Big Girls Don't

Choreographer: Helaine Norman – December 2017

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Alt. Frankie Valli, Four Seasons - Big Girls Don`t Cry (Original Soundtrack from "Dirty Dancing")

Intro: 24 counts

*One Restart after 16 counts on 5th wall (12:00). Restart begins facing 9:00.
End by turning right to pose at 12:00 wall after 24 counts: Step R side, touch L together or across behind.

I. K-Step
1-2Step R to right front diagonal, touch L beside

3-4Step L to left back diagonal, touch R beside

5-6Step R to right back diagonal, touch L beside

7-8Step L to left front diagonal, touch R beside

Optional styling: Clap hands on touches beside

II. Temptation; 1/4 Turn Temptation Ending with Brush
1-2Rock R front diagonal, recover L

3-4Rock R front diagonal, hold

5-6Turn 1/4 left and rock L front diagonal, recover R (9:00)

7-8Rock L front diagonal, brush R forward

Optional styling: Clap on counts 4 and 8.
*Restart here on 5th wall, will be facing 9:00.

III. 1/4 Turn Side, Touch, 1/4 Back, Step Tog; 1/4 Turn Side, Touch, 1/4 Back, Step Tog
1-2Turn 1/4 left and stepping R side, touch L together (6:00)

3-4Turn 1/4 right stepping L back, step R together (9:00)

5-6Turn 1/4 right stepping L side, touch R together (12:00)

7-8Turn 1/4 left stepping R back (9:00), step L together

Optional steps for less experienced dancers: Eliminate 1/4 turns.
1-4Step R forward (or forward across) , touch L together, step L back, step R together.

5-8Repeat on other side.

IV. Lindy, Step, Touch Across Behind, Kick Ball Change
1&2Chasse right side R-L-R

3-4Rock L back, recover R

5-6Step L side, touch R back across L (while bending left knee slightly)

7&8Kick R forward diagonal, ball R, recover L

Optional styling for counts 5-6: Swing arms left.

Repeat

Contact: helaine43@gmail.com

Last Update - 27th Dec. 2017

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About the Choreographer

Helaine Norman – December 2017

Helaine Norman, featured in our archive since December 2017, is a talented dancer known for her captivating performances that inspire and uplift audiences. With a unique style and passion for the art, she has left a memorable mark in our dance community through her exceptional contribution.

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