Journey Of Love

Choreographer: Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia. 12th July 2010

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Begin: Wt on R. 16 count Intro. Start on “ ….long”. (speed song by 10% if needed).

For split floors, see Intermediate Line Dance “He Ain’t Heavy” & Beginner Line Dance “A Long Road”, to the same music.

(1-8) 1/4 LEFT FWD, FWD, PIVOT 1/2 LEFT, SIDE, SLOW DRAG, BALL- CROSS, BALL- CROSS
1, 2 Turning1/4 left step L fwd, step R fwd (9:00)
3, 4 Pivot 1/2 left on L, take a big step on R to right side (3:00)
5, 6 Slow drag L to R moving towards back, for 2 counts
&7 Step on ball of L behind R, cross R over L,
&8 Step on ball of L behind R, cross R over L (3:00)

(9-16) FWD ROCK, RETURN, 1/2 LEFT FWD, FWD, PIVOT 1/2 LEFT, FWD, ROCKING CHAIR
1,2,3,4 Rock L diag fwd, return R, turning 1/2 left step fwd on L, step fwd on R (9:00)
5, 6 Pivot 1/2 left keeping weight on L, step fwd R (3:00)
7&8& Rock fwd L, return R, rock back L, return R

(17-24) 1/4 LEFT FWD, FWD, PIVOT 1/2 LEFT, SIDE, SLOW DRAG, BALL- CROSS, BALL- CROSS
1, 2 Turning1/4 left step L fwd, step R fwd
3, 4 Pivot 1/2 left on L, take a big step on R to right side (6:00)
5, 6 Slow drag L to R moving towards back, for 2 counts
&7 Step on ball of L behind R, cross R over L,
&8 Step on ball of L behind R, cross R over L (6:00)

(25-32) FWD ROCK, RETURN, 1/2 LEFT FWD, FWD, PIVOT 1/2 LEFT, FWD, ROCKING CHAIR
1,2,3,4 Rock L diag fwd, return R, turning 1/2 left step fwd on L, step fwd on R (12:00)
5, 6 Pivot 1/2 left keeping weight on L, step fwd R (6:00)
7&8& Rock fwd L, return R, rock back L, return R

(33-40) SIDE, DRAG, SAILOR RIGHT, BALL, SIDE, DRAG, SAILOR LEFT
1, 2 Take big step on L to left side, drag R to L (6:00)
3&4& Cross R behind L, step L to left side, step R to right side, step on ball of L
5, 6 Take a big step on R to right side, drag L to R
7&8 Cross L behind R, step R to right side, step L to left side (6:00)

(41-48) CROSS, 1/4 RIGHT BACK, 1/4 RIGHT SIDE, SIDE, BACK, RETURN, SCUFF, 1/4 LEFT ANCHOR STEP
1, 2 Cross R over L, turning 1/4 right step back L (9:00)
3, 4 Turning 1/4 right step R to right side, step L to left side (12:00)
5, 6& Rock back R, return L, scuff R fwd
7& 8 Turning 1/4 left rock R to right side, return L, rock R in place (9:00) (*)
RESTART HERE ON WALL 3 FACING 9:00,

(49-56) SIDE, DRAG, SAILOR RIGHT, BALL, SIDE, DRAG, SAILOR LEFT
1, 2 Take big step on L to left side, drag R to L (9:00)
3&4& Cross R behind L, step L to left side, step R to right side, step on ball of L
5, 6 Take a big step on R to right side, drag L to R
7&8 Cross L behind R, step R to right side, step L to left side (9:00)

(56-64) CROSS, 1/4 RIGHT BACK, 1/4 RIGHT SIDE, SIDE, BACK, RETURN, SCUFF, 1/4 LEFT ANCHOR STEP
1, 2 Cross R over L, turning 1/4 right step back L (6:00)
3, 4 Turning 1/4 right step R to right side, step L to left side (3:00)
5, 6& Rock back R, return L, scuff R fwd
7& 8 Turning 1/4 left rock R to right side, return L, rock R in place (12:00)

*Restart after count 48 on wall 3, facing 9:00. The music will indicate this.

Ending: The dance ends facing 12:00, at count 16. The vocals slow down, but keep the beat, & finish
with a big drag on L to left side.

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About the Choreographer

Shanthie De Mel , Melbourne, Australia. 12th July 2010

Shanthie De Mel, based in Melbourne, Australia, has captivated audiences with her vibrant dance performances since July 12, 2010. With three dynamic dance pieces archived, she continues to inspire and elevate the art of dance in her community.

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