My Name Is NO

Choreographer: Brandi Gross (March 2016)

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Sequence: A-B-C-A-B-C-A-A-C-Tag-A-A
Intro – 28 counts

Section A: 32 Counts
A[1-8] CROSS, SIDE, HAND, STEP, STEP, HITCH, ROCK, RECOVER, SWEEP, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS
1 & 2Cross R over L (1), Step L out to L (&), Wave L pointer finger from R to L and lift R toes (2)

3 & 4Step onto R (3), Step fwd on L (&), Hitch R knee & pop body for styling (as if punched in the stomach) (4)

5 & 6Rock fwd on R (5), Recover onto L (&), Step back on R sweeping L to back (6)

7 & 8Cross L behind R (7), Step R to R (&), Cross L over R angling upper body L (8)

A[9-16] ¼ R, MAMBO X2, HITCH W/ ARMS X2, SIDE, BEHIND, ¼ R
1 & 2Turn ¼ R rocking fwd on R (1), Recover onto L (&), Step back on R (2) (3:00)

3 & 4Rock back on L (3), Recover onto R (&), Step fwd on L (4)

5 &Hitch R knee pushing arms fwd (5), Lower knee and pull arms in (&)

6 &Hitch R knee pushing arms out to sides (6), Lower knee and pull arms in (&)

7 & 8Step R to R (7), Cross L behind R (&), Turn ¼ R stepping fwd on R (8) (6:00)

A[17-24] ½ PIVOT, ½ SWEEP, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, ¼ L, ¼ L, CROSS
1 & 2Step fwd on L (1) Pivot ½ R (&), Turn ½ R stepping back on L sweeping R to back (2) (6:00)

3 & 4Cross R behind L (3), Step L to L (&), Cross R over L (4)

5 & 6Rock L out to L (5), Recover onto R (&), Cross L over R prepping for turn (6)

7 & 8Turn ¼ L stepping back on R (7), Turn ¼ L stepping L to L (&), Cross R over L (8) (12:00)

A[25-32] ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, POINT, TOUCH, STEP, ¼ R, HITCH W/ ARMS X2, SIDE, BEHIND, ¼ L
1 & 2Rock L out to L (1), Recover onto R (&), Cross L over R (2)

3 & 4Point R to R (3), Touch R next to L (&), Step R to R prepping foot out (4)

5 &Turn ¼ R hitching L knee and pushing arms fwd (5), Lower knee and pull arms in (&) (3:00)

6 &Hitch L knee pushing arms out to sides (6), Lower knee and pull arms in (&)

7 & 8Step L to L (7), Cross R behind L (&), Turn ¼ L stepping fwd on L (8) (12:00)

Section B: 32 Counts (Always on 12:00 wall)
B[1-8] FWD TRAVELING VINE X2, KNEE FANS X2, ROCK, RECOVER, STEP BACK X2
1 2 &Step R fwd to R diagonal (1), Cross L behind R (2), Step R fwd (&)

3 4 &Step L fwd to L diagonal (3), Cross R behind L (4), Step L fwd (&)

5 &Step R fwd fanning knees out angling body to L (5), Bring knees together (&)

6 &Step L fwd fanning knees out angling body to R (6), Bring knees together (&)

7 & 8 &Rock fwd on R (7), Recover onto L (&), Step back on R (8), Step back on L (&)

B[9-16] ¼ R STEP DRAG, ROCK, RECOVER, STEP, BEHIND, SIDE, ROCK, RECOVER, KICK, STEP, HEEL SWIVEL X2
1 2 &Turn ¼ R taking a big step R dragging L heel (1), Rock L behind R (2), Recover onto R (&) (3:00)

3 4 &Step L to L (3), Cross R behind L (4), Step L to L (&)

5 6 &Cross rock R over L slightly lifting L (5), Recover onto L (6), Kick R to L diagonal (&)

7 & 8 &Step R out to R (7) Lift L heel and swivel inward (&), Return heel (8), Lift R heel and swivel inward (&)

B[17-24] ¼ L SWEEP, BACK, TOGETHER, PRESS-RECOVER-BALL (X2), TOE, TOGETHER, TOE, TOGETHER
1 2 &Turn ¼ L stepping R heel down and sweeping L to back (1), Step L back (2), Step R next to L (&) (12:00)

3 4 &Press L fwd (3), Recover onto R (4), Step ball of L next to R (&)

5 6 &Press R fwd (5), Recover onto L (6), Step R next to L (&)

7 & 8 &Touch L toe fwd (7), Step L next to R (&), Touch R toe fwd (8), Step R next to L (&)

B[25-32] STEP, BOUNCE ½ R W/ HAND, HEEL, COASTER W/ KICK, CROSS, ROCK X2, STEP, HITCH
1 2 & 3Step fwd on L (1), Turn ½ R bouncing 3X and raise L hand next to face opening and closing hand 3X (as if making a “talking” motion), on last bounce lift R toes (2&3) (6:00)

4 & 5 &Step R back (4), Step L next to R (&), Kick R fwd (5), Cross R over L (&)

6 &Rock L back to L diagonal (6), Recover onto R (&)

7 & 8Rock fwd on L (7), Recover onto R (&), Step back on L hitching R knee (8)

Section C: 16 Counts (oriented from 12:00 wall)
C[1-8] SWEEP, CROSS, POINT, R KNEE ROLL IN-OUT, SWEEP, BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS SHUFFLE
1 2 &Step fwd on R sweeping L to front (1), Cross L over R (2), Touch R out to R (&)

3 & 4Keeping R toe on ground roll R knee in toward left (3), roll R knee out toward R (&), Step R heel down (4)

5 6 &Step back on L sweeping R to back (5), Cross R behind L (6), Step L to L (&)

7 & 8Cross R over L (7), Step L to L (&), Cross R over L (8)

C[9-16] STEP, SWAY W/ HAND, HIP ROLL, KICK, POINT BACK, ½ L UPPER BODY DIP
1Step L out to L beginning to sway hips L and w/ palm down drag L pointer finger across lips (1)

2Poke L hip out and flick L hand out to L keeping palm down turning head to follow your hand (2)

3 4Roll hips CCW in semicircle to R changing weight to R (3 4)

5 & 6Kick L fwd (5), Bend L knee under body (&), Point L back (6)

7 8Slowly turn ½ L dipping upper body down then up leading w/ L shoulder ending w/ weight on L (7 8) (6:00)

TAG: Hold 2 counts

ENJOY!!

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Contact: Brandi Gross, bgross388@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Brandi Gross (March 2016)

Brandi Gross, featured in our archive since March 2016, is an inspiring talent with a vibrant passion for dance. With one captivating performance to her credit, she continues to uplift and energize audiences with her artistry and dedication.

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