Dear One

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia. (Sept. 2011)

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Begin: Weight on left. Intro: 8 sec. into song.
Start on main vocals “ … Mail man” - Note: the tempo is1/2 time.

This dance is dedicated to Samantha Jane Stosur, the ‘Dear One’ of Aussie tennis, for winning the 2011 - US Open Women’s Singles.
Sam became Australia’s next female Grand Slam winner since 1980, Wimbledon.
Good on ya Sam. Congratulations Dear One!

TRIPLE ROCKING CHAIR RIGHT. STOMP. CLAP. (REPEAT WITH LEFT)
1&2&Rock R fwd. Return L. Rock R to right side. Return L.

3&4&Rock R back. Return L. Stomp R beside L. Clap.

5&6&Step/rock L fwd. Return R. Rock L to left side. Return R.

7&8&Rock L back. Return R. Stomp L beside R. Clap. (12:00)

ROCK SIDE. RETURN. CROSS. HOLD (REPEAT WITH LEFT) WALK BACK X3. 1/4 LEFT TURN SIDE.
1&2Rock R to right side. Return L. Cross R over L moving fwd. Hold

3&4Rock L to left side. Return R. Cross L over R moving fwd. Hold (12:00)

5, 6, 7, 8Walk back R-L-R. Turning 1/4 left step L to left side. (9:00)

RHUMBA BOX FWD. RHUMBA BOX BACK 1/4 LEFT TURN
1&2Step R to right side. Close L. Step R fwd.

3&4Step L to left side. Close R. Step L fwd.

5&6Step R to right side. Close L. Step R back.

7&8Step L to left side. Close R. Turning 1/4 left step L to left side (6:00)

EXTENDED WEAVE LEFT. STOMP BACK. STOMP SIDE. COASTER LEFT
1&2&Cross R behind L. Step L to left side. Cross R over L. Step L to left side

3&4Cross R behind L. Step L to left side. Cross R over L.

5, 6Stomp L back. Stomp R to right side

7&8Step L back. Step R tog. Step L fwd. (6:00) *

TAG: On 2nd Rotation, hold for 2 counts. Continue on “Dear one”.

PADDLE 1/4 LEFT SWAYING HIPS x 2. FWD. HOLD. HOLD. CLAP- CLAP
1, 2, 3, 4Step R fwd. Turn1/4 left on L with hip sway. Repeat .

5, 6, 7, &8Step fwd R. Hold. Hold. Clap twice on counts ‘&8’ (12:00)

PADDLE 1/4 RIGHT SWAYING HIPS x 2. FWD. HOLD. HOLD. CLAP- CLAP
1, 2, 3, 4Step L fwd. Turn1/4 right on R with hip sway. Repeat.

5, 6, 7, &8Step fwd L. Hold. Hold. Clap twice on counts ‘&8’ (6:00)

MAMBO FWD. MAMBO BACK
1, 2, 3, 4Rock R fwd. Return L. Rock R back. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Rock L back. Return R. Rock L fwd. Hold. (6:00)

PADDLE 1/4 LEFT SWAYING HIPS x 2. STOMP FWD. HOLD. STOMP SIDE. HOLD
1, 2, 3, 4Step R fwd. Turn1/4 left on L with hip sway. Repeat . (12:00)

5, 6, 7, 8Stomp fwd R. Hold. Stomp L to left side. Hold. (12:00)

TAG * - On 2nd Rotation after count 32*, hold for 2 counts, & begin with the words –“Dear one”

Last Revision - 18th September 2011

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia. (Sept. 2011)

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia, is a passionate dancer who has captivated audiences with her vibrant performances. With one remarkable dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and energize the artistic community around her.

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