Hold On

Choreographer: John Huffman (Oct 2013)

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Country alt. : I Hold On by Dierks Bentley (Album: I Hold On)

Intro: Dance starts after 32 counts, Weight on L

Back Rock, Recover, Kick Ball Change, Step, Touch, 1/4 Shuffle
1-21) Rock back on R, 2) Recover to L

3&43) Kick R fwd, &) Ball step R in place, 4) Step L fwd

5-65) Step R to R diagonal, 6) Touch L next to R

7&87) Turn 1/4 L Stepping fwd on L, &) Step R next to L, 8) Step L fwd (9:00)

Rock, Recover, Back, 1/4, Cross, 1/4, 1/4, Crossing Shuffle
1-21) Rock fwd on R, 2) Recover to L

3&43) Step back on R, &) Turning 1/4 L step L to L side, 4) Step R across L

5-65) Turn 1/4 R stepping back on L, 6) Turn 1/4 R stepping R to side

7&87) Step L across R, &) Step R to R side, 8) Step L across R (12:00)

Side Rock (sway), Recover, Cross Point Cross, Side Rock (sway), Recover, Cross Point Cross
1-21) Rock R to R side, swaying R, 2) Recover to L

3&43) Step R across L, &) Point L to L side, 4) Step L across R (moving fwd)

5-65) Rock R to R side, swaying R, 6) Recover to L

7&87) Step R across L, &) Point L to L side 8) Step L across R (moving fwd) (12:00)

Dip, Extend, 1/4 Dip, Extend, Shuffle 1/2, Shuffle 1/2
1-21) With slight dipping action, step R to R side, 2) Facing L diag, rise with full weight on R while extending L in place, locking both knees (this should be “fluid”)

3-43) With slight dipping action, step L in place while turning 1/4 R, 4) Rise with full weight on L while extending R in place, locking both knees (should be “fluid”) (3:00)

5&65) Turning 1/4 R step R to R side, &) Step L next to R, 6) Turning 1/4 R step R fwd

7&87) Turning 1/4 R step L to L side, &) Step R next to L, 8) Turn 1/4 R step back on L (3:00)

Endings:-
"Hold On" - The dance ends “square” but after the last shuffle 1/2 you’ll be facing the back wall.Taking 1 more step, Turn 1/2 R step fwd on R
"I Hold On" - Turn the last shuffle 1/2 an extra 1/4 to face the front wall

Repeat, Have Fun

Contact: jthuffman62@yahoo.com

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About the Choreographer

John Huffman (Oct 2013)

John Huffman, an accomplished artist featured in our archive since October 2013, brings a unique flair to the world of dance with one exceptional piece that captivates audiences. His innovative style and passion for movement continue to inspire and uplift those who experience his work.

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