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BASIC SHUFFLE
Choreography for this section is unknown unless otherwise noted
MUSIC: "U.S. Choice Prime Grade A-1 Baloney" on "Sweet
Fire" CD by Michael Elvin Hunt
DESCRIPTION: Fixed Pattern Partner Dances including Basic Shuffle,
Shuffle Turns & Moves and Standing Step Patterns. Couples
are in side by side position moving forward and counterclockwise
around the dance floor. Use the "fast lane" of the dance
floor for the Shuffle portion. Standing Step Patterns usually
alternate with the Basic Shuffle. The Basic Shuffle is as follows:
POSITION: C/W Open Position. Gentleman and Lady are side by side
facing the line of dance counterclockwise (CCW) in a perimeter
circle around the outside of the dance floor. Her Left hand is
extended across and in front of his body and placed in his Left.
Her Right hand is extend up to her Right shoulder and his Right
hand is extended around behind her shoulders, taking her Right
hand. This is often refereed to as "Couples Traditional Promenade
Position (or Stance).
BEATS/STEP DESCRIPTION
| Shuffle Forward Leading with
Left Foot with 3 Steps taken to Two Beats of Music |
| 1 |
Take one full step forward with Left foot |
| & |
Half step slide forward with Right
foot beside left |
| 2 |
Half step forward with Left foot |
| 3 |
Take one full step forward with
Right foot |
| & |
Half step slide forward with Left
foot beside right |
| 4 |
Half step forward with Right foot |
| Note: This step pattern is usually
repeated 4 or 8 times between performing the Standing Step
Patterns. Often freestyle turns and other moves are executed
during this part of the dance. Some examples follow. |
CIRCLE
With lady on Right side, the man makes a small circle to his left
(counterclockwise or CCW) as the lady makes a larger circle in the
same direction, remaining on his Right side, and both ending facing
the Line Of Dance (or Line Of Direction or LOD). This step is especially
useful when you are on a crowded dance floor and blocked in.
UNDERARM TURN
With lady remaining on the man's Right side, man releases his Left
hand, holds his Right arm above lady's head, and turns her to her
right (outside) beginning on the second shuffle. He can turn her
one or two turns.
| DOUBLE PIVOT |
| 1 |
Step forward with Right foot, leaving
Left leg extended behind |
| 2 |
With feet apart, pivot 1/2 turn
CCW on Right foot |
| 3 |
Step forward with Right foot, leaving
Left leg extended behind |
| 4 |
With feet apart, pivot 1/2 turn
to CCW on Right foot |
On this 4-beat double pivot movement,
arm positioning for turns is as follows:
Gent releases lady's Left hand, bringing Right hand up and
forward and over lady's head through 1st pivot; having turned,
gent now picks up Lady's Left hand with his Left, thereafter
releasing Lady's Right hand; through 2nd pivot, gent brings
Left hand up and back over Lady's head, finally re-taking
Lady's Right hand with his Right at Lady's Right shoulder,
thus returning to promenade (side by side) stance. Shuffles
ensue. |
STANDING STEP PATTERNS
POSITION: In all Standing Step Patterns couples perform patterns
side by side, usually in sweetheart (Cotton Eyed Joe) position and
dance in unison unless otherwise noted.
DESCRIPTION: Since there is no progression around the floor for
Standing Step Patterns, couples either step to the right edge of
the floor out of the "fast lane" or cross to the left
beyond the "slow lane". The patterns that follow may be
performed in any order the couple chooses.
RHYTHM: Except for shuffles, a step or movement is taken on each
beat of music unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: The patterns are named as "steps" (like in Ten Step)
because the steps and not the beats are counted. However, each step
occurs on the downbeat unless otherwise noted. In some cases, a
"pause beat" (or two) may be required in order to begin
the shuffle pattern on the downbeat of the music assuming the step
pattern was started on the first downbeat of the measure..
| EIGHT STEP |
| DESCRIPTION: An 8 step/beat standing
step pattern |
| BEATS/STEP DESCRIPTION |
| 1-2 |
Touch left heel forward, step together |
| 3-4 |
Touch right toe back, touch right
toe together |
| 5-8 |
Touch right heel forward, step together,
kick left, kick left |
| Begin shuffles on the next beat |
| TEN STEP |
| DESCRIPTION: Standing Step Pattern.
