CHRISTCHURCH CHA CHA CHA© (November 2018) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 2 Step 1 Lady – should read RF forward and across against LOD (not LF)


FAIRFIELD RUMBA© (October 2018) SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 11 Man line 5 – should read swivel to L on RF (not Swivel to R on RF)


GONDOLIER GAVOTTE© (October 2018) HOP SCRIPT CLARIFICATION

Commencing Position – Man’s R to Lady’s L hand Open Hold, Man facing DW with LF in 3rd pos front without weight, Lady facing DC with RF in 3rd pos front without weight


GONDOLIER GAVOTTE© (October 2018) HOP SCRIPT CLARIFICATION

Bar 13 step 4 and Bar 14 are danced in Tandem Position with the Man behind the Lady


FAIRFIELD RUMBA© (October 2018) HOP SCRIPT CLARIFICATION

Bar 1 Step 3 - Lady turns L under the joined Man’s L to Lady’s R hands before releasing hold and adopting Shadow Hold


DIAMIND TANGO© (October 2018) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 3 Step 1 - should read RF back down LOD, not RF back agst LOD


FAIRFIELD RUMBA© (October 2018) HOP SCRIPT CLARIFICATION

Bar 14 Step 1 - Lady turns L under the raised arms


FAIRFIELD RUMBA© (October 2018) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 3 Step 3 - The hold should read 'adopt Man R to Lady's L hand hold ( NOT take Double Hold).
Therefore there is also no release of L to R hands at start of bar 4 needed.


TANGO BRITANNIA© (August 2018) SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 15 Step 2 - should read backing against LOD not backing LOD


TANGO BRITANNIA© (August 2018) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 13 Step 3 - should read facing diag centre not facing centre

TANGO LORENZA© (August 2018) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 4 Step 2 - should read backing DC against LOD not backing DC

BOOGIE BOSA NOVA© (June 2018) HOP SCRIPT NAME CLARIFICAION

Please note that the dance name should be spelt BOOGIE BOSSA NOVA© and not as stated on the HOP Script.

RUMBA MEMOIRE© (June 2018) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 10 last step - RF points to side ww turning R NOT RF points to side ww turning L

Bar 14 heading - Spot Turn to R & LF Point to side ww NOT Spot Turn to R Close ww


EMERALD QUICKSTEP© (June 2018) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 5 step 1 – LF forward DC in CBMP OP on L side NOT LF forward DC in CBMP OP

Bar 6 step 2 – LF back in CBMP PO NOT LF back in CBMP

Bar 14 step 3 – LF back in CBMP PO, backing LOD NOT LF back in CBMP backing LOD


DE KUYPER FOXTROT© (June 2018) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 13 Man step 3 should read – LF back in CBMP diag centre, partner outside, turning L


BELVEDERE SAMBA© (May 2018) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 15 heading should read FWD TURNING L TO CLOSE (LADY FORWARD, TAP WW) not FWD TURNING L TO CLOSE (LADY SIDE, TAP WW)

PENDERYN CHA CHA© (December 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 5 Lady 4&1 count should read, CCC Chasse LF to side, RF half closes to LF, LF to side end facing LOD (NOT just LF to side end facing LOD)

PENDERYN CHA CHA© (December 2017) HOP AMENDEMENT for scripts purchased in Fleetwood ONLY

End of Bar 11 – do not adopt Man’s R to Lady’s L hand hold

TWENTIES CHRISTMAS SWING© (December 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 15 Lady should read - RF forward turning 1/8 to R, LF closes to RF to end facing LOD

TWENTIES CHRISTMAS SWING© (December 2017) HOP SCRIPT CLARIFICATION

Bars 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 Man and Lady both step forward at the same time and back at the same time

LET'S WALTZ© (November 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 2 Step 3 should read – RF forward in CBMP O/S partner on R side backing DC

PARKLANDS FOXTROT© (July 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 11 step 2 should read– Transfer weight back to LF partner outside on R side, leading partner to swivel R to end in PP
(Lady: RF forward outside partner on R side turning R on RF closing LF to RF ww to end in PP)

Bar 13 step 1 – is taken outside partner on L side

MORNINGTOWN BLUES©(July 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 13 step 1 – is taken outside partner on L side

Bar 16 heading should read FORWARD, CLOSE, SIDE, CLOSE (LADY FORWARD, CLOSE W/W, SIDE, CLOSE)

CANDLEBERRY FOXTROT© (June 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 4 – end facing centre NOT diag centre

CANDLEBERRY FOXTROT© - Additional Information

Bar 7 - Due to the roll action on the natural weave, the Lady will not dance a Heel Turn. Instead she dances RF diag forward, small step on step 2.

