Don't Let It Slip Away

Choreographer: Celia Stevens , NZ (2011)

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Intro 32 Counts - This dance is done in all four directions rotating clock-wise.

[1 – 8] TOUCH ¼ TOG, KICK-BALL-CROSS, SIDE TOE STRUT, CROSS TOE STRUT.
1, 2Touch R toe side, Turn ¼ right step R together (3:00)

3 & 4Kick L forward, Step L together, Step R over left

5, 6, 7, 8Touch L toe side, Step down on L, Cross R toe over left, Step down on R

[9 – 16] SIDE SHUFFLE, ROCK, ¼, ¼, CROSS SHUFFLE.
1 & 2Step L side, Step R together, Step L side

3, 4Step R back, Recover weight L

5, 6Turn ¼ left step R back, Turn ¼ left step L side (9:00)

7 & 8Step R over left, Step L side, Step R over left

[17 – 24] ROCKING CHAIR, CROSS SHUFFLE, SIDE, ¼ TOG.
1, 2, 3, 4Step L forward, Recover weight R, Step L back, Recover weight R

5 & 6Step L over right, Step R side, Step L over right

7, 8Step R side, Turn ¼ left step L together (6:00)

[25 – 32] STEP, LOCK, STEP-LOCK-STEP, MONTEREY.
1, 2Step R forward, Step L behind

3 & 4Step R forward, Step L behind, Step R forward

5, 6, 7, 8Touch L toe side, Turn ½ left step L together, Touch R toe side, Step R together (12:00)

[33 – 40] FWD SHUFFLE, ROCK, BACK SHUFFLE, ¼ ROCK.
1 & 2Step L forward, Step R together, Step L forward

3, 4Step R forward, Recover weight L

5 & 6Step R back, Step L together, Step R back

7, 8Turn ¼ left step L side, Recover weight R (9:00)

[41 – 48] BEHIND, ¼, ½, ½, ½ PIVOT, SHUFFLE FWD.
1, 2Step L behind, Turn ¼ right step R forward (12:00)

3, 4Turn ½ right step L back, Turn ½ right step R forward (12:00)

{Alternative steps for Counts 3, 4 walk forward L, R}
5, 6Step L forward, Turn ½ right weight R (6:00)

7 & 8Step L forward, Step R together, Step L forward #

[Restart here Wall 2]

[49 - 56] JAZZ BOX BRUSH, JAZZ BOX ¼.
1, 2, 3, 4Step R over left, Step L back, Step R together, Brush L forward

5, 6, 7, 8Step L over right, Step R back, Turn ¼ left step L side, Touch R together (3:00)

[57 - 64] SIDE SHUFFLE, ROCK, SIDE SHUFFLE, ROCK.
1 & 2Step R side, Step L together, Step R side,

3, 4Step L back, Recover weight R

5 & 6Step L side, Step R together, Step L side.

7, 8Step R back, Recover weight L ** [Wall 4 Add tag here]

[64] REPEAT & ENJOY!

RESTART: On Wall 2 dance up to count 48 (#) then restart from beginning now facing 9 o’clock

TAG: At the end of Wall 4 (**) add the following 4 count tag
1, 2, 3, 4Step R forward, Recover weight L, Step R back, Recover weight L

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About the Choreographer

Celia Stevens , NZ (2011)

Celia Stevens, a talented dancer from New Zealand, has captivated audiences since 2011 with her dynamic performances and creative artistry. With two compelling dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and elevate the dance community.

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