Don't Stay

Choreographer: Lisa McCammon and Brenda Shatto , (Oct. 2012)

Teach Video

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Step Sheet

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This dance won first place in its category at the 2012 Las Vegas Dance Explosion

This step sheet may not be altered without the written permission of the choreographers: brendas@winecountrylinedance.com or (Lisa) dancinsfun@gmail.com

Very quick start after only 4 counts; start weight on L

[1-8] STEP-LOCK, STEP, SIDE ROCK-REC-KICK-CROSS, PRESS, REC, BEHIND-TURN-STEP-LOCK-STEP
&1-2Step fwd R, lock L behind, step fwd R

3&4&Rock L to side, rec R, kick L slightly across R, cross step L over R

5Step R to side (toes pointing to R diag), leaning onto ball and bending R knee slightly

6Rec L

7&: Step R behind L, turn ¼ L [9] stepping fwd L

8&1: Step fwd R, lock L behind R, step fwd R

[9-16] FWD ROCK, REC, OUT-OUT-IN-CROSS, TURN, SIDE, FWD
2-3Rock fwd L, rec R

&4&5Step L to side, step R to side, step L home, cross R over L

6Turn ¼ R [12] stepping back L

7Step R to side

8Step fwd L **

** Restart point during 2nd and 5th rotations, both times at [6]

[17-24] TURN-POINT-BALL-TURN-BALL-STEP, ANCHOR SWEEP, SWEEP, STEP, TURN
&1Turn ¼ R [3] stepping R across L; point L to side

&2Step L home; turn ¼ R [6], pointing R fwd

&3Step R home, small STEP fwd L

4&5Stepping R behind L in 3rd position, rock in place RLR, sweeping L on count 5

6Step L slightly behind R, sweeping R

7Step R slightly behind L after sweep, with wt on heels

8Lift toes slightly while turning ½ R [12], keeping feet together and in place, ending wt L

[25-32] TURN, TURN, COASTER CROSS, SIDE-BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS-SIDE-BEHIND-SIDE
1-2Turn ½ R [6] stepping fwd R, turn ½ R stepping back L

No turn option, walk back R, L
3&4: Step back R, step L next to R, step R fwd slightly across L

5&6&7&8Making a half turn clockwise, step L to side, step R behind L, step L to side, step R across L, step L to side, step R behind, step side L, ending at [6] (this is a syncopated vine and weave)

TAG: after 3rd rotation, facing [12]; wt is L. The footwork is similar to the start of the dance, but adds a full turn:
&1Step fwd R, lock L behind (wt on R and ball of L)

2Unwind a full turn over L shoulder, transferring wt L

No turn option: 1-2 Sway R, L

Sequence after intro: 32, 16 (Restart), 32, 2 (tag), 32, 16 (Restart), 32, 32, 32, 32, 32

Music

About the Choreographer

Lisa McCammon and Brenda Shatto , (Oct. 2012)

Lisa McCammon and Brenda Shatto are dynamic performers celebrated for their collaborative artistry, showcasing a unique blend of creativity and passion. Together, they have contributed one exceptional dance to our archive, leaving a lasting impression on audiences and inspiring future generations of dancers.

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