Here’s my latest dance, an easy intermediate 32 count 8&1 cha cha to a Jordin Sparks track. The video can be found at -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpuefrDJ3_Y

Many thanks to Mae in Houston, Texas, for doing the video. If you want a word copy of the step sheet, please e mail me or….

ONE STEP AT A TIME

Choreographed by David Spencer (UK) April 2008

Choreographed to “One Step At A Time” from the self-titled CD by Jordin Sparks or iTunes

4 Wall 32 Count Intermediate Line Dance with 2 restarts and optional ending

20 count intro (including opening footsteps) – Start on vocals

Side Step. 2 Walks Forward. Step 1/2 Pivot Step Forward. 1/2 turn, Step back.

Right Coaster.

• 1 Step R to R side.
• 2 – 3 Walk forward L. Walk forward R.
• 4&5 Step forward on L. Pivot 1/2 turn R. Step forward on L.
• 6 – 7 Make 1/2 turn L stepping back on R. Step back on L.
• 8&1 R coaster step. [12.00]

Step Pivot 1/4 Turn Right. Weave Right. Right Sailor. Cross Behind.

• 2 – 3 Step forward on L. Pivot 1/4 turn R.
• 4 – 5 Cross L over R, . Step R to R side.
• 6 Cross L behind R while sweeping R to R side.
• 7&8& R sailor step. Cross L behind R. [3.00]

**RESTARTS here during WALL 4 (facing 12.00), and WALL 9 (facing 3.00) after she’s hit the high note!**

Side Step. 2 Walks Forward. Step 1/2 Pivot Step Forward. 2 Walks Forward.

Step 1/2 Pivot Step Forward.

• 1 Step R to R side.
• 2 – 3 Turning to R diagonal Walk forward L. Walk forward R.
• 4&5 Step forward on L. Pivot 1/2 turn R. Step forward on L.
• 6 – 7 Staying on R diagonal Walk forward R. Walk forward L.
• 8&1 Step forward on R. Pivot 1/2 turn L. Step forward on R. [4.30]

Left Forward Rock. Chasse 1/4 Turn Left. Step Pivot 3/4 Turn Left. Chasse Right.

• 2 – 3 Staying on R diagonal Rock forward L over R (to 4.30). Recover back on R.
• 4&5 (Squaring up to 3.00) Step L to L side, Close R next to L, 1/4 turn L forward on L .
• 6 – 7 Step forward on R. Pivot 3/4 turn L.
• 8& Step R to R side. Close L next to R. [3.00]

Start Again

OPTIONAL ENDING (To finish facing front wall)

Music finishes at end of wall 11 (facing 9.00) then there are 8 counts of footsteps

• 1-2-3 Walk forward R – L – R
• 4-5 Step forward L, pivot 1/4 turn R
• 6-7-8 Walk forward L – R – L

Read where we’ve been on our travels for linedancing during the last week…..

FRIDAY 9th May – Up the A1 and M62 to a social at Eggborough Power Station. Great mix of new and old dances at a lovely venue. Favourite oldie danced – Streamlinin’ (Chris & Richard Hodgson).  New dance spotted that I’ve not taught myself – Isla Bonita (Roy Verdonk & Wil Bos).

SATURDAY 10th May – Across to Kissingate Leisure Centre in Shirebrook for the excellent monthly social run by Chris & Ash. Tonight’s favourite oldie Rock n Roll Bride (Robbie), new dance that had a lot on the floor – Tainted Hearts (Kym Barry & Elaine Aldridge).

SUNDAY 11th May – Over the Humber Bridge and into Hull for Grrowler’s 3 to11pm choreographer showcase with Robbie McGowan Hickie.  Nice to meet the “up and coming” choreographer Michael Lynn AKA Bimbo Boots for the first time. Lots of  learning, dancing and fun.

MONDAY 12th May – Back up the A1 (again!) this time to Stella’s class at Walesby. Her new dance for this week was Black & Gold. I did week 2 of my latest dance, One Step At A Time.  

TUESDAY 13th May – My own class at Canwick so only a 20 odd minute journey each way. New dance was Robbie’s Like A Hero which was well received.

WEDNESDAY 14th May – Over to Karen’s class in Mapperley, Nottingham. New dance there was Peter & Alison’s new country one, Freedom Feels Like Lonely.

THURSDAY 15th – Normally my night to play badminton but a week off this week. Glad of a night in for a change!

FRIDAY 16th – Out to Maggie G’s social in Coventry. Very enjoyable, nice hall, lots of Maggie G dances (no surprise there!). She also did a quick teach of her latest dance Stronger. Other dance seen on a dancefloor for the first time by me Freaky Skillz- not bothered if I don’t see it again!!

My favourite track this month is “Give It To Me” by Madonna from her album “Hard Candy”. I’m sure someone will soon come up with a line dance for it!