Lionheart

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia, May 2010

Step Sheet

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Begin: Wt. L: 16 count Intro. Start on vocals.

Jesse Martin of Australia, sailed in the ‘Lionheart’ in October 1999.
At 18, he became the youngest, solo, non-stop, unassisted sailor to cross opposite points of the globe in a single round the world voyage.
Congratulations Jesse, may you sail away to happiness!

(1-8) FWD, PIVOT, SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS, ROCK, SIDE SHUFFLE
1,2,3&4 Step R fwd, pivot 180° left with wt on L, step R to right side, step L next to R, step R to right side

5,6,7&8 Cross/step L over R, step R in place, step L to left side, step R next to left, step L to left side (6:00)

(9-16) FWD, PIVOT, SIDE SHUFFLE, CROSS, ROCK, SIDE SHUFFLE
1,2,3&4 Step R fwd, pivot 180° left with wt on L, step R to right side, step L next to R, step R to right side

5,6,7&8 Cross/step L over R, step R in place, step L to left side, step R next to left, step L to left side (12:00)

(17-24) STOMP, TAP, SCUFF, SIDE, SIDE X2
1,2,3&4 Stomp R fwd, tap L toe behind R heel, scuff L to left side, step L to left side, step R to right side

5,6,7&8 Stomp L fwd, tap R toe behind L heel, scuff R to right side, step R to right side, step L to left side (12:00)

(25-32) SIDE-ROCK, RETURN, SAILOR RIGHT, SIDE-ROCK, RETURN, SAILOR LEFT
1,2,3&4 Rock R to right side, return L, cross R behind L, step L to left side, step R to right side

5,6,7&8 Rock L to left side, return R, turning 90° left cross L behind R, step R to right side, step L to left side (9:00)

(33-40) STEP, HOLD, DRAG, CROSS, POINT, HOLD, BACK, CROSS
1,2, 3,4 Make a big step R to right side, hold, drag L back towards R, cross R over L

5,6,7,8 Point L to left side, hold, step L back, cross R over L (9:00)

(41-48) STEP, HOLD, DRAG, CROSS, POINT, HOLD, BACK, CROSS
1,2,3,4 Make a big step L to left side, hold, drag R back towards L, cross L over R

5,6,7,8 Point R to right side, hold, step R back, cross L over R (9:00)

(49-56) FWD, PIVOT, SAMBA-CROSS, SAMBA-CROSS, SAMBA-CROSS,
1,2 Step R fwd, pivot 180° left ending with wt on L (3:00)

3&4 Step R to right side on ball of foot, step L in place, cross R over L

5&6 Step L to left side on ball of foot, step R in place, cross L over R

7&8 Step R to right side on ball of foot, step L in place, cross R over L (3:00)

(57-64) BACK, KICK, BACK-CROSS-BACK, BACK-CROSS-BACK, BACK-CROSS-SIDE
1,2 Step L back, kick R fwd,

3&4 Step R back diag to right side, cross L over R, step R back diag to right side

5&6 Step L back diag to left side, cross R over L, step L back diag to left side

7&8 Step R back diag to right side, cross L over R, turning 90° right step R to right side (6:00)

(65-80) LEFT ROCKING CHAIR, PADDLE, PADDLE, LEFT ROCKING CHAIR, LEFT JAZZ BOX, HOLD
1,2,3,4 Rock L fwd, return R, rock L back, return R

5,6,7,8 Step L fwd, pivot 90° right with wt on R, step L fwd, pivot 90° right with wt on R (12:00)

9,10,11,12 Rock L fwd, return R, rock L back, return R

13,14,15,16 Cross L over R, step R back, step L to left side, hold. (12:00)

Note: For split floors, see the Beginner line dance ‘Dare 2 Sail’ to the same music.

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia, May 2010

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia, has made a vibrant mark in the dance community since May 2010, showcasing their talent with five captivating performances in our archive. Known for their energetic style and creativity, Shanthie continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike with their passion for the art of dance.

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