The Bongo Song

Choreographer: Amy Christian -Sohn. (Aug 2011)

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Intro: 16 Counts. There are optional steps for the intro.

S1:SAILOR ¼, COASTER STEP, STEP, TOGETHER, SWIVEL HEELS OUT, IN,
1&2R Sailor with a ¼ turn left,

3&4L Coaster Step,

5-6Step fwd on R foot, Step L next to R,(Bring arms folded at Chest level on Count 6, – watch video),

7-8Swivel heels out, swivel heels in, (Slide arms out, in – watch video),

S2 – S3: Repeat the above 8 counts, 2 more times.

S4: SAILOR ¼, COASTER STEP, STEP, TOGETHER, SLIDE ARMS, PUNCH ARMS STRAIGHT OUT,
1&2R Sailor with a ¼ turn left,

3&4L Coaster Step,

5-6Step fwd on R foot, Step L next to R, Bring arms at Chest level on Count 6 (watch video),

7-8No foot work, Slide arms fist to fist, Hands go out to sides in a fist. (watch video),

S5: BACK, TOUCH, FWD, TOUCH X 2, WITH ARMS - ROLLING UP, ROLLING DOWN, CROSSED, DOWN TO SIDES,
1-2Step back on R, Touch L next to R, Rolling hands up,

3-4Step fwd on L, Touch R next to L, Rolling hands down,

5-6Step back on R, Touch L next to R, Crossing arms by chest,

7-8Step fwd on L, Touch R next to L, Drop arms to sides,

S6: CHASE, HITCH, TOUCH, KICK, OUT, OUT, DOUBLE BUMP,
1&2Step R fwd, Pivot ½ turning left on L, Step fwd on R,

3-4Hitch L knee across R knee, Touch L out to left side,

5&6Kick L fwd, Replace L, Step R to right side,

7&8Bump hip left twice,

S7: SAMBA, SAMBA, PIVOT ½, ¼ SIDE SHUFFLE,
1&2R Samba, moving fwd,

3&4L Samba, moving fwd,

5-6Step fwd on R, Pivot ½ turn left on L,

7&8¼ turn left on R, Step L next to R, Step R to right side,

S8: STEP, POINT, BACK, POINT, SAILOR ¼, HITCH, TOUCH,
1-4Step fwd on L, Touch R out to right side, Step back on R, Touch L out to left side,

5&6¼ L Sailor turning left,

7-8Hitch R foot over L knee, Touch R out to right side,

TAG 1 – 32 Counts – Happens after Wall 1. (Think “Tai Chi” and movements should be in slow motion).
1-16Step R diagonally forward as arms go slow, making half of the figure 8, (you will hear drums just as you finish the 2nd eight),

1-16Slowly transfer weight to L, as arms go slow finishing the other half of the figure 8.

TAG 2 – 4 Counts – Happens after Wall 4.
1-2Step R foot to right side, bending knees, Run hands from head down to body,

3-4Shake your booty. (Or feel free to do what you feel here, for this 4 count Tag).

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About the Choreographer

Amy Christian -Sohn. (Aug 2011)

Amy Christian-Sohn has been a dynamic contributor to our artistic community since August 2011, showcasing her passion through one captivating dance currently featured in our archive. Her innovative spirit and dedication to the craft continue to inspire and uplift those around her.

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