls 2 and 4

1-4     Step RF to R, tap LF to R, step LF to L, tap RF to L

COFFEE (Dance Fit routine)

COFFEE.dfld

Choreographed by : Bronya Bishorek (guruofdance@gmail.com)
Music : Coffee Artist : Unknown
Dance : 64 count, Beginner Cardio Dance routine



1/8   WALK F/WD, TAP, WALK B/WD, TAP

1-4     Walk f/wd RF, LF, RF & tap LF
          (swing arms as you walk and reach both up above your head on 4)
5-8     Walk b/wd LF, RF, LF & tap RF
          (swing arms as you walk and open arms to the side, with elbows bent, on 4)


2/8   SIDE STEP R, TAP, SIDE STEP L, TAP

1-4     Step RF to R, close LF, RF to R, tap LF
          (with arms still open to the sides, raise shoulders L,R,L & clap on 4)
5-8     Step LF to L, close RF, LF to L, tap RF
          (with arms still open to the sides, raise shoulders R,L,R & clap on 4)


3/8   F/WD DIAGONAL R, TAP, F/WD DIAGONAL L, TAP

1-4     Step RF f/wd & towards R diagonal, close LF, step RF f/wd & towards R diagonal,
          tap LF
          (reach both arms f/wd, pull elbows back, reach f/wd, clap/snap)
5-8     Step LF f/wd & towards L diagonal, close RF, step LF f/wd & towards L diagonal, tap
          RF
          (reach both arms f/wd, pull elbows back, reach f/wd, clap/snap)


4/8   B/WD DIAGONAL R, TAP, B/WD DIAGONAL L, TAP

1-4     Step RF b/wd & towards R diagonal, close LF, step RF b/wd & towards R diagonal,
          tap LF
          (pull elbows back, swing arms f/wd, pull elbows back, clap)
5-8     Step LF b/wd & towards L diagonal, close RF, step LF b/wd & towards L diagonal,
          tap RF
          (pull elbows back, swing arms f/wd, pull elbows back, clap)


5/8   STEP & POINT

1-8     Step RF to R, point LF to L, step LF to L, point RF to R [repeat till 8]
          (point LH to R diagonal on 2, point RH to L diagonal on 4 [repeat till 8] )


6/8   CROSS ROCK, SIDE STEP, TAP

1-4     Step RF f/wd & across LF, recover weight to LF, step RF to R, tap LF
          (stretch LH above head on 1, clap hands on 4)
5-8     Step LF f/wd & across RF, recover weight to RF, step LF to L, tap RF
          (stretch RH above head on 5, clap hands on 8)


7/8   HITCH & STEP

1-8     Pull up R knee (hitch), step RF to R, pull up L knee (hitch), step LF to L, repeat till 8
          (push L shoulder f/wd on 1, push R shoulder f/wd on 3, repeat till 8)


8/8   CROSS HEEL, SIDE STEP, HITCH, TAP

1-4     Touch R heel f/wd & across LF, step RF to R, hitch L knee, tap LF
          (stretch LH up & RH down [1], push R shoulder f/wd [3] ) )
5-8     Touch L heel f/wd & across RF, step LF to L, hitch R knee, tap RF
          (stretch RH up & LH down [5], push L should f/wd [7] )



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Option : If you’d like to turn this into a 4 wall dance, just make a ¼ turn at the end of the last bar and walk forward. This makes your 2nd wall 3:00. This will certainly increase the challenge for beginners 

1 2 STEP (Dance Fit Routine)

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Choreographer : Bronya Bishorek (guruofdance@gmail.com)
Music : 1 2 Step Artist : Ciara Album : [Unknown]
Dance : 32 step, 1 wall, 1 tag


1-8   SIDE STEPS, BALL CROSS, SIDE STEPS, BALL CROSS

1-3     Step RF to R, close LF, step RF to R
&4      Step ball of LF next to heel of RF, cross RF over LF
5-7     Step LF to L, close RF, step LF to L
&8      Step ball of RF next to heel of LF, cross LF over RF

9-16   WALK FORWARD, HITCH, WALK BACK, KNEE POP

1-4     Walk f/wd - RF, LF, RF, hitch L knee
5-6     Walk b/wd - LF, RF
7,&8   Step LF next to RF, lift heels and push knees f/wd, recover

17-24   DIAONAL BACK R, DIAGONAL BACK L, ‘V’ STEP

1-2     Step RF back towards R diagonal, tap LF
3-4     Step LF back towards L diagonal, tap RF
5-6     Step RF f/wd to R diagonal, step LF to L
7-8     Step RF back, step LF next to RF

25-32   TWIST & POP

1-2     With feet together bend knees and twist upper body to the R, stand up and bring body back to face front
3-4     Bend both knees and twist upper body to the L, stand up and bring body back to face front
5-8     Repeat 1-4



TAG (4 counts) - End of Wall 4

Do steps 25-28 and start the dance again.

9th April 2011, Sat. 3pm - Latin Basics (RSGC). 

We were very happy to see Mr Lim & Siew Leng back in class today after a long absence due to ill health. We used our Cha Cha & Rumba practice routines today with 3 speeds each and managed to get better results then last week. I appreciate the hard work everyone. It looks like we can start working on our syllabus patterns next week. Thanks all.

