Around My Heart

Choreographer: Shelly Graham (May 2015, USA)

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#16 count intro, start on lyrics. No Tags Or Restarts. Rhythm has a Nightclub Two-Step (NC2) feel.

Sec. 1 (1-8) R SIDE, ROCK RECOVER, L SIDE, ROCK RECOVER, R ¼ TURN, R ½ TURN, R ¼ TURN, L SIDE, ROCK RECOVER
1 2&Step R foot to R side (1), Rock L foot back and slightly behind R foot (2), Recover weight back onto R foot (&)

3 4&Step L foot to L side (3), Rock R foot back and slightly behind L foot (4), Recover weight back onto L foot (&)

5 6&Step R making ¼ Turn R (5), Step L forward (6), pivot ½ right turn, weight onto R (&)

7 8&Step L foot to L side making ¼ Turn R (7), Rock R foot back and slightly behind L foot (8), Recover weight back onto L (&) (12:00)

Sec. 2 (9-16) STEP RIGHT SIDE, DEMI-PLIE BOUNCE (X2), ¾ UNWIND, SWEEP RIGHT, SYNCOPATED BOX (X2)
1 2 3 4&Step R foot to R side (1), cross L behind & touch L behind R as you bounce (demi-plie: small bend at knees) down (2), (straighten) up (&), (demi-plie: small bend at knees) down (3), Unwind ¾ toward left onto L (4), Sweep R from behind around L and cross R in front of L (&) (3:00)

5&6 7&8Jazz Box X2: Cross R over L (5), Step L back (&), Step R to R side (6), Cross L over R (7), Step R back (&), Step L to L side (8) (3:00)

End of dance. Start Again! Have fun!

To end the dance facing 12:00 - Starting on Wall 16, facing 6:00. Start the first 8 counts and at counts 5,6& make the ¼, and ½ turn to the Right (RLR), then count 7, step Left forward (7) (3:00), R step ¼ turn L to right side, weight onto R to end facing the 12:00 wall for count 8. Bring L together next to R for extra balance.

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Contact for Shelly Graham: dancingwithshelly@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Shelly Graham (May 2015, USA)

Shelly Graham, a vibrant artist featured in our archive since May 2015, brings a unique flair to the dance community in the USA with her captivating performances. With one electrifying dance to her name, she continues to inspire and engage audiences with her passion for movement and creativity.

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