You Gotta Have A Reason

Choreographer: Marcus Mlakar (SE) – April 2019

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Short intro. Start on the word “Reason”

S1: Basic NC R, ¼L sweep, Cross, Point, Spiral, Run LF RF LF, Rock recover, RF back, Sweep.
1 - 2&3Step RF big step to R crossing LF behind, recover on RF, turn ¼L with sweep with RF (9:00)

4&5Cross RF over L, Point LF to left side, Do full turn spiral over L shoulder weight on RF

6&7Step LF forward, RF forward, LF forward

8&1Rock RF forward, recover on LF, step RF back while sweeping LF back behind RF

S2: Behind side cross rock, Side cross rock, Side fwd, Step turn ½L, Step.
2&3LF behind right, RF to R side, LF cross over RF

4&5Recover on RF, LF to L side, cross RF in front of LF

6&7Recover on LF, RF to R side, LF forward

8&1Step RF forward, turn ½L **R**, step RF forward (3:00)

S3: ½R ½R sweep, Cross, Side with sways R L R, Slide, Drag, Rock recover.
2&3Turn ½R stepping LF back, Turn ½R stepping fwd on RF sweep with LF, cross LF over RF (3:00)

4&5Step RF to R side with sway, Sway L, Sway R

6 - 7Slide LF to L side, drag RF on count 7

8&Rock RF back, recover on LF

S4: Walks forward R L, Step turn step, ¼R, ½R Hinge turn side, Cross rock recover, Side, Touch.
1 - 2Walk RF forward, LF forward

3&4Step RF forward, turn ½L, step RF forward (9:00)

5 - 6¼R LF to L side, ½R stepping RF to R side (6:00) *R*

7&8&Rock LF over RF, recover on RF, LF to L side, Touch RF next to LF

*R* Restart on Wall 2 & 4:
In S4 after 5 - 6 do a quick cross step with LF over RF (&) then start over (12:00)

**R** Restart on Wall 6:
In S2 after 8& turn another ¼L then start over (6:00)

Ending on Wall 8:
In S4 after 7& turn ¼L stepping LF fwd, turn another ¼L and step RF to R side and drag LF together quickly.

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About the Choreographer

Marcus Mlakar (SE) – April 2019

Marcus Mlakar (SE) is an accomplished performer with a vibrant presence in the dance community. With one captivating performance featured in our archive, his talent continues to inspire and uplift audiences everywhere since April 2019.

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