Giving Up On You

Choreographer: Klara Wallman (Swe) March 2017

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Step Sheet

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Start on vocals, 8 counts intro.

Step w. Sweep, Cross, Side, Behind, Side, Hand movements, Bodyroll, ½ turn, Fullturn w. Sweep.
1-2&aStep L forward as you Sweep R from back to front (1), Cross R over L (2), Step L to L side (&) Step R behind L (a).

3&a4&Step L to L side as you reach your R arm forward, palm up (3), Reach L arm forward, palm up (&), Put both hands on your mouth, palms towards mouth, (like you are beginning to blow a kiss) (a), Put your R arm down to the side of your body, palm forward (4), Put your L arm down to the side of your body, palm forward (&).

5-6Make a bodyroll from head to hips (5), Turn ½ R step R forward as you raise your R hand “towards sky” (6). (6.00)

7-8Make a full spiralturn L on your R, end the turn by sweeping L from front to back (7). Step L back as you sweep R from front to back (8). (6.00)

Behind, Side, Cross, Turn ¼, Turn ½, Cross, Side, Behind, Sway x4, Cross, Turn 1/4 , Turn ½.
1&aStep R behind L (1), Step L to L side (&), Cross R over L (a).

2-3Turn ¼ R step L back (2), Turn ½ R step R forward as you sweep L from back to front (3). (3.00)

4&aCross L over R (4), Step R to R side (&), Step L behind R (a).

5-6a7Step R to R side as you sway to R (5), Sway to L (6), Make a quick sway to R (a), Sway to L (7).

8&aCross R over L (8), Turn ¼ R step L back (&), Turn ½ R step R forward (a). (12.00)

Restart here at wall 4.

Forward w. kick, Back x2, Rockstep, Turn ¼, Turn ¼, Fullturn w. Sweep, Sweep, Behind.
1-2a3-4Step L Forward as you make a low kick with R (1), Step R back (2), Step L back (a), Rock R back (3), Recover onto L (4)

a5-6Turn ¼ L step R forward (a), Turn ¼ L cross L over R (5), Make a full unwind turn R, end the turn by sweeping R from front to back. (6.00)

7-8Step R back as you sweep L from front to back (7), Step L behind R (8).

Side, Rockstep w. hitch, Behind, Side, 1/8 Forward, Arm movement, ½ + 1/8 Spiralturn, Behind, Side, Sway, Turn ¼, Run x3 in a half circle.
&a1Step R to R side (&), Rock L over R (a), Recover onto R as you hitch L (1).

2&a3Step L behind R (2), Step R to R side (&), Turn 1/8 R by stepping L slightly forward and at the same time raise your R arm, halfway “towards sky” (a), Raise your R arm all the way up (3) (7.30).

4a5Make a ½ spiralturn R, end the turn by sweeping R a 1/8 (4) Step R behind L (a), Step L to L side (5) (3.00)

6-7Sway to R (6), Turn ¼ L step L forward (7). (12.00)

8&aTurn ½ L by 3 quick step, R, L, R, in a half circle (6.00).

Start again!

Restart: After 16 counts on wall 4 (facing 6.00).

Enjoy!

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About the Choreographer

Klara Wallman (Swe) March 2017

Klara Wallman, a talented Swedish dancer, has captivated audiences with her exceptional performances since March 2017. With two dynamic dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and showcase her passion for the art of dance.

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