Electro Cumbia

Choreographer: Polly Hu (USA), Jenny Tsai (USA) Dec 2015

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Count in: 32 counts from start of track

S1: Side press (with shoulder push) RL,R&R, reverse (LR,L&L)
1-2Press R ball (and push shoulders) to right side, press L ball (and push shoulders) to left side (12:00)

3Press R ball (and push shoulders) to right side

&Step L ball in place (shoulders back to neutral)

4Press R ball (and push shoulders) to right side

5-8Repeat 1-4 to the opposite side

S2: R Cumbia machete (R forward lunge, L recover, R toe tap side/back, R back), L cumbia machete
1-2Lunge R forward with both knees bent and L heel up, recover weight L

3-4Tap R toe to right side (or slightly back), step R further back

** Optional arms for count 1-4 (good exercise to prevent wrist pain): bring your R arm down like you are cutting some crop with your R arm (1), extend your R arm out and upwards (2-3), push your R arm towards the back with palm facing back (4)
5-8Repeat 1-4 to the opposite side

S3: 2x(R rocking chair facing left corner), four L hops making just over 1/4 turn right
1&2&Angle body to left diagonal (10:30) rock forward R, recover weight L, rock back R, recover weight L

3&4&Repeat 1&2& (10:30)

5-8Hop (keep your core muscles engaged) on L four times gradually making 3/8 turn right (3:00)

** Optional arms for count 5-8: put your R hand above your head and your L hand in front of your belly like your are holding a big ball in front of you

S4: L extended chasse with hips, L extended chasse making 3/4 turn left
&1Step R next to L, step L to left side pushing hips to right side

&2&3&4Repeat &1 three times

&5-&8Repeat &1-&4 gradually making 3/4 turn left (6:00)

** Optional arms for count 1-8: put your right hand on your right hip, left arm at your side with forearm out (elbow at 90°) and palm facing up

Contacts: -
jennylinedance@gmail.com;
pollyhu1688@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Polly Hu (USA), Jenny Tsai (USA) Dec 2015

Polly Hu and Jenny Tsai are dynamic performers based in the USA, celebrated for their captivating dance artistry since December 2015. With one stunning piece showcased in our archive, they continue to inspire audiences with their passion and creativity.

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