DANCES WRITTEN IN 2007
EASY INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL
A Guy's Waltz 48
counts, 2 walls, 160 bpm, Easy Intermediate,
Song by Brad Paisley
This dance was an impromptu effort during my
October
2007. Joy Murdoch from Balclutha in the
music on
the Friday night and I taught the dance next day at her workshop.
Congratulations
to our Aussie group who quickly learned the dance in their motel
room so that they could demonstrate it before I taught
it…thanks ladies!
It's
quite a pacey little waltz but is still very
manageable so have a go!
2 EASY TAGS
Border Run 32
counts, 4 walls, Easy Intermediate, 120bpm, Song by Johnny
Rodriquez An easy dance to a fun song, with a little
trick to keep you interested.
1
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Leave The Lights On 32 counts, 2 walls, 120 bpm, Easy Intermediate, Song by Johnny Rodriquez
A lovely song by Johnny and a dance that is
a bit different.
1 TAG
Quit It 32
counts, 4 walls, Easy Intermediate, 120 bpm,
Song by Gil Grand …
1 TAG
C'mon Baby 32
counts, 2 walls, Upper Beginner, 148 bpm, Song
by Gil Grand
NO TAGS/RESTARTS
Just One More Waltz 48
counts, 2 walls, Easy
Intermediate, 144bpm, Song by Johnny Rodriquez…
NO TAGS/RESTARTS
Cowboy Half Up 48 counts, 2 walls, 112bpm, Easy Intermediate, Song
by Jill Johnson
Written in response to a request from Tracey
Daffey (Dolphin Line Dancers,
Yepoon Qld) for an easier dance to this song.
1
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If You Like 32
counts, 2 walls, Easy Intermediate, Song by David Ball
This
dance was actually written years ago, but it is new to this website.
It
was a very popular dance back then and for dancers who have never seen it,
perhaps it will
be again. It is a
slow dance that flows well, but there are a few turns to contend with.
NO TAGS OR RESTARTS
Grand Words 32
counts, 4 walls, 120 bpm, Easy Int. Song by
Gill Grand
First taught at my Rockhampton workshop. Thanks to Jean O'Leary for introducing
me to this artist, I love his voice. A simple dance with interesting steps that
everyone
will manage.
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King Of Fools 64
counts, 2 walls, 132 bpm, Easy Int. Song by
Dwight Yoakam
First taught at my Rockhampton workshop. I saved this dance for Sue Dasecke because
I
know she loves Dwight Yoakam. I agree with her too, his songs are great to
dance to
and this song feels particularly nice to me. I've written a
dance that should keep you
interested without being
too hard to manage. Well, that was the plan anyhow! (-:
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Teaser 32
counts, 2 walls, 120 bpm, Easy Int. Song by
Lucille Starr and Carl Smith
Easy steps, easy dance once you get the
timing. They loved this one.
The
singers are new to me, but they sure are country!
1 RESTART
Champagne No Ice 48
counts, 2 walls, Easy Intermediate Waltz, 128 bpm,
Song by Elton John
featuring Tammy Wynette. Written in response to a request for an
easier dance
to this
lovely song because many people can’t handle the harder dance by M V Lobos
called
step sheet this dance may seem harder than it really is. The
in a
waltz but it’s easy and feels nice to do…. So have a go!
1 RESTART
The Lesson 32
counts, 2 walls, 128 bpm, Late Beginner, Song by
Wade Hayes
First taught at my
5
minutes! Wade Hayes sings good solid
country and that is always good to dance to!
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Tomorrow 64
counts, 2 walls, 144 bpm, Easy Intermediate
Song by The Shirelles (Dirty Dancing)
First taught at the
when Dusty
and now, after all
this time, I have finally written to
it. The dance is simple with a trick at
the end and I hope
you enjoy it as much as t hey did at the workshop
NO TAGS/ RESTARTS!
(In Memory
Of)
Rose Of Hearts Waltz 48
counts, 2 walls, 112 bpm, Easy Intermediate Song by Johnny Rodriquez
The
original Rose of Hearts Waltz was my first attempt at line dance choreography.
I
wrote it for Anneke and it won quite a few
competitions back then. However, in retrospect,
it was the worst
piece of choreography imaginable. I
thought it time to right the wrong, so
here is version 2, still simple and still retaining
most of the steps from the first attempt...which
by the way was about
12 years ago now….. My how the time flies as the years roll on!
Anneke died of a brain tumour in March 1999 but she will
always live on in my heart.
The
original dance was done to the version of the song by Hugh Moffatt
but these days I prefer
this version by Johnny Rodriquez. It is also sung by Foster & Allen,Johnny Cash (faster),
Paul McCloud and several others, so you just take your pick!
Shining Waltz 48
counts, 2 walls, Easy Int. 96 bpm Song by Doug Stone
The
dancers at my
although I wrote it,
I had actually never seen it done… and I liked it a lot!
