LOOSE KABOOSE

Choreographer: Don Deyne

Step Sheet

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STEP LEFT, SCUFF RIGHT, STEP RIGHT, SCUFF LEFT, STEP LEFT, SCUFF RIGHT, ¼ LEFT/STEP RIGHT, TOGETHER LEFT

1-2Step left forward, scuff forward right

3-4Step right forward, scuff forward left

5-6Step left forward, scuff forward right

7-8Step forward right turning ¼ left, stomp left beside right

OPTION: Make a 1-¼ left turn traveling forward during step/scuffs

TRAVELING LEFT-SWIVEL HEELS, TOES, HEELS, TOES, HEELS, TOES, HEELS, TOES

9-10Swivel heels left, swivel toes left

11-12Swivel heels left, swivel toes left

13-14Swivel heels left, swivel toes left

15-16Swivel heels left, swivel toes left shifting weight to left

OPTION: Left traveling pigeon toes, traveling sideways bringing the toes together leaving the heels apart, then bringing the heels together leaving the toes apart. Weight is on opposite heel and toe and shifted each count.

FOUR SWINGING HIP ¼ TURNS

17Step forward right beginning ¼ turn left and swing hips right

18Finish turn and swing hips left shifting weight to left

19-24Repeat counts 17-8 three more time to complete a full circle

Left foot remains in-place through these 8 counts

OPTION: Do ½ turn instead of ¼ turns

STOMP RIGHT AND TURN ¼ LEFT SHAKING SHOULDERS (4-COUNTS), ROCK LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT

25Stomp forward right

26-28Pivot ¼ left over 3-counts while shaking shoulders and anything else that'll move shifting weight to right on count 28

Weight remains mostly on the right foot as you pivot ¼ turn left, ending with your full weight on the right foot

29-30Rock step forward left, recover weight to right in-place

31-32Rock step back left, recover weight to right in-place

OPTION: At times it feels natural to carry the 4-count shaking turn to 8 counts.

REPEAT

PHRASING NOTES:
(Applies only if using "Loosen Up My Strings", all other music just do the dance as written.)
SEGMENT A: 32-count dance as written above
SEGMENT B: Counts 1-28-On 4th repetition complete ¼ turn shoulder shake on count 28 and begin again
SEGMENT C: Counts 1-16-Vocal bridge-Pivot ¼ turn left on final swivel to maintain wall orientation with weight on the right

PHRASING PATTERN: A-A-A-B-A-C-A-A-A
End dance at "fake" ending. I cut the music at that point.
Once you are used to the music just listen and dance to the music.
Do not incorporate options 'til the dance has been done twice through.

Music

About the Choreographer

Don Deyne

Don Deyne is a passionate choreographer and dance enthusiast, renowned for their vibrant creativity and dynamic performance style. With an impressive archive of 33 captivating dances, Don continues to inspire and energize audiences, bringing a unique flair to the world of dance.

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