Greece Is The Word!

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel, Australia. July 2015.

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Begin: Wt. on right.16 count Intro. Start on melody. Ignore phrasing & keep the count through the variable tempo.

ROCK. HOLD. RECOVER. HOLD. WEAVE RIGHT. POINT.
1, 2, 3, 4Rock L to left. Hold. Recover R. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Cross L behind R. Step R to right. Cross L over R. Point R to right.

EXTENDED WEAVE LEFT. TURN 1/4 LEFT STEP. HOLD.
1, 2, 3, 4Cross/sweep R behind L. Step L to left. Cross R over L. Step L to left.

5, 6, 7, 8Cross R behind L. Step L to left. Turning 1/4 left (9:00) step R to right. Hold. (9:00)

Optional - Place outstretched arms on each other’s for the weave.

ROCK. HOLD. RECOVER. HOLD. WEAVE RIGHT.SWEEP.
1, 2, 3, 4Rock L to left. Hold. Recover R. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Cross L behind R. Step R to right. Cross L over R. Point R to right. (9:00)

EXTENDED WEAVE LEFT. POINT. HOLD.
1, 2, 3, 4Cross/sweep R behind L. Step L to left. Cross R over L. Step L to left.

5, 6, 7, 8Cross R behind L. Step L to left. Point R diagonally forward. Hold. (9:00)

FORWARD. LOCK. FORWARD. CLAP.x2
1, 2, 3, 4Step R diagonally forward. Lock L behind R. Step R diag forward. High clap.

5, 6, 7, 8Step L diagonally forward. Lock R behind L. Step L diag forward. High clap. (9:00)

BACK. LOCK. BACK. CLAP. BACK. LOCK. TURN 1/2 LEFT STEP. HOLD.
1, 2, 3, 4Step R diagonally back. Lock L over R. Step R diagonally back. High clap.

5, 6, 7, 8Step L diagonally back. Lock R over L. Turning1/2 left (3:00) step on L. Hold.

The music slows here in the third sequence facing 3:00. Pause before slow finger snaps.

FORWARD. HOLD WITH HIGH FINGER SNAPS x4.
1, 2, 3, 4Step R forward. Hold with finger snap. Step L forward. Hold with finger snap.

5, 6, 7, 8Step R forward. Hold with finger snap. Step L forward. Hold with finger snap. (3:00)

JAZZ BOX. HOLD. RIGHT TURN 1/4 SIDE. HOLD. STEP L IN PLACE. HOLD.
1, 2, 3, 4Cross R over L. Step L back. Step R to right. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Turning 1/4 right (6:00) step R to right. Hold. Step L in place. Hold. (6:00)

Ending: The music finishes facing 3:00. Cross unwind R over L to face 12:00.

Last Update – 9th April 2016

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel, Australia. July 2015.

Shanthie De Mel from Australia is a vibrant talent in the dance world, contributing a captivating piece to our archive in July 2015. With a passion for creativity and movement, Shanthie's work continues to inspire and resonate with audiences.

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