Time | Movement | Count |
(-.--) | Entrance: Stand in the opening spot, the veil tented overhead. | (-.--) |
Group 1: Open veil quick, so arms are straight up by ears. Hips (drum cue) L R L | 4 ct 4 ct | |
Group 2: Open veil quick, arms straight up by ears. Hips (drum cue) R L R | 4 ct 4 ct | |
All: Hips push to L (drum cue) | 4 ct | |
| Hips push R (drum cue) | 4 ct | |
0.07 | Undulate down | |
0.09 | Rock back lightly on R foot Turn completely around |
.11 | Prep the veil right arm out, left arm up Side-step to R 3x | 4ct (x3) |
0.17 | Switch veil in the front, bring behind, then prep veil with left arm out, right arm up. | 4 ct |
0.19 | Side-step to L 3x | 4ct (x3) |
0.24 | “Around the world” with veil. Movement of veil is from left side to right side. With the veil behind you, take R hand and move to the left overhead. L hand stays still. Wrists should be crossed now, R on top of L. Take R hand and move it horizontally across to the R. It should stop in front of your R shoulder. While R hand is moving, L hand should also cross towards the R, moving in front of R hand and around R shoulder. L hand should now be in the back. | 4 ct |
0.26 | Group 1, keep front to audience, veil in front Group 2, turn back to audience, veil behind |
0.28 | Group 1 ½ Maya R Hip, pause ½ Maya L Hip, pause ½ Maya R Hip, pause ½ Maya L Hip, pause | Group 2 Flick veil L, hip bump L Flick veil R, hip bump R Flick veil L, hip bump L Flick veil R, hip bump R | 2, 2 ct 2, 2 ct 2, 2 ct 2, 2 ct |
0.35 | Group1 Flick veil L, hip bump L Flick veil R, hip bump R Flick veil L, hip bump L Flick veil R, hip bump R | Group 2 ½ Maya R Hip, pause ½ Maya L Hip, pause ½ Maya R Hip, pause ½ Maya L Hip, pause | 2, 2 ct 2, 2 ct 2, 2 ct 2, 2 ct |
0.44 | Group 1: Rock-step back and forth, facing right. “Around the world” with the veil; completing it by facing the BACK. Rock-step back and forth, facing back. “Around the world” with the veil; completing it by facing the LEFT. Rock-step back and forth, facing left. “Around the world” with the veil; completing it by facing the FORWARD. Rock-step back and forth, facing forward. “Around the world” with the veil in place. | Group 2: Rock-step back and forth, facing left. “Around the world” with the veil; completing it by facing the FORWARD. Rock-step back and forth, facing front. “Around the world” with the veil; completing it by facing the RIGHT. Rock-step back and forth, facing right. “Around the world” with the veil; completing it by facing the FORWARD. Rock-step back and forth, facing forward. “Around the world” with the veil in place. | 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct |
1 | Arms directly up, veil open. Chest circle, facing forward. | 8 ct |
1.04 | Keep arms above head. Side-step to L 3x | 4ct (x3) |
1.1 | Switch veil to the front (left to right), bring behind; arms go back straight up. | 4 ct |
1.12 | Side-step to R 3x | 4ct (x3) |
1.18 | “Around the world” with veil | 4 ct |
| 1.2 | Undulate down R foot lift Undulate down L foot lift Undulate down R foot lift Undulate down L foot lift | 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct |
| 1.28 | Veil window. Veil comes around left hand on R shoulder, R hand straight forward. Creates window in front of hip. | 8 ct |
| Undulate R hip towards audience, moving back right, up, forward left, down. | 4 ct | |
1.36/ 1.37 | Continue undulation moving to the back right, up, then sharply down. Sharp Down is on the 3 & 4 count. | 4 ct |
| 1.38-ish | Swoosh and flick veil to the R. Right hand holding veil dips down and back up on the right side then flicks. The flick occurs at the 4th count. Swoosh and flick veil to the L. Swoosh and flick veil to the R | 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct |
| 1.44 | “Toss” the veil overhead, still holding on. Bring body down in a half-crouch. | 4 ct |
| 1.46 | Bring veil up by stepping back, catching it onto shoulders. | 8 ct |
1.50 | Veil still in hands, but draped on shoulders. Jewel to L: Mini hip circle L Mini hip circle L Mini hip circle L Twist L hip forward and back | 2 ct 2 ct 2 ct 2 ct |
