Anzac Rumba

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , April 25. Australia.

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Begin: Intro of 6 counts. Start on vocals “hear”.
The Rumba rhythm Quick-Quick-Slow throughout, except for last 16 counts.
This dance commemorates the 2015 Anzac Centenary Celebrations in Australia.
Thank you Bruce Woodley for this Anzac Centenary Song.

S1: CROSS ROCK. RECOVER. SIDE. HOLD.x2
1, 2 ,3 ,4Cross rock R over L. Recover L. Step R to right. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Cross rock L over R. Recover R. Step L to left. Hold. (12:00)

S2: ROCK. RECOVER. BACK. HOLD. ROCK. RECOVER. FORWARD. HOLD.
1, 2 ,3 ,4Rock R forward. Recover L. Step R back. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Rock L back. Recover R. Step L forward. Hold. (12:00)

S3: CROSS BEHIND. SIDE. ACROSS. HOLD. POINT. POINT. TAP BACK. HOLD.
1, 2 ,3 ,4Cross R behind L. Step L to left. Step R over L. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Point L forward. Point L to left. Tap L behind R. Hold. (12:00)

S4: CROSS BEHIND. SIDE. ACROSS. HOLD. POINT. POINT. TAP BACK. HOLD.
1, 2 ,3 ,4Cross L behind R. Step R to right. Cross L over R. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Point R forward. Point R to right. Tap R behind L. Hold. (12:00)

S5: 3 CUBAN WALKS BACK. HOLD. 3 CUBAN ROCKS. HOLD.
1, 2 ,3 ,4Walk back R-L-R. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Sway L-R-L in place with weight change. Hold. (12:00)

S6: 3 CUBAN WALKS FORWARD. HOLD. 3 CUBAN ROCKS. HOLD.
1, 2 ,3 ,4Walk forward R-L-R. Hold.

5, 6, 7, 8Sway L-R-L left in place with weight change. Hold. (12:00)

S7: ACROSS. POINT. ACROSS. POINT.
1, 2 ,3 ,4Cross R over L for 2 counts. Point L to left for 2 counts.

5, 6, 7, 8Cross L over R for 2 counts. Point R to right for 2 counts. (12:00)

S8: FORWARD. HOLD. HITCH. TURN 1/2 LEFT SIDE. SWAY. SWAY. HOLD.
1, 2 ,3 ,4Step R forward. Hold. Hitch L for 2 counts.

5, 6, 7, 8Turning 1/2 left (6:00) step L to left. Sway to right. Sway to left. Hold. (6:00)

TAG 1: After wall 1 facing 6:00, dance the following 12 counts to fit in with song.
(1-2) R Rock forward. (3-4) L Recover. (5-6) R Rock right. (7-8) L Recover. (9-10) R Rock back. (11-12) L Recover.

TAG 2: After all other walls, sway right, sway left, for 2 counts to fit in with the music.

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Shanthie De Mel , April 25. Australia.

Shanthie De Mel, hailing from Australia and born on April 25, is a talented dancer whose vibrant artistry shines through her captivating performances. With one stunning dance featured in our archive, Shanthie's creative spirit continues to inspire and uplift audiences everywhere.

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