Demain J'arrete (Tomorrow I'll Give It Up)

Choreographer: Betsy Courant (March 2015)

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Dance starts after 16 counts (on lyrics)

SECTION 1: RIGHT KICK BALL CROSS (2X), BIG STEP, TOGETHER, HEEL TWISTS
1&2Kick Right foot to right diagonal, step back on Right, cross Left over Right

3&4Kick Right foot to right diagonal, step back on Right, cross Left over Right

5 - 8Big step Right to right side (5), step Left next to Right (6), twist both heels to right (7), return heels to center (8)

SECTION 2: LEFT KICK BALL CROSS (2X) (traveling Left), BIG STEP, TOGETHER, HEEL TWISTS
1&2Kick Left foot to left diagonal, step back on Left, cross Right over Left

3&4Kick Left foot to left diagonal, step back on Left, cross Right over Left

5 - 8Big step Left to left side (5), step Right next to Left (6), twist both heels to left (7), return heels to center (8)

SECTION 3: RIGHT ROCKING CHAIR, 2 HIP ROLL TURNS (1/4 turn)
1 - 4Rock forward on Right, recover on Left, Rock back on Right, recover on Left

5 - 6Step Right forward and make 1/8 hip roll pivot turn to left,

7 - 8Step Right forward and make 1/8 hip roll pivot turn to left (9:00)

SECTION 4: RIGHT JAZZBOX, JUMP OUT, HEEL BOUNCE
1 - 4Cross Right over Left, step back on Left, step Right to right side, step Left forward

&5-8Jump out Right to right side (&), jump out Left to left side (5), bounce on heels 3 times

(OPTION FOR COUNTS 5 – 8) (a little harder):
&5&6Jump out Right to right side, jump out Left to left side, jump in Right, then Left

&7&8Jump out Right to right side, jump out Left to left side, jump in Right, then Left

VARIATION (WALL 8):
The music changes when at wall 8. You can dance wall 8 as described above, or replace wall 8 with the following 32 counts (NOTE: the last 8 counts are the same as the last 8 counts of the regular dance):
SECTION V1: STEP RIGHT (1), HOLD (2-4), ¼ TURN RIGHT STEP LEFT (5), HOLD (6-8)
1 – 4Step Right to right side (1), hold for 3 counts (2-4)

5 – 8¼ turn right step Left to left side (5), hold for 3 counts (6-8)

SECTION V2: ¼ TURN RIGHT STEP RIGHT (1), HOLD (2-7), STEP LEFT TO LEFT SIDE (8)
1 - 8¼ turn right step Right to right side (1), hold for 6 counts (2-7), step Left to left side (8)

SECTION V3: STEP RIGHT (1), HOLD (2-4), ¼ TURN RIGHT STEP LEFT (5), HOLD (6-8)
1 – 4Step Right to right side (1), hold for 3 counts (2-4)

5 – 8¼ turn right step Left to left side (5), hold for 3 counts (6-8)

SECTION V4: RIGHT JAZZBOX, JUMP OUT, HEEL BOUNCE
1 – 4Cross Right over Left, step back on Left, step Right to right side, step Left forward

&5Jump out Right to right side, jump out Left to left side

6 – 8Bounce on heels 3 times

ENDING (WALL 11): Dance up to Section 2, counts 1 & 2, then dance the following
3&4Kick Left foot to left diagonal, step down on Left, step Right across Left and make slow ½ unwind left turn

Contact: egc123@aol.com

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About the Choreographer

Betsy Courant (March 2015)

Betsy Courant is an innovative choreographer and dancer known for her captivating performances that blend contemporary and classical styles. With two dynamic dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with her artistic vision and creativity.

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