MY FIRST AKA EVERYTHING IS A HUSTLE

Choreographer: Lynne Martino (06)

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1st place winner at the Tim Gillis Spring Dance Weekend 3/24-26 
 
1-8 Forward Walks, R Forward Coaster Step, L Step Locks Back 
1,2 Walk forward R.L 
3&4 Step forward R, step L together, step R back 
5,6 Step back on L, cross step R over L 
7&8 Step back on L, cross step R over L, step back on L 
 
9-16 R Rock Step Back, Forward R Shuffle, ½ turn R, Full Turn R(or L forward shuffle 
1,2 Rock back on R recover L 
3&4 Shuffle forward R,L,R 
5,6 Step forward on L, turning ½ turn R stepping forward on R 
7&8 Step ¼ R on left, step ½ turn R stepping forward on R, step ¼ R on L (Alternative steps - forward shuffle L,R,L) 
 
17-24 Repeat Steps 1-8 
 
25-32 R Rock Step Back, Forward R Shuffle, ¼ Turn R, L Cross Steps 
1,2 Rock back on R, recover weight on L 
3&4 Shuffle forward R, L, R 
5,6 Step forward on L making ¼ turn R, recovering weight on R 
7&8 Cross step L over R, step on ball of R and cross step L over R 
 
33-40 Weave R 2, R Rock and Cross, Weave L 2, L Rock and Cross 
1,2 Step R to R side, step L behind R 
3&4 Step R to R side, step on L, step R over L 
5,6 Step L to L side, step R behind L 
7&8 Step L to L side, step on R, step L over R 
 
41-48 Weave R 2, ¼ turn L Coaster Step, Forward L Rock, L Coaster Step 
1,2 Step R to R side, step L behind R 
3&4 Step ¼ L on R, step back on L, step forward on R 
5,6 Rock forward on L, recover weight on R 
7&8 Step back on L, step R next to L, step forward on L 
 
49-56 Repeat Steps 33-40 
 
57-64 R Points Forward and Side, R Sailor Step, L Points Forward and Side, L Sailor Step 
1,2 Point R toe forward and to the right side 
3&4 Cross R behind L, Step L to L side, Step R in place 
5,6 Point L forward and to left side 
7&8 Cross L behind R, step R to R side, Step L in place 
START AGAIN 
 
Restart: 3rd time on back wall eliminate last 8 counts(Points forward and side...) 
 
Tags: End of dance on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th time on front wall: 
1-8 R Kickball Changes, R&L Side points 
1&2 Kick R forward, step back on ball of R, step L next to R 
3&4 Kick R forward, step back on ball of R, step L next to R 
5,6 Point R to R side and Hold 
&7&8 Bring R in next to L and Point L to left side, bring L in next to R and point R to R side  
 
This dance is dedicated to Forty Arroyo and the NELOL. Special thanks to Tom. and Angela .  
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About the Choreographer

Lynne Martino (06)

Lynne Martino (06) is a talented dancer and a cherished member of our community, known for her vibrant performances that light up the stage. With one captivating dance preserved in our archive, she continues to inspire and connect with audiences through the art of movement.

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