Don't Give Up

Choreographer: Laura Sway – May 2018

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Notes- Start after 32 counts … music is still quiet .. second wall beat kicks in 
One restart on wall 8 after 24 counts ( see description )
Count in – 32

[1-8] Rock recover behind side cross, rock recover left sailor ¼ turn
123&4-Rock Right to Right side, recover onto Left, step Right behind Left, step Left to Left side, step Right across Left.

567&8-Rock Left to Left side, recover weight onto Right, making ¼ turn Left step Left behind Right, step Right slightly to Right side, Step Left in place. (9.00)

[9-16] Heel & heel & stomp, flick making ¼ Left, cross side, behind & cross
1&2&34-Dig your Right heel forward, step Right beside Left, dig your Left heel forward, step Left beside Right. Stomp your Right beside your Left, turn ¼ turn Left flicking your right foot up behind (6.00)

56&78-Cross Right over Left, step Left to Left side, quickly step Right behind Left, step Left to Left side, step Right across Left.

[17-24] Syncopated rocks- Left & Right & forward, full turn left stepping left right.
12&34-Rock Left to Left side, recover onto Right, quickly step on Left, rock Right to Right side, recover onto Left, quickly step onto Right

&5678-rock Left forward, recover onto Right, making a full turn over Left shoulder walk back Left right ( non Turner option – just Rock recover and walk back Left right )

( Restart here on wall 8 )

[25-32] Big step Left and drag, & walk walk, grind Left heel ¼ Left, Left coaster step.
12&34-take a big step back on the Left dragging Right to meet for two counts (1,2) quickly step onto the Right, walk forward Left, Right.

567&8-grind your Left heel into the floor and make ¼ turn Left, step onto the Right, step back on the Left, step Right beside Left, step forward on the Left.

RESTART

Wall 8 there is a Restart after 24 counts ….
Dance the dance up to the syncopated rocks … instead of making a full turn Left see below
[17-24] Syncopated rocks- Left & Right & forward, full turn left stepping left right.

12&34-Rock Left to Left side, recover onto Right, quickly step on Left, rock Right to Right side, recover onto Left, quickly step onto Right

&5678-rock Left forward, recover onto Right, WALK BACK LEFT , TOUCH RIGHT BESIDE LEFT ( CLAP)

Restart

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About the Choreographer

Laura Sway – May 2018

Laura Sway, a dynamic performer featured in our archive since May 2018, captivates audiences with her innovative dance style and infectious energy. With two outstanding dances showcased, she continues to inspire and elevate the art of movement within our community.

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