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1 Page 1 of 2 Welcome Line Dancers! The American Country Dance Association would like to give a warm welcome to all Line Dancers and to let you know that we are sincerely honored to have you come dance and compete with us! For your convenience we have put together this summary of our rules that are pertinent to line dance. For a complete copy of the ACDA competition rules you may visit our website at Please don t hesitate to me if you have any questions about these rules, the step sheets, or if there s anything else I can do to assist you. Sincerely, Jim Criger, Line Dance Committee Chairman Jimc417@yahoo.com DRESS CODE: MEN - Western style shirts or collared shirts with vest, western style jeans or pants, cowboy boots, and cowboy hat required. WOMEN - Western style shirts or blouses, skirts, jeans or western style pants, dresses, and western boots. Newcomers are not required to wear hat and boots until National Championships. Costumes must be appropriate for a family oriented venue. No bare legs allowed for either Men or Women. No bare midriff allowed in Novice or below. Bare Midriff Any bare skin that is showing on the center part of the torso, from the breast line to the waistline and from side seam to side seam. LINE DANCE GENERAL RULES A Professional/Instructor who teaches line dance must enter Intermediate line dance divisions or above. To be eligible for overall placement, a competitor must compete in three out of five separate dance categories as defined in these rules. If a competitor competes in all five dance categories offered, the competitor s best three placements will be the placements that are counted. The DJ will preview all line dances prior to the first heat rather than throughout the line dance contest. Music will be faded at approximately two (2) minutes for dances of 40 counts or less, two minutes (2) for dances over 40 counts in length. Dance selections will remain in effect for the entire dance season. A competitor must begin the dance facing a pre-designated direction positioned in a line with other competitors and perform the dance s prescribed pattern after its official countdown ( ) is spoken by the event DJ or is pre-recorded. A competitor must perform the dance plain vanilla on the start of the dance and then must be plain vanilla on every other restart thereafter. (*Note: This does not apply to the Newcomer who must perform all walls plain vanilla.) An advanced dancer must perform the first wall plain vanilla and the first 8 or 6 counts (Waltz) of the third wall plain vanilla. Dance movements that incorporate slides, splits, jumps, pantomime, singing, speaking, lip-synching, or acted themes are not allowed unless they are movements that are strictly called for by the dance s step description. However, all of the above movements are allowed in the Superstar Line Dance Division.

2 Page 2 of 2 Newcomer Line Dance: 1. A dancing introduction is not allowed during the initial instrumental phrase of the music prior to the countdown. Competitors are only permitted to use their hands, arms, facial expressions, body styling, and skirt or hat work. A competitor must remain stationary with only a shift of weight allowed. A competitor must not take a step in any direction during the dancing introduction. A competitor must also remain facing in the original direction throughout the introduction. No turns or rotations of any kind are allowed. 2. A competitor must perform the basic vanilla pattern exactly as the step description calls for. No added syncopations or rhythm breaks are allowed within a dance s basic pattern, nor are any other variations allowed beyond the dance s dance description (dance movements that incorporate kicks, flicks, and floor sweeps, unless they are part of the dance description.) Movements that incorporate positions done adagio are not allowed. Junior, Silver, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced: 1. A dancing introduction is allowed during the initial instrumental phrase of the music before the countdown. The introduction must be generally stationary (within the circumference of a single step in any direction,) thus maintaining the contestant s position in line. 2. Variations should retain the mood and character of the dance s motion. 3. Dance presentations that incorporate pantomime, singing, speaking, lip-synching, or acted themes are not allowed. Superstars: 1. The Superstars division will perform the two dances listed in these rules (Lilt and Rise & Fall,) as well as a Solo Medley, in order to qualify for overall placement. The Solo Medley will be three (3) to seven (7) minutes long and must include at least 60 seconds in one line dance motion (Lilt, Rise & Fall, Smooth, Funky, or Cuban) and at least 60 seconds of another line dance motion. At least one of these motions must be different from the two required in the Superstars division. The remainder of the Medley may consist of any line dance motion desired by the competitor. 1. Superstars must perform the first wall of their Lilt and Cuban dances plain vanilla. 3. Tear away skirts are allowed in the Solo Medley. 4. Non-country music may be used in the Superstar Solo. Movement limitations, scoring format, advancement and costuming requirements will be the same as those listed in the Rules for Couples and Teams. LINE DANCE DIVISIONS: There will be separate divisions for male and female dancers in each of the following categories. Junior: Dancers 17 years of age or younger. The Junior division will dance the same dances as the Novice division. Newcomer: Dancers who have never competed in a Line Dance competition at an interstate dance contest at the Novice level or above. Novice: Dancers who are not eligible for the Newcomer division or who last competed in the Novice line dance division of any other regional or national competition. Intermediate: Dancers who are not eligible for the Novice division or who last competed in the Intermediate line dance division of any other regional or national competition. Advanced: Dancers who are not eligible for the Intermediate division or who last competed in the Advanced line dance division of any other regional or national competition. Superstars: Dancers who are not eligible for the Advanced division or who last competed in any division higher than the Advanced division in any other regional or national competition. Competitors may not self promote to the Superstars division, but may only advance to this division according to the American Country Dance Association s graduation criteria. Silver: Dancers who are 50 years of age or older. The Silver division will dance the same dances as the Novice division. ACDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: In order to qualify for the ACDA National Championships, each Line Dance Competitor must dance in two (2) qualifying events. A full program (at least three line dances) must be danced in at least one of the two qualifying events.

