The Carnival is a 32 count, 2 wall, easy intermediate level line dance choreographed by Kate Sala. The beat to this dance is great and the steps match it well. It’s an easy dance to pick up for dancers improver level and above.
Here’s a step by step tutorial and below that you will find a demo video and practice video with instruction and music.
Here’s a demo video and a practice with music and instruction
Step Sheet: THE CARNIVAL choreographed by Kate Sala (June 2022)
Intro: 32 counts from the first heavy beat at 20 seconds of the music.
Forward Rock, Recover, Sailor Step 1/4 Turn Right, Forward Rock, Recover, Back Lock Step.
1 2 Rock forward on R. Recover on to L.
3 & 4 Cross step R behind L. Turn 1/4 right stepping L in place. Step forward on R.
5 6 Rock forward on L. Recover on to R.
7 & 8 Step back on L. Lock step R in front of L. Step back on L.
Turn 1/2 Right, Turn 1/4 Right, Sailor Step, Modified Weave Right.
1 2 Turn 1/2 right stepping forward on R. Turn 1/4 right stepping L to left side.
3 & 4 Cross step R behind L. Step L to left side. Step R to right side.
5 6 Cross step L over R. Step R to right side.
7 & 8 Cross step L behind R. Step R to right side. Cross step L over R.
Step Right Swaying Hips Right, Left, Scissor Step, Step Left, Behind, Ball Cross.
1 2 Small step on R to right side, relax your knees and sway your hips right, left.
3 & 4 Step R to right side. Step L next to R. Cross step R over L.
5 6 Step L to left side. Cross step R behind L.
& 7 Step down on ball of L. Cross step R over L.
Side Switches Left & Right & Kick Left Forward & Hook & Kick Left Forward, Ball Step.
8 & 1 Side touch L to left side. Step L next to R. Side touch R to right side.
& 2 Step R behind L. Low kick L forward.
& 3 Step L in place. Hook R behind L calf.
& 4 Step down on R. Low kick L forward.
& 5 Step down on ball of L. Step forward on R.
6 – 8 Step forward on L. Pivot 1/2 turn right. Step forward on L.
Start Again. Enjoy!