Better Without You

Choreographer: Lilian Lo – June 2019

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Phrasing: AAB AAB AAB A
Intro: 32 counts (18 seconds into the track)

Part A: 32 counts
(1 – 8) Side, close, tap, behind, ¼ L, forward, check, replace, ½ L, ½ L
1 2&3RF big step to side (1), hold (2), LF closed to RF (&), RF tap to side (3)

4&5RF cross behind LF (4), ¼ turn L, LF step forward (&), RF step forward (5) 9:00

6 7&LF cross over RF (6), replace on RF (7), ½ turn L (&) @3:00

8&LF step forward (8), ½ turn L, RF closed to LF (&)

(9 – 16) Forward, back, hook, kick, step, ¼ L, side, tap x 2, rock, replace
1 2 3LF step forward (1), RF step back (2), L leg hook across R leg (3)

4&5LF small kick forward (4), LF step in place (&), ¼ turn L, RF step to side (5) @6:00

6&7Hold (6), LF cross tap over RF with bend knee (&), LF tap to side (&)

8&LF rock back behind RF (8), replace on RF (&)

(17 – 24) Side, ¼ R, (cross, back, back) x 4
1LF step to side (1)

2&3¼ turn R, RF cross over LF (2), LF step back (&), RF step diagonally back (3) @9:00

4&5LF cross over RF (4), RF step diagonally back (&), LF step diagonally back (5)

6&7&Hold (6), RF cross over LF (&), LF take small diagonally back step (7), RF step diagonally back (&)

8&LF cross over RF (8), RF take small diagonally back step (&)

(25 – 32) ¼ L, (tap, ¼ R, replace, tap, replace) x 3, ¼ R
1 2&¼ turn L, LF step to side (1), RF tap next to LF (2), ¼ turn R, replace on RF (&) @9:00

3&LF tap next to RF (3), replace on LF (&)

4&RF tap next to LF (4), ¼ turn R, replace on RF (&) @12:00

5&LF tap next to RF (5), replace on LF (&)

6&RF tap next to LF (6), ¼ turn R, replace on RF (&) @3:00

7&8&LF tap next to RF (7), replace on LF (&), RF tap next to LF (8), ¼ turn R (&) @6:00

Part B: 32 counts
(1 – 8) Side, check, replace, side, cross, side, check, replace, side, cross
1 2 3RF step to side (1), LF cross over RF (2), replace on RF (3)

4&5LF step to side, slightly backward (4), RF cross over LF (&), LF step to side (5)

6 7RF cross over LF (6), replace on LF (7)

8&RF step to side, slightly backward (8), LF cross over RF (&)

(9 - 16) Side, syncopated Cuban Break, (side, close) x 3, 1/8 R
1RF step to side (1)

2&3&LF cross over RF (2), replace on RF (&), LF step to side, rock L (3), replace on RF (&)

4&5&LF cross over RF (4), replace on RF (&), LF step to side (5), RF closed to LF (&)

6&7LF step to side (6), RF closed to LF (&), LF step to side (7)

8&Hold (8), RF closed to LF, 1/8 turn R on RF (&)

(17 – 24) Cross, ½ R, ½ R, ronde, behind, ½ L, step, lock
1 2LF cross over RF (1), hold (2)

3 4&½ turn R, weight on LF (3), RF step in place (4), ½ turn R (&) @7:30

5 6 7LF step back, RF ronde (5), RF cross behind LF (6), ½ turn L, LF step forward (7) @7:30

8&RF step forward (8), LF cross behind RF (&)

(25 – 32) Forward, cross, ½ R, ½ R, ronde, behind, ½ L, step, lock
1 2 3RF step forward (1), LF cross over RF (2), ½ turn R, weight on LF (3) @1:30

4 5 6RF step in place (4), ½ turn R, LF step back, RF ronde (5), RF cross behind LF(6) @7:30

7½ turn L, LF step forward (7) @1:30

8&RF step forward (8), LF cross behind RF (&)

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About the Choreographer

Lilian Lo – June 2019

Lilian Lo, featured in June 2019, brings a vibrant energy to our archive with one captivating dance that showcases her exceptional talent and artistry. Her commitment to creativity and expression continues to inspire audiences and fellow performers alike.

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