3 Down To The River Count: 64 Wall: 2 Level: Intermediate / Advanced Choreographer: Music: Klara Wallman (Swe) May 2014 Going Down To The River by Doug Seegers, Jill Johnsson & Magnus Carlson. Start on vocals, 16 counts intro. Walk, Walk, Out, Out, Together, Cross, Back, Shuffle ½, with Sweep. 1-2 Step R forward (1), Step L forward (2). &3-4 Step R out to R side (&), Step L out to L Side (3), Step R next to L (4). 5-6 Cross L over R (5), Step R back (6). 7&8 Turn ½ left stepping L forward (7), Step R next to L (&), Step L forward as you sweep R from back to front (8). Cross, Back, Back, Cross, Back, Back, Touch, Touch, Pivot ½. 1-2& Cross R over L (1), Step L back (2), Step R back (&). 3-4& Cross L over R (3), Step R back (4), Step L back (&). 5&6& Touch R forward (5), Step R next to L (&), Touch L forward (6), Step L next to R (&). 7-8 Step R forward (7), Pivot ½ left (8). Walk, Walk, Anchorstep, Bodyroll x Step R forward (1), Step L forward (2). 3&4 Step right behind left and rock back (3), recover weight to left (&), rock back on right (4). 5-6& Step L back as you bodyroll back (5-6), Step R next to L (&). 7-8& Step L back as you bodyroll back (7-8), Step R next to L (&). Turn ¼, Walk, Rock step, Big step, ¼ Cross shuffle. 1-2 Turn ¼ left step L forward (1), Step R forward (2). 3-4 Rock L forward (3), Recover onto R (4). 5-6 Take a big step back w. L (5), Drag R towards L (6). &7&8 Turn ¼ L step R next to L (&), Cross L over R (7), Step R to R side (&), Cross L over R (8). Turn ¼, Turn ¼, ½ Shuffle, Cross, Back, Back, Touch, Touch. 1-2 Turn ¼ R step R forward (1), Turn ¼ R step L forward (2). 3&4 Turn ½ R step R forward (3), Step L beside R (&), Step R forward (4). 5-6& Cross L over R (5), Step R back (6), Step L back (&). 7&8& Touch R forward (7), Step R next to L (&), Touch L forward (8), Step L next to R (&). Restart here at wall 3. Walk, Rock step x3, Big step, Shuffle. 1-2& Step R forward (1), Rock L forward (2), Recover onto R (&). 3&4& Rock L back (3), Recover onto R (&). Rock L forward (4), Recover onto R (&).

