Kuku-Cha Ku-Cha

Choreographer: Forty Arroyo (July 2014)

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Start: 16 beats in – start on chorus….(It’s a long track… you may want to fade out at 3:00)

Salsa Rhythm: 64, 64, 64, 48, 64…….64 to end

[1-8] SHUFFLE FORWARD, HOLD, STEP, PIVOT ¼, CROSS, HOLD - end at 3 o’clock
1-4Step forward R, Step L next to R, Step forward on R, Hold

5-8Step forward L, Pivot ¼ R –weight on R, Cross L over R, Hold

[9-16] CROSSING MAMBOS – R & L
1-4Rock R to side, Recover weight on L, Step R in front of L, Hold

5-8Rock L to side, Recover weight on R, Step L in front of R, Hold

[17-24] ¼ R W/ HEEL GRIND, STEP, HOLD, COASTER STEP, HOLD – end at 6 o’clock
1-2Dig R heel forward, Turning ¼ right - step L in place fanning R toe to right,

3-4Step R next to L, Hold

5-8Step back on L, Step R next to L, Step forward on L, Hold

[25-32]SHUFFLE FORWARD, HOLD, ½ CHASE TURN, HOLD – end at 12 o’clock
1-4Step forward on R, Step L next to R, Step forward on R, Hold

5-8Step forward on L, Pivot ½ turn right- weight on R, Step forward on L, Hold

[33-48] R HEEL GRIND, STEP, HOLD, L MAMBO, (REPEAT SEQUENCE)
1-4Dig R heel forward, Step L in place as you fan R toe to R, Step R next to L, Hold

5-8Rock L to side, Recover weight on R, Step L slightly forward, Hold

1-4Dig R heel forward , Step L in place as you fan R toe to R, Step R next to L, Hold

5-8Rock L to side, Recover weight on R, Step L slightly forward, Hold

RESTART HAPPENS HERE AT 3 0’CLOCK - you would be starting the dance at 3 o’clock; dance up to 48 counts (this will bring you back to 3 o’clock) then Restart.

[49-56] FORWARD COASTER STEP, HOLD, STEP, CROSS, STEP, HOLD
1-4Step forward on R, Step L next to R, Step back on R, Hold

5-8Step back on L (diagonal), Cross R over L, Step back on L, Hold

[57-64]COASTER STEP, HOLD, FORWARD MAMBO W/ 1/4L, HOLD – end at 9 O’clock
1-4Step back on R, Step L next to R, Step forward on R, Hold

5-6Rock forward on L, Recover weight on R – prepping for ¼ left,

7-8Turning ¼ L – step L to side, Hold

Contact: forty.arroyo@gmail.com

Last Update - 20th July 2014

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Forty Arroyo (July 2014)

Forty Arroyo, featured in July 2014, is a vibrant artist whose dynamic style captivates audiences and leaves a lasting impression. With one exciting dance showcased in our archive, they continue to inspire and influence the dance community with their creativity and passion.

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