Carnavalito (El Humahuaqueno)

Choreographer: Martie Papendorf . South Africa. (Aug 2013)

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Start - On vocals [ 20 beats from 1st heavy drumbeat ]

#1: Samba step 2x, Rock, Recover, Coaster step
1&2Cross R over L, Rock L to left side, Recover R to right side,

[Optional Samba arms: Stretch opposing L arm fwd]
3&4Cross L over R, Rock R to right side, Recover L to left side,

[Optional Samba arms: Stretch opposing R arm fwd]
5,6Rock R fwd, Recover back onto L,

7&8Step R back, Step L next to R, Step R fwd

#2: Samba step ¼ left, Samba step, Step, Pivot ¼ right, Cross shuffle
1&2Cross L over R, Rock R to right side making a ¼ turn left, Recover L to left side, [9.00]

[Optional Samba arms: Stretch opposing R arm fwd]
3&4Cross R over L, Rock L to left side, Recover R to right side,

[Optional Samba arms: Stretch opposing L arm fwd]
5,6Step L fwd, Step R to right side making a ¼ turn right,

7&8Step L across R, Step R to right side, Step L across R [12.00]

#3: Shuffle diagonal fwd R L, Side, Together, Back, Coaster ¼ left
1&2Shuffle fwd to right diagonal stepping R, L, R,

3&4Shuffle fwd to left diagonal stepping L, R, L,

5&6Step R to right side, Step L next to R, Step R back,

7&8Step L back making a ¼ turn left, Step R next to L, Step L fwd [9.00]

#4: Shuffle diagonal fwd R L, Step, Pivot ½ left, Step, Fwd lock fwd
1&2Shuffle fwd to right diagonal stepping R, L, R, [9.00]

3&4Shuffle fwd to left diagonal stepping L, R, L,

5&6Step R fwd, Step L fwd making a ½ turn left, Step R fwd [3.00]

7&8Step L fwd, Lock R behind L, Step L fwd [3.00]

Restart during wall 2 [facing 12.00]

#5: Point across side, Kick, Cross, Point, Sway, Sway
1,2Point R across L, Point R to right side,

3&4Kick R across L, Step R across L, Point L to left side,

5,6Step and sway L to left side, Step and sway R to right side [3.00]

[Add 2 sways at end of dance - wall 5, facing 9.00]

#6: Point across side, Cross, Back ¼ left, Fwd ¼ left, Sway, Sway
1,2Point L across R, Point L to left side,

3&4Rock L across R, Recover back onto R making a ¼ turn left [12.00], Step L fwd making a ¼ turn left, [9.00]

5,6Step and sway R to right side, Step and sway L to left side [9.00]

[Add 2 sways at end of dance - wall 5, facing 3.00]

Restart- After section 4 during wall 2 [facing 12.00]

Tag- Add 2 sways after section 5 [facing 9.00] & 6 [facing 3.00] during wall 5.

Ending- Replace coaster step of section 1 with a “Coaster ¼ left cross” to end dance to face 12.00.
7&8Step R back making a ¼ turn left, Step L next to R, Step R across L

Contact email- LinedanceInTheStrand@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Martie Papendorf . South Africa. (Aug 2013)

Martie Papendorf is a vibrant South African artist known for her captivating performances, with two dynamic dances cherished in our archive since August 2013. Her passion for movement and creativity continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of her homeland.

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