This is the most popular of the Standing Step Patterns. It
was instrumental in defining Country Western Dance and the
Shuffle. |
| BEAT/STEP DESCRIPTION |
| 10 Beats in place |
| 1 |
Point Left heel forward (toe up)
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| 2 |
Return Left foot beside Right and
transfer weight |
| 3 |
Touch Right toe behind Left heel |
| 4 |
Touch Right toe beside Left foot |
| 5 |
Point Right heel forward (toe up) |
| 6 |
Lift Right knee up and cross foot
over Left leg |
| 7 |
Point Right heel forward (toe up) |
| 8 |
Return Right foot beside Left |
| 9 |
Point Left heel forward (toe up) |
| 10 |
Lift Left knee up and cross foot
over Right leg |
| Pause 2 beats and begin shuffle
pattern |
| 16 STEP (a.k.a. Rebel Strut,
Rebel Step, etc.) |
| DESCRIPTION: A 16 step/beat standing
step pattern |
| BEAT/STEP DESCRIPTION |
| 1-2 |
Touch right heel forward, touch
right toe together |
| 3-4 |
Touch right heel forward, step together |
| 5-8 |
Touch left heel forward, step together,
touch right toe back, step together |
| 9-12 |
Touch left heel forward, step together,
stomp right, stomp right |
| 13-16 |
Step forward right, 1/2 turn left,
step forward right, 1/2 turn Left |
| Begin shuffles on the next beat |
| ROCKY TOP |
| DESCRIPTION: A 14 step/beat standing
step pattern |
| BEATS/STEP DESCRIPTION |
| 1 |
Touch or tap Left heel forward |
| 2 |
Return Left foot beside Right, transferring
weight |
| 3 |
With a slight jump lifting weight
off of Left foot, rock step backward onto Right foot (shifting
weight) leaving Left leg extended forward |
| 4 |
Rock-step forward onto Left foot,
leaving Right leg extended behind |
| 5 |
Brush Right foot next to Left and
extend it forward |
| 6 |
Step crossing Right foot in front
of Left |
| 7 |
Step back with Left directly behind
Right |
| 8 |
Step with Right slightly forward
and to right leaving Left leg extended behind |
| 9 |
Brush Left foot next to Right extending
Left leg forward |
| 10 |
Step crossing Left foot in front
of Right |
| 11 |
Step back with Right directly behind
Left |
| 12 |
Step left with Left foot |
| 13 |
Step crossing Right in front of
Left |
| 14 |
Lift Left knee, kick, and scoot
forward on the weighted Right foot |
| Pause 2 beats and begin shuffle
pattern |
| SILVER DOLLAR BOOGIE |
| DESCRIPTION: An 18 step/beat standing
step pattern |
| BEAT/STEP DESCRIPTION |
| 1 |
Touch (or tap) Left heel forward |
| 2 |
Return Left foot beside Right and
touch (or tap) Left toe |
| 3 |
Touch (or tap) Left heel forward |
| 4 |
Return Left foot beside Right, while
transferring weight by slightly 'hopping' off of Right foot
onto Left in place |
| 5 |
Touch (or tap) Right toe behind
and slightly to the left of Left foot |
| 6 |
Brush Right foot beside Left extending
Right leg forward |
| 7 |
Touch (or tap) Right heel forward |
| 8 |
Hook Right heel up & across
Left shin |
| 9 |
Touch (or tap) Right heel forward |
| 10 |
Return Right foot home transferring
weight |
| 11 |
Point Left toe behind to 45º
left |
| 12 |
Cross Left toe behind right foot |
| 13 |
Point Left behind to 45º left |
| 14 |
Step left behind Right foot |
| 15 |
Step right with Right foot |
| 16 |
Stomp Left heel (without weight)
beside Right, lifting Left foot |
| 17 |
Stomp with Left heel slightly forward |
| 18 |
Lift Left knee up in a bent-knee
kick, scoot forward on the Right foot |
| Pause 2 beats and begin shuffle
pattern |
| ARIZONA TWENTY-TWO STEP |
| DESCRIPTION: A 22 step/beat standing
step pattern |
| BEAT/STEP DESCRIPTION |
| 1 |
Left heel forward |
| 2 |
Left together |
| 3 |
Left heel together |
| 4 |
Left together |
| 5 |
Fan Right toes out |
Variation: |
Tap Right toes behind and slightly
to the left |
| 6 |
Bring back together |
Right together |
| 7 |
