Oh Maria
Choreographer: Ross Brown (UK) May 2011
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Step Sheet
Intro: 32 Counts (Approx. 19 Secs) or 40 Counts (Approx. 19 Secs) for the Do You Remember track
WALK, WALK. SIDE ROCK, CROSS. SIDE ROCK, CROSS, BACK. SHUFFLE ½ TURN L.
1 – 2Walk forward; right, left.
& 3 – 4Rock right to the right, recover onto left, cross step right over left.
& 5 – 6 – 7Rock left to the left, recover onto right, cross step left over right, step back with right.
8 & 1Shuffle a ½ turn left stepping; left, right, left. (6 o’clock)
WALK. SIDE ROCK, CROSS. SIDE ROCK, CROSS, BACK. SHUFFLE ½ TURN R.
2Walk forward with right.
& 3 – 4Rock left to the left, recover onto right, cross step left over right.
& 5 – 6 – 7Rock right to the right, recover onto left, cross step right over left, step back with left.
8 &Shuffle a ½ turn right stepping; right, left. (12 o’clock)
RESTARTS When dancing to Do You Remember, on Walls 2 & 6 restart the dance at this point facing 6 o’clock.
STEP. STEP, SIDE STEP ¼ TURN. SAILOR ¼ TURN. X2.
1Step forward with right.
2 – 3Step forward with left, make a ¼ turn left stepping right to the right.
4 & 5Make a ¼ turn left stepping; left behind right, right next to left, forward with left.
6 – 7Step forward with right, make a ¼ turn right stepping left to the left.
8 & 1Make a ¼ turn right stepping; right behind left, left next to right, forward with right. (12 o’clock)
ROCK FORWARD. COASTER STEP. WALK, WALK. KICK BALL TOUCH.
2 – 3Rock forward with left, recover onto right.
4 & 5Step back with left, step right next to left, step forward with left.
6 – 7Walk forward; right, left.
8 & 1Kick right foot forward, step forward with right, touch left behind right. (12 o’clock)
(½ TURN L) KICK BALL TOUCH. (¼ TURN R) KICK BALL TOUCH. (½ TURN L) KICK BALL TOUCH. OUT, OUT, IN, CROSS.
2 & 3Make a ½ turn left kicking left foot forward, step forward with left, touch right behind left.
4 & 5Make a ¼ turn right kicking right foot forward, step forward with right, touch left behind right.
6 & 7Make a ½ turn left kicking left foot forward, step forward with left, touch right behind left.
& 8 & 1Step right to the right, step left to the left, step right next to left, cross step left over right. (3 o’clock)
SIDE, TOGETHER. SCISSOR STEP. WALK AROUND ¾ TURN L.
2 – 3Step right to the right, step left next to right. (Use Cuban hips)
4 & 5Step right to the right, step left next to right, cross step right over left.
6 – 7 – 8Make a ¾ turn left walking around in an arc; left, right, left. (6 o’clock)
RESTART When dancing to Maria Maria, on Wall 5 restart the dance at this point facing 6 o’clock.
STEP. MAMBO FORWARD. MAMBO BACK. STEP, PIVOT ½ TURN R, STEP.
1Step forward with right.
2 & 3Rock forward with left, recover onto right, step back with left.
4 & 5Rock back with right, recover onto left, step forward with right.
6 – 7 – 8Step forward with left, pivot a ½ turn right, step forward with left. (12 o’clock)
RESTART When dancing to Do You Remember, on Wall 4 restart the dance at this point facing 12 o’clock.
STEP. MAMBO FORWARD. MAMBO BACK. PIVOT ½ TURN L, FULL TURN L.
1 – 5Repeat Counts 1, 2&3, 4&5 of previous Section.
6 – 7 – 8Pivot a ½ turn left, make a full turn left stepping; back with right (½), forward with left (½). (6 o’clock)
End of Dance. Start again and Enjoy!
TAG: When dancing to Maria Maria, at the end of Wall 2 add the following TAG facing 12 o’clock.
1 – 2 – 3 – 4Rock forward with right, recover onto left, rock back with right, recover onto left. [Rocking Chair]
Contact: ross-brown@hotmail.co.uk
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Ross Brown (UK) May 2011
Ross Brown (UK), a vibrant dance artist featured in our archive since May 2011, brings a unique flair to the stage with three captivating performances. Known for his dynamic choreography and infectious energy, Ross continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike.Can't find the right video?
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