4 5-6 Take a big step back w. L (5), Drag R towards L (6). &7&8 Step R next to L (&), Step L forward (7), Step R next to L (&), Step L forward (8). Restart here at wall 4. Rock step, Turn ¼, Rock step, Behind, Side, Shuffle. 1-2 Rock R forward (1), Recover onto L (2). &3-4 Turn ¼ L step R next to L (&), Rock L to L side (3), Recover onto R (4). 5-6 Step L behind R (5), Step R to R side (6). 7&8 Step L forward (7), Step R next to L (&), Step L forward (8). Pivot ½, Turn ½, Turn ½, Turn ¼, Hiproll. 1-2 Step R forward (1), Pivot ½ left (2). 3-4 Turn ½ L step R back (3), Turn ½ L step L forward (4). &5 Turn ¼ L step R to R side (&), Step L to L side (5) Do a big counter clockwise circle with your hip, End with weight on L. Start again! Restart 1: At 3 Wall after 40 counts, (facing 6.00). Dance 36 steps of the dance, than leave out the 4 last step in the fifth section and instead do the 4 last step of the dance before you start again: &37 Step L to L side (&), step R to R side (37) Do a big counter clockwise circle with your hip, End with weight on L (38-40). Start again! Restart 2: At 4 wall after 48 counts, (facing 12.00). Dance 44 steps of the dance, than leave out the 4 last step in the sixth section and instead do: Take a big step back w. L (45), Drag R towards L (46-47). &48 Step R next to L (&), Take a small step forward w. L (48). Start again! Enjoy! Contact: klara_wallman@hotmail.com

5 Zenyatta's Waltz Count: 48 Wall: 2 Level: Intermediate Choreographer: Music: Michele Burton, USA (May 10) Fire Escape by Diane Birch (CD: 108bpm) Or Music: Open Arms Artist: Colin Raye 104 bpm Somebody Loves You Artist: Scooter Lee 112 bpm (1-6)Waltz Box 1 3 Step L foot forward; Bring R foot to L, stepping side R; Step L slightly back 4 6 Step R back; Bring L to R, stepping side L (angle to L diagonal); Step R to front left diagonal [11 o clock] (7-12)Whisk ~ Chasse Step L to front left diagonal, starting ¼ turn left; Finish ¼ turn left, step R side right; 1-3 Step L crossed tightly behind R, should feel like a lock (lower on this step, bending knees slightly). [9 o clock] 4 Step R forward to left front diagonal Step L side left; Step R beside L; Step L side left (smooth & connected to floor the 5&6 & count can be done behind or in front of L foot if preferred) (13-18)Lunge Return ¼ Turn ~ Step Turn (Full Spiral) Step 1-3 Step R in front of L; Return wt. to L; Turn ¼ R, stepping forward on R [12 o clock] 4 6 Step forward on L foot; Full spiral turn right on ball of L; Step R forward (ct. 6) Note:(easier option: cts. 4 6 Step forward on L foot; Step forward on R foot; Drag L foot forward beside R (19-24)Balance Forward ~ Balance Back Step L foot forward; Step R slightly forward; Step L foot slightly back Step R foot back; Step L slightly back; Step R foot slightly forward [12 o clock] (25-30)Forward 1/4 Turn ~ Back Balance (Or Basic) Step L foot forward; Turn 1/4 left, stepping slightly back on R; Step back on L [9 o clock] Step R foot back; Step L slightly back; Step R foot slightly forward (not a coaster step) (31-36)Forward 1/2 Turn ~ Back Balance (Or Basic) Step L foot forward; Turn ½ left, stepping back on R; Step L back [3 o clock] Step R foot back; Step L slightly back; Step R foot slightly forward (not a coaster step) (37-42)Twinkle Right ~ Twinkle Left Step L foot to right front diagonal; Step R foot side right; Step L foot to left front

6 40 42 diagonal [3 o clock] Step R foot to left front diagonal; Step L foot side left; Step R foot to right front diagonal (43-48)Cross Side ¼ Back ~ Back ¼ ¼ (Waltz Weave) Step L foot across front of R; Step L side left; Turn ¼ left, stepping L back Step R back; Turn ¼ left, stepping L foot side left; Turn 1/4, stepping R foot forward [6 o clock] Begin Again Choreographers note: The music is not perfectly phrased, but the musical arrangement allows for a 48 count dance without tags or restarts. Zenyatta the first filly to defeat all the colts in the 2009 Breeder s Cup. A horse with a BIG personality. Run Like A Girl!!

