Don't Waste It

Choreographer: Donna Manning – December 2017

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#16 count intro
**2 Tags and an Ending (both Tags and ending happen facing the front – after walls 4 and 8 and 12)

Sec. 1: Step Back, Drag, Ball-Step, Walk, Rock, Recover, ½ , ½
1-2, &3Big step back L, drag R to L, step down on ball of R, step L fwrd
4,5,6Step R fwrd, rock fwrd on L, recover to R
7,8½ turn L stepping L fwrd, ½ turn L stepping R back (12:00)

Sec. 2: ¼ Turn L, Heel Jack, Pause, Ball-Step, Kick, Coaster Step
1,2&3,4¼ L stepping L to L side, R behind L, step L slightly to L side, present R heel to fwrd R diagonal, pause
&5-6(On the diagonal 10:30) Quickly bring R back to center, step L to diagonal, kick R to diagonal
7&8Step R back, bring L to R, step R to diagonal (9:00)

Sec. 3: Step, Pause, Ball-Step, Kick, Back Triple, ½ Turn L Triple (10:30 to 4:30)
1-2, &3, 4Step L to fwrd diagonal, pause, step ball of R next to L, step L to diagonal, kick R fwrd (10:30)
5&6Step R back, bring L heel to R instep, step R back (start turning L shoulder back)
7&8¼ turn L stepping L to side, bring R to L, ¼ turn L stepping L fwrd (4:30) (3:00 wall)

Sec. 4: Modified Montereys, Step, ½ Turn, Step, Hitch
Working on the 3:00 wall – keeping tummy and booty tight
1,2,3,4Touch R to R side, ½ turn R (over your back of R shoulder) sliding R leg right under your butt taking weight to R under center (9:00) Touch L to L side, ½ turn L (over your back of L shoulder) sliding L leg right under your butt taking weight to L under center (3:00)
5,6,7,8Step R fwrd, ½ turn L taking weight to L, step R fwrd, hitch L (9:00)

TAG: 8 count Tag: After walls 4 & 8 both facing front
1,2,3,4Walk back L,R,L touch R next to L
5,6,7,8Walk fwrd R,L,R, hitch L

Ending – 3rd time beginning on the front: 1st 5 counts of beginning of dance with stomp on 5

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About the Choreographer

Donna Manning – December 2017

Donna Manning, featured in our December 2017 collection, is a vibrant performer known for her captivating style and infectious energy. With two exquisite dances preserved in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences with her remarkable talent and passion for the art of dance.

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