Nothin' But The Music

Choreographer: Debbie McLaughlin (UK) May 2011

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Count In: Straight after instrumental on first beat when the lyrics come in (12 seconds)

WALK WALK, ANCHOR STEP ½ TURN, TURN CROSS SIDE, BEHIND SIDE CROSS
1 2Walk forward R, Walk forward L

3&4Step R slightly behind L, Recover weight onto L, Make ½ turn R stepping R forward (6 o clock)

5&6Make ¼ turn R stepping L to L, Cross R over L, Step L to L (9 o clock)

7&8Cross R behind L, Step L to L, Cross R over L to face L diagonal 7 o clock (sweep L around from back to front)

CROSS BACK, BACK LOCK BACK SIDE, CROSS BACK, BACK LOCK BACK SIDE
1 2Cross L over R, Step back on R

3&4&Step back on L, Lock R across L, Step back L, Step R slightly back

5 6Cross L over R, Step back on R

7&8&Step back on L, Lock R across L, Step back L, Step R slightly back

**** These 8 counts are to be done facing 7 o clock and travelling backwards towards 2 o clock)

WALK WALK, STEP ½ TURN STEP, SWEEP TOUCH, BACK LOCK BACK SIDE
1 2Straightening up to 9 o clock wall - Walk forward L, Walk forward R

3&4Step L forward, Pivot ½ turn R taking weight forward onto R, Step L forward (3 o clock)

5 6Keeping weight on L, sweep R foot round ½ turn over L shoulder, Touch R forward (9 o clock)

7&8&Step back on R, Lock L over R, Step back on R, Step slightly back on L

CROSS ROCK RECOVER, BEHIND ¼ TURN, STEP ½ STEP, STEP ½ TURN ROCK RECOVER
1 2 3Cross R over L, Rock L to L side, Recover weight onto R

&4Cross L behind R, make ¼ turn R stepping forward R (12 o clock)

5&6Step L forward, Pivot ½ turn R taking weight on R, Step L forward (6 o clock)

7&8&Step R forward, Pivot ½ turn L taking weight on L, Rock forward on R, Recover weight back onto L (12 o clock)

BACK SWEEP BACK SWEEP, BEHIND SIDE CROSS, UNWIND FULL TURN & CROSS, SWITCH & SWITCH
1 2Step back R and sweep L from front to back, Step back L and sweep R from front to back

3&4Cross R behind L, Step L to L side, Cross R over L

5&6Unwind full turn over L shoulder ending with weight on R, Step L to L side, Cross R over L

7&8Touch L to L side, Step L in place, Touch R to R side

MONTEREY TOUCH, ROCK RECOVER ¼ TURN, ½ TURN ½ TURN, FORWARD ROCK BACK ROCK
1 2Make ½ turn over R shoulder stepping R beside L, Touch L to L side (6 o clock)

3&4Rock L across R, Recover back onto R, Make ¼ turn L stepping L forward (3 o clock)

5 6Make ½ turn L stepping back on R, Make ½ turn L stepping forward on L (3 o clock)

7&8&Rock forward on R, Recover back onto L, Rock back on R, Recover weight forward onto L

PRESS SWEEP, BEHIND SIDE CROSS, ROCK RECOVER CROSS, ¼ TURN ¼ TURN CROSS
1 2Press R forward, Recover weight back onto L whilst sweeping R from front to back

3&4Cross R behind L, Step L to L side, Cross R over L

5&6Rock L out to L side, Recover weight onto R, Cross L over R

7&8Make ¼ turn L stepping back on R, Make ½ turn L stepping forward on L, Step forward on R (6 o clock)

HIP ROLL &, MAMBO STEP, MAMBO STEP, COASTER STEP LOCK
1 2&Rock forward on L (rolling L hip anti-clockwise front to back), Recover weight onto R, Step L beside R

3&4Rock forward on R, Recover back onto L, Step R beside L

5&6Rock forward on L, Recover back onto R, Step L beside R

7&8&Step back on R, Step L beside R, Step L forward, Lock L behind R

Restarts: (Restarts take the dance to the opposite 2 walls)
During 2nd Wall – Dance up to count 16 (ending weight on L) and restart the dance facing 3 o clock
During 5th Wall – Dance up to count 48& and restart the dance facing 6 o clock

Contact: debmcwotzit@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Debbie McLaughlin (UK) May 2011

Debbie McLaughlin, a talented dancer from the UK, joined our archive in May 2011, showcasing her vibrant skills and passion for dance. With one spectacular performance preserved in our collection, she continues to inspire and uplift audiences through her artistry.

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