Lizzie's Waltz

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel Melbourne. Australia. September. 2009

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Introduction: After 6 counts, wt. on left, begin on vocals -“Thanks for the times”
This dance is dedicated to the fond memory of the late Lizzie ‘Bootscoot’ Walker, who always promoted line dancing with a passion, in Melbourne, & who a year ago, rocked, shuffled, kicked and spun with us. With the singer we say – “Thanks for the times you’ve given us”

CROSS, ROCK, RETURN, BACK (x2)
1,2&3 Step R across L. Rock L to left side & return on R. Step L slightly back

4,5&6 Step R across L. Rock L to left side & return on R. Step L slightly back (12:00)

(bend both knees on cross, & sway hips both directions when rocking)

CROSS, 3/4 TURN - PIVOT, FWD, FWD
1,2,3 Step R across L, turn 1/4 cw, & step back on L. (3:00) Turn 1/2 cw, & step fwd on R (9:00)

4,5,6 Step fwd on L, & pivot 1/2 cw onto R. Step fwd on L (3:00)

(alternatively - Step R across L, turn 1/4 cw, & step back on L, step back R, waltz fwd, L-R-L )

FWD, TAP, KICK - BACK, SAILOR WALTZ
1,2,3 Step fwd on R, tap L beside R, kick L fwd

4,5&6 Step back on L. Sweep R out behind L. Step L to left side. Step R to right side (3:00)

FWD, TAP, KICK - BACK, SAILOR WALTZ
1,2,3 Step fwd on L, tap R beside L, kick R fwd

4,5&6 Step back on R. Sweep L out behind R. Step R to right side. Step L to L side (3:00)

CROSS, ROCK, RETURN, BACK (x2)
1,2&3 Step R across L. Rock L to left side & return on R. Step L slightly back

4,5&6 Step R across L. Rock L to left side & return on R. Step L slightly back (3:00)

(bend both knees on cross, & sway hips both directions when rocking)

CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND - 1/4, 1/2, FWD
1,2,3 Cross R over L, step L to left side, cross R behind L

4,5,6 Turning 1/4 ccw, step fwd on L. Step fwd on R & pivot 1/2 ccw onto L (6:00)

SIDE, BEHIND, 1/4 - PADDLE, SIDE, CROSS
1,2,3 Step R to right side, cross L behind R, turn 1/4 cw, & step R fwd (9:00)

4,5,6 L fwd & paddle 1/4 cw onto R. Step L across R (12:00)

FWD, POINT, HOLD - SWEEP, BACK, HOLD.
1,2,3 Big step on R to right side, Point L to left side. Hold #

4,5,6 Turning 1/2 ccw, sweep L around & step back with R in front. Hold. (6:00)

SWAY, SWAY, HOLD.
*1,2,3 Sway diag fwd to right, Sway diag back to left. Hold. (6:00)

TAG** (End of wall 2, facing 12:00
1-6 R step fwd, point L to left side, hold. L step fwd, point R to right side, hold.

7-12 R step bck, point L to left side, hold. L step bck, point R to right side, hold.

13-15 R step back, L step back, hold.

NOTE: *Short wall 4 - drop last 3 counts…listen to the lyrics & slow down when needed.
## Dance ends wall 5, count 45 ….Drag L & hook-touch over R. (12:00) (Optional - doff hat).

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel Melbourne. Australia. September. 2009

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia since September 2009, is a vibrant force in the dance community, captivating audiences with their unique style and passion. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Shanthie continues to inspire others with their creative expression and dedication to the art of movement.

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