Stand Up 4 Health

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

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Begin: Wt on R.16 count intro. 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 “Don’t Give Up”- Beginner. “Steps 2 Heal”-Beginner.

(1-8) SIDE, DRAG, ANCHOR STEP, SIDE, HOOK, FWD, LOCK, FWD
1,2 Take a big step L to left side & slightly back, drag R towards L
3&4 Rock R behind L, recover L, rock R in place
5,6 Step L to left side, hook R foot in front of L shin
7&8 Turning 1/4 right step fwd R, lock L behind R, step fwd R (3:00)

(9-16) FWD, PIVOT, SHUFFLE-SIDE, ROCK, RETURN, SCUFF- BALL-CROSS
1,2 Step fwd L, pivot 1/2 right keeping wt on R
3&4 Turning 1/4 right step L to left side, step R together, step L to left side
5,6 Rock R behind L, recover L,
7&8 Scuff R fwd, step on ball of R, cross L over R (12:00)

(17-24) SIDE, DRAG, ANCHOR STEP, SIDE, HOOK, FWD, LOCK, FWD
1,2 Take a big step R to right side & slightly back, drag L towards R
3&4 Rock L behind R, recover R, rock L in place
5,6 Step R to right side, hook L foot in front of R shin
7&8 Turning 1/4 left step L fwd, lock R behind L, step L fwd (9:00)

(25-32) FWD, PIVOT, SHUFFLE-SIDE, ROCK, RETURN, SCUFF-BALL- CROSS
1,2 Step R fwd, pivot 1/2 left ending on L
3&4 Turning 1/4 left step R to right side, step L together, step R to right side
5,6 Rock L behind R, return R
7&8 Scuff L fwd, step on ball of L, cross R over L (12:00)

(33-40) STOMP, HOLD, SAILOR RIGHT, BACK, HOLD, HEEL-BALL-CROSS
1,2 Turning 1/4 left stomp L to left side, hold
3&4 Cross R behind L, step L to left side, step R to right side
5,6,7&8 Step back L, hold, touch R heel fwd, step on ball of R, cross L over R (9:00)

(41-48) STOMP, HOLD, SAILOR LEFT, BACK, HOLD, HEEL-BALL-CROSS
1,2 Stomp R beside L, hold
3&4 Turning 1/2 left cross L behind R, step R to right side, step L to left side,
5,6,7&8 Step back R, hold, touch L heel fwd, step on ball of L, cross R over L (3:00)

(49-56) SYNCOPATED WEAVE LEFT, ROCK, RETURN, COASTER LEFT
1,2,3&4 Step L to left side, hold, cross R behind L, step L to left side, cross R over L
5,6,7&8 Rock fwd L, return R, step back L, step R together, step L fwd (3:00)

(57-64) SYNCOPATED WEAVE RIGHT, ROCK, RETURN, SIDE, HOLD
1,2,3&4 Step R to right side, hold, cross L behind R, step R to right side, cross L over R
5,6,7,8 Rock R fwd, return L, turning 1/4 right step R to right side, hold. (6:00)
Keep to the count when the key changes. This was on purpose to avoid Tags/Restarts!

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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