Among The Gum Trees (take 2)

Choreographer: Linda Burgess -Sydney – 2017 (revised sheet from 2006)

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#32 count Intro

[1-8] Vine R & L45/clap, vine L & touch
1,2,3,4Step R to R, cross/step L behind R, step R to R, touch L heel to 45degL & clap
5,6,7,8Step L to L, cross/step R behind L, step L to L, touch R beside L

[9-16] Shuffle fwd R, shuffle fwd L, R heel, ball, touch, L heel, ball, touch
1&2,3&4Step R fwd, step L beside R, step fwd R, step fwd L, step R beside L, step fwd L
5&6,7&8Touch R heel fwd to 45R, step R beside L, touch L beside R, touch L heel to L45, step L beside R, touch R beside L

[17-24] Shuffle to R side, rock back, replace, shuffle to L side, rock back, replace
1&2,3,4Step R to R, step L beside R, step R to R, cross/touch L behind R, hold
5&6,7,8Step L to L, step R beside L, step L to L, cross/touch R in front of L, hold

[25-32] Step pivot ¼, step pivot ¼, step, pivot ¼, stomp R, stomp L
1,2,3,4Step fwd R, pivot ¼ turn L, step fwd R, pivot ¼ turn L
5,6,7,8Step fwd R, pivot ¼ turn L, stomp fwd R, stomp fwd L

Begin Again!!

Note: Add these arm movements to the words below, only on the CHORUS –just for fun!!!

1.R heel ball touch (on words sheep or two) Make sheep ears above head
2.L heel ball touch (on words or a kangaroo) Make kangaroo paws in front of chest
3.Rock back L, replace (on words out the back) Point to back over shoulders with both hands
4.Rock back R, replace (on words out the front) Push both hands forward
5.Pivot/paddle turns (old rocking chair) Cross hands on chest & hold for 6 counts

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About the Choreographer

Linda Burgess -Sydney – 2017 (revised sheet from 2006)

Linda Burgess is a dynamic artist hailing from Sydney, celebrated for her innovative contributions to the dance community. With a recently revised work from 2006 and a captivating piece showcased in our archive, Linda continues to inspire audiences with her creativity and passion for movement.

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