Bird Dance

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

Step Sheet

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Begin: Weight on L. 16 count Intro. Start on “…Rocks in the tree top… ”
Please exaggerate the bird moves to make it a fun dance!
For split floors see Intermediate line dance - ‘Twitter’ by Shanthie De Mel

SIDE, TAP, FLAP, FLAP, SIDE, TAP, FLAP, FLAP (with wing moves)
1, 2Step R to right side, tap L toe behind R

3, 4Bring bent elbows to waist (wings) & flap them in & out, flap again

5, 6* Step L to left side, tap R toe behind L

7, 8Bring bent elbows to waist (wings) & flap them in & out, flap again (12:00)

FWD, TOG, WIGGLE, BACK, TOG, HANDS- HANDS- HANDS (with tail & beak moves)
1, 2Step R fwd, step L together

3, 4Bend knees, stick out bottom, push arms back & wiggle (tails) for 2 counts

5, 6Step R back, step L together

7&8Bring palms up to shoulders facing out, open & close fingers (beaks) once for each count (12:00)

(when the song says “Tweet, Tweet, Tweet”)

ROCK FWD, RETURN, ROCK BACK, RETURN. (REPEAT)
1, 2, 3, 4Rock R fwd moving right shoulder fwd, return L, rock R back with shoulder back, return L

5, 6, 7, 8Rock R fwd moving right shoulder fwd, return L, rock R back with shoulder back, return L (12:00)

PADDLE, PADDLE, HEEL-FLICK, TOG, HEEL-FLICK, TOG
1, 2Step R fwd, (fingers doing the beak move for each count) turn 1/4 left on L (9:00)

3, 4Step R fwd, (fingers doing the beak move for each count) turn 1/4 left on L (6:00)

5, 6Flick R heel back, step together

7, 8Flick L heel back, step together. (6:00)

Ending -Optional: Dance the last wall till count 6* = (R toe behind L heel) facing 6:00.
On balls of both feet slow turn1/2 right to face 12:00 as the music ends.

Music

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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