Tips for Johnny’s Girl
Jennifer Choo Sue Chin | October 20, 2008Due to the phrasing of the song, the phrasing of the dance Johnny’s Girl may seem kinda difficult when you do it for the first few times. So here’re a few tips on how you can remember the phrasing better.
The full sequence is: 64, Tag, 64, 36 (Restart), 64, Tag, 36 (Restart), 64, Finale
- TAG – The tag is done when you come to both the side walls for the first time (9:00 and 3:00 walls).
- Restart – The restart is done on the 6:00 and 3:00 walls, specifically when Johnny sings:
I’m praying, I’ll stay in her heart forever more, But she’s the girl I dream of, that I’ve been waiting for.
The music here is different from the other verses. Be prepared to do the restart during your 8 count twists/swivels, then do the next 4 counts (Left Side Rock Cross Hold) and RESTART.
- Last 8 counts (Count 57 -64) – Many first time dancers to this song, find it hard to connect the last 8 counts. These 8 counts are actually smooth and doing a half turn left. Practise more on this 8 counts and you’ll get it.
- Finale – Don’t forget to do the finale when your face the front wall again for the first time!
Hope you enjoy dancing to Johnny’s Girl 🙂