1.55 | Shimmy in place, dropping hold of the veil and lifting arms straight up. | 4 ct |
1.56 | Tribal turn/pivot: Move weight on to L foot. Pivot to FRONT, extending R hand towards audience. Pivot to BACK, extending R hand to the back. Pivot to FRONT, extending R hand towards audience. | 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct |
2.02-2.03 | Turn head towards audience. Body should be facing to the R. Raise R arms above head, L arm extending towards audience. | 4 ct |
2.04 | Undulate body down while snake-arming towards the audience. (4x) | 4 ct(x4) |
(-.--) | Group 2 turns back to audience and steps away from the front. While Group 1 is doing their segment, Group 2 finds the hem of their veils and gets it off their shoulders. | |
2.12 | Group 1’s Solo: Hip twist forward 2x | 4 ct(x2) |
2.15 | L side should be facing audience. With L hand, grab end of veil and flick towards audience. | 4 ct |
2.16 2.18 | Body still facing R but walking towards L. Step back with left shoulder roll. Step back with left shoulder roll. | 4 ct 4 ct |
2.19 | Snake arms in place. | 4 ct |
2.20 | Turn body to face L. Hip twist forward 2x | 4 ct(x2) |
2.23 | R side should be facing audience. With R hand, grab end of veil and flick towards audience. | 4 ct |
2.24 | Body still facing L but walking towards R. Step back with left shoulder roll. Step back with left shoulder roll. | 4 ct 4 ct |
2.27 | Snake arms in place. | 4 ct |
(-.--) | Group 1 dramatically moves to the back, holding veil out towards the audience. | |
2.28 | Group 2’s Solo: Continue to face back. With veil in both hands, toss overhead and take a step back, towards the audience. Do not let go of veil. Veil will fall behind feet, framing the back. | |
2.33 | Maya very slowly down and then up. | 16 ct |
2.40/ 2.41 | Slowly step out with L foot, R foot, L foot, R foot. By last step, you should be facing the front. Group 1: turn to front, in sync with Group 2, with veil behind | 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct |
2.50 | Everyone: Throw veil overhead, letting it land on the floor and crouching down. | 4 ct |
2.52 | Stand up, holding up veil at shoulder height. | 4 ct |
2.54 | Flag Movement to the L. R hand moves to left shoulder over L hand; L hand circles veil out to the right shoulder then out to the left side. With L arm straight out to the left, veil should be behind. | 4 ct |
2.56 | Flag Movement to the R. L hand moves in to the left shoulder, while R hand moves out to the R. | 4 ct |
2.58 | Tribal turn/pivot with veil: Forward Back Forward Back | 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct |
3.06 | Maya step to L 3x | 4ct (x3) |
Switch veil to the front (left to right), bring behind | 4 ct | |
Maya step to R 3x | 4ct (x3) | |
“Around the world” with veil | 4 ct | |
3.22 | Tribal turn/pivot with veil: Forward Back Forward Back | 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct |
3.31 | Lung veil forward. Throw veil backward. Do not let go of veil. Lung veil forward. Throw veil backward. Do not let go of veil. | 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct 4 ct |
3.38 | Toss veil forward and over the right shoulder, towards the audience. As veil leaves fingertips, pose. Keep in pose until the veil falls to the ground. |
| Time | Action | Count |
Opening: Dancers stand limp, facing each other but with heads down and arms by sides. | ||
| 0.00 – 0.09 | Hip drop for six counts (use hip facing audience). Circle hip to the back, up, around. (you should have time to do the entire movement twice) | 8 counts |
| 0.09 – 0.12 | cue at a soft music change Look at audience while continuing the above hip movements twice more through. | |
| 0.13 – 0.17 | Following right shoulder, turn completely around; end up facing the audience. Funky rock-step. | |
Well, well, well… Hips push R, L, R | ||
What have we here? Undulate up | ||
Santy Klaws, huh? Both arms reach high above head | ||
Ooo, I’m really scared! Maya | ||
So you’re the one everybody’s talkin’ about, HA! Pivot step forward, back, forward, back, and then PREP for next move. | ||
| 0.3 | You’re joking, you’re joking Maya 2x while stepping back | |