7 Ain't Wot U Do Count: 64 Wall: 2 Level: Intermediate Choreographer: Music: Neville Fitzgerald & Julie Harris - UK (Aug 2014) She Came to Give it To You - Usher Ft. Nicki Minaj (itunes) Starts on 32 counts, Main Vocals S1: Back, Together, Step, Right Lock Step, Sweep 1/2, Touch, Left Lock Step. 1-3 Step back on Left, step Right next to Left, step forward on Left. 4&5 Step forward on Right, lock Left behind Right, step forward on Right. 6-7 Make 1/2 turn to Right on ball of Right sweeping Left, touch Left in front of Right. 8&1 Step forward on Left, lock Right behind Left, step forward on Left. S2: Side Rock, Behind 1/4 Step, Rock Step, Lock Step Back. 2-3 Rock to Right side on Right, recover on Left. 4&5 Cross step Right behind Left, make 1/4 turn Left stepping forward on Left, step forward on Right. 6-7 Rock forward on Left, recover on Right. 8&1 Step back on Left, lock Right over Left, step back on Left. S3: 1/2, 1/2, Sailor 1/4 Cross, Side, Sweep, Behind & Cross. 2-3 Make 1/2 turn to Right stepping forward on Right, 1/2 turn to Right stepping back on Left. 4&5 Cross step Right behind Left, make 1/4 turn to Right stepping Left to Left side, cross step Right over Left. 6-7 Step Left to left side, cross step Right behind Left sweeping Left out to side. 8&1 Cross step Left behind Right, step Right to Right side, cross step Left over Right. S4: Cross, 1/4, Coaster Step, Cross, 1/4, Coaster Step. 2-3 Cross step Right over Left, make 1/4 turn to Right stepping back on Left. 4&5 Step back on Right, step Left next to Right, step forward on Right. 6-7 Cross step Left over Right, make 1/4 turn to Left stepping back on Right. 8&1 Step back on Left, step Right next to Left, step forward on Left. S5: Rock Step, Shuffle 1/2, Rock Step, Shuffle 3/ Rock forward on Right, recover on Left. 4&5 Make 1/4 turn to Right stepping Right to Right side, step Left next to Right, 1/4 turn Right stepping forward on Right. 6-7 Rock forward on Left, recover on Right. 8&1 Make 1/2 turn to Left stepping forward on Left, step Right next to Left, make 1/4 turn Left stepping forward on Left. S6: Step, 1/2, 1/4 Rock & Cross, Side, Together, Side, Together, Back. 2-3 Step forward on Right, make 1/2 turn to Right stepping back on Left. 4&5 Make 1/4 turn Right rocking Right to Right side, recover on Left, cross step Right over

8 Left. 6-7 Step Left to Left side, step Right next to Left. 8&1 Step Left to Left side, step Right next to Left,*R* step back on Left. S7: Back, Touch, Side, Together, Side, Back, Touch, Side, Together, Side. (Diagonals) 2-3 Step back on Right turning 1/8 to Right, touch Left next to Right. (1:30) 4&5 Make 1/4 turn to Left stepping Left to Left side, step Right next to Left, step Left to Left side. (10:30) 6-7 Make 1/4 turn to Right stepping Right to Right side, touch Left next to Right. (1:30) 8&1 Make 1/4 turn to Left stepping Left to Left side, step Right next to Left, step Left to Left side. (10:30) Counts 2&6 turn to face 1:30. 4&5.. 8&1 are just normal chasses, just facing 10:30 S8: Back Rock, Shuffle 1/2, Back Rock, Mambo Step. 2-3 Straighten up to home wall rocking back on Right, recover on Left. 4&5 Make 1/4 turn to Left stepping Right to Right side, step Left next to Right, 1/4 turn Left stepping back on Right. 6-7 Rock back on Left, recover on Right. 8& (1) Rock forward on Left, recover on Right, (step back on Left). *R* Restart: Wall 2 & Wall 6 Dance Up To & Including Counts 48&, Then Restart From Beginning