MOLINITO MAMBO© (June 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 4 Step 3 - the Man should not put his R hand on Lady’s back as stated on the HOP script but instead bring his R arm forward over the joined L to R hands between them

Bar 16 should end with feet apart (delete LF draws towards & closes to RF w/w)

TRUEMAN TANGO© (April 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Amendment to hold
Bar 5 step 2 – joining Man’s R to Lady’s L hands at approximately hip height

Bar 6 step 2 – adopting Man’s L to Lady’s R hand hold, releasing Man’s R to Lady’s L hand hold

CHARTWELL CHA CHA© (April 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 7 Lady - should read LOCK fwd. RLR not CHASSE

WALTZ LA PASSIONE© (April 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 10 Heading, should read: SYNCOPATED RUN (LADY SYNCOPATED ZIG ZAG)
(Currently to replace: “SYNCOPATED ZIG ZAG”)

PARADISE BLUES(March 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 14 step 1 – should read Open Counter Fallaway

Bar 14 steps 2 & 3 – should read Open Counter Prom Pos

BOLLINGER BLUES©(February 2017) HOP SCRIPT CLARIFICATION

Double Hold is retained for all the steps in Bar 2

BOLLINGER BLUES©(February 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 6 Step 2 - should read 'preparing to adopt Prom Pos with Ballroom Hold'

Bar 6 Step 3 - should read 'adopting Prom Pos with Ballroom Hold'

BUTTERFLY JIVE©(January 2017) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 8 - Count Q&Q should read PP not Open PP

Bar 10, step 1 should read – Turning slightly L, LF back towards wall (not DW ag LOD) (Lady: RF back towards centre)

SANDRINGHAM SWING© (December 2016) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 13, Step 3 – Count should say S

CHRISTMAS CRACKER© (December 2016) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 8 step 4: Adopt R to R hand hold at end of bar NOT Double Hold (Bar 9 step 1: retain R to R hand hold)

Bar 15: When non-progressive, Man finishes the twist to R & L in Bar 15 with weight on RF, Lady with weight on LF. (When the dance is progressive, both Man and Lady finish with weight on LF.)

KAYLEE RUMBA© (November 2016) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 16 – Maintain Double Hold on steps 1 and 2

SAUNTER MORALITO© (September 2016) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 5, Step 1 – should be in Prom Pos

Bar 11, Step 3 – LF back in CBMP down LOD, partner outside on R side

Bar 14, Step 1 – Lady: LF fwd, turning L
Bar 14, Step 2 – LH to RH Open Hold, not RF

INTERVAL WALTZ© (July 2016) HOP SCRIPT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Bar 5 – Throwaway Oversway
This figure is closely related to a Hinge, with the only difference in foot position being that the Lady extends her LF behind her without weight on Step 3 instead of stepping back on to it with weight. The Throwaway Oversway is danced without rise.

TEES GRANGE TANGO© (April 2016) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 9 - Step 2 RF to side along LOD, taking Man’s R to Lady’s L Hand hold at hip height.

PERIGALI WALTZ© (April 2016) HOP SCRIPT AMANDMENT

Bar 14 - step 1 and step 2 – turn R NOT turn L

CHAMPAGNE FOXTROT© (March 2016) HOP SCRIPT AMANDMENT

Bar 11, step 1 should read turning R not L
Bar 13, Lady dances RF back in fallaway on step 1 and then LF forward – Slip Pivot on step 2

EVENING STAR SAUNTER© (March 2016) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 11, step 2 should read: LF closes to RF, backing against LOD

CAIPIROSKA CHA CHA CHA© (February 2016) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Please note that the arranger’s apologise for making a small typing error in the name of this dance and confirm that the correct spelling of the dance is Caipiroska and not Caiprioska

