Rio De Amor (River of Love)

Choreographer: Ira Weisburd (USA) August, 2015

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Intro: 16 counts. Start at approx. 10 sec.
* One Easy Restart @ 3:00 on Wall 5.
* Dedicated to the San Antonio Line Dancers

PART I. (POINT R TOE—OUT, IN, OUT, HOLD; WEAVE BACK 3 STEPS, HITCH L)
1-2Point R toe to R side, Touch R toe beside L foot

3-4Point R toe to R side, Hold

5-6Step R behind L, Step L to L

7-8Step R across L, Lift L (bending L knee)

PART II. (WEAVE 3 STEPS TO R, 1/8 R TURN ONTO R; L ROCKING CHAIR)
1-2Step L across R, Step R to R

3-4Step L behind R, Step R to R (making 1/8 R Turn) (1:30)

5-6Step L forward, Recover back onto R

7-8Step L back, Recover forward onto R

PART III. (1/8 R TURN ONTO L, STEP R TO R, CROSS, POINT; CROSS, POINT, ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER)
1-2Step L to L pivoting 1/8 to R to square up at (3:00), Step R to R

3-4Step L across R, Point R to R

5-6Step R across L, Point L to L

7-8Step L forward