Your Last Letter

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne Australia (January 2010)

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Begin: Weight on left. Intro: 8 sec. into song. Begin on main vocals “…… mail man”
(This dance is slow, 96 BPM, danced at 1/2 time. Steps should be bouncy)

VINE RIGHT. TOUCH . VINE LEFT. TOUCH
1, 2, 3, 4Step R to right side. Cross L behind R. Step R to right side. Touch R with L

5, 6, 7, 8Step L to left side. Step R behind L. Step L to left side. Touch L with R (12:00)

FWD WALKS. TAP. BACK WALKS. KICK
1, 2, 3, 4Walk fwd R-L-R. Tap L toe behind R heel.

5, 6, 7, 8Walk back L-R-L. Kick R fwd (12:00)

BACK. TOUCH. SIDE. HOLD. TOG. FWD. SIDE. HOLD
1, 2, 3, 4Step back on R, touch L next to R, step L to left side, hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Step R to L. Step L fwd. Step R to right side. Hold. (12:00)

WEAVE RIGHT. POINT. WEAVE LEFT. POINT
1, 2, 3, 4Cross L behind R. Step R to right side. Cross L over R. Point R to right side

5, 6, 7, 8Cross R behind L. Step L to left side. Cross R over L. Point L to left side (12:00)

32* Tag – on sequence 2 at 6:00, hold here for 2 counts & continue on “dear one”

PADDLE 1/4 RIGHT SWAYING HIPS x 2. STEP. HOLD. HOLD. & CLAP
1, 2, 3, 4Step L fwd. Turn1/4 right on R with hip sway. (3:00) Repeat (6:00)

5, 6Step fwd L. Hold

7 &8Hold. Clap twice on counts ‘&8’ (6:00)

PADDLE 1/4 LEFT SWAYING HIPS x 2. STEP. HOLD. HOLD. & CLAP
1, 2, 3, 4Step R fwd. Turn1/4 left on L with hip sway. (3:00) Repeat (12:00)

5, 6Step fwd R. Hold

7&8Hold. Clap twice on counts ‘&8’ (12:00)

MAMBO FWD LEFT. MAMBO BACK RIGHT
1, 2, 3, 4Rock fwd on L. Return R. Step back on L. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Rock back on R. Return L. Step fwd on R. Hold. (12:00)

PADDLE 1/4 RIGHT SWAYING HIPS x2. SIDE SWAY. HOLD
1, 2, 3 ,4Step L fwd. Turn1/4 right on R with hip sway. (3:00) Repeat. (6:00)

5, 6, 7, 8Step L to left side with hip sway. Hold for 3 counts. (6:00)

Tag* - On wall 2 after count 32*, hold for 2 counts, to fit in with the words –“Dear one”

Ending - Optional. Cross unwind 1/2 left on R, to face 12:00 on last 2 counts of last wall.

Last Revised on site - 6th August 2011

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne Australia (January 2010)

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia since January 2010, is an innovative artist whose work has made a vibrant mark on the dance community. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Shanthie's unique style and passion continue to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike.

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