Bar 3, Count 4&1 - Release L to L hand hold during chasse
Bar 4, is danced in R to R hand hold throughout
(Bar 4 Lady, LF forward down LOD, turning L in front of Man, RF to side & slightly back, backing LOD, LF back down LOD ccc lock)

MANHATTAN MAMBO© (November 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 2 - Step 3 should read Double Hold at normal height not waist height

Bar 7 - Heading should read Forward Run & Close without weight,
Bar 7 - Timing QQQQ, Step 4 – RF closes to LF without weight

ZIRCON TANGO© (October 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 4, Step 3 – Should read LF to side in PP, small step, without weight, diag wall
Bar 9, Step 3 – Should read LF back in CBMP diag wall, partner outside

RUMBA TIA MIA© (October 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Commence in Low Double Hold, facing LOD
Bar 10, Count 3 – Should read LF to side still turning R (not L)
Bar 10, Count 41 – Should read RF to side towards wall adopting Double Hold in CPP
Bar 11, Count 2 – Should read LF forward and across in CPP towards wall - Check

AVATAR CHA CHA CHA© (September 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 2 - should state that after her Alemana turn to R the Lady passes behind the Man's Back to Fan Position

AVATAR CHA CHA CHA© (September 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Heading Bar 5 and Bar 10 - Should read SPOT TURN TO L not R
Bar 5 Counts 2, 3 and 4 should read turning L not R

LOLA GAVOTTE© (July 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Adopt Ballroom Hold at the end of Bar 14

MIDWUMMER SAUNTER© (June 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 8, Step 3 Should read LF to side and Step 4 Should read RF closes to LF

WATERFORD WALTZ© (June 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 5 , Step 3 Should read LF back in CBMP (not RF back) with RF held in CBMP

SERENARTA BLUES© (May 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 12 – last step should read in OPP Double Hold not OCPP Double Hold
Bar 16 Headings should read – 3 Backward Walks & Close (Lady Solo Turn to L & close without weight)

ROYAL SAPPHIRE FOXTROT© (May 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Headings Bar 4 – should read 2 to 3 Feather Finish not 1 to 2 Feather Finish

MANGO BOSSA NOVA© (May 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 5 - ends in Open CPP Double Hold facing DW against LOD Bar 6 – step 1 is danced against LOD

TESLA TANGO© (May 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 8 – Man, step 3, should read: LF back in CBMP DC against LOD, PO
Bar 8 – Lady should read:
RF back to wall, turning L, LF to side against LOD, pointing DC against LOD, RF fwd in CBMP DC against LOD, OP, turning R, LF closes to RF facing DC in PP

O.J. CHA CHA (April 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 2 – Step 3 Should read - RF to side against LOD

WALTZ J’ADORE© (March 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 3 – step 2 – should read RF back DC against LOD

HATTYBOO BLUES© (March 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Lady Bar 2 – step 4 – should read (Lady closes LF to RF)

Bar 14 Man – should read
LF forward against LOD (Q)
RF closes to LF ww – Brush (Q)
RF forward against LOD (S)

JASPER QUICKSTEP© (March 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 12 – Step 1 – Should read LF back down LOD, turning R

TANGO TYRELLA© (January 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 1, step 3, add – Partner Outside
Bar 4, step 3, should reading Man facing diag centre NOT backing diag centre

STAR RUBY RUMBA© (January 2015) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 1, Step 1 should read LF forward, toe turned out, diag wall against LOD NOT Wall
Bar 12, step 3 should read, end facing Wall in Fan Position NOT facing LOD

BOWNESS CHA CHA CHA© (November 2014) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 7 BOTH Man & Lady turn to R
Bar 8 BOTH Man & Lady turn strongly to L
Bar 9 BOTH Man & Lady turn to R

FANTASY FOXTROT© (October 2014) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 11 - Timing Should read SQQ

STONEBRIDGE SAUNTER© (August 2014) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT

Bar 8 – Last step – Lady LF crosses loosely in front of RF, without weight, facing diag centre against LOD

Bar 9 – 1st step – Lady LF fwd DC against LOD OP on R side NOT L side

MOONBEAM MAMBO© (July 2014) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Headings Bars 5 to 8
Should read 2 BACKWARD WALKS & CLOSE not 3 BACKWARD WALKS

Bar 15 - last step Should read:
Turning R, LF closes to RF, facing wall - not LF to side against LOD, facing wall & partner

RUMBA ACACIA© (June 2014) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 15 – step 3 should read:
Transfer weight forward to LF, then swivel 1/4R releasing hold (Bar 15 ends and Bar 16 commences without hold).