I can't believe my eyes Seaweed down half-way | ||
| 0.35 | You're joking me, step out maya, body facing audience | |
you gotta be step out again, body facing back | ||
This can't be the right guy! Undulate down | ||
| 0.39 | He's ancient hip bump in | |
He's ugly hip bump out | ||
I don't know which is worse. Turn following inner shoulder, facing audience, then hip bump inwards on 'worse' | ||
I might just split a seam now if I don't die laughing first. Dip with arms straight out facing other dancers in group *If soloing, I suggest having arms face straight towards audience | ||
| 0.48 | Mr Oogie Boogie... body facing audience, step outward to the side with maya; inner arm sliding across neck, outer arm straight up | |
...says there's trouble close at hand. Quick side-to-sides (5x) in place. Hips should alternate on each syllable:
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| 0.52 | You better pay attention now-- undulate upwards (body wave starting at hips) with a step forward | |
Cos I'm the Boogie Man. Lean forward with shoulder and shoulder shimmy | ||
| 0.56 | And if you aren't shaking, bounce-step back two times while shoulder shimmying BOUNCE-STEP: With the foot that you are not putting weight on, you will push off from the floor and swing that foot behind the other foot. Do the same for the opposite. It looks just like hopping. | |
There's something very wrong. Undulate down to your hips and hip shimmy | ||
Cos this may be the last time-- Change places with other dancers. *If soloing, just use this as a transitional spot | ||
You hear the Boogie Song. POSE! | ||
| 1.05 | Woahhhh. In group, have alternating dancers do mayas and snake arms. *If soloing, choose one. | |
Woahhhh. Have your dancers switch up and do the opposite. (If one was doing snake arms in the last “Woah” have them do a maya for this one.) *If soloing, do the other move. :) | ||
Woahhhhh! Do a full body undulation with arms snaking forward FULL BODY UNDULATION: as chest moves forward, the arms are brought up to shoulder height and roll forward. Arms fall as the undulation finishes in the abdominals. | ||
He's the Oogie Boogie Man. “Prance-step” closer to each other and forward. Dip knees down on “man” and pop back up instantly. PRANCE-STEP: Walk on the balls of your feet. Kick your legs to the back while you walk and put a bounce in your step. It should look like you are walking in heels. | ||
| 1.14 | Well, if I'm feeling antsy and I've nothin' left to do Undulate left 2x followed by a shoulder shimmy, and a left hip pop | |
| 1.18 | I might just cook a special batch of snake-and-spider stew. Undulate left 2x followed by a shoulder shimmy, and a left hip pop | |
| 1.23 | And don't you know the one thing-- Large side-step undulations to the right (2x) with an exaggerated left leg kick to transition weight to other side. | |
--that would make it oh-so-nice? Side-step undulation to the right (2x) | ||
| 1.27 | A roly-poly Santa Klaws to add a little spice. Umi 3x
Full body undulation up, right hand following the undulation then flaring out to audience on “spice.” | |
| 1.31 | Woahh. Half hip circle to the back, moving left | |
Woahhhh. Half hip circle to the front, going right | ||
Woahhhhh. Snake body away from each other SNAKE BODY: dive head downward to hip level then come on right back up. *If soloing, I suggest snake bodying in profile to audience or with back towards audience so they don't get any boob-action | ||
He's the Oogie Boogie Man. Fancy walk back to your respective places. | ||
Release me now or you must face the dire consequences. Pretend you are bored with Santy Klaws. | ||
| 1.48/49 | The children are expecting me so please come to your senses--HA! Prep, then quick spin in spot, landing on “HA!” (Weight should be on inner foot; when spinning you should be able to stop yourself with your outer foot) | |
You're joking! Bump inner hip outwards | ||
You're joking! Bump outer hip outwards | ||
I can't believe my ears! Funky Step | ||
| 1.53 | Will someone shut this fell-a up, Take 4 “hip” steps backwards, each hip accenting the hip bumps on:
