Grateful Heart

Choreographer: Leong Mei Ling (May 2014)

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Note: This dance (and song) is dedicated to all mothers, fathers, guardians and anyone who has given of their love, time & support in nurturing a fellow human being along his/her journey in this lifetime.
On a personal note, this dance is specially dedicated to my mom & my mom-in-law (deceased March 2014 ) for guiding me in my life’s journey.

Intro: 32+4 counts (One Restart: on Wall 4 after count 28 , restart facing 12:00)

Section 1: R BASIC NC, 1/4R BACK, 1/4R SIDE, CROSS, R BASIC NC, 1/4R BACK, 1/4R SIDE, CROSS, FWD, FWD PRESS
1-2&3Step R to right side, step L behind R, cross R over L, 1/4 turn right step back L [3:00] continue turning another 1/4 right (weight still on LF) draw R towards L [6:00]

4&Step R to right side, cross L over R

5-6&7&Step R to right side, step L behind R, cross R over L, 1/4 turn right step back L, 1/4 right step R to side [12:00]

8&1Step L fwd to R diagonal, step R fwd, press L fwd [1:30]

Section 2: BACK-SWEEP (2X), 3/8L WEAVE, 1/2R PIVOT, HITCH/LIFT, 1/2L, POINT L BACK
2-3Recover R, sweep L front to back, step L back, sweep R front to back

4&5Step R behind L, 3/8 left step L forward, step R forward [9:00]

6&7Step L fwd, 1/2 right step R fwd, draw L towards R (or hitch/lift L beside R) [3:00]

8&1Step L fwd, 1/2 turn left step R back, point/extend L behind (prep for 3/4 turn) [9:00]

Section 3: 3/4R TURN, POINT L, CROSS ROCK SIDE, CROSS BACK BACK, CROSS BACK, SIDE 1/4L
2-3Weight still on R, turn 3/4 right (keeping L tucked close beside R heel), point L to left [6:00]

[Easier option: straighten R drawing L towards R as you make 1/4 turn left(2), point L to left (3)]
4&5Step L across R, recover weight to R, step L to side

6&7&Cross R over L, step L back to left diagonal, step R to right diagonal, cross L over R [6:30]

8&1/8 left step R back, 1/4 left step L to side [3:00]

Section 4: ACROSS, RECOVER SIDE CROSS, RECOVER, COASTER, JAZZ BOX CROSS
1-2&Step R across L [1:30], recover L, step R to side

3-4Step L across R [4:30], recover R **Restart here (Wall 4)

5&6Step L back, step R beside L, step L fwd

7&8&Step R across L, step L back, step R to side [6:00], step L across R

**Restart::
To Restart, add an ‘&’ count after count 28 (Section 4), on Wall 4.
Example below:
3-4Step L across R, recover R

&Step L behind R (**Restart by squaring to right wall)

Contact: linedanz@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Leong Mei Ling (May 2014)

Leong Mei Ling is a talented dance artist whose vibrant style has captivated audiences since her first performance in May 2014. With one exquisite dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and energize the dance community with her passion and creativity.

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