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

Intermediate Step

I'm late in posting this video, but I hope you'll enjoy it. I came up with this routine sort-of by chance. I was driving to work in February, and it was a long drive (45 minutes each way), and -- as always -- I had some Step music playing from my favorite mixer, 32mix. As I listened to the music, Step moves just started popping into my head. I was fiddling around with some variations on repeaters, and I thought, "Hey, I could do a class that was nothing but repeaters!" Of course, you can't have a whole class that is nothing but repeaters because then you have no lead changes. Once I figured that out, I decided to create a class that was "mostly" repeaters. This routine is mostly repeaters that have been modified, with Basics or Alternating Lifts to round out the 32-ct phrase and ensure the combos change lead.

I hope you enjoy it!



Choreography:

Hangover hamstrings (4), Chasse forward & pivot (4) *
Mambo off the end (4)
Abduct, Cross on top, exit & Stomp (8)*
Knee Straddle (4)
Knee Walk Back (8)
Kick, x2 (8)
1 Lunge & 1 Stomp (8)*
Stomp Across (aka Spider) (8)
Over & Toes Repeater (8)*

10-ct Revolving Door (10)
Elvis (6)
Diagonal Crossover Cha-cha (8)*
Stomp & Twist (8)*

Full-Circle Turnstep (8)
L-Step (8)*
Tap-tap, Quickover, Box (8)*
2 Squats & 1 Knee Repeater (8)*

*These moves are based on Repeaters.

Advanced Step 3/16/2009

Here is an advanced Step class for you. My class had a lot of fun with this one. I haven't taped the breakdown, and things are pretty busy with me at work at present, so I may not be able to tape the breakdown. However, if you have questions about how I broke anything down, just ask!

Dana



Choreography:

"Wide 6" (Stomp, Ball-change, Stomp & Pivot) (6)
2 Abducts on top & Straddle (6)
Reverse Flye Over, Drag-Ball-Change-Drag (8)
1 Kick (4)
Cut the Corner (4)
Scissor over (4) *Video shows option: Drag & 2 heels

Spider (8)
Shuffle & Rock (8)
Abduct-Chasse into Tango (8)
Rhythm Straddle (5)
Chasse Turn (3)

Up & Switch feet 3 times, exit front & Pivot on the floor (10)
1 Lunge & Box to Home (7)
Reverse Turn (4)
Reverse Stomp (5)
Repeater 2 (6) *Video shows Chasse Box

Have Fun!!!!

Breakdown of Combo 3!!

Here's the video showing the breakdown I used for Combo 3 of my latest Advanced class. I'm actually way behind in taping my classes now, after that big project at work. Maybe I can do some on Friday or this weekend. I hope you enjoy this breakdown and can try it out in your classes. Don't forget... if the Advanced choreography is too much for your classes, you can still use the breakdown and simply STOP at any other layer that you like... even I find that sometimes the "pro's" go one or two layers too many for me, so I just leave those layers out and use what I like... I hope you do the same. The most important thing is to give your classes what they can handle, and feel successful, and yet also give them a challenge (and of course, a workout!). Have fun -- that's what Step is all about!

Breakdown Videos - Combos 1 & 2

I taped this breakdown video a LONG time ago -- before that big project at work started. So I am finally getting around to producing the videos and posting them. Two of them are here, and I'll get the last one produced (I think) sometime this week.

Remember -- the breakdowns have the same background picture as the original video... just makes it easier to know what goes with what!!

~Dana

Combo 1:


Combo 2:

Long Time No Blog! Advanced Step for ya!

Hi everyone!!!

I've finally finished a huge project at work that had me working every day, night, and weekend for the past 3 weeks. Whew! I taped this routine (plus the breakdown of my previous Advanced routine) over a month ago, and am just now getting the time (and inclincation) to produce them and get them posted. I now have at least 2 more intermediate routines and at least 1 new advanced routine to tape, too. Must get busy! On another note, I no longer teach an Easy Intermediate class, but instead teach a Beginner Step class. I'm not sure there's a need for me to post Beginner step routines. Let me know if you feel differently.

Enjoy!
Dana

Choreography:

Rhythm V-Slide & Spin to the front (5)
Shuffle & Rock (8)
Drag (3)
Reverse "1-3-6" (8)
Stomp Across (8)

Chasse Spin Over (4)
Reverse & Stomp the floor (3)
Delay over into Tango (9)
Revolving Door (8)
Curb Walk (8)

Kick & Rock (5)
Reverse Flye Over, Drag-Ball Change-Stomp (8)
Up & Twist (6)
Up, Switch & hold, Switch & exit (7)
Quick Over, Box home (6)