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Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia, (Jan 2011)

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Begin: Weight on L. 32 count Intro. Start on “…Rocks in the tree top…”
Please exaggerate the bird moves to make it a fun dance!
For split floors see Beginner line dance – ‘Bird dance’ by Shanthie De Mel

SIDE-HOP, HOLD, SIDE-HOP, HOLD, FWD, HOLD, FLAP, FLAP (with wing moves)
1, 2, 3, 4Hop on ball of R to right side, hold, hop on ball of L to left side, hold
5, 6, 7, 8Hop R fwd, hold, bring bent elbows to waist, (wings) & flap them in & out x2 (12:00)

SIDE-HOP, HOLD, SIDE-HOP, HOLD, FWD, HOLD, FLAP, FLAP
1, 2, 3, 4Hop on ball of L to left side, hold hop on ball of R to right side, hold,
5, 6, 7, 8Hop L fwd, hold, bring bent elbows to waist, (wings) & flap them in & out x2 (12:00)

BACK, HOLD, WIGGLE, BACK, HOLD, WIGGLE (with tail moves)
1, 2* Step R back, hold
3, 4Bending knees stick out bottom, push arms back & wiggle (tail) for 2 counts
5, 6Step L back, hold
7, 8Bending knees stick out bottom push arms back & wiggle (tail) for 2 counts (12:00)

HEEL-FLICK, TOG, HEEL-FLICK, TOG, HANDS, HANDS, HANDS, HOLD (with beak moves)
1, 2, 3, 4Flick R heel back, step together, flick L heel back, step together
5, 6, 7, 8Open & close fingers fwd (beaks) at shoulders, three times, 1 count each time, hold (12:00)
(when the song says - “Tweet, Tweet, Tweet”)

THREE POINT ROCKING CHAIR, FWD, CLAP- CLAP
1, 2, 3, 4Rock R fwd, return L, rock R to right side, return L
5, 6, 7, &8Rock R back, return L, step R fwd, clap, clap (claps on &8) (12:00)

THREE POINT ROCKING CHAIR, FWD, CLAP- CLAP
1, 2, 3, 4Rock L fwd, return R, rock L to left side, return R
5, 6, 7, &8Rock L back, return R, step L fwd, clap, clap (claps on &8) (12:00)

BACK TOE-HEEL, TOE-HEEL, FLAP, FLAP
1, 2, 3, 4Step R toe back, drop R heel, step L toe back, drop L heel
5, 6, 7, 8Bring bent elbows to waist, & flap them in & out x2 (12:00)

2 PADDLES 1/4 LEFT, CROSS, HOLD, SIDE, HOLD
1, 2, 3, 4Step R fwd, turn 1/4 left on L, (9:00) step R fwd, turn 1/4 left on L (6:00)
5, 6, 7, 8Cross R over L, hold, step L to left side, hold. (6:00)

Ending – Optional: On the last wall, facing 6:00 stop at count 18* = (R back, hold).
Cross L over R & slow unwind1/2 right to face 12:00 for the end of music.

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia, (Jan 2011)

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia, is a talented dancer and choreographer known for her vibrant performances and creative flair. With three captivating dances showcased in our archive, she continues to inspire and engage audiences through her artistic expression.

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