WEST COAST LAMBADA
Choreographer: Fred Rapoport
Step Sheet
BRING INTO WRAP
1-4MAN: Step in place (left-right-left-right) turning your partner inside, under left arm into wrap (cuddle) position, directly in front of you
LADY: Begin ½ turn to the left under partner's left arm, stepping forward right, turning left,right, and touch right, finishing in wrap (cuddle) position (your back against your partner's chest)
LAMBADA
05-06Roll hips as you step left in place, touch right
07-08Roll hips as you step right in place, touch left
09-10Roll hips as you step left in place, touch right
11-12Roll hips as you step right in place, touch left
BELT-LOOP TURN
13-16MAN: Begin full turn to the left, first releasing partner's left hand and bringing her right hand to your waist, turning left, right, releasing her other hand, turning left, right, and putting her into a very closed dance position
LADY: Complete ½ turn to the left, sliding right arm around partner's waist, turning left-right-left, touch right, facing partner in a very closed dance position
LAMBADA
17-18MAN: Roll hips as you step left in place, touch right
LADY: Roll hips as you step right in place, touch left
19-20MAN: Roll hips as you step right in place, touch left
LADY: Roll hips as you step left in place, touch right
21-22MAN: Roll hips as you step left in place, touch right
LADY: Roll hips as you step right in place, touch left
23-24MAN: Roll hips as you step right in place, touch left
LADY: Roll hips as you step left in place, touch right
left-SIDE PASS
25-26MAN: Step back left, right
LADY: Step back right, left
27-28MAN: Step back diagonally to right (left, right), pivoting ¼ to the left, keeping partner's right hand in your left, extended at waist level
LADY: Step forward right, left, passing in front of partner
29&30MAN: Shuffle forward left-right-left, beginning ¼ turn to the left, keeping partner's right hand at waist level
LADY: Shuffle forward, beginning ½ turn to the left, right-left-right
31&32MAN: Shuffle in place right-left-right, picking up partner's left hand in your right
LADY: Complete ½ turn to the left, shuffling left-right-left, picking up partner's right hand in your left
REPEAT
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Music
About the Choreographer
Fred Rapoport
Fred Rapoport is a dynamic choreographer and performer celebrated for his innovative contributions to the world of dance, with 13 captivating works featured in our archive. His passion for storytelling through movement continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike, making him a vibrant presence in the dance community.Can't find the right video?
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