Dancing With Friends (aka Jan's Dance)

Choreographer: Lisa McCammon , August 2015

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#32 count intro; counterclockwise rotation; start weight on L
** This dance is dedicated to Jan.

[1-8] ROCK, RECOVER, STEP BACK, DRAG-& ROCK, RECOVER, STEP BACK, DRAG-&
1-2Rock forward onto R, recover weight L

3-4&Take big step back on R, drag L heel; step onto L

5-8&Repeat previous 4 counts, ending weight on L

[9-16] ROCK, RECOVER, TRIPLE RIGHT ¼, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SWAY, SWAY
1-2Rock forward onto R, recover weight L

3&4Turn right ¼ [3] stepping R to side, close L, step R to side

5-8Rock L across R, recover weight R, step L to side swaying L, sway R (think L again)

[17-24] LINDY L, SIDE, DRAG, BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS
1&2Step side L, close R, step L to side

3-4R back onto R, recover weight to L

5-6Take big step R, bending knees drag L toward R as you straighten knees (keep going right)

7&8Step L behind R, step R to side, step L across R

[25-32] SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, R SAILOR, L ¼ TOASTER (turning coaster), KICK-BALL-STEP
1-2Rock side R, recover weight to L

3&4Step R behind L, step L to side, step R to side

5&6Turn left ¼ [12] stepping L back, close R, step L slightly forward

7&8Kick R forward, step R home, step L slightly forward to start momentum forward

[33-40] ENGLISH CROSS, TRIPLE STEP TURNING RIGHT ½, BACK ROCK, RECOVER
1-2Walk R, L

&3Step onto R while turning slightly to L diagonal; step L across R

4Step forward onto R, squaring to wall (turn out R toe to prep right turn)

Easier option 1-2, 3&4: Walk, walk, triple forward RLR
5&6Turn right ¼ [3], stepping side L, close R, turn right ¼ [6] stepping back L

7-8Rock back onto R, recover weight L (turn out L toe to prep left triple turn)

[41-48] TRIPLE STEP TURNING LEFT ½, TRIPLE LEFT ¼, CROSS, BACK-&-CROSS, POINT
1&2Turn left ¼ [3] stepping side R, close L, turn left ¼ [12] stepping back R (let it flow)

3&4Turn left ¼ [9] stepping side L, close R, step L to side (open slightly to L diagonal)

5-6Step R across L, step back L

&7-8Step R to side, step L across R, point R to side

Easier option 5-8: Step R across L, step back L, step R to side, step fwd L

*The dance will work with other WCS rhythm tracks, but the lyrics in this song contain a message for all of us.

Lisa McCammon, dancinsfun@gmail.com and www.peterlisamcc.com.
This step sheet is not authorized for publication on Kickit. All rights reserved, August 2015.

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Lisa McCammon , August 2015

Lisa McCammon, a talented choreographer and dancer since August 2015, has made a vibrant impact on our archive with three dynamic dances that showcase her creative flair. Her passion for movement and innovative storytelling continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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