Won't Let Go

Choreographer: Malene Jakobsen (DK), Jannick Brendholt (DK) Jan 2011

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Intro: 8 counts 7 sec. into track - dance begins with the word “Storm”. Dance begins with weight on L

[1-8] R basic, ¼, 3/8, run fwd, half diamond box
1-2&(1) Step R to R, (2) close L behind R, (&) cross R over L 12.00
3(3) Turn ¼ R stepping back on L, and on ball of L continue the turn another 3/8 R 7.30
4&5(4&) Run fwd R, L, (5) step R to R turning 1/8 L 6.00
6&7(6) Cross L behind R making 1/8 turn L, (&) step back on R, (7) step L to L making 1/8 turn L 3.00
8&(8) Cross R over L making 1/8 turn L, (&) step fwd on L 1.30
NOTE Your first restart is here, you’ll be facing 1.30 – start with R basic making 1/8 turn L now facing [12.00]

[9-17] Half diamond box, ball, fwd rock, back rock, ½, back rock, full turn with 1/8 sweep
1(1) Turn 1/8 L stepping R to R 12.00
2&3(2) Cross L behind R making 1/8 turn L, (&) step back on R, (3) turn ¼ L stepping fwd on L 7.30
&4&(&) Step R next, (4) rock fwd on L, (&) recover onto R 7.30
5-6(5) Rock back on L (prep. upper body slightly L for turning), (6) recover onto R 7.30
&7(&) Turn ½ R stepping back on L, (7) rock back on R (prep. upper body slightly R for turning) 1.30
8&(8) Recover onto L, (&) turn ½ L stepping back on R 7.30
1(1) Turn ½ L stepping fwd on L sweeping R from back to front making 1/8 turn L 12.00
Option: Optional for section 2, counts &4&: (&) step fwd on R, (4) turn ½ L, (&) turn ½ L stepping back on R

[18-25] Cross, side, behind sweep, behind, side, cross hitch, cross sweep, ½ sweep, behind, side, cross rock
2&3(2) Cross R over L, (&) step L to L, (3) cross R behind L sweeping L from front to back 12.00
4&5(4) Cross L behind R, (&) step R to R, (5) cross L over R hitching R 12.00
6(6) Cross R over L sweeping L from back to front 12.00
7(7) Step fwd on L making ½ turn R sweeping R from front to back 6.00
8&1(8) Step R behind L, (&) step L to L, (1) cross R over L 6.00

[26-32] Recover, side, cross, ¼, ½, ¼ sway rock, L basic
2&3(2) Recover onto L, (&) step R to R, (3) cross L over R 6.00
4&(4) Turn ¼ L stepping back on R, (&) turn ½ L stepping fwd on L 9.00
NOTE: Your second restart is here, you’ll be facing 9.00 – start with a R basic making ¼ turn R now facing 6.00
5-6&(5) Turn ¼ L rocking R to R swaying upper body R, (6) recover onto L, (&) cross R over L 6.00
7-8&(7) Step L to L, (8) close R behind L, (&) cross L over R 6.00

Have fun & enjoy.

Restarts: There are two restarts, wall 3 after 8 counts facing 1.30 & wall 6 after 28 counts facing 9.00

Contact: lovelinedance@live.dk - jannick.linedance@gmail.com

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Malene Jakobsen (DK), Jannick Brendholt (DK) Jan 2011

Malene Jakobsen and Jannick Brendholt from Denmark have made a vibrant mark in the dance world since January 2011, showcasing their unique talent and creativity. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, they continue to inspire and energize audiences everywhere!

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