Laugh Before I Cry

Choreographer: Alexis Strong (UK) January 2018

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Start On Vocals (8 Sec intro)

[1-8] RIGHT SIDE ROCK, BACK COASTER STEP, LEFT STEP PIVOT 1/2 TURN, SHUFFLE ½ TURN.
1-2Rock R To R (1) Recover On L (2)
3&4Step Back On R (3) Step Back On L (&) Step Fwd On R (4)
5-6Step L Fwd (5) Pivot 1/2 Turn R, Step On R (6) 6:00
7&8Making 1/2 Turn R, Step On L (7) Step R To L (&) Step Back On L (8) 12:00

[9-16] X2 DRAG WALKS BACK , RIGHT COASTER STEP, CROSS SAMBA’s X2
1-2Step Back On R, Drag L To R (1) Step Back On L, Drag R To L (2)
3&4Step Back On D (3) Step L To R (&) Step R Fwd (4)
5&6Cross L Over R (5) Rock R To R Side (&) Recover On L (6)
7&8Cross R Over L (7) Rock L To L Side (&) Recover On R (8)

[17-24] CROSS 1/4 TURN, BACK LEFT SHUFFLE, FULL TURN RIGHT, FORWARD RIGHT SHUFFLE.
1-2Cross L Over R (1) Making 1/4 Turn L, Step Back On R (2) 9:00
3&4Step Back On L (3) Step R To L (&) Step Back On L (4)
5-6Over R Shoulder, Make 1/2 Turn, Step On R (5) 3:00 Over R Shoulder, Make 1/2 Turn, Step On L (6) 9:00
7&8Step R Fwd (7) Step L To R (&) Step R Fwd (8)

[25-32] MAMBO STEPS FORWARD AND BACK, 1/2 TURN LOCK STEPS. (1/2 Semi Circle)
1&2Rock Fwd On L (1) Recover Back On R (&) Step Back On L (2)
3&4Rock Back On R (3) Recover Fwd On L (&) Step R Beside L (4)
5&6&Making 1/8 Turn L, Step On L (5) Lock R Behind L (&) Making 1/8 Turn L, Step On L (6) Lock R Behind L (&)
7&8Making 1/8 Turn L, Step On L (7) Lock R Behind L (&) Making 1/8 Turn L, Step Fwd On L (8) 3:00

[33-40] POINTS FORWARD, SIDE, COASTER STEP X2.
1-2Point R Fwd (1) Point R To R Side (2)
3&4Step Back On R (3) Step L To R (&) Step R Fwd (4)
5-6Point L Fwd (5) Point L To L Side (6)
7&8Step Back On L (7) Step R To L (&) Step L Fwd (8)

[41-48] BODY ROLL FORWARD, RIGHT MAMBO, WALKS BACK X2, LEFT COASTER STEP.
1-2Step Fwd On R, (Bend Knee Slightly) (1) Step L Together (Push Hips And Stomach Up, Chest Fwd) (2)
3&4Rock R Fwd (3) Recover Back On L (&! Step Back On R (4)
5-6Walk Back L (5) Walk Back R (6)
7&8Step Back On L (7) Step R To L (&) Step L Fwd (8)

RESTART WALL 3 AFTER COUNT 8

TAG DURING WALL 6 AFTER COUNT 12.
1-2Walk Fwd L (1) Walk Fwd R (2)
3-4Walk Fwd L (2) Hitch R Fwd (4)
Then Restart

ENDING- Wall 8 After Count 32 Cross R Over L, Unwind To Front.

ENJOY!!

Last Update – 28th jan. 2018

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About the Choreographer

Alexis Strong (UK) January 2018

Alexis Strong is a talented performer from the UK, celebrated for their dynamic choreography and captivating stage presence. Having two impressive dances showcased in our archive, Alexis continues to inspire audiences with creativity and passion since January 2018.

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