Don't Give Up

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia, June 2010

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Begin: Wt on R: Intro 16 count: Start just before the main vocals “ The heart is stronger than ..”

This dance is dedicated to my dear brother Nihal, & to all those brave people elsewhere in the World,
who are now struggling to overcome cancer. May our thoughts & healing wishes give them hope,
and empower them to live the rest of their lives in peace, to the fullest.
With the singers we say - “ Don’t give up. Through it all just stand up.”
For split floors, see line dances to the same music. “Stand Up 4 Health” –Intermediate
“Steps 2 Heal” -Beginner- 48 count.

(1-8) SIDE, HOLD, ROCK, RETURN, SIDE, TOUCH, SIDE, HOOK
1,2,3,4 Take a big step L to left side, hold, rock R behind L, return L

5,6 Step R to right side, touch L together

7,8 Step L to left side, hook R foot in front of L shin (12:00)

(9-16) STEP, LOCK, STEP, SCUFF, JAZZ BOX TOUCH
1,2,3,4 Step R fwd, lock L behind R, step R fwd, scuff L fwd

5,6 Step L over R, step back on R

7,8 Step L to left side, touch R next to L (12:00)

(17-24) BACK, BACK, BACK, TOUCH, BACK, BACK, BACK, TOUCH
1,2,3,4 Step R back diag right, step L to R, step R back diag, touch L to R,

5,6 Step L back diag to left, step R to L

7,8 Step L back diag to left, touch R to L (12:00)

(25-32) VINE RIGHT SCUFF, SIDE, CROSS-ROCK, SIDE
1,2,3,4 Step R to right side, cross L behind R, step R to right side, scuff L fwd

5,6 Turning 1/2 right step L to left side, cross/ rock R over L

7,8 Return L, step R to right side. (6:00)

Mariah Carey, Beyonce, LeAnn Rimes, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, Melissa Etheridge,
Carrie Underwood, Ashanti, Sheryl Crowe, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Natasha Bedingfield,
Ciara, & Fergie sang “Just Stand Up” on Sept. 5th 2008 at The Radio City Music Hall in New York.
The 2 hour special concert telethon was simulcast on NBC, ABC & CBS without commercials, over
170 countries. The Stand Up To Cancer foundation raised $100 million, which is now being used
for cancer research. The single “Just Stand Up” by the 15 divas was released as a R&B single.

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia, June 2010

Shanthie De Mel is a talented dancer based in Melbourne, Australia, known for her vibrant performances and creative choreography. With five captivating dances showcased in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike since June 2010.

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