Improver
Samba Step
How to dance it
Step forward on right foot (1)Step small step forward on left foot (a/&)Replace weight on right foot (2)Repeat pattern leading on left.
1,a,2
Step forward on right foot [1] Step small step forward on left foot [a] Replace weight on right foot [2]
Related steps
Easier, similar, and harder options to explore next.
Easier Steps
Turn - Paddle 1/2
With weight on left foot (1)Touch right toes to the floor & use to push off into a 1/2 turn left.(2)(Repeat as directed).Paddle can turn from as little as 1/8th at a time up to a full rotation.
With weight on left foot (1)Touch right toes to the floor & use to push off into a 1/2 turn left.(2)(Repeat as directed).Paddle can turn from as little as 1/8th at a time up to a full rotation.
Similar Steps
Turn - Reverse 1/2
Touch toes of right foot behind left foot (1)Pull body back to make 1/2 turn stepping onto right foot (2).
Touch toes of right foot behind left foot (1)Pull body back to make 1/2 turn stepping onto right foot (2).
Heel Grind
Taking weight on right heel (toes pointing left) fan toes from left to right.(1) Take weight onto fight foot (2)
Taking weight on right heel (toes pointing left) fan toes from left to right.(1) Take weight onto fight foot (2)
Anchor Step
Step right foot behind left (1) Step left foot in place (&) Step right foot in place (2).
Step right foot behind left (1) Step left foot in place (&) Step right foot in place (2).
Harder Steps
Body Roll
Step right forward bending knees into sitting position (1) Push hips forward (&) Push to stomach forward (2)Push chest forward (&)Push head forward (3) Take weight onto right (4)
Step right forward bending knees into sitting position (1) Push hips forward (&) Push to stomach forward (2)Push chest forward (&)Push head forward (3) Take weight onto right (4)
Moon Walk
Lift right heel pushing toe into floor, while sliding left back (1) Anchor left lifting heel, drop right heel & slide back past left (2) Repeat pattern leading left.
Lift right heel pushing toe into floor, while sliding left back (1) Anchor left lifting heel, drop right heel & slide back past left (2) Repeat pattern leading left.
Heel Jack
Step right foot diagonally back (&) Touch left heel forward (!)Step onto left foot (&) Touch right toe next to left foot (2)Repeat leading with left foot.
Step right foot diagonally back (&) Touch left heel forward (!)Step onto left foot (&) Touch right toe next to left foot (2)Repeat leading with left foot.