Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia. (Nov. 2011)

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Begin: Wt on L.16 count Intro. Start on lyrics “ - – driving…”

FWD TOE-STRUT X2. MONTEREY 1/4 RIGHT WITH A FLICK
1, 2, 3, 4Step R toe fwd. Step R heel down. Step L toe fwd. Step L heel down.
5, 6, 7, 8Point R to right side.Turning 1/4 right step R tog. (3:00). Point L to left side. Flick L out left.

EXTENDED WEAVE RIGHT. HOLD..
1, 2, 3, 4Cross L over R. Step R to right side. Cross L behind R. Step R to right side
5, 6, 7, 8Cross L over R. Step R to right side. Cross L behind R. Hold. (3:00)

SWAY RIGHT. SWAY LEFT. 1/4 RIGHT TURN SWAY RIGHT. SWAY LEFT
1, 2, 3, 4Sway to right side for 2 counts. Sway to left side for 2 counts.
5, 6, 7, 8Turning 1/4 right sway to right side for 2 counts. Sway to left side for 2 counts. (6:00)

FWD. PIVOT 1/2 LEFT. SHUFFLE FWD.
1, 2, 3&4Step R fwd. Pivot 1/2 left on L. Shuffle fwd R-L-R (12:00)
TURN 1/2 RIGHT SHUFFLE BACK. TURN 1/2 RIGHT SHUFFLE FWD
5&6, 7&8Turning 1/2 right shuffle back L-R-L. (6:00) Turning 1/2 right shuffle fwd R-L-R. (12:00)

SWAY LEFT. SWAY RIGHT. 1/4 LEFT TURN SWAY LEFT. SWAY RIGHT.
1, 2, 3, 4Sway to left side for 2 counts. Sway to right side for 2 counts.
5, 6, 7, 8Turning 1/4 left sway to left side for 2 counts. Sway to right side for 2 counts. (9:00)

TRI-ROCKER LEFT. TRIPLE STEP.
1, 2, 3, 4Rock L fwd. Return R. Rock L to left side. Return R.
5, 6, 7&8Rock L back. Return R. Step in place L-R-L. (9:00)

TRI-ROCKER RIGHT. TRIPLE STEP
1, 2, 3, 4Rock R fwd. Return L. Rock R to right side. Return L.
5, 6, 7&8Rock R back. Return L. Step in place R-L-R. (9:00)

SIDE. DRAG. ROCK BACK. RETURN. TURN 1/4 RIGHT SIDE. HOLD. SIDE. HOLD.
1, 2, 3, 4Big Step left on L. Drag R to L. Rock R back. Return L.
5, 6, 7, 8* Turning 1/2 right step R to right side. Hold. Step L to left side. Hold. (12:00)


TAG* OF 16 COUNTS AFTER ROTATIONS 1, 3, 5. DANCE THE FOLLOWING -
*RUMBA BOX RIGHT FORWARD & BACK
1 - 8Step R to right side. L tog. Step R fwd. Hold. Step L to left side. R tog. Step L back. Hold.
9 - 16Step R to right side. L tog. Step R back. Hold. Step L to left side. R tog. Step L back. Hold. (12:00)

ENDING. The track ends just after the last Rotation at 12:00. Sway to right & left till song ends.
Dance with a smile!

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia. (Nov. 2011)

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia, is a vibrant performer with a unique flair that shines through her captivating dance style. With one remarkable dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences with her passion and artistic expression.

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