Don't Make Me

Choreographer: William Sevone . Sept 2015

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Choreographers note:- An ideal dance for those starting in the Intermediate level who have yet to savour
the ‘&a’ technique.
Always remember - 'The beat may reach your feet - but the rhythm should electrify your soul'.
Dance starts ON count 19 of the intro (1 count prior to the vocals).

S1: 2x Diag Fwd. Fwd Shuffle-Hold. 1/4 Side. 3/4 Fwd. Fwd Shuffle-Hold (12:00)
1 – 2with a heavy sway (hip push) – Step right diagonally forward right. Repeat with left.

3&a4Step forward onto right, close left next to right, step slightly forward onto right – hold.

5 – 6Turn ¼ right (3) & step left to left side. Turn ¾ right (12) & step forward onto right.

7&a8Step forward onto left, close right next to left, step slightly forward onto left – hold.

S2: 1/4 Side. 1/4 Back Rock. Recover-Together-Fwd-Hold. 1/4 Side. 3/4 Fwd. Fwd Shuffle-Hold (6:00)
9 – 10Turn ¼ left (9) & step right to right side. Turn ¼ left (6) & rock left across back of right

11&a12Recover onto right, close left next to right, (turning to face 6) step forward onto right – hold.

13 – 14Turn ¼ right (9) & step left to left side. Turn ¾ right (6) & step forward onto right.

15&a16Step forward onto left, close right next to left, step slightly forward onto left – hold.

RESTART SHORT WALL 3: add the 2 count BRIDGE here – then restart on (new) WALL 4 (facing 12/home)
(BRIDGE: 1-Sway forward onto right. 2-Recover onto left)

S3: Side. 1/2 Sway. Chasse-Hold.Cross Rock. Recover. 1/4 Sweep-Fwd-Hold (9:00)
17 – 18Step right to right side. Turn ½ (12) left and sway left to left side.

19&a20Step right to right side, close left next to right, step right to right side – hold.

21 – 22Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right.

23&a24(23&) turning ¼ left (9) – Sweep left from front to back, step down onto left. (a24) Step slightly forward onto right – hold.

S4: Cross Rock. Recover. 1/4 Sweep-Fwd-Hold. Walk:L-R. 1/4 Side-1/4 Together-Back Touch-Hold (12:00)
25 – 26Cross rock left over right. Recover onto right.

27&a28(27&) turning ¼ left (6) – Sweep left from front to back, step down onto left. (a28) Step slightly forward onto right – hold.

29 – 30Walk forward: Left. Right

31&a32Turn ¼ right (9) & step left to left side, turn ¼ right (12) & step right next to left, touch left toe backward-hold

S5: Step Fwd. 1/4 Side. 1/2 Side-Cross-Side-Back Cross Touch (3:00)
33 – 34Step forward onto left. Turn ¼ left (9) & step right to right side.

35&a36Turn ½ left (3) & step left to left side, cross right over left, step left to left side - touching right toe across back of left (leaning upper body slightly to left)

Dance Finish: The dance will end on Count 12 of the 6th wall (facing 12) – just pose for last 2 counts.

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About the Choreographer

William Sevone . Sept 2015

William Sevone, featured in our archive with one captivating dance, has been making waves since September 2015. His dynamic performances and infectious passion for movement inspire audiences and fellow artists alike!

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