Heart Block 64
counts, 2 walls, Easy Int. 144 bpm, 1 restart,
Song by Jake Mathews
I
got to see this dance being done for the first time at my
Once again, although I
wrote it, I had never had the opportunity of seeing it done.
It's terrific music but you have to be quick at the start
because it starts very early!
NOTE: the last 4 steps of the dance were revised in April 07
Somebody's Waltz 48 counts, 2
walls, Easy Intermediate, Song by Scooter Lee
This
dance was choreographed for Debbie Guy from Toowoomba, for her 40th
birthday,
by request from her
students who love her and appreciate the time she spends with them.
It
is just a beautiful song and the dance is lovely to do. You'll like it I'm sure!
NO
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Country Life 32 counts, 4 walls, Easy
Intermediate, 120 bpm, Song by Deryl Dodd
A bright uptempo
little dance which has appealed to many people.
1 RESTART
Luckenbach 64 counts, 2 walls, Easy
Intermediate, 104bpm, Song by Willy Nelson & Waylon Jennings
Written by request for Daphne
of
like this, and if not…. Don't go there!
The dance is easy in
spite of it's 64 counts and the tag is jus 4 ' step touches' Easy
as!
1 TAG
Por Favor 32
counts, 2 walls, Easy Intermediate, 104 bpm, Song
by Doris Day,
Written by request for Pam Phelps from
you enjoy the dance. It's easy but tricky - the song is slow
and you have time to think about it.
1
tag
Wah Oooh! 32
counts, 2 walls, 104 bpm, Easy Intermediate,
Song by The Mavericks
The Mavericks are always fabulous and this
smooth, easy on the ear song is no exception.
It
is one of those songs that can stir you up, or send you to sleep,
depending on your mood.
I
must admit that it has done both of those things for me (-:
The
dance will be easy for seasoned dancers but the less experienced may find it harder,
but it won’t take long to learn… and it’s not for beginners
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Reelin' 64
counts, 2 walls, 128 bpm, Intermediate, Song by Glen
Rogers
I wrote this dance months ago, just on a whim
when the feeling struck me, and it has been
sitting around waiting for the right time to release it.
Yesterday I saw another dance on the
web to the same music and had to quickly decided whether to
ditch mine or release it…….
After
testing the dance on our class I have decided to release it….So here it is. If
you like
this type of music
and dance you will appreciate it - AND WHAT A WORKOUT! (-:
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A Little Bit Sweet 64 counts, 2 walls, Easy Int. 120 bpm.
Song by Gwen Stefani
Written as an easier dance to
the same music as the above dance. This dance is not so
challenging but is still interesting and feels good to
do Give it a go!
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Yesterday Once More 32
counts, 2 walls, Easy Int. 88 bpm, Song by The Carpenters,
(aka Mary's Dance) Written for Pam Davies from
is terminally ill and no longer able to line dance. Pam wanted Mary to know that her
friends love her and
appreciate her and that she is a very special person to them.
1 restart
Lets Begin The Beguine 64
counts, 2 walls, Easy Int. 108 bpm, Song by The Limeliters.
This dance 'feels' nice and you just seem to float through the whole
dance.
Dancers
of all levels should enjoy this.
1 easy tag
Rockin' The Rythmn 32
counts, Easy Intermediate, Song by The Judds
Already popular, this little dance is uptempo and although it is basically easy, it has a trick!
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Staying In Love 64 counts, Easy Intermediate, Song, by Freddie
Fender
This song has a definite Spanish influence and
is sung bilinqually.
It's nice! So is the dance……
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Dunn That
32 counts, Easy Intermediate Song by Holly Dunn
First taught by Patti Fall at a workshop in
and the song by Holly Dunn is a bit bluesy and
definitely easy on the ear. Give it a go!
2
dead easy tags
No Bed Of Roses 32
counts, Easy Intermediate Song by Faith Hill
A little up tempo song and an easy dance to
go with it.
easy tags and a restart
Mary Did
You Know
64 counts, Easy
Intermediate, Song
by Rogers/Judd
(with turns taken out) This is a lovely song and I thank Jo from
the
The
same as the original dance but has had all of the turns taken out.
2 TAGS
Two Steppin' Love 32
counts, Easy Intermediate Song
by Aaron Watson
This is a great little two stepping song and
the dance reflects the song. It's nice to do.
NO
TAGS OR RESTARTS
Honky Tonk Merry Go Round 32 counts, Easy
Intermediate Song by Patsy Cline
This
song is an old country classic and the dance has proven to be very popular.
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The Long Yard 32
counts, Easy Int, Song by Kernaghan
and Slim Dusty
The song, The Long Yard, is the eternal favourite
of all Aussie country music fans.
It
is definitely an Aussie country classic and I love it! The dance wasn't easy to write but
when you get the feel
for the beat of the song you will really enjoy it. Our classes love it.