9 Alcazar Intermediate 4 Wall Line Dance (52 Counts + 2 Restarts) Choreographers: Robbie McGowan Hickie & Karl-Harry Winson (UK) Choreographed To: Blame It On The Disco by Alcazar (138 bpm 40 Count intro) CD Melodifestivalen 2014 Step Forward. Kick. Touch Back. Reverse Pivot 1/2 Turn Right. Step. Pivot 1/2 Turn Right. Step. Stomp. 1 2 Step forward on Left. Kick Right forward. 3 4 Touch Right toe back. Reverse pivot 1/2 turn Right. (Weight on Right) 5 6 Step forward on Left. Pivot 1/2 turn Right. 7 8 Step forward on Left. Stomp Right Diagonally forward Right. (12 o clock) Heel Swivels. Flick/Kick-Ball-Step Forward. Step. Pivot 1/2 Turn Left. 1/4 Turn Left. Heel Dig. 1 2 Swivel both heels Right. Swivel heels back to place. (Weight on Left) 3&4 Flick/Kick Right forward. Step ball of Right beside Left. Step forward on Left. 5 6 Step forward on Right. Pivot 1/2 turn Left. 7 8 Make 1/4 turn Left stepping Right to Right side. Dig Left heel Diagonally forward Left. ***Restarts*** Note: Count 7 above Bend knees slightly and Dip down pushing hips Right. Step Left. Heel Dig. Right Kick-Ball-Cross. 2 x 1/4 Turns Left. Cross Rock. 1 2 Step Left to Left side. Dig Right heel Diagonally forward Right. 3&4 Kick Right Diagonally forward Right. Step Right beside Left. Cross step Left over Right. 5 6 Make 1/4 turn Left stepping back on Right. Make 1/4 turn Left stepping Left to Left side. 7 8 Cross rock Right forward over Left. Rock back on Left. (9 o clock) Note: Count 1 above Bend knees slightly and Dip down pushing hips Left. Side Right. Hold & Clap. & Side Right. Hold & Clap. & 1/4 Turn Right. Step. Pivot 1/2 Turn Right. Step. 1 2 Step Right to Right side. Hold and Clap. &3 4 Step Left beside Right. Step Right to Right side. Hold and Clap. &5 Step Left beside Right. Make 1/4 turn Right stepping forward on Right. 6 8 Step forward on Left. Pivot 1/2 turn Right. Step forward on Left. (6 o clock) Vine 1/4 Turn Right. Scuff/Hitch. Left Shuffle 1/2 Turn Right. Back Rock. 1 3 Step Right to Right side. Cross Left behind Right. Make 1/4 turn Right stepping forward on Right. 4 Scuff Left forward raising knee up into a slight Hitch. ***Option Scoot slightly forward on Right*** 5&6 Left shuffle making 1/2 turn Right stepping Left. Right. Left. 7 8 Rock back on Right. Rock forward on Left. (3 o clock) Right Side Rock. Behind. Side Step. Right Cross Shuffle. Step. Drag. 1 2 Rock Right out to Right side. Recover weight on Left. 3 4 Cross Right behind Left. Step Left to Left side. 5&6 Cross step Right over Left. Step Left to Left side. Cross step Right over Left. 7 8 Long step Left to Left side. Drag Right up towards Left keeping weight on Left. Ball-Cross. Point. Cross. Point. &1 2 Step ball of Right beside Left. Cross step Left forward over Right. Point Right out to Right side. 3 4 Cross step Right forward over Left. Point Left out to Left side. (Facing 3 o clock) Start Again Restarts: Dance to Count 16 of Wall 3 & Wall 7 then Start the dance again from the Beginning You will be Facing 9 o clock Wall to Begin Again each time!!!! Ending: Dance ends During Wall 9 Dance to Count 35 (Vine 1/4 turn Right) then Scuff Left forward Turning 1/4 turn Right to end Facing 12 o clock Wall

Cheesecake Choreographed by Scott Blevins, Rachael McEnaney and Joey Warren (October 2014) 32 Count 3 Wall Advanced line dance With 2 restarts occurring on rotations 3 & 6 and 1!

