DON'T GIVE UP

Choreographer: Barry Amato

Step Sheet

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WALK, WALK, BALL CHANGE, CROSS-STEP, SWEEP, CROSS-STEP, ¾ TURN

1-2Walk forward right - left

&3Step to the right side on ball of right foot, change weight to left foot in place

4Cross right foot over left weighting right foot

5-6Sweep left foot from behind right foot, cross left foot over right weighting left foot

7-8¼ turn to the left (facing 9:00) stepping back on the right foot, ½ turn left (facing 3:00) stepping forward on left foot

STEP PIVOT, BALL CHANGE, CROSS-STEP, BALL CHANGE CROSS-STEP, ROCK STEP

1-2Step forward on the right foot, pivot ½ turn left with left foot taking weight

&3Step to the right side on ball of right foot, change weight to left foot

4Cross right foot over left weighting right foot

&5Step to the left side on ball of left foot, change weight to right foot in place

6Cross left foot over right weighting left foot

7-8Bring right foot around and rock forward on right foot, recover in place on left foot

1 ¼ TURN, SHUFFLE, ¼ TURN SHUFFLE, ¼ TURN SHUFFLE

1-2½ turn right pivoting on ball of left (facing 3:00) and step forward on right foot, continue to do another ½ turn right pivoting on ball of right (facing 9:00) and step together with left foot

3&4Open ¼ turn right to face original position as you step to the shuffle to the right stepping right-left-right

5&6Open ¼ left, pivoting on ball of right foot and shuffle to the left stepping left-right-left, (9:00)

7&8Open one more ¼ turn left (facing 6:00) and shuffle to the right stepping right-left-right

CROSS-ROCK STEP, STEP RECOVER, STEP SIDE, CROSS-ROCK STEP, STEP RECOVER, STEP SIDE, FORWARD MAMBO

1-2Cross the left foot over the right weight left foot, recover in place on the right foot

3-4Step to the left on the left foot, cross the right foot over the left weighting right foot

5-6Recover in place on the left foot, step to the right on the right foot

7&8Forward mambo stepping forward on the left foot, recover in place on the right foot, step together with left foot with left taking weight

REPEAT

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After wall 8 (you will be facing front), step out on the right foot with feet shoulder width apart and throw hands out and down to your side on count 1, Hold 2-3-4, You will hear the break in the music and then start dance pattern again

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About the Choreographer

Barry Amato

Barry Amato is a passionate dancer and choreographer with an impressive archive of 66 unique dances, showcasing his creativity and dedication to the art. With a vibrant style and a commitment to inspiring others, Barry continues to elevate the dance community through his innovative work.

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