Choreographers note:- Based on the ‘Americanl’ Rumba rhythm of QQS. The dance is performed using short steps
and use of the Latin/Cuban hip motion. Ideally suited for the experienced (Advanced) Beginner level dancer.
Always remember - 'The beat may reach your feet - but the rhythm should electrify your soul'.
Dance starts on the word ‘Baby’ (‘when your BABY..’) with feet together and weight on the left .
2x Fwd-Lock Step-Hold (12:00).
1 - 2
Step forward onto right. Lock left behind right.
3 - 4
Step forward onto right. Hold.
5 - 6
Step forward onto left. Lock right behind left.
7 - 8
Step forward onto left. Hold.
Cross. Bwd. 1/2 Right Fwd. Hold. Cross. Side Lunge. Recover. Hold (6:00).
9 - 10
Cross right over left. Step backward onto left.
11 - 12
Turn 1/2 right & step forward onto right. Hold
13 - 14
Cross left over right. Lunge right to right side.
15 - 16
Recover onto left. Hold.
Cross. Side Lunge. Recover. Hold. Fwd. 1/2 Right Bwd. Bwd Touch. Hold (12:00).
17 - 18
Cross right over left. Lunge left to left side.
19 - 20
Recover onto right. Hold.
21 - 22
Step forward onto left. Turn 1/2 right & step backward onto right.
23 - 24
Touch left toe backward. Hold.
Fwd. 1/2 Right Bwd. Bwd Touch. Hold. Fwd. 1/4 Left Rock. Rock. Hold (3:00).
25 - 26
Step forward onto left. Turn 1/2 right & step backward onto right (6).
27 - 28
Touch left toe backward. Hold.
29 - 30
Step forward onto left. Turn 1/4 left & rock right to right side (3).
31 - 32
Recover onto left. Hold.
DANCE FINISH: The dance will finish on count 8 of the 8th wall (facing 'home').
Other suggested music: Doris Troy - Just one look (108 bpm)
Last Update - 4 Jan. 2019