AB California Dreamin'
Count:
32
Wall:
1
Level:
Absolute Beginner / Beginner
Choreographer:
Janet Cummings (USA) - 19 July 2021
Music:
California Dreamin' - The Mamas & The Papas
Intro: 16 Counts...Begin on the word "Brown" - No Tags/Restarts
Weight on Left
SECTION 1: STEP, BRUSH, STEP BRUSH; ROCK, RECOVER, STEP BACK X2
1, 2, 3, 4 R Step Forward, L Brush, L Step Forward, R Brush
5, 6, 7, 8 R Rock Forward, L Recover, R Step Back, L Step Back
SECTION 2: RIGHT COASTER STEP, POINT, STEP, CROSS TOUCH, STEP, POINT
1, 2, 3, 4 R Step Back, L Step Together, R Step Forward, L Toe Point Forward
5, 6 L Step to Center, R Cross Touch
7, 8 R Step to Center, L Toe Point Forward
Note: Beginners + for counts 4 & 8 try a Kick Forward instead of a Point
SECTION 3: LEFT COASTER STEP, POINT, STEP, CROSS TOUCH, STEP, POINT
1, 2, 3, 4 L Step Back, R Step Together, L Step Forward, R Toe Point Forward
5, 6 R Step to Center, L Cross Touch
7, 8 L Step to Center, R Toe Point Forward
Note: Beginners + for counts 4 & 8 try a Kick Forward instead of a Point
SECTION 4: CROSS, FLICK, STEP, STEP; CROSS, FLICK, STEP, STEP
1, 2, 3, 4 R Cross Over L with Weight, L Flick (Bend Knee-Raise Foot, Toe Faces toward Floor), L Step, R Step to side
5, 6, 7, 8 L Cross Over R with Weight, R Flick (Bend Knee-Raise Foot, Toe Faces toward Floor), R Step, L Step to side
***NOTE: To make this dance a 4 - Wall Beginner, you need change only step 4.
Begin with a Cross, Flick, Step, then turn ¼ Right and Step R to Side for Count 4!
NOTE: Hi Dancers, and thank you for joining me. Today we are enjoying #25 of our Absolute Beginner Series. New dance to an old favorite...how exciting!
This series is all about finding your comfort space on the floor. With each dance I try to add a new step, or manipulate an already learned step...to add to your dancing enjoyment. Remember the keys to making your journey successful...start with small steps, learn the terminology, and always be courteous on the dance floor. Above all...have FUN, that's why you're there!
Steps Covered today are...Step, Brush, Rock, Recover, Right and Left Slow Coaster Step with Points, Cross Touch, Cross Steps, and Flicks...enjoy! See you next time, God bless.
Contact: jcummings246@aol.com
Last Update - 22 July 2021
Weight on Left
SECTION 1: STEP, BRUSH, STEP BRUSH; ROCK, RECOVER, STEP BACK X2
1, 2, 3, 4 R Step Forward, L Brush, L Step Forward, R Brush
5, 6, 7, 8 R Rock Forward, L Recover, R Step Back, L Step Back
SECTION 2: RIGHT COASTER STEP, POINT, STEP, CROSS TOUCH, STEP, POINT
1, 2, 3, 4 R Step Back, L Step Together, R Step Forward, L Toe Point Forward
5, 6 L Step to Center, R Cross Touch
7, 8 R Step to Center, L Toe Point Forward
Note: Beginners + for counts 4 & 8 try a Kick Forward instead of a Point
SECTION 3: LEFT COASTER STEP, POINT, STEP, CROSS TOUCH, STEP, POINT
1, 2, 3, 4 L Step Back, R Step Together, L Step Forward, R Toe Point Forward
5, 6 R Step to Center, L Cross Touch
7, 8 L Step to Center, R Toe Point Forward
Note: Beginners + for counts 4 & 8 try a Kick Forward instead of a Point
SECTION 4: CROSS, FLICK, STEP, STEP; CROSS, FLICK, STEP, STEP
1, 2, 3, 4 R Cross Over L with Weight, L Flick (Bend Knee-Raise Foot, Toe Faces toward Floor), L Step, R Step to side
5, 6, 7, 8 L Cross Over R with Weight, R Flick (Bend Knee-Raise Foot, Toe Faces toward Floor), R Step, L Step to side
***NOTE: To make this dance a 4 - Wall Beginner, you need change only step 4.
Begin with a Cross, Flick, Step, then turn ¼ Right and Step R to Side for Count 4!
NOTE: Hi Dancers, and thank you for joining me. Today we are enjoying #25 of our Absolute Beginner Series. New dance to an old favorite...how exciting!
This series is all about finding your comfort space on the floor. With each dance I try to add a new step, or manipulate an already learned step...to add to your dancing enjoyment. Remember the keys to making your journey successful...start with small steps, learn the terminology, and always be courteous on the dance floor. Above all...have FUN, that's why you're there!
Steps Covered today are...Step, Brush, Rock, Recover, Right and Left Slow Coaster Step with Points, Cross Touch, Cross Steps, and Flicks...enjoy! See you next time, God bless.
Contact: jcummings246@aol.com
Last Update - 22 July 2021