Gotta' Stop to Love

Choreographer: Amy Christian (Nov 07)

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Intro: 64 counts. Start on lyrics. Easy 8 count Tag. One Restart,(A minus).

Sequence: AAA Tag BB AAA Tag BB AA- AA BBBBBB

Part A (32 Counts) - Verse

Cross, Point, Kick, Coaster Step, Scuff ¼ Hitch
1-3 Step R foot across L foot(1), Touch L foot to L side(2), Kick L foot fwd(3),

4-6 Step L foot back(4), Step R foot next to left(5), Step L foot fwd(6),

7-8 Scuff R foot(7), Twist ¼ turn left, as you hitch your R foot(8),

Step, Lean, Hold, Lean, Hold, Straighten, Hold, Lean, Hold
1-4 Step R foot to R side, as you look R and lean right(1), Hold(2), Still Looking R, Lean further right(3), Hold(4),

5-8 Straighten and look fwd(5), Hold(6), Lean and look right(7), Hold(8),

Make ¼ Turn L Sailor, Lock, Step Fwd, Together, Pop Knees Open, Close
1-3 Sweep & step L foot behind R foot(1), ¼ Turn left, stepping R foot to R side(2), Step L foot fwd(3),

4-6 Step R foot behind L foot(4), Step fwd on L foot(5), Step R foot next to L foot(6),

7-8 Pop knees open(7), Close knees(8), (Restart or A minus or A- is at this point)

With Hips Rolls, Step Side, Together, ¼ Turn L Side, Touch, ¼ Turn R, Together, Side, Step
1-4 Step L foot to Left side(1), Step R next to L(2), ¼ Turn L, Stepping L foot to L side(3), Touch R foot next to L(4),

5-8 ¼ Turn R, Stepping R foot to R side(5), Step L foot next to R(6), Step R foot to R side(7), Step L foot to L side(8),

TAG: 8 Count – (Easy Hands Movements– No Foot Work)
1-2 R Hand goes straight up, palm open, L hand goes straight up, palm open

3-4 Bring R hand, to chest in a fist, Bring L hand to chest, in a fist,

5-6 R hand goes out to R side, palm open, L hand goes out to L side, palm open,

7-8 R hand, to chest in a fist, L hand, to chest, in a fist.

Part B (32 Counts) - Chorus

Kick, Step Back, Touch Fwd, Step, Toe Strut, Toe Strut
1-4 Kick R foot fwd(1), Step back on R foot,(2) Touch L foot fwd(3), Step down on L foot(4),

(Optional: On counts (3-4) palms open on the lyrics “Stop”, lean back, L hand straight out, R hand in front of face, elbow bent),
5-8 (Drop hands),Touch R foot next to L, Step down on R foot, Touch L foot next to R, Step down on L foot,

Kick, Step Back, Touch Fwd, Step, Toe Strut, Toe Strut
1-8 (Repeat the first 8 counts of Part B)

Side, Behind, Touch, Touch, Touch, Flick, Pivot ½ Turn
1-2 Step R foot to R side(17), Step L foot behind R foot(18),

3-5 Touch R to R side(19), Touch R next to L(20), Touch R to R side,(count 21),

6-8 Flick R foot to R side, Step R foot fwd, Pivot ½ turn left, weight on L foot,

Step Side, L Sailor, R Sailor, Step L Next To R
1-4 Step R to R side, Step L behind R, Step R to R side, Step L to L side,

5-8 Step R behind L, Step L to L side, Step R to R side, Step L next to R,

The Finish: You will be facing the back wall, doing Part B. Do the dance till count 20, followed by

Side, Behind, Touch, Touch, Step Fwd, Pivot ½ Turn L, Step R To R Side.
17-20 Step R to R side, Step L behind R, Touch R to R side, Touch R next to L(20),

21-23 Step Fwd on R, Pivot ½ Turn left(21), Step R to R side(22). Facing the front wall.

Enjoy

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About the Choreographer

Amy Christian (Nov 07)

Amy Christian, born on November 7, is an energetic performer with a passion for dance that shines through in every movement. With one captivating dance in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike with her creativity and dedication to the art form.

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