10 Cheesecake Choreographed by Scott Blevins, Rachael McEnaney and Joey Warren (October 2014) 32 Count 3 Wall Advanced line dance With 2 restarts occurring on rotations 3 & 6 and 1!tag occurring after rotation 7 Choreographed to Cheesecake by Teo available on itunes 16 count intro to start on the lyric Once 1-8 SIDE ROCK, ¾ RIGHT SPIRAL, ¾ RIGHT RUN AROUND, HALF, HALF, STEP 1 1) Rock R to right lifting L toe up while keeping L heel on floor and opening body to the left prepping for ¾ turn right 2 2) Make ¾ turn right as you transfer weight to L (R toe will be touching across L) [9:00] 3&4 3) Turn 1/8 right stepping R forward [11:00]; &) Step L next to R; 4) Turn 3/8 right stepping R forward [3:00] &5-6 &) Step L next to R; 5) Turn ¼ right stepping R forward [6:00]; 6) Step L forward 7&8 7) Turn ½ left stepping R back [12;00]; &) Turn ½ left stepping L forward [6:00]; 8) Step R forward 9-16 FWD ROCK, RECOVER, BACK, CROSS, BACK, BACK, CROSS, BACK ROCK, RECOVER, 3/8, ½, ¼, CROSS 1&2& 1) Rock L forward; &) Recover to R; 2) Step L back toward left diagonal; &) Step R across L 3&4 3) Step L back; &) Step R back toward right diagonal; 4) Step L across R (body should be facing right diagonal [7.00] 5-6 5) Rock R back toward 1:00 and look over right shoulder; 6) Recover weight to L facing 7:00 7& 7) Turn 3/8 left stepping R back [3:00]; &) Turn ½ left stepping L forward [9:00] 8& 8) Turn ¼ left stepping R to right [6:00]; &) Step L across R **Restart here on the 3 rd and 6 th rotations. Both times, the dance will start facing 6:00 and you will restart facing 12: BIG STEP, TOGETHER, CROSS, BACK, SIDE, CROSS, HOLD, BALL, CROSS, BACK, SIDE, CROSS, SIDE 1-2 1) Step R a big step to right; 2) Drag and step L next to R 3&4& 3) Step R across L; &) Turn 1/8 right stepping L back [7:00]; 4) Turn1/8 right stepping R to right [9:00]; &) Step L across R 5&6 5) Hold; &) Step ball of R to right; 6) Step L across R 7&8& 7) Step R back on right diagonal; &) Step L to left side; 8) Step R across L; &) Step L to left CROSS BEHIND, CROSS BEHIND, SIDE, FORWARD, ROCKING CHAIR, STEP, PIVOT, ½ LEFT 1,2,3,4 1) Step R behind L; 2) Step L behind R; 3) Step R to right; 4) Step L forward Styling: Think of these almost like marching, pick up each foot (almost a hitch) and really step into it with hip action) 5&6& 5) Rock R forward; &) Recover to L; 6) Rock R back; &) Recover to L 7-8& 7) Step R forward; 8) Turn ½ left taking weight on L; &) Turn ½ left on L (Think of 8& as one fluid turn) Tag: After you complete the 7 th rotation you will be facing the original 9:00 wall. Complete the tag below, then you will restart from the top of the dance ) Step R to right (as if starting the dance); 2) Hold 3&4& 3) Drop R shoulder as you lift L shoulder; &) Drop L shoulder as you lift R shoulder; 4) Bump R hip to right; &) Bump L hip to left Ending: After the tag, you will dance 2 full rotations. You will finish the 9 th rotation facing the original 3:00 wall and add the steps below ) Step R to right side (as if starting the dance) and bring L hand towards lips; 2) Blow a kiss to front wall Copyright 2014 Scott Blevins (scott@scottblevins.com) all rights reserved

Welcome Line Dancers!

Page 1 of 2 Welcome Line Dancers! The American Country Dance Association would like to give a warm welcome to all Line Dancers and to let you know that we are sincerely honored to have you come dance and