DANCE TEACHER PROMPT PAGES

The Conga

Walk forward R, L, R (3 counts)

Slide L foot out to L side (1 count)

Walk forward L, R, L (3 counts)

Slide R foot out to R side (1 count)

Reverse directions and keep going

DANCE UNIT

SCATTER SQUARE DANCESCATTER SQUARE DANCE (4 count intro)

INDIVIDUAL MOVES • Hit the lonesome trail • Keep time to the music • Turn 1 alone • Corral • Lasso • Tumbleweed • Snake behind “(name a student)” • Pony express • Cyclone • Circle-up all

PARTNER MOVES • Honor your partner • Circle-up 2 • Promenade • Do-sa-do • See-saw • Elbow turn • Horse and jockey • Change jockeys • London bridge “(name 2 students)” • Allemande-L • Allemande-R

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Jigsaw CardJigsaw CardTHE KOROBUSHKA

Part 1 – “1-2-3-Knee”(Card 1 of 3)

• Begin in the 4-hand hold.• Feel resistance in the frame and not “spaghetti” arms.• Gents begin with the L foot and Ladies with the R foot.• The sequence is: “1-2-3-knee, 1-2-3-knee, 1-2-3-knee, Cross-out-together.”• Stay clear of your partner’s knees.

Gentlemen’s (Lead)Moves

Ladies’ (Follower)Moves Counts

1, 2, 3, KneeBegin with L foot and walk 3 steps forward in 4-hand hold (lady is in front of you, mirroring you): L-R-L… Cue: 1, 2, 3

Begin with R foot and walk 3 steps backward in 4-hand hold (gentleman is in front of you, mirroring you): R-L-R…

1-2-3

Lift your R knee Cue: Knee

On “4,” lift your L knee 4 (Knee)

Walk backward starting with the R foot: R-L-R Cue: 1, 2, 3

Walk forward starting with the L foot: L-R-L

1-2-3

Lift your L knee Cue: Knee

On “4,” lift your R knee 4 (Knee)

Walk forward again 3 steps starting with your L foot: L-R-L… Cue: 1, 2, 3

Walk backward again three steps starting with your R foot: R-L-R…

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Lift your R kneeCue: Knee

On “4, lift your L knee 4 (Knee)

Cross, Out, TogetherSet R foot down across L footCue: Cross

On “Cross,” set L foot down across R foot

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Jump both feet outCue: Out

On “Out,” jump both feet out 2 (Out)

Jump both feet togetherCue: Together

On “Together,” jump both feet together

3-4 (Together)

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Jigsaw CardJigsaw CardPart 2 – “Grapevine With a Turn”

(Card 2 of 3)

• Begin in the 4-hand hold. • Feel resistance in the frame and not “spaghetti” arms.

Gentlemen and Ladies’ Moves Counts

Let go of hands, then Grapevine with a turn to the R

Step to the R side with your R foot. 1

Turn clockwise 180° as you step with your L foot to face the back.

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Continue turning clockwise as you step with the R foot to complete the 360° turn and face the front again.

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Step together with the L foot and clap 1X. 4

Grapevine with a turn to the L

Step to the L side with your L foot. 1

Turn counter-clockwise 180° as you step with your R foot to face the back.

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Continue turning counter-clockwise as you step with the L foot to complete the 360° turn and face the front again.

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Step together with the R foot and clap 1X. 4

THE KOROBUSHKA

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Jigsaw CardJigsaw CardPart 3 – “Triple-Step, Underarm Turn”

(Card 3 of 3)

• Begin in “shake-hands” position (R hands).• Feel resistance in the frame, not “spaghetti” arms. • The sequence is: “Triple-step, triple-step, underarm turn.”• Switch Lady’s hand at the end of the underarm turn.• This sequence is done after “Grapevine with a turn” (R and L).• After the underarm turn, you have switched sides and are facing each other

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Gentlemen’s (Lead)Moves

Ladies’ (Follower)Moves Counts

Triple-Steps Forward and Back

Pull her gently toward you as you triple-step forward and back: “Triple-step, triple-step” R-L-R, L-R-L.

Move toward partner as you triple-step forward and back: “Triple-step, triple-step”R-L-R, L-R-L.

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Underarm Turn

Step forward on your R foot, and lift your R arm toward your R as you bring her in to an under-arm (clockwise) turn.

Step forward on your R foot as he guides you toward his R side for an underarm (counter-clockwise) turn. You will turn away from him as you pass him.

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Continue your turn, stepping L-R-L while you bring your R arm down and place her R hand in your L.

Continue your turn, stepping L-R-L while he brings the arm down and places your R hand in his L.

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THE KOROBUSHKA

DANCE TEACHER PROMPT PAGES

Part 1 Slap own thighs 2X (2 counts)

Palms down, cross hands in front of body R over L, 2X (2 counts)

Clap partner’s hands 2X (2 counts)

Tap partner’s knuckles 2X (2 counts)

Repeat Part 1 for a total of 4X (32 counts)

Part 2 Slap thighs 1X (1 count)

Clap partner’s hands 1X (1 count)

Repeat Part 2 for a total of 8X (16 counts)

Part 3 Slap thighs and side-step 1X (1 count)

Clap partner’s hands while stepping together 1X (1 count)

Repeat part 3 for a total of 8X (16 counts)

Repeat from start to end of song

Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride

DANCE UNIT

5 - 6 - 7 - 85 - 6 - 7 - 8(12 count intro)

JumpJump 4X and say “5-6-7-8” (4 counts)

GrapevineGrapevine R then L (8 counts)

SkateStep together with R foot, then L foot.

Repeat (8 counts)

HipTouch R hip, L hip, R glute, L glute, clap 2X, “Raise

the Roof” 2X (8 counts)

Backward WalkWalk backward 4 steps, counting “1-2-3-4”

(4 counts)

Repeat from start until end of song.