The Chain of Love

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia 2009

Step Sheet

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BEGIN POSITION: Feet together, weight on left foot.
INTRODUCTION: 16 Counts (after initial notes.) Begin on the words - “driving”

SIDE TOGETHER. SIDE ½ TURN.HITCH (x2) STOMP.TOE.STOMP.HEEL.STOMP. ½ TURN.STEP ½ ccw
1&2& Step R to right, close L to R. Step R. to right ½ turning cw. Hitch L

3&4& Step L to left, close R to L Step L to left ½ turning ccw. Hitch R (face 12:00)

5& Stomp R diag. fwd. Tap L toe behind R heel.(Styling- bend knees, move shoulders fwd. & back, bend arms at waist level)

6& Stomp L. Tap R heel in front of left toe.

7&8 Stomp down R toe. Tap L toe behind R heel. Step L to side ½ turning ccw. hitching R(face 6:00).

SIDE TOGETHER,SIDE ½TURN.HITCH.SIDE TOGETHER, SIDE ½ TURN.HITCH. STOMP.TOE.STOMP.HEEL.STOMP.TOE.STEP
1&2& Step R to right, close L to R. Step R. to right ½ turning cw. Hitch L

3&4& Step L to left, close R to L Step L to left ½ turning ccw. Hitch R (face 6:00)

5& Stomp R diagonally forward. Tap L toe behind R heel, bending knees.

6& Stomp L. Tap R heel in front of left toe.

7&8 Stomp down R toe. Tap L toe behind R heel. Step down on left. ( face 6:00)

SAILOR CROSS.ROCK.ROCK.CROSS.ROCK.ROCK.CROSS.STEP.CROSS.HEEL CROSS. STEP. ¼ TURN CCW.
1&2 Step R. behind L. Step L. to L. Cross R. in front of L

3&4 Rock L. Rock R. Cross L. behind R.

5&6& Step R. to right and rock. Rock left. Cross R behind L. Step L. to left side

7,8 Cross right heel over L. Step L. to left. ¼ turning ccw.

STEP.PIVOT ½. STEP. PADDLE ¼. CROSS.BACK.SIDE. L,SAILOR with ¼ TURN ccw. L.SWAY R. SWAY L.STEP BACK R. ROCK L.
1&2& Step forward on R. Pivot ½ ccw. Step forward on R. Paddle ¼ turn ccw. (face 6:00)

3&4 Cross R in front of L. Step left back. Step R to right.

5&6 Cross L behind R turning ¼ ccw. Step R to right side. Step L to L side.

7,8 Step R to right, sway. Sway on L

9,10 * line19 Step R back. Rock onto L. (face 3:00)

R. LOCK FWD. SCUFF. ANCHOR STEP. L. STEP ¼ . R. PADDLE ¼ CCW. SHUFFLE FORWARD
1&2& Step forward on R. lock L behind R. Step forward on R. Scuff L.

3&4 Rock forward on L. Rock back on R. Rock forward on L.

5&6& Step back on R. Step L. to left side ¼ turning ccw. Step forward on R. and paddle turn ¼ ccw. (face 9:00)

7&8 Shuffle forward. R.L.R. (face 9:00)

STEP. SLIDE-POP. SLIDE-POP.SLIDE-POP. ROCK. ROCK. CROSS. STEP. CROSS. STEP. CROSS. (face 9:00)
1 Step back on L. (Styling -Bend arms at elbow, and swing elbows back, as the same side foot slides back. = moon walk )

2 Slide back ball of R past left heel (weighted), popping left knee at the same time, putting down right heel.

& Slide back ball of L past right heel (weighted), popping right knee at the same time, putting down left heel.

3 Slide back ball of R past left heel (weighted), popping left knee at the same time, putting down right heel

& Slide back ball of L past right heel (weighted), popping right knee at the same time, putting down left heel.

4 Slide back ball of R past left heel (weighted), popping left knee at the same time, putting down right heel.

5&6& Rock L to left. Rock R to right. Cross L over right. Step on ball of R. behind L, moving to right side

7&8 Cross L over right. Step on ball of R behind L. Cross L over right. (face 9:00)

STOMP. LIFT-SLAP. STOMP, LIFT-SLAP. HITCH. KICK. LUNGE R. ROCK BACK L. ½ TURN R CW. FULL TURN L. STEP.
1&2& StompR diag. beside L, lift R knee, slap thigh simultaneously. StompR diag. besideL, lift R knee, slap thigh simultaneously

3&4 Hitch R. Kick R diagonally forward. Lunge R diagonally to right. (11:00)

5,6 Rock back on L. Step on R to right turn ½ cw.

7&8 Stepping forward on L, make full turn cw. L-R-L. (face 3:00) (Alternatively shuffle forward L-R-L)

R STEP LOCK BACK. L STEP LOCK BACK. STEP R. ¼ CW. SIDE. LONG STEP L. DRAG R. HOLD.STEP R SWAY. SWAY TO LEFT.
1&2 Step R diagonally back. Cross L over R. Step R diagonally back

3&4 Step L diagonally back. Cross R over L. Step L diagonally back.

5,6 Step R to right side ¼ turn cw. On L, make wide step to left side. (face 6:00)

7,8 ** line39 Drag R towards L. Hold R.

9,10 *** Step R to right side and sway. Sway to left. (face 6:00)

- On the 2nd wall, at the end of count 34* (line 19*) dance 2 extra beats = Sway right. Sway left (face 9:00)
Tag* + Restart**
Tag*** - At the end of the 2nd wall, dance till count 66 ** (line 39**) drop last 2 beats ( sway right, sway left) RESTART. ( face 12:00)
- At the end of the 3rd wall*** dance 6 extra beats = Right forward rocking chair. Sway right. Sway left (face 6:00)

Ending: - Since the song continues without vocals, continue dancing till the music fades away facing 12:00

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia 2009

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia, has been captivating audiences since 2009 with her unique dance style. Known for her dynamic performances, she has one mesmerizing dance featured in our archive that showcases her exceptional talent and passion for the art.

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