Mama Knows Best
For an intermediate-level dance to this song, please see “Mama Jazz”.

Description:            4 Wall Line Dance, 32 Counts, Beginner Level 2
Choreography by:    Bill Bader Vancouver, BC, Canada 2002
Contact:                  604-684-2455   billbader@hotmail.com   www.billbader.com
Signature Song:      “Mama Knew Best” by The Borderers (90 bpm)   Intro: 32 counts   (NOT the Oh-oh-oh’s)
                                 Album:  “Inspired!” (2002) - Order from www.theborderers.com.au or cdbaby.com or
                                 your favourite CD retailer (see Line-Links at http://www.billbader.com/line-links.htm)
Alternate Song:        " I Don't Want Your Honey, Honey" by Dayna Wills (floor split: Texan In A Stetson)

1-8      2 CHARLESTONS (KICK FWD, STEP BACK, TOE BACK, STEP FWD)
1-2       Kick R forward, Step R back
3-4       Touch L toe back, Step L forward
5-6       Kick R forward, Step R back
7-8       Touch L toe back, Step L forward
            Styling: Put some bounce into these moves.
            Option: The original “Charleston” dance also has swiveling action of the weighted foot.

9-16    R SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE-TOGETHER-SIDE
            L SIDE, TOGETHER, SIDE-TOGETHER-SIDE-HEEL
1-2       Step R to right side, Step L beside R
3&4      Step R to right side, Step L beside R, Step R to right side
5-6       Step L to left side, Step R beside L
7&8      Step L to left side, Step R beside L, Step L to left side
&          Stomp R heel down beside L

17-24  “Foot Boogie”: TOE FANS SINGLE R, SINGLE L, DOUBLE R, SINGLE L, SINGLE R, DOUBLE L
1&         Fan R toe out-in
2&         Fan L toe out-in
3&4&     Fan R toe out-in-out-in
5&         Fan L toe out-in
6&         Fan R toe out-in
7&8&     Fan L toe out-in-out-in

25-32   FWD, ROCK, BACK, ROCK,
             FWD, HITCH, FWD, HITCH, FWD, HITCH, FWD, HITCH 1/4 TURN LEFT
1-2        Step R forward, Rock back on L
3-4        Step R back, Rock forward on L
5&        Step R forward, Raise L knee up in front of R knee
6&        Step L forward, Raise R knee up in front of L knee
7&        Step R forward, Raise L knee up in front of R knee
8&        Step L forward, Raise R knee up in front of L knee turning ¼ left.
            Note:  The final move has the Right foot raised off the floor.
             The Right foot will remain off the floor as you begin again with a kick.

End of pattern. Begin again…

This step description was updated Nov. 19, 2003 by the choreographer. Photocopying is
permitted for classes and competitions. For updates and other dances visit www.billbader.com