BLUE JOHN SWING© (March 2014) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 14 – Ends in Open Counter Prom Pos with Man’s L to Lady’s R hand hold NOT Double Hold

RHINESTONE RUMBA© (March 2014) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 10 – Last line should read – Man’s L to Lady’s R hands on Man’s L hip NOT R Hip


HOP SCRIPT NOTICE (January 2014)

Please note that the NCDTA Classical winning dance is now called COUNTY GAVOTTE 2014.

COUNTY GAVOTTE 2014© (January 2014) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 6 Should read – Inward turn turning L not R

A.J.CHA CHA CHA© (October 2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Please note – Man & Lady dance on the same foot bars 1 to 3

SIXTY SAUNTER© (October 2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 2, Step 2 - alignment should read backing DW against LOD not facing LOD
Bar 2, Step 4, LADY closes WITH weight not without weight at the end of Bar 2
Bar 8, Step 4 - alignment should read facing DW in PP not DC in PP

TANGO CABALLE© (September 2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 12 - Step 2 should read adopting Double Hold NOT Ballroom Hold

SILVER RUMBA© (September 2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Dance commences in Open facing Pos, Man facing, Lady backing wall
Bar 12 – Lady – step 3 – should read LF back towards centre NOT RF back towards centre

EMERALD JIVE© (August 2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 7 – Lady’s steps should read:
LF forward down LOD to chasse L,R,L in tandem Pos - QaQ Then as per script - Flick RF forward down LOD - Flick Ball Change - QaQ

FLEETHAM FOXTROT© (June2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Headings: Bars 13 to 16 should read – PASSING NATURAL TURN – TURNING BACK HOVER – FEATHER FINISH – TOP SPIN

VARIETY SWING© (May2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 9, Step 1 should read: LF to side commence turning R not L

WALTZ ELISSIA© (May 2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Heading – Bar 11 – Should read CURVED FEATHER FROM PP not CURVED FEATHER TO PP

MYSTIC MAMBO© (May2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 9, Step 3: Should read LF not RF back in Open Fallaway

HINOKI BOSSA NOVA © (May 2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Headings: Bars 5 to 8 : Should read : SIDE, TAP TURNING R not L TO END IN LEFT SIDE SHADOW HOLD (LADY SIDE, CLOSE TURNING L)

KEY WEST WALTZ © (March 2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 3, step 2 Should read RF forward diag wall – not RF closes to LF

SAMBUCA BLUES © (March 2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 2, step 3 should say: LF forward DW, swivel to L (not R) to end facing DC
Bar 16, step 2 note: Lady closes without weight to commence dance both LF forward

NOTE: With the excitement of their win and the terrific atmosphere on the night, the inventors did click their fingers on the circling walks on Bars 15 & 16 during their videoed demonstration.
However; whilst their arms were held in the same way they did not click their fingers on Bars 15 & 16 during the competition.

PINK DIAMOND FOXTROT © (March 2013) HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 6 - Open Impetus Turn should read Turning to R not to L

TANTO TENUTA © (March 2013) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Headings: Bars 5 to 8: Please insert - 'CONTRA CHECK' before - RECOVER, ROCKS TURNING R

ROYAL IMPERIAL TWO STEP © (February 2013) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 11, step 1 – add: adopting Open Hold with R to Lady’s L hand hold

RED VELVET TANGO © (February 2013) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 1, step 1 – add: turning L

VISTAMAR CHA CHA CHA © (February 2013) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 12, step 3 – add - releasing R hand hold

TIGER EYE TANGO © (January 2013) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 6, Step 3 should read RF back down LOD – NOT - RF back against LOD

CHELASTINA CHA CHA CHA © (October 2012) - SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 11 – Count 4&1 ccc Chasse the Lady turns to the Left … NOT Right … to end in Man’s L side in Zorba Hold.