NO
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Night Rider's Waltz 48
counts, Upper Level Of Easy Int Waltz, Song by Nanci Griffith
This is a very nice song which feels lovely to dance
to. I enjoy it anyhow, hope you do too.
1 Repetitive tag
Chains Of Gold 64
counts, Upper Level of Easy Int, , Song by Sweethearts of the Rodeo
Written by request for Margaret who hails
from Wales but currently resides in Hervey Bay .
This song has always been a favourite of mine, and I hope YOU like it too. The dance is not
hard but you will
need to keep your wits about you!
1
Tag
Cajun Hustle 64
counts, 2 walls, 162
bpm, Easy
Intermediate. The song is by Gary
Allen
Written for Chris Collingnon from The
1
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Undecided 64
counts, Upper Level of Easy Int, Song by
Magnificent Seven
3
hip bump tags and 1 restart
Open Up 64 counts, Upper
level of Easy Intermediate, Song by The Bellamy Brothers
Although this dance has 64 counts, it is
still easy because there is some repetition of steps. The song is
new to me, and I thought I knew ALL the Bellamy Brothers
songs! I think you will like this dance.
We do!
NO
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Angelic 32
counts, Easy Intermediate, Song by Abba
A lovely song by Abba which is worth
listening to even if you don't like the dance! (:
1 RESTART, 3 HOLDS
Love's Shadow 32
counts, Easy Intermediate, , Song by Charley
Pride
Written by request for Judy
from
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INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL
Another Shot Of Tequila 64
counts, Intermediate, Song by
Eddy Raven
I love this song and find the dance very appealing
as well. I hope YOU do too.
1
tag
"Ten" The Waltz 54
counts, Intermediate waltz,
Song by Robert Mizzell
The song is really nice, slow and easy on
the ear. The dance is not for those who
like easy
dances because it has an element of difficulty which will
appeal to the more advanced dancer.
2x
3 beat tags
She Don't Know 64
counts, Intermediate dance, 2 RESTARTS, Song by Aaron Watson
This is a sweet little song by Aaron Watson,
and one that I had not heard before. The
dance is
not hard, but the 2 restarts have put it in the intermediate
level…. but it's very achievable
Waltzing The Rainbow Connection 48 counts, Intermediate Level, Song by Kermit The
Frog
If you like frogs you should like this song……Kermit
is a favourite of mine! (-:
The
dance is ok... See what you think.
2 RESTARTS
Mary Did You Know 64
counts, Intermediate Level, Song by KennyRogers/Wynona
Judd
Thanks to Jo from the
flows well and feels
lovely to do. If you don't like turns
see the dance listed in the
easy
intermediate section above.
2 TAGS
Guardian Angel 64
counts, Intermediate Level, Song by Bellamy Brothers and Willy Nelson
This unusual combination of voices won me… Bellamy Brothers and Willy Nelson.
Awesome
in a country way! It's got a very strong
beat and is great to dance to. Check it
out.
2 RESTARTS
Every Second 64
counts, Intermediate Level, Song by Collin Raye
View on utube This is a terrific song and the dance is good
too. It can be a bit directional, but that's why
it’s classified intermediate level. 1 RESTART
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On The Outside 32
counts, Intermediate level, Song by Garth Brooks
I've been meaning to write to this song
since I first heard it…… and now I have. You have
to try it before you
judge it….. but it's not for those folk who like easy
dances.
1 RESTART, 2 TAGS
Say You Love Me 64
counts, 2 walls, Intermediate, 180 bpm, Song by Robert
Mizzle
4
REPETITIVE TAGS
Fancy Free 64
counts, 2 walls, 120 bpm, Intermediate, Song by
The Oakridge Boys
This
is a nice song to dance to and although I have classified the dance as
Intermediate
level, it is still very manageable and most
dancers should manage it. This was the
'dance of the day' at the
is interesting
too. First taught at
the
3
TAGS
Something Tells Me 64
counts, 2 walls, 120 bpm, Intermediate, Song
by Ty Herndon
(It Must Be Love) First
taught at the
Here's a
great country song and a dance that I particularly like!
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My Red High Heels Country Rock, not my usual style that's for
sure but 'Sweet'
(See May) gave me a
taste for it! Very popular already, check it out.
2 RESTARTS, 1 TAG
Sweet 64 counts, 2 walls, INTERMEDIATE,
120 bpm, Song by Gwen Stefani
Written by request for Betty
Yule from
If
you find it a bit hard then try A Little Bit Sweet in the Easy Intermediate
section.
It's definitely not country music but it does
have a terrific beat that really gets you going.
NO TAGS OR RESTARTS
Lipstick Cha 64
counts, 2 walls, Intermediate, 120bpm, Song by Rockie
Lynn…
A great song and the dance will keep you
thinking... Especially the hip lift!
2 TAGS