I Try And Try

Choreographer: Paulette Chang (Hawaii) March 2020

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Intro: 48 counts – 2 Restarts

Sec 1. R CROSS, STEP L, R SAILOR, L CROSS SHUFFLE, STEP R, HINGE ¼ L ONTO L
1,2,3&4Cross R over L, Step L, sweep R behind L, step L to L, step R to R diag
5&6,7,8L cross over R, step R, cross L over R, step R, hinge ¼ turn L onto L (9:00)

SEC 2. R LOCK, R LOCK STEP, L LOCK STEP, SWAY R, L
1,2,3&4R forward, Lock L behind, R forward, Lock L behind, R forward
5&6,7,8L forward, Lock R behind, L forward, Sway R, sway L (9:00)

SEC. 3 R CROSS SHUFFLE, 3 HIP BUMPS, R ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER, R COASTER,
1&2,3&4Cross R over L, Step L, Cross R over L, bump hips L,R,L
5,6,7&8Rock forward R, recover L, R back, left back together, R forward (9:00)

SEC. 4 ROCK L RECOVER R, SHUFFLE ½ TURN, SHUFFLE ½ TURN, L SAILOR ¼ TURN
1,2,3&4Rock L forward, recover R, Shuffle ½ turn to L, L,R,L
5&6,7&8Shuffle ½ turn to L, R,L,R, L ¼ turn sweep L behind R, step R, Step L (6:00)

SEC. 5 R SHUFFLE, L SHUFFLE, R MAMBO CROSS, L MAMBO CROSS
1&2,3&4R forward, L together, R forward, L forward, R together, L forward
5&6,7&8Rock R to R, recover L, cross R over L, Rock L to L, recover R, cross L over R (6:00)

SEC. 6 STEP R, TOUCH L, L KICKBALL, R CROSS & CROSS, L ¼ TURN, WALK WALK
1,2,3&4&5Step R, Touch L next to R, kick L, ball L, Cross R over L, step L, Cross R over L
6,7,8L ¼ turn onto L, walk R, walk L (3:00)

SEC. 7 STEP R, ¼ TURN L, R CROSS SHUFFLE, ¼ TURN, ¼ TURN, L CROSS SHUFFLE
1,2,3&4Step R forward, ¼ turn L, Cross R over L, step L, Cross R over L (12:00)
5,6,7&8Step back on L ¼ turn R, ¼ turn R onto R, cross L over R, step R, cross L over R (6:00)

SEC. 8 FULL MONTERY ½ TURN R with L CROSS, CROSS R, SYNCOPATED VOLTA ½ TURN TO L
1,2,3,4Touch R toe out to R, sweep ½ turn to R onto R, Step L toe out to L, cross L over R (12:00)
5,Cross R over L (5),
6&7&8(½ Turn to L), Step L, (6) R toe behind (&) Step L (7) R toe behind (&) Step L (8) (6:00)
Alt option: after Monterey turn, you can do a walk around in 4 counts, R,L,R,L

RESTARTS: -
Wall 3 after 16 counts (Sec.2) restart facing 9:00
Wall 6 after 48 counts (Sec. 6) restart facing 12:00

Contact: pachang.70@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Paulette Chang (Hawaii) March 2020

Paulette Chang, a talented dancer from Hawaii, has captivated audiences with her vibrant performances and unique choreographic style. With two dynamic dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and uplift the community through the art of movement.

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