Choreographer Notes: This dance has a samba feel however the steps can be danced plain for novice level dancer. Samba related steps where applicable have been added for info purposes
[1.1-8] Mambo fwd, mambo back, side point, ½ turn R with tap, 2 x upper body rolls
1&2
Step RF fwd, recover weight onto LF, step RF to LF
3&4
Step LF back, recover weight onto RF, step LF to RF
5-6
point RF to R side, make ½ turn R keeping weight in LF & tap RF to LF
7-8
roll your twice upper body in a circle (alternative: 2 small upper body contractions right & left)
[2.1-8] Walk, walk, chasse fwd, cross back side, cross shuffle side (voltas)
1-2
Walk RF fwd, Walk LF fwd
3&4
Step RF fwd, Step LF behind RF, step RF fwd
5&6
Step LF over RF, step RF back, step LF to L side
7&8&
Cross RF over LF, Step LF to L side, Cross RF over LF, Step LF to L side,
[3.1-8] Samba Step x2 (bota foga), Point fwd, point side, weave, sweep
1&2
Cross RF over LF, step LF to L side, recover weight onto RF
3&4
Cross LF over RF, step RF to R side, recover weight onto LF
5-6
Point RF fwd, Point RF to R side (styling: can add hip bumps)
7&8&
Step RF behind LF, step LF to L side, cross RF over LF, sweep LF from back to front
[4.1-8] Weave R, sweep, weave L, walk, walk, step fwd ¼ pivot together
1&2
Cross LF over RF, step RF side, step LF back,
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sweep RF from front to back (alternative: replace sweep with hitch for more samba feel)
3&4
Step RF behind LF, step LF to L side, Step RF fwd
5-6
Walk LF fwd, Walk RF fwd
7&8
Step LF fwd, make ¼ pivot R transferring weight onto RF, step LF to RF with weight
Tag: 4 count Tag after wall 3 and 7
1-3
Sway right, left, right
4
Bring LF next to RF with weight
Please feel free to use alternative music.
However any changes to the stepsheet are to be approved by the choreographer
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