7th April 2011, Thurs. 11:30am - Intermediate Freestyle (TGCR). 

We had a couple of ladies missing today but we had a great time anyway. I taught the final bar of our RAIN IS COMING routine and we worked really hard to put it all together. At the end of class we managed to actually dance the whole routine, well most of us did. Don't worry ladies, we perfect it over the next few weeks as we work on new stuff. Also at the end of class I ran some of the ladies thru our previous routine SO HOT as I'd finished writing the step sheet for it and wanted to teach them some of the adjustments I'd made to fit the step sheet. I like this particular routine as its quite sassy. I hope to share it with everyone soon.

7th April 2011, Thurs. 9:45 am - Advance Freestyle (TGCR). 


Great class today. We had a successful warm up with FRIM FRAM, ICE CREAM & BREATHLESS. We ran thru our LATIN MEDLEY, TEMPORARY HOME & HOLLYWOOD to continue improving it. We then went into our current routine of THRILLER/HEADS WILL ROLL and I added on two more staggered, contrasting bars. Its slow going with this routine as everyone has to follow their own individual timing as well as maintain pattern but the girls are taking on the challenge well. I did bring my camera today but totally forgot to film as we ran a little late as we worked hard to get things right. Good work girls

6th April 2011, Wed. 8:30pm - Intermediate Line Dance (RCS). 


We learnt CHA CHA ROMO by Gordon Timms & Alison Johnstone which is danced to the old but much loved cha cha song Todo Todo Todo by Daniele Romo. I have a great attachment to this song as it bring back many memories of my early years in competitive Latin American dance. It used to be a very popular piece for the Novice level. This group particularly likes cha cha rhythms so we all enjoyed this dance which was simply and basic. I liked the unexpected knee pop in the 3rd bar which was totally unexpected as the rest of the routine was very classic. Thank you Gordon & Alison.

6th April 2011, Wed. 10am - Intermediate Reviser Line Dance (RSGC). 


I cancelled class today as my youngest son was ill. Sorry ladies. See you next week.

5th April 2011, Tues. 8:30pm - Low Intermediate Dance Fit (RCS). 


Today we used WAIT A MINUTE as our warm up, learnt half of SUMMER NIGHTS and use 4 MINUTES as our stamina builder. We had a lovely stretch before we moved into our upper & lower body. Our abs section worked our upper & lower today at 4 levels and we worked at the stamina building level. We of course finished off with our cool down. If anyone wants the step sheets to the cardio routines, check out the 'discussions' tab on the top of this page or the blog at guruofdance. blogspot.com

4th April 2011, Mon. 10am - Intermediate Line Dance (RSGC). 


Our new member decided to join us on Mondays and we warmly welcomes Li Lian into our little group. We learnt THINKING OF U by Wanda Heldt danced to the song Thinking of You by Chris Rea. I have never heard of this singer before but my partner knows of him and was delighted to hear him after a long time. Wanda chose to choreograph this dance as a smooth, rumba like routine with holds on the 4th & 8th counts of most bars. It does work and it allows the students time to think of their next set. I personally would have preferred to dance it more lyrically with fewer holds but this style does allow one to enjoy the music and listen to the lyrics which are rather soulful. Thank you Wanda, we enjoyed it.

2nd April 2011, Sat. 3pm - Latin Basics (RSGC). 


It was our first class back today after a very long break. I had 4 ladies in class today and I decided since we had such a long break we'd have a slight change in format. I used practice routines today to help them get their rhythm and techniques back for the CHA CHA, RUMBA & JIVE. Once we've found our feet again I intend to run everyone thru basic patterns from the bronze & silver syllabus before we start up our partner dancing again.

CHA CHA PRACTICE ROUTINE :

2 x basic chasse
2 x basic cha cha
1 x basic chasse
1 x spot turn
2 x cross chasse
2 x check step cha's
1 x basic cha cha
2 x 1/2 turn cha's
2 x basic chasse
2 x basic cha cha
1 x basic chasse
1 x spot turn
2 x cross chasse
2 x check step cha's
1 x full turn cha cha

RUMBA PRACTICE ROUTINE :

2 x side basic
2 x f/wd & back basic
1 x side basic
1 x spot turn
1 x f/wd basic
1 x 1/2 turn basic & 2 x rumba walks f/wd
1 x reverse basic & 2 x rumba walks b/wd
3 x cucaracha
1 x 1/2 turn basic
3 x rumba side steps
1 x spot turn
1 x full turn basic

4th April 2011, Mon. 10am - Intermediate Line Dance (RSGC). 


Our new member decided to join us on Mondays and we warmly welcomes Li Lian into our little group. We learnt THINKING OF U by Wanda Heldt danced to the song Thinking of You by Chris Rea. I have never heard of this singer before but my partner knows of him and was delighted to hear him after a long time. Wanda chose to choreograph this dance as a smooth, rumba like routine with holds on the 4th & 8th counts of most bars. It does work and it allows the students time to think of their next set. I personally would have preferred to dance it more lyrically with fewer holds but this style does allow one to enjoy the music and listen to the lyrics which are rather soulful. Thank you Wanda, we enjoyed it.