Great Gatsby Glide

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Australia, (May 2013)

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Step Sheet

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Intro of 24 counts from start of track. Add hand movements as you wish!

CHARLESTON x2
1, 2Sweep R out & forward & touch. Sweep R out & back & step next to L.

3, 4Sweep L out & back & touch. Sweep L out & forward & step next to R.

5, 6Sweep R out & forward & touch. Step R out & back & step next to L.

7, 8Sweep L out & back & touch. Sweep L out & forward & step next to R. (12:00)

SWIVEL TO RIGHT. FLICK. TOUCH. FLICK. TOGETHER
1, 2, 3, 4Swivel to right side heels-toes-heels-toes.

5, 6, 7, 8Flick L out. Touch L to R. Flick L out. Step L to R. (12:00)

SWIVEL TO LEFT. FLICK. TOUCH. FLICK. TOGETHER.
1, 2, 3, 4Swivel to left side heels-toes-heels-toes.

5, 6, 7, 8Flick R out. Touch R to L. Flick R out. Step R to L. (12:00)

TURN 1/4 LEFT FORWARD. KICK. BACK. TAP. FORWARD. KICK. BACK. TAP
1, 2, 3, 4Turning 1/4 left (9:00) step L forward. Kick R forward. Step R back. Tap L back.

5, 6, 7, 8Step L forward. Kick R forward. Step R back. Tap L back. (9:00)

SIDE. TOGETHER. SIDE. TOGETHER. PUSH. PULL. PUSH. PULL.
1, 2Touch L heel diagonally to left side. Step L together.

3, 4Touch R heel diagonally right side. Step R together.

5Bend both knees keeping feet together & push both palms forward at chest level.

6Straighten up & pull palms to chest. (optional - slide both feet back while straightening)

7Bend both knees keeping feet together & push both palms forward at chest level.

8Straighten up & pull palms to chest. (9:00) (optional - slide both feet back while straightening)

SIDE. TOGETHER. SIDE. TOGETHER. PUSH. PULL. PUSH. PULL.
1 - 8Repeat section above.

CROSS-BALL. CROSS-BALL. CROSS. FLICK.x2 (MOVING TO RIGHT & LEFT).
1&2&Cross L over R. Step back on R ball. Cross L over R. Step back on R ball.

3, 4Cross L over R. Flick R out to right side.

5&6&Cross R over L. Step back on L ball. Cross R over L. Step back on L ball.

7, 8Cross R over L. Flick L out to left side. (9:00)

HIP SWING TURNS 3/4 RIGHT TO FACE 6:00
1, 2Step L forward. Turn 1/4 right on R swinging hips & waving arms. (12:00)

3, 4Step L forward. Turn 1/4 right on R swinging hips & waving arms. (3:00)

5, 6Step L forward. Turn 1/4 right on R swinging hips & waving arms. (6:00)

7, 8Step L to left side. Hold. (6:00)

Note: on last wall facing 12:00, as song ends, dance 4 Charlestons.

Please do not alter this step sheet in any way. If you would like to use it on your website, or to teach it on You Tube, ensure it is in its original format.

Copyright © 2013 Shanthie De Mel Australia. All Rights Reserved.

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Australia, (May 2013)

Shanthie De Mel is a talented dancer from Australia, whose vibrant performances have captivated audiences since May 2013. With two dynamic dances featured in our archive, Shanthie's artistry continues to inspire and uplift the dance community.

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