Better in Texas

Choreographer: Justine Brown

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Step Sheet

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Start 32 count intro, as he sings ‘Mexico’.

Section One: Right Chasse ¼ Turn, Step Pivot ½ , Forward Shuffle, Forward Shuffle
1 & 2Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right 1/4 turn right.

3 – 4Left step fwd, Pivot ½ turn right,

5 & 6Left step fwd, Close right beside, Left step fwd

7 & 8Right step fwd, Close left beside, Right step fwd

Section Two: Left Step, Pivot ½ Turn, Shuffle ½ Turn, Walk Back, Walk Back, Coaster Step
1 – 2Left step fwd, Pivot ½ turn

3 & 4Shuffle turn 1/2 turn right (travelling back) stepping - left, right, left.

5 – 6Right step back, Left step back

7 & 8Right step back, Close left beside, Right step fwd

Section Three: Left Samba Forward, Right Samba Forward, Rock Fwd, Recover, Coaster Step
1 & 2Cross Left over fwd Right. Rock Right to side. Step slightly forward on Left.

3 & 4Cross Right fwd over Left. Rock Left to side. Step slightly forward on Right.

5 – 6Left rock fwd, Recover onto Right

7 & 8Left step back, Close right beside, Left step fwd

Section Four: Right Step, Pivot ¼ Turn, Cross Shuffle, Syncopated Grapevine
1 – 2Right step fwd, Pivot ¼ turn left

3 &4Cross right over left, Close left beside, Cross right over left

5 – 6 &Step Left to left side, Cross right behind (&) Step left to side

7 – 8Cross right over left, Step left to side

Section Five: Back Rock, Recover, Chasse ¼ Turn, Walk Fwd, Walk Fwd, Mambo Rock,
1 – 2Right Rock back, Recover fwd onto right

RESTART HERE 3RD WALL……………………………………………..
3 & 4Step right to right side. Close left beside right. Step right 1/4 turn right.

5 – 6Step Left fwd, Step Right fwd

7 & 8Rock fwd onto Left, Rock back onto Right, Step back on Left

Section Six: Walk Back, Walk Back, Coaster Cross, Side Rock, Cross Shuffle
1 – 2Step Right back, Step Left, Back

3 & 4Right step back, Close left beside, Cross Right over left

5 – 6Rock Left out to side, Recover onto Right

7 & 8Cross Left over right, Close right beside, Cross left over right

Section Seven: Side Rock, Cross Shuffle, Hinge ½ Turn, Forward Shuffle,
1 – 2Rock Right out to side, Recover onto left

3 & 4Cross Right over left, Close right beside, Cross Right over left

5 – 6Turn ¼ right stepping back on left, Turn ¼ right stepping side with right

7 & 8Step left fwd, Close right beside, Step left fwd

Section Eight: Step Forward, Pivot ½ Turn, Step Forward, Pivot ½ Turn, Jazz Box Cross
1 – 2Step Right fwd, Pivot ½ turn left

3 – 4Step Right fwd, Pivot ½ turn left

5 – 6Cross Right over left, Step back on left

7 – 8Step right to side, Cross Left over right

TAG END OF FIRST WALL
1-2Rock Right to right side – Recover onto Left

RESTART DURING 3rd WALL AFTER COUNT 34
Complete the syncopated vine on section four, as Raul begins to sing after the instrumental,
Dance count 33-34 back rock, and restart with the ¼ chasse

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About the Choreographer

Justine Brown

Justine Brown is a talented choreographer and dancer known for her innovative styles and captivating performances, with four dynamic dances showcased in our archive. Her passion for movement and commitment to artistic expression continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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