La Buena Vida! (aka Life)

Choreographer: Forty Arroyo (10/2013)

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A Hayloft Floor Split Dedicated to My Senior Guys & Dolls
Inspired by the Intermediate line dance “The Good Life” by Rachael McEnaney

Count In: 16 counts from start of track, dance begins on vocals. Approx 104bpm.

[1-8] SWAY R-L, CHASSE’ R, SWAY L-R CHASSE’ L,
1-2(1)Sway hips to right (2)Sway hips to left

3&4(3)Step R to side (&)Step L next to R (4)Step R to side

5-6(5)Sway hips to left (6)Sway hips to right

7&8(7)Step L to side (&)Step R next to L (8)Step L to side

[9-16] R- ROCK FORWARD, SIDE, BEHIND - - L-ROCK FORWARD, SIDE, BEHIND
1&2&(1)Rock R forward (&)Recover WOL* (2)Rock R to side (&)Recover WOL

3&4(3)Rock R behind L (&)Recover WOL (4)Step R to side

5&6&(5)Rock L forward (&)Recover WOR* (6)Rock L forward (&)Recover WOR

7&8(7)Rock L behind R (&)Recover WOR (8)Step L to side

[17-24] ROCKING CHAIR, PADDLES, ROCKING CHAIR, PADDLES
1&2&(1)Rock R forward, (&)Recover WOL, (2)Rock R back, (&)Recover WOL

3&(3)Starting a ¼ left – Step R forward on ball of R (&)Pivot 1/8 turn L - WOL

4&(4)Completing ¼ left – Step R forward on ball of R (5)Pivot 1/8 turn L – WOL ( 9 O’clock)

Repeat step 1 – 4& of this section – end at 6 O’clock
5&6&(1)Rock R forward (&)Recover WOL (2)Rock R back (&)Recover WOL

7&(3)Starting a ¼ left – Step R forward on ball of R (&)Pivot 1/8 turn L - WOL

8&(4)Completing ¼ left – Step R forward on ball of R (5)Pivot 1/8 turn L – WOL ( 6 O’clock)

[25-32] CROSS/ROCK, RECOVER, BALL CROSS, RECOVER, REPEAT
1-2(1) Cross/Rock R over L (2)Recover WOL

&3,4(&) Step R next to L (3) Cross/Rock L over R (4) Recover WOR

&5,6(&) Step L next to R, (5) Cross/Rock R over L (6) Recover WOL

7,8(&) Step R next to L (7) Cross/Rock L over R (8) Recover WOR

&(&) Step L next to R

Start over

*WOL=weight on left, WOR= Weight on R

TAG: 4 counts - Tag: after the first rotation ONLY (6 O’clock)
1-4Step R to side, Sway upper body L, R, L (start from the beginning)

Contact: forty.arroyo@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Forty Arroyo (10/2013)

Forty Arroyo, featured in our archive since October 2013, brings a vibrant energy to the world of dance with their captivating performance style. With one dynamic piece included, they continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike!

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