The Heart Matters

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

Step Sheet

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Begin: Wt. on right. 32 count intro from start of track. Rotation CCW.
A split floor dance with any other Intermediate/advanced dance to the same music.

ROCK SIDE. RETURN. CROSS. HOLD x2
1, 2, 3, 4Rock L to left side. Return R. Cross L over R. Hold

5, 6, 7, 8Rock R to right side. Return L. Cross R over L. Hold (12:00)

RHUMBA BACK. 3 RHUMBA WALKS. HOLD
1, 2, 3, 4Rock L back. Return R. Step L fwd. Hold

5, 6, 7, 8Walk fwd R-L-R. Hold

(Rhumba steps have plenty of hip action. Slide fwd ball-heel on walks)

BACK DRAG. BACK DRAG. RHUMBA BACK
1, 2On L take a big step diag back dragging R towards L for 2 counts (*)

3, 4On R take a big step diag back dragging L towards R for 2 counts

5, 6, 7, 8Rock L back. Return R. Step L fwd. Hold

SWEEP. CROSS. SWEEP. CROSS. 1/4 RIGHT RHUMBA BACK
1, 2Sweep R from back to front. cross over L

3, 4Sweep L from back to front. cross over R

5, 6, 7, 8Turning 1/4 right rock R back. Return L. Step R fwd. Hold. (3:00)

NOTE: The music slows down for 10 seconds.
This is on the 3:00 wall at count (18*). Continue dancing at the same tempo till you finish the wall at 6:00.
Normal count starts again.

Music

About the Choreographer

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

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia, is a dynamic artist known for her captivating dance performances. With one remarkable dance piece featured in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences with her vibrant creativity and passion for movement.

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