Grapevine


  • Start Position:
    • Stand facing the front of the room with the feet together or comfortably close together.
    • Maintain an upright posture with the knees relaxed.
    • Allow sufficient space to move sideways in either direction.
  • Description:
    • The Grapevine is a basic four-count aerobic dance movement that travels sideways using a step, cross-behind, step and touch pattern. The movement can be performed to either the left or right and is commonly used in aerobic dance and group fitness choreography.
  • Sequence:
    1. Grapevine to the Left:
      1. Step sideways to the left with the left foot.
      2. Cross the right foot behind the left foot.
      3. Step sideways to the left again with the left foot.
      4. Bring the right foot beside the left foot with a light touch.
    2. Grapevine to the Right:
      1. Step sideways to the right with the right foot.
      2. Cross the left foot behind the right foot.
      3. Step sideways to the right again with the right foot.
      4. Bring the left foot beside the right foot with a light touch.
    3. Continue alternating directions as appropriate for the aerobic routine.
  • Notes:
    • The Grapevine is a foundational movement used in many types of aerobic dance and group fitness routines.
    • The feet begin and finish together or comfortably close together.
    • The movement can be performed in either direction and repeated as part of a longer combination.
    • A knee lift or hamstring curl may be substituted for the final foot touch to add variety.
    • Keep the crossing steps comfortable and avoid excessive twisting of the knees.
    • Participants who find the crossing movement difficult may substitute simple side steps until comfortable with the footwork.
    • For a more advanced variation, see the Double Grapevine, which combines two grapevine sequences with a hop or turn between them.