Don't Say No

Choreographer: Julia Wetzel - March, 2015

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Intro: 32 counts (approx. 17 seconds into track)
Note: This dance is written mostly in the Bachata style. A slight upward movement of hip on *Touches or Bachata Breaks is encouraged (denoted by *)

[1 – 8] Side, Together, Side, *Touch, ¾ , Back, *Touch
1 - 4Step R to right side (1), Step L next to R (2), Step R to right side (3), *Touch L next to R (4) 12:00

5 - 8¼ Turn left step L fw (5), ½ Turn left step R back (6), Step L back (7), *Touch R fw (8) 3:00

[9 – 16] Step, Hold, Locking Steps, Step, ¼ Pivot, Cross, Bachata Scoop Break
1-2, &3&4Step R fw (1), Hold (2), Lock L behind R (&), Step R fw (3), Lock L behind R (&), Step R fw (4) 3:00

5 - 7Step L fw (5), Pivot ¼ right step R to right side (6), Cross L over R (7) 6:00

8Straighten to 6:00, Brush R fw and hitch R knee up into a ”Figure 4” with R toe pointed, then reach R foot back preparing to step back (8) (Bachata Scoop is like a brush into a hook) 6:00

--- On Wall 6, Touch R next to L (8) then RESTART facing 6:00 ---

[17 – 24] Rumba Box
1 - 4Step R back (1), Hold (2), Step L to left side (3), Step R next to L (4) 6:00

5 - 8Step L fw (5), Hold (6), Step R to right side (7), Step L next to R (8) 6:00

[25 – 32] ¼ Back, Hold, Together, Back, Point, 1¼ Point
1 - 2¼ Turn left step R back (1), Hold (2) Optional: Backward body roll (1-2) 3:00

&3, 4Step L next to R (&), Step R back (3), Point L fw and torque upper body to right side (4) 3:00

5 - 8Step L fw (5), ½ Turn left Step R back (6), ½ Turn left step L fw (7), Continue another ¼ Turn left on L and point R to right side (8)

Easy Option: ¼ Turn left step R to right side (6), Step L behind R (7), Point R to right side (8) 12:00
--- On Wall 3, Touch R next to L after ¼ turn (8) then RESTART facing 12:00 ---

[33 – 40] Slow Walks, ½ Pivot (2x)
1 - 4Step R fw (1), Sweep L from back to front (2), Step L fw (3), Drag R to L (4) 12:00

5 - 8Step R fw (5), Pivot ½ turn left step L fw (6), Step R fw (7), Pivot 1/2 turn left step L fw and drag R to L (slightly over rotate with a subtle torque of upper body to left side) (8) 12:00

[41 – 48] ¼ Skate R, ½ Skate L, ¼ Jazz Box
1 - 4Sharp ¼ turn right and skate R to right diag. (1), Drag L to R (2), Sharp ½ turn left and skate L to left diag. (3), Drag R to L (4) 9:00

5 - 8Cross R over L (5), ⅛ Turn right Step L back (6), ⅛ Turn right step R to right side (7), Cross L over R (8) 12:00

[49 – 56] Hip Sways, *Touch, ¼, ¼, Behind, Side
1 - 4Step R to right side and sway hip right (1), Sway hip left (2), Sway hip right (3), *Touch L next to R (4) 12:00

5 - 8¼ Turn left step L fw (5), ¼ Turn left step R to right side (6), Step L behind R (7), Step R to right side (8) 6:00

[57 – 64] Cross Rock, Side, Cross, Point, Cross Behind, Unwind
1, 2&Rock L over R (1), Recover on R (2), Step L to left side (&) 6:00

3, 4Cross R over L (3), Point L to left side (4) 6:00

5 - 8Cross L behind R (5), Unwind full turn left over 3 counts ending with weight on L (6-8) 6:00

Contact: JuliaLineDance@gmail.com, www.JuliaWetzel.com

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Julia Wetzel - March, 2015

Julia Wetzel is a talented choreographer and dancer whose vibrant spirit shines through her creative works, two of which are proudly featured in our archive. With an innovative approach to movement and storytelling, Julia continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike.

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