Samba Step

Weight on left foot, kick right foot (as directed)

Step right foot behind left foot (1) Step left to left side (&) Step right foot in place.(2)

Step forward on right foot.Step forward on left foot.Repeat as directed.

Weight on right heel and left toe swivel both toes to right (1)Return feet to centre (&)Repeat same combination and direction (2) Repeat as directed on left or right.

Samba Cross (aka) Crossing Shuffle or VoltaCross right foot over left (1)Step left foot to left side (&) Cross right foot over left (2)

With both feet together twist heels to right (1) Twist heels to left making 1/4 turn to right (2).

Tip head & lean body to right, start straightening head (1) Push hips to right, straighten head up (&)Straighten body while hips remain to right side (2) Bring hips back to place (&)

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 forward on the right foot (1) Make a full turn to the LEFT drawing left foot across right shin on the turn while locking left foot behind right (-) Step forward on left foot (2)