SAMBA DE JANEIRO

Choreographer: Liam Hrycan

Step Sheet

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If danced to "Samba De Janeiro", on wall 2, omit steps 33-36. At the end of wall 2, dance steps 1-16, changing steps 13-16 into a right grapevine with left stomp beside right. Continue with wall 3, omitting steps 33-36. On wall 4, add two stomps (right then left) to the end of the wall after step 36. Then continue dance as scripted.

However, if danced to any other standard phrased 4/4 piece of music (e.g., Maria by Ricky Martin) then omit steps 33-36 making the dance a standard 32 step dance

RIGHT BACK ROCK/RECOVER, RIGHT STEP, LEFT SHUFFLE, RIGHT ROCK/RECOVER, RIGHT BACK SHUFFLE

1-2Rock right foot back, recover weight onto left foot

3Step right foot forward

4&5Left shuffle

6-7Rock right foot forward, recover weight back onto left foot

8&9Back right shuffle

BACKWARD ROLLING TURN (1½-LEFT), RIGHT VINE WITH RIGHT CHASSE

10Step left foot back a ½ turn left

11Step right foot forward a ½ turn left

12Step left foot back a ½ turn left

Steps 10 to 12 complete a 1½ turn backwards over left shoulder, slightly to the left

13-14Step right foot to right side slightly forward, step left foot behind right

15&16Right chasse

LEFT CROSS ROCK/RECOVER, LEFT SIDE STEP (¼-LEFT), RIGHT SHUFFLE, LEFT STEP/&-½ PIVOT LEFT/RIGHT STEP

17-18Cross rock left foot over right, recover weight back onto left foot

19Step left foot to left side a ¼ turn left

20&21Right shuffle

22Step left foot forward

&Quick pivot ½ turn left on ball of left foot

23Step right foot forward

LEFT SHUFFLE, RIGHT ROCK/RECOVER, TRIPLE STEP (½-RIGHT), LEFT STEP/½ PIVOT RIGHT/&-½ PIVOT RIGHT/LEFT BACK STEP

24&25Left shuffle

26-27Rock right foot forward, recover weight back onto left foot

28&29Triple step ½ turn right, stepping-right, left, right

30-31Step left foot forward, pivot ½ turn right (weight ends on right foot)

&Quick pivot ½ turn right on ball of right foot

32Step left foot back

ROCKING CHAIR STEPS-RIGHT BACK ROCK/RECOVER, RIGHT FORWARD ROCK/RECOVER

33-34Rock right foot back, recover weight onto left foot

35-36Rock right foot forward, recover weight back onto left foot

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Liam Hrycan

Liam Hrycan is a renowned line dance choreographer celebrated for his innovative approach, boasting an impressive catalog of 85 dynamic dances that have captivated enthusiasts worldwide. His creative flair and ability to blend diverse musical influences have not only enriched the line dance community but also inspired countless dancers to express their individuality through movement.

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