Cabana Boy
Choreographer: Michele Burton
Step Sheet
The dance has versatility to phrased and or un-phrased two step rhythm – give it a try.
DVD Instructional video available on the website
16 count. Intro.
[1 – 8] ROCK BACK, HOLD, RETURN, HOLD ~ STEP, ROCK, STEP (step ball change)
1 – 4Rock L to back left diagonal (styling: straight L leg, pushing L hip back); Hold; Return wt. to R foot; Hold
5 – 8Step L forward (in front of R); Rock R to right (on ball of R); Return wt. to L; Hold
[9 – 16] MODIFIED JAZZ BOX ~ STEP, TURN ¼, HEEL, STEP
1 – 4Cross R in front of L; Step L back; Step R next to L; Hold (wt. stays on R)
5 – 8Step L forward; Turn ¼ L, step R to right; Touch L heel in front of R foot; Step L to left 9:00
[17-24] TOUCH STEP, TOUCH STEP ~ CROSS, STEP, CROSS, HOLD
1 – 4Touch R beside L; Step R to right; Touch L beside R; Step L to left (slightly back)
5 – 8Step R in front of L; Step L to left; Step R in front of L; Hold 9:00
[25-32] STEP, HOLD, ¼ RIGHT, HOLD ~ FORWARD, HOLD, ½ TURN RIGHT, HOLD
1 – 4Step L to left (L leg slightly bent, hip popped left - look left); Hold; Turn ¼ right, step R in place; Hold
5 – 8Step L forward; Hold: Turn ½ right, take weight to R foot; Hold 6:00
[33-40] KICK, STEP, TOUCH, HITCH ~ HIP, HIP, HIP, HOLD
1 – 4Kick L forward (no need to rush kick); Step L beside R; Point R to right; Hitch R beside L calf
5 – 8Step R ball to right, hips right; Shift wt. to L, hips left; Shift wt. to R, hips right (R fully weighted; Hold
[41-48] CROSS ROCK, RETURN, BACK, HOLD ~ BACK, ¼ TURN, CROSS, HOLD
1 – 4Step (small rock) L in front of R; Return wt. to R; Step L slightly back; Hold
5 – 8Step R back; Turn ¼ L, step side left; Step L over R; Hold 3:00
[49-56] SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE, HOLD ~ HEEL, STEP, HEEL, STEP
1 – 4Step L to left; Step R beside L; Step L to left; Hold
5 – 8Touch R heel forward; Step R beside L; Touch L heel forward; Step L beside R
(optional variation: Touch R beside L; Step R diagonally back; Touch L heel forward; Step L in place)
[57-64] ROCK FORWARD, HOLD, RETURN HOLD ~ ¼, TOGETHER, ¼, ½ TURN
1 – 4Rock R forward; Hold; Return weight to L; Hold
5 – 8Turn ¼ right, step R to right; Step L beside R; Turn ¼ R, step R forward; Turn ½ R on ball of R foot (allow ct. 8 to flow right into the beginning – diagonal rock back) 3:00
Choreographer note: Because this music has a casual, flowing island feel, keep your movement soft and light.
BEGIN AGAIN - Enjoy
Last Revision - 2nd February 2012
Copyright © 2012 Michele Burton (mburtonmb@sbcglobal.net) All Rights Reserved
Web Video Rights Assigned to Edie Driskill (edie@linelessons.com)
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About the Choreographer
Michele Burton is a passionate dance enthusiast and choreographer with an impressive collection of 28 dynamic dances in our archive. Known for their innovative style and infectious energy, Michele continues to inspire dancers of all levels to embrace their creativity and express themselves through movement.
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