Not Gonna "Cry"

Choreographer: Linda Reese – Feb. 2016

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Intro: “Cry” 12ct. intro (At start of vocals “I bite my lip” start on word “lip“) (1 Restart)

Sec-1: Cross, Back, Back, Cross, Back, Back
1-3Cross left over right, step right back on left diagonal, step left back

4-6Cross right over left, step left back on right diagonal, step left back

Sec-2 Cross, Point, Hold, Cross, Point, Hold
1-3Cross left over right (moving forward), point right to right side, hold

4-6Cross right over left (moving forward), point left to left side, hold

Sec-3: ¼ Twinkle Left, Twinkle
1-3Cross left over right, step right ¼ turn left, step left next to right 9:00

4-6Cross right over left, step left to left side, step right center

Sec-4: ¼ Twinkle Left, Twinkle
1-3Cross left over right, step right ¼ turn left, step left next to right 6:00

4-6Cross right over left, step left to left side, step right center

Sec-5: Step, Hitch, Kick, ½ Turn Left
1-3Step forward on left, hitch right, kick right

4-6Step right back, step left ¼ turn left, step right forward ¼ turn left 12:00

Sec-6: Sweep ½ Turn Left, Twinkle ¼ Turn Right
1-3Step forward on left, sweep right into a ½ turn left (2 counts) 6:00

4-6Cross right over left, step left ¼ turn right, step right next to left 9:00

Sec-7: Weave Right, Turn ¼ Right, Pivot ½ Turn Right
1-3Cross left over right, step right to right side, step left behind right

4-6Step right ¼ turn right 12:00, step left forward, pivot ½ turn right (angle slightly to right as you come out of turn bringing right shoulder back) 6:00

Restart here – Wall 5

Sec-8: Full Turn Left, Forward Rock, Recover, Step Right Back On Right Diagonal
1-3Step left forward angled to left, step right back into ½ turn left, step left forward into ½ turn left 6:00

4-6Rock right forward, recover on left, step back on right on right diagonal

Begin again

Restart on wall 5 at end of Sec-7.

Optional ending: Replace S-4 with 1-3 ¼ Twinkle (12:00)
4-6Weave left (cross right over left, step left to left side, step right behind left)

1-3Step left big step to left, drag right to left for 2cts.

Contact: paulandlindar@hotmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Linda Reese – Feb. 2016

Linda Reese, featured in our archive since February 2016, is a passionate dancer known for her vibrant performances and infectious enthusiasm. With one captivating dance in our collection, she continues to inspire others with her artistic flair and dedication to the art of dance.

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