Combo 2 from Intermediate Step routine from June 10, 2009

Here's Combo 2. I tried to edit the video so it wouldn't be too choppy and all of the layers would be in there. Hope you can use this, or get some cool ideas from it! Have fun!

Dana

Combo 1 from Intermediate Step, June 10, 2009

Here is the first of the breakdown videos for the Intermediate Step routine from June 10, 2009. I think it's pretty much self-explanatory, but pipe up if you have any questions!!!

Dana

SJ's Intermediate Step Class, June 10, 2009

Here is the final product of an Intermediate Step class that I recently finished teaching. The class is 128 counts, consisting of 1 64-count combination, and 2 32-count combinations. The breakdown videos are also ready, and I'll have them posted soon. It's my plan to tape my Advanced Step class tonight. Woo Hoo!

Dana



Choreography

L-Stomp (8)
Squat, Tick-Tock, Box (8)
Reverse X (8)
Jump Shots, x2 (8)
2 Side Lunges, then 2 lunges facing the back of the room, lunges off the front side, exit front (12)
Knee Lift Over to Home side (4)
Kick & Walk Back/Forward (8)
L-Step (8)

Drag & Jack, x2 (10)
Repeater 2 (6)
Chasse Turn over, into a Tango (8)
Basic Over (4)
Mambo Cha-cha (4)

Tap Wide, x2 (8)
Mambo off the end (4)
Shuffle up, Shuffle down (4)
Across the long way (4)
Shuffle Turn (4)
Revolving Door (8)

Intermediate Step, Combo 3 from May 20, 2009

And, last but not least is Combo 3. Here's the video with my in-class breakdown. I have already taped my next Intermediate class, so will start working on those videos very soon. Have fun!

Dana

Combo 2 from Intermediate Step of May 20th

Here's the video for Combo 2 of my Intermediate Step routine taped on May 20. The full routine in its entirety is the video with the 2 pyramids in the background. Let me know if you have any questions!!

Dana

Intermediate Step Class - Combo 1

Howdy, Howdy!

I taped this class a few weeks ago, and am finally getting it produced. The video below is Combo 1, which is 64 counts. YouTube requires my videos to be 10 minutes long or less, and this was a definite challenge to edit down to 10 minutes. So, if it feels a little bit choppy or rushed, it's because I really had to chop a bunch of repetition out of it. The actual breakdown for this combo took closer to 20 minutes.



Here's the Choreography for Combo 1:

Rock on Top & Straddle (5)
1 Stomp on the Front side (3)
2 Squats & go over the step into a Grapevine back/forward (10)
Alternating Stops (6)
Curb Walk (8)
Chasse Rock, x2 (8)
Shuffle & Drag (4)
L-Step (8)
4 Side Lunges & exit Home side (12)

Advanced Step -- IN CLASS, with Breakdown!

Okay, my friends.... finally I got permission to tape my class while I teach. Many of my class members signed an agreement to allow me to tape them, and I was so pleased with their support! They are just the most wonderful people, and marvelous steppers, too! The videos below contain Combo1, 2, and 3. Then, the last video, with the background of the green pond, is the final routine assembled together and with written choreography at the bottom. Enjoy!

Final Choreography:

Combo 1:
Stomp & Switch into a Drag over (5)
Tango (5)
Stomps 1/2 around the world (6)
"1-3-6" (8)
Repeater Knee (8)

Combo 2:
1 Hamstring and slide off the end (5)
Step up & Tick-Tock (3)
Box (4)
Rock on Top, straddle (5)
Chasse Turn (3)
2 Quick Overs (4)
Cut the Corner (4)
Scissor over (4) *Optional Drag & 2 Heels

Combo 3:
Up-up, Lunge Single (flip), Lunge Double, exit home (10)
Drag & Pivot (6)
Up & Twist, Switch feet & exit home side (7)
Kick & Rock (5)
1 Knee (4)

Combo 1 Video:


Combo 2 Video:


Combo 3 Video:


Final Assembled Routine:

Anyone for Advanced Step? May 20, 2009

Since I'm here posting to my blog, I might as well post this Advanced routine as well. I had a lot of fun with the Rebound Repeater at the beginning. Once my class got it, they ran with it!! I don't have the breakdown taped for this one, but if you have questions, I'll try to answer them in writing.

I love hearing from you, so don't be shy!

Dana


Choreography:

Rebound Repeater (8)
Shuffle down the step, 3-point turn to the front (5)
Straddle, or Drag & Switch twice (4)
Drag (3)
Reverse Turn (4) (or any other option for a Basic)
L-Step (8)

Chasse Spin over (4)
Abduct, Cross on top, Exit & Ball change into a kick (8)
Up & Twist, Switch & Exit into Tango on the Home side (12)
Revolving Door (8)

Stomp & Switch, Cross on top, Exit (8)
1 Knee & Walk Back/Forward (8)
Double Kick Ball Change (5)
Spin to the front (4)
Quick Over (2)
Tick-Tock (5)

Intermediate Step Routine, May 20, 2009

Well, it's been a very long time since I posted a new video. I've been busy with work, and have been having some pain in my hips, so I've been a little nervous about taping... but, I got myself together and taped 4 routines in one day! This is an Intermediate-level Step class. There are a few options on the second run-through. I MAY (I HOPE) be able to provide the entire breakdown of this routine in a "live" class environment! I was granted permission to tape my classes, as long as I get written permission from the people who are visible. I taped my Advanced class on Monday this week, so I hope to get those videos online very soon.



Here's the choreography for this Intermediate routine:

Rock on Top, Straddle & 1 Stomp (8)
2 Squats, go over to the home side and grapevine away, and towards the step (10)
Alternating Stomps (6)
Curb Walk (8)
Chasse over & Rock back, x2 (8)
Shuffle & Drag over (4)
L-Step (8)
Up & Lunge for 4, exit home side (12)

Kick-Stomp-Box Repeater (8)
Hangover hamstrings (4)
Cross on top & exit home side (4)
1 Knee & walk/shuffle/spin to the front side (8)
Glute Fly Over, Pivot (8)

V-Slide into Tango (9)
1 Stomp (12)
Mambo or Pivot (4)
Repeater Knee (8)
"1 & 6" (8)

Intermediate Step, April 7, 2009

Hi everyone,

This is an intermediate routine that I did quite a while ago. I have actually just finished another newer intermediate routine and have to create a brand new one for my next Intermediate class, which, with Sunday being Easter (therefore no classes), is next Wednesday. Should be plenty of time, yes? Except my kids are on Spring Break right now, and I'm off work trying to do things with them to keep them busy! :-)


Choreography:

Quick Over (2)
Abduct, Tick-Tock (6)
Stomp & Pivot (4)
Repeater Twist (8)
Shuffle Straddle, x2 (8)
Basic Over (4)
Reverse Elvis + Box on the floor (8)
Kicks, x2 (8)
One Lunge (6)
10-ct Mambo (10)*

"1&6" (8)
L-Step (8)
Hangover Hamstrings (4)
Across (4)
2 Knees on Top (4)
Straddle & Rock Back at the home side (4)

Straddle (4)
Stomp, Box Cha-cha (6)
Drag, x2 (6)
Knees halfway Around the World (8)
2 Side Lunges & exit at home (8)

*This move is based on 2 double stomps. Several options are shown in the video, including
1) a plain old double stomp
2) Reverse & do One Stomp
3) Jump up with feet together & Twist heels - I got this one from my friend "Lethal" Leslie.

Have fun!
Dana