I LOVE SAMBA

Choreographer: Ann Kang

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TRIPLE FORWARD, TRIPLE BACKWARD, REPEAT
1&2Step left ball forward, step right ball beside left, step left ball in place
3&4Step right ball back, step left ball beside right, step right ball in place
5&6Repeat 1&2
7&8Repeat 3&4

CROSS LEFT OVER RIGHT, ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS RIGHT OVER LEFT, ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS LEFT BEHIND RIGHT, ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS RIGHT BEHIND LEFT, ROCK, RECOVER
1&2Cross left over right, rock right to right side, recover on left
3&4Cross right over left, rock left to left side, recover on right
5&6Cross left behind right, rock right to right side, recover on left
7&8Cross right behind left, rock left to left side, recover on right

PADDLE FULL TURN LEFT, PADDLE FULL TURN RIGHT
1&2&3¼ turn left, step left forward, step right behind left (3x)
4¼ turn left, step left forward (facing 12:00)
5&6&7&¼ turn right, step right forward, step left behind right (3x)
8¼ turn right, step right forward (facing 12:00)

MODIFIED ROCKING CHAIR ON LEFT, THEN RIGHT
1&2&3&4Left heel press forward, rock back on right, touch left toe back with weight, rock forward on right, left heel forward, rock back on right, step left beside right
5&6&7&8Repeat start with right foot

CROSS LEFT OVER RIGHT, RIGHT STEP SIDE (3X), CROSS LEFT OVER RIGHT, REPEAT START ON RIGHT FOOT
1&2&3&Cross left over right, step right to right (3X)
4Cross left over right
5&6&7&8Repeat start with right foot

STEP LEFT TO LEFT, RIGHT SAILOR, LEFT SAILOR ¼ TURN LEFT, RIGHT SAILOR, ROCK BACK, RECOVER
1Step left to left side
2&3Step right behind left, step left to left side, step right to right side
4&5Step left behind right, turn ¼ left, step right to right side, step left to left side
6&7Step right behind left, step left to left side, step right to right side
8&Rock back on left, recover on right

STEP LEFT FORWARD, STEP RIGHT BEHIND LEFT (LOCK STEP), 3X, STEP LEFT FORWARD, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, FORWARD ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, TOGETHER
1&2&3&Step left forward, (straighten arm forward, palm facing front, left hand on waist), step right lock behind left (3X)
4Step left forward
5&6&7&8Rock right to right side, recover on left, rock right forward, recover on left, rock right to right side recover on left, step right beside left

¼ LEFT TURN TRIPLE (LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT,) HITCH RIGHT KNEE, ¼ LEFT TURN TRIPLE (RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT), HITCH LEFT KNEE, REPEAT
1&2&¼ left turn, stepping on left, right, left, hitch right knee
3&4&¼ left turn, stepping on right, left, right, hitch left knee
5&6&Repeat 1&2&
7&8&Repeat 3&4&

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About the Choreographer

Ann Kang

Ann Kang is a dynamic choreographer and performer whose innovative artistry has captivated audiences with four stunning dances featured in our archive. With a passion for creative expression and a commitment to fostering artistic collaboration, Ann continues to inspire and elevate the dance community.

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