Afri-Cup

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne Australia, June 2010.

Step Sheet

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Begin: Wt on L. 28 count intro of drums & vocal. Start on lyrics – “Give me freedom”

This dance is dedicated to the Socceroos of Australia, & to the 32 Finalists of the 19th Fifa World Cup,
who united in comradeship in June 2010 in South Africa, to entertain the world.

(1-8) STOMP- CLAP, HOLD, SCUFF- BALL- CHANGE X2
1, 2 Stomp R fwd clapping hands, hold

3&4 Scuff L fwd, step on ball L, change wt to R

5, 6 Stomp L fwd clapping hands, hold

7&8 Scuff R fwd, step on ball R, change wt to L. (12:00)

(9-16) TOE- STRUT BACK X KICK X2, SIDE, SIDE
1&2& Step R toe back, drop R heel, step L toe back, drop L heel

3&4& Step R toe back, drop R heel, step L toe back, drop L heel

5&6& Step R toe back, drop R heel, step L toe back, drop L heel

7, 8 Turning 1/4 right step R to right side, step L to left side. (3:00)

(Optional - click fingers at waist level from side to side on toe-strut side)

(17-24) CROSS, 1/2 TURN RIGHT , BACK, SLIDE, MAMBO LEFT
1, 2 Cross R over L, turning 1/4 right step back on L (6:00)

3, 4 Turning 1/4 right step fwd on R, step L to right side (9:00)

5, 6 Step R back, slide L to R

7&8 Rock L back, return R, step L fwd. (9:00)

(25-32) SIDE, BACK X6, SIDE, RETURN (take small steps back)
1&2& Point R to right side, step R back, point L to left side, step L back

3&4& Point R to right side, step R back, point L to left side, step L back

5&6& Point R to right side, step R back, point L to left side, step L back

7, 8 Rock R to right side, return L. (9:00)

(33-40) MONTEREY 1/4 RIGHT X2, ROCKING CHAIR, SIDE, RETURN
1& Touch R to right side, turning 1/4 right step R together (12:00)

2& Touch L to left side, step L next to R

3&4 Touch R to right side, turning 1/4 right step R together, step L to left side (3:00)

5&6& Rock fwd R, return L, rock R back, return L

7, 8 Rock R to right side, return L. (3:00)

(41-48) JAZZ BOX X2, ROCKING CHAIR, SIDE, HOLD
1&2& Cross R over L, step L back, step R to right side, step L together

3&4 Cross R over L, step L back, step R to right side

5&6& Rock fwd L, return R, rock L back, return R

7*, 8 Turning 1/4 right step L to left side, hold. (6:00)

Ending- optional. On count 47* of last wall (5), 1/4 turn left to face 12:00

Music

About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne Australia, June 2010.

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia since June 2010, is a vibrant artist known for her unique choreography that brings life to the stage. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Shanthie continues to inspire audiences with her creativity and passion for the performing arts.

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