RUMBA FUJAIRAH © (May 2012) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 5 Lady should read – RF back towards wall, Replace weight forward to LF, RF forward & spiral to L crossing LF loosely in front of RF end facing LOD
Bar 6 Lady – LF forward down LOD turning L, RF side and slightly back, LF back down LOD

LINDUM MAMBO © (April 2012) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 15, Step 3 – turn Lady to L not R through Cuddle Hold
Bar 16, step 3 – Lady LF back down LOD not against LOD

RIVA CHA CHA CHA © (April 2012) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 11 - Man ends this bar facing LOD (not centre)
Lady steps RF back against LOD (not down LOD) on step 1 and twists to R at the end of her chasse to end facing centre.

PETE WRIGHT’S WALTZ © (March 2012) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 3 - At the end of the bar, having changed places, release hold and adopt Man’s R to Lady’s L hand hold Bar 7 – At the end of the bar, having changed places, release hold and adopt Man’s R to Lady’s L hand hold

JAYMAR GAVOTTE © (February 2012) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 3 - Count 1 & 2 – LF forward against LOD, swivel to L and extend RF to side against LOD, pointing DW against LOD adopt Double Hold facing DW in OPP
Bar 5 - Commences RF forward down LOD

BUTTERNUT BLUES (June 2011) - SCRIPT AMENDMENT
The timing of Bars 2 & 3 should read QQS, QQS and NOT SQQ, SQQ as
incorrectly printed on the A5 Glossy Script

WAINWRIGHT FOXTROT (June 2011) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 6 – last step – should read LF
Bar 7 – last step – should read RF

PEAR TREE RUMBA (February 2011) – HOP SCRIPT CLARIFICATION
Man’s alignment at the end of bar 2 is – facing Centre in Closed Hold
Man’s alignment at the end of bar 4 is – facing Wall and partner in Open Position with L to R hand hold
Man’s alignment on bars 5 & 6 remains – facing Wall
Lady turns to L under joined raised arms (Man’s L to Lady’s R) on step 3 of Bar 7
Man’s alignment at the end of bar 13 is – facing Wall, Lady ends facing LOD in Cuddle Hold after completing her Spiral

AZTEC JIVE (January 2011) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 4, step 2 should read – Replace weight to RF adopting Double Hold

NEW MOON SAUNTER (October 2010) - HOP SCRIPT CORRECTION
Bar 7 – Man dances a forward twinkle LF fwd, Close RF to LF, LF back AND THEN CLOSE RF TO LF WITHOUT WEIGHT so the timing for both Man & Lady is QQQQ

FIRE OPAL FOXTROT (June 2010) - HOP SCRIPT AMENDMENT
Bar 10 – Back Curved Feather should read - curve towards the Right and not to the Left

PORTLAND SWING (April 2010)
Lady: Bar 12 – Should read RF, LF, RF and not LF, RF, LF

CLEARWATER WALTZ(October 2009)
Bar 14 – The timing should be 1, & 2, 3 as per the original script and NOT 1, 2 & 3 as incorrectly printed on Monthly A5 dance cards

SEPTEMBER FOXTROT (June 2009)
Bar 10 - Step 1 is RF to side against LOD facing wall and NOT along LOD – (Same Foot Lunge)

For clarification purposes the September Foxtrot starts facing DW and the Rumba Dedication starts in Shadow Hold L hands joined Man’s R hand on lady’s R shoulder both facing LOD. (June 2009)

MOSAIC MAMBO (May 2009)
Bar 14 step 1 – Lady dances LF forward diag centre against LOD

AQUAMARINE WALTZ (April 2009)
Correction - Headings Bars 9 to 12 – omit the ‘Chair’
Headings should read: Open Ending to PP * Syncopated Whisk from PP * Chasse in PP * 1-3 weave from PP (Underturned)

RAITHWAITE RUMBA (March 2009)
Bar 10 – count 2 should read ‘release hold with R hand’ and not release hold with L hand

VALENTINES GAVOTTE (February 2009)
Bar 1 – step 4 should read - RF draws past LF to a 4th pos. Low aerial.

TANGO TIESTO (January 2009)
Bar 7 – step 2 LF fwd down LOD, cont to turn L adopting RH to LH hold
Bar 8 – step 3 RF diag fwd pointing DC, adopting ballroom hold

MAMBO MARINA (January 2009)
Bar 9 – step 1 LADY – RF back down LOD