Leaky Boat

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Melbourme, Australia. May 2010

Step Sheet

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Begin: Wt on L. Intro 16 secs. into song. Start on vocals “……young boy”

(1-8) HEEL-STRUT FWD X4 SIDE, TOUCH X2
1&2& Step R heel fwd, drop R foot down, step L heel fwd, drop L foot down

3&4& Step R heel fwd, drop R foot down, step L heel fwd, drop L foot down

5,6,7,8 Step R to right side, touch R with L, step L to left side, touch L with R (12:00)

(9-16) TOE-STRUT BACK X4 SIDE, POINT x2
1&2& Step R toe back, drop R heel down, step L toe back, drop L heel down

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

5,6,7,8 Step R to right side, point L to left side, step L to left side, point R to right side (12:00)

(17-24) ROCKING CHAIR DIAG FWD X2 SHIMMY, TOUCH-CLAP x2
1&2& Rock R diag fwd, return L, rock R diag back, return L

3&4 Rock R diag fwd, return L, step R back

5,6 Step L to left side with a shimmy, touch R to L with a clap

7,8 Step R to right side with a shimmy, touch L to R with a clap (12:00)

(25-32) ROCKING CHAIR DIAG FWD X2 SHIMMY, TOUCH-CLAP x2
1&2& Rock L diag fwd, return R, rock L diag back, return R

3&4 Rock L diag fwd, return R, step L back

5,6 Step R to right side with a shimmy, touch L to R with clap

7,8 Step L to left side with a shimmy, touch R to L with a clap (12:00)

Note – This could be made a 4 wall rotating ccw dance, by turning 90° left on L at count 31.

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Melbourme, Australia. May 2010

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia, is an accomplished dancer and artist with a vibrant presence in the dance community since May 2010. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Shanthie continues to inspire and uplift through her passion for movement and creativity.

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