Diggin' For Diamonds

Every day is an opportunity to discover and polish the gems of our character. This powerful song from Red's Parents' Choice "Gold" Award-winning CD, "Hello World", captures the excitement and joy of purposeful living.

A Line Dance

Line dancing is popular at all age levels. Both boys and girls enjoy this type of dancing and are equally enthusiastic about participating. They especially enjoy this dance when the teacher participates as well. Try having the children wear cowboy hats and red bandannas!

Music: Digging for Diamonds from Red Grammer's recording Hello World!

Origin of steps:Dr. Grant Longley, Dance Instructor, Venice, FL.

Position: Solo, all facing head of Hall

Intro: Wait 8 count

Measures:

1m

TOUCH R TOE TO SIDE

Point right toe to right side. Touch right toe beside left foot. Point R T to R side, step right foot beside LF.

2m

TOUCH L TOE TO SIDE

Point L Toe to L side, touch L beside RF, point LT to L side. Step LF beside RF.

3m

R HEEL FWD. TOE REAR

Touch R Heel fwd., HOLD, touch RT to Rear, HOLD.

4m

R HEEL FWD. STEP

Touch RH fwd., HOLD, step RF in place, HOLD.

5m

L HEEL FWD. TOE REAR

Touch LH fwd., HOLD, step LF in place, HOLD.

6m

L HEEL FWD. STEP

Touch LH fwd., HOLD, step LF in place, HOLD.

7m

R TOE SIDE REAR, Cross Ramble

Extend RT to R side/rear, step RF XIF LF, extend L foot to left side at the same time make a 1/2 turn right; (now facing right hand wall).

8m

BACK UP FOUR

Walk backward RF, LF, RF, LF clapping on 4th beat.

With a little practice children from 4 years old and up can do this dance. If you feel that a low impact level would be more appropriate for your class, a variation to the dance is followed:

1m

TOUCH R TOE TO SIDE

Point right toe to right side. Touch right toe beside left foot. Point R T to R side, step right foot beside LF.

2m

TOUCH L TOE TO SIDE

Point L Toe to L side. Touch L beside RF,point LT to L side. Step LF beside RF.

3m

R HEEL FWD. TOE REAR

Touch R Heel fwd., HOLD, touch RT to Rear, HOLD.

4m

R HEEL FWD. STEP

Touch RH fwd., HOLD, step RF in place, HOLD.

5m

L HEEL FWD. TOE REAR

Touch LH fwd., HOLD, step LF in place, HOLD.

6m

L HEEL FWD. STEP

Touch LH fwd., HOLD, step LF in place, HOLD.

7m

R STEP FWD., LEFT STEP QUARTER TURN

With the right foot step forward then swing your left foot around for 1/2 turn.

8m

BACK UP FOUR

Walk backward RF, LF, RF, LF clapping on 4th beat.

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