Fan right toes out |
Tap Right toes behind and slightly
to the left |
| 8 |
Bring back together |
Right together |
| 9 |
Right heel forward |
| 10 |
Right together |
| 11 |
Right heel forward |
| 12 |
Right together |
| 13 |
Split heels |
| 14 |
Bring back together |
| 15 |
Split heels |
| 16 |
Bring back together |
| 17 |
Right heel forward |
| 18 |
Hook Right over Left |
| 19 |
Right heel forward |
| 20 |
Right together |
| 21 |
Left heel forward |
| 22 |
Hook Left over Right |
| (Pause 2 beats and begin shuffle
pattern) |
| TWELVE STEP |
| DESCRIPTION: A 12 step/beat standing
step pattern |
| BEAT/STEP DESCRIPTION |
| 1 |
Touch Left heel forward |
| 2 |
Touch Left foot back in place |
| 3 |
Touch Right toe back |
| 4 |
Right foot scuff floor beside Left |
| 5 |
Touch Right heel forward |
| 6 |
Cross Right heel in front of Left
leg |
| 7 |
Touch Right heel forward |
| 8 |
Touch Right foot back in place |
| 9 |
Split heels |
| 10 |
Heels together |
| 11 |
Touch Left heel forward |
| 12 |
Cross Left in front of Right |
| Begin shuffles on next beat |
| 22-STEP - a.k.a. Orange Blossom
Special |
| DESCRIPTION: A 22 step/beat standing
step pattern |
| BEAT/STEP DESCRIPTION: |
| 1-2 |
Touch left heel forward, touch left
toe together |
| 3-4 |
Touch left heel forward, step together |
| 5-8 |
Right toe fan, return, right toe
fan, return |
| 9-10 |
Touch right heel forward, right
toe hook, right heel forward, step together |
| 13-14 |
Heels splits, heels together, Heels
splits, heels together |
| 17-20 |
Swivel hips and heels right, return,
swivel hips and heels left, return |
| 21-22 |
Touch Left heel forward, Left toe
cross |
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(Pause 2 beats and begin shuffles)
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| DOUBLE SHOT |
| Choreographer: Unknown |
| DESCRIPTION: A 18 step/beat standing
step pattern |
| BEAT/STEP DESCRIPTION |
| Heel, Tap, Heel, Together |
| 1 |
Touch Left heel forward |
| 2 |
Tap Left toe beside Right |
| 3 |
Touch Left heel forward |
| 4 |
Return Left foot beside Right transferring
weight with a slight 'hop' |
| Touch, Tap, Touch, Brush |
| 5 |
Touch Right toe behind and to left |
| 6 |
Return Right toe and tap |
| 7 |
Touch Right toe behind and to left |
| 8 |
Brush-kick Right foot forward off
the floor, beginning to extend heel out, ready to continue
next move |
| Heel, Hook, Heel, Together |
| 9 |
Touch Right heel forward |
| 10 |
Hook Right heel up and across Left
shin or knee |
| 11 |
Touch Right heel forward |
| 12 |
Return Right foot beside Left evenly
displacing weight |
| Split, Together, Split, Together |
| 13 |
Split heels outward |
| 14 |
Return hells together |
| 15 |
Split heels outward |
| 16 |
Return hells together |
| Heel, Hook |
| 17 |
Touch Left heel forward |
| 18 |
Hook Left heel up and across right
Shin or knee |
| Pause 2 beats and begin shuffle
pattern |
| TENDERFOOT SHUFFLE |
| DESCRIPTION: A 18 step/beat standing
step pattern |
| BEAT/STEP DESCRIPTION |
| 1 |
Point Left heel forward, toe up |
| 2 |
Hook Left heel up and across Right
Shin or knee |
| 3 |
Point Left heel forward again |
| 4 |
Return Left beside Right and transfer
weight |
| 5 |
Point Right heel forward, toe up |
| 6 |
Hook Right heel up and across Left
Shin or knee |
| 7 |
Point Right heel forward again |
| 8 |
Return Right beside Left and transfer
weight |
| Begin shuffles on next beat.
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Thanks to "Dakota" Dave Getty, Bill Rinaldi, June Wilson,
Sally Rinaldi and C W Parker for their contributions to this section.
The Basic Shuffle and all of the Standing Step Patterns here were
published in Country Dance Lines Magazine between 1984 and 1989.
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