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I'm drowning in my tears. Maya downwards, bending knees to make the movement appear larger. | ||
| 1.58 | It's funny-- Step out, facing front. | |
--I'm laughing. Join feet back together. | ||
You really are too much. Point at your dancers—they really are too much! *If soloing, interpret this short segment anyway you want. You could tell the audience they are too much, or tell yourself that you are too much. :) | ||
| 2.02 | And now-- Prep for a bow: Leg straight out to the right, a pointed toe resting on the floor. | |
--with your permission-- Bring pointed toe (and leg, that is important too) to your front. Bow on “permission.” | ||
I am going to do my stuff. Shoulder shimmy upward | ||
Well what are you going to do? Pause while Santa Klaws talks it up. | ||
| 2.08 | I'm gonna do the best I can. Very FAST: Hip tuck, release, tuck, chest pop, hip release, chest release, relax. (whew!) | |
| 2.1 | Jazz Sequence: | |
Slow turn to specific places | 8 counts | |
Link up your arms and do a can-can 2x | 8 counts | |
Ha! Yeah! On each trumpet, have individual dancers or groups of dancers to a quick spin away from each other. Face left, planting feet apart. Suggestion: It's kinda cute when you've got one pushing the other around. *If soloing, treat each sound of the trumpet as a transitional spin to where ever you need to go. | 8 counts | |
| 2.26 | Woaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh. Mega hip shimmy, bringing audience hand down under hips, forward, and completely around behind you. | |
| 2.28 | Kick on drums. | |
The rolling sound of dice is music in the air. Undulate into a line-up. | ||
Cos I'm a gambling boogie man, although I don't play fair. Black Widow. BLACK WIDOW: Inner arm straight up above head, outer arm bent in under your chin. Pretend you are in a square and your elbow is facing on if its corners. Hip bump 2x to where you elbow is pointing. Switch arms so that your outer arm is straight up and your inner arm is bent and under your chin. You should be facing (just turn your head) towards the opposite corner in the square. Hip bump 2x. Switch arms again, except this time turn your body so your hips and elbow are pointing at another corner in the square. Hip bump 2x. Switch it up one more time, facing the last corner in the square. Hip bump 2x. | 8 count | |
It's much more fun, I must confess, Undulate 2 ½ times. | ||
When lives are on the line. Step to the R, bringing R hand quickly across the neck on “lives;” and then miming yourself pulling a hang-rope upwards. As you pull the “rope” up, your head should fall to the side, as if broken., on “line.” | ||
Not mine, of course Stay, motioning self. | ||
But yours, ol' boy. Hop back, pointing toe that has no weight on it. Point towards the audience as you hop back. | ||
Now that'll be just fine. Choo-choo back and plant your feet on “fine.” CHOO-CHOO: Very small, close-together quick steps. | ||
| 2.46 | Release me fast or you will have to answer for this heinous act! Casual left hip bounce. | 8 Counts |
Oh, brother, Big step to the L, L arm reaching far | 2 count (1 - 2) | |
You're somethin' Big step to R, R arm reaching far | 2 count (3 - 4) | |
You put me in a spin Small turn in place | 4 count | |
You aren't com-pre-hending Undulate down | ||
The po-si-tion Hips bump L-R-L while bending knees a little further each time hip moves | ||
You-are-in. Hips move L-R-L again while standing right back up to basic position | ||
| 2.59 | It's hopeless, Left hand over forehead, palm outward, leaning back slightly. (For hokey-kicks, you should mimic hopelessness) | |
You're finished, Collapse upper torso by simply slouching unattractively forward; turn profile while collapsing. | ||
You haven't got a prayer! Funky Step while torso is still collapsed. | ||
Cos I'm Mr. Oogie Boogie Still in profile. Hips bump L-R-L.
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And you Point towards audience. | ||
Ain't going Nowhere. Turn with back towards audience, slowly making way back to an agreed point. | ||
| 3.1 | Hip shimmy. | |
| 3.14 | Collapse completely, having arms even drop down as far as they can go. |
