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ARISE!

Suggested Music: "Rise Up"

Artist: Cast of Australian Idol

Album: Australian Idol The Final 12

Choreographer: Colleen Archer, Charters Towers, Qld. 4820. Phone/Fax: (07) 4787 2467

Notes: 4 Wall, 32 Counts, Level: Beginner, SP. Weight on left, Date: 8/2/2004

Intro: 48 counts, Track time: 3.48 mins. BPM: 110

E-mail: luckystrikelinedance@bigpond.com Especially for "Dannika"

Beats Step Description

1-4 Walk forward R-L-R-L (optional twist or boogie walks)

5-8 Step R to side and sway hips R-L-R-L (weight ends L) (12.00)

1,2 Step R forward, Turn 1/4 left taking weight onto L (click R fingers)

3,4 Step R forward, Turn 1/4 left taking weight onto L (click R fingers)

5&6 Shuffle forward stepping R-L-R

7,8 Step L forward, Turn 1/2 right taking weight onto R (12.00)

1,2 Step L to side, Step cross R behind L

3,4 Step L to side, Touch R heel forward to 45 and clap hands near L shoulder

5,6 Turn 1/4 right and Step R forward, Turn 1/2 right and Step L back

7 Turn 1/4 right and Step R to side (full turn right OR vine right)

8 Touch L heel forward to 45 and clap hands near R shoulder (12.00)

1,2 Step L forward, Rock back on R

3,4 Step L back, Rock forward on R (rocking chair)

5,6 Step L forward, Turn 1/4 right taking weight onto R

7,8 Step L forward, Scuff R forward (3.00)

OPTIONAL START: Start without an introduction of music and Step forward on the

word "Rise"….

FINISH: Step forward, Turn 1/2 to face the front (weight forward)

step forward, Raise both arms overhead and …..Smile !

There are two finishes depending on which "start" you chose. Just step

forward on R or L, whichever foot is applicable to bring you to the front.

ALTERNATIVE MUSIC: For a faster version try "When Doves Cry" sung by Guy Sebastian on

his album, "Just as I Am".

Dance may be copied and distributed provided original steps remain unchanged.