Thanks A Lot

Choreographed by: Robbie McGowan Hickie (UK) Nov 07
Music: Thanks A Lot by Martina McBride (CD: Timeless [186bpm])
Descriptions: 32 count - 4 wall - Beginner/Intermediate level line dance
 
16 Count Intro 
Alternative: “1–2–3” by Ann Tayler (90/180 bpm…8 Count intro from Heavy Beat – Start on Vocals) CD…“Home To Louisiana” … Available on Download: Website 
 
Syncopated Vine Right. Right Scissor Step. Left Side. Together. Forward. Step. Pivot Full Turn Left. 
1& Step Right to Right side. Cross Left behind Right. 
2& Step Right to Right side. Cross step Left over Right. 
3&4 Step Right to Right side. Slide/Close Left beside Right. Cross step Right over Left. 
5&6 Long Step Left to Left side. Close Right beside Left. Step forward on Left. 
7&8 Step forward on Right. Pivot 1/2 turn Left. Turn 1/2 turn Left stepping back on Right.  
Easier Option: Counts 7&8 above…7. Rock forward on Right. &. Rock back on Left. 8. Step back on Right. 
 
Sweep. Behind. Side. Cross. Side Rock & 1/4 Turn Left. Left Lock Step. Brush. Right Lock Step. Brush. 
&1 Sweep Left out and around from front to back. Cross Left behind Right.  
&2 Step Right to Right side. Cross step Left over Right. 
3&4 Rock Right out to Right side. Recover weight on Left turning 1/4 turn Left. Step forward on Right. 
5&6& Step forward on Left. Lock step Right behind Left. Step forward on Left. Brush Right forward. 
7&8& Step forward on Right. Lock step Left behind Right. Step forward on Right. Brush Left forward. *** 
*** Restart Here + Additional Steps When Using The Music 1-2-3 … See Below. 
 
Paddle 1/2 Turn Right x 2. Forward Rock & Step Back. Right lock Step Back. Hitch. Left Coaster Cross. 
1& Step forward on Left. Paddle turn 1/2 turn Right. 
2& Step forward on Left. Paddle turn 1/2 turn Right. (Facing 9 o’clock) 
3&4 Rock forward on Left. Rock back on Right. Step back on Left. 
5&6& Step back on Right. Lock step Left across Right. Step back on Right. Hitch Left knee up. 
7&8 Step back on Left. Step Right beside Left. Cross step Left over Right. (Facing 9 o’clock) 
Easier Option: Counts 1&2& above…Left Rocking Chair. 
 
Syncopated Rumba Box. Step. Pivot 1/2 Turn Left. Step. Left Scissor Step. 
1&2 Step Right to Right side. Close Left beside Right. Step Back on Right. 
3&4 Step Left to Left side. Close Right beside Left. Step Forward on Left. 
5&6 Step forward on Right. Pivot 1/2 turn Left. Step forward on Right. 
7&8 Step Left to Left side. Slide/Close Right beside Left. Cross step Left over Right. (Facing 3 o’clock)  
Start Again 
 
Note: When using the music “1-2-3” by Ann Tayler … 2 x Tags & 1 Restart is needed as follows:  
TAG 1: END of Wall 1 (Facing 3 o’clock) … TAG 2 - END of Wall 3 (Facing 9 o’clock)  
RESTART: DURING Wall 6 (Facing 12 o’clock) … Looks very complicated, but it’s sooooooo easy!!!!!! 
 
Tags on Wall 1 (Facing 3 o’clock) & Wall 3 (Facing 9 o’clock): Touch Out–In. Touch Out–In. 
1& Touch Right toe out to Right side. Touch Right toe beside Left.  
2& Touch Right toe out to Right side. Touch Right toe beside Left. 
 
Restart on Wall 6 (Facing 12 o’clock): Dance Up To & Including Count 7&8& on Section 2 – Then…. 
1& Rock forward on Left. Rock back on Right. 
2& Long step back on Left. Slide/Drag Right towards Left – Ending with a Touch. 
Start again from the beginning (Facing 12 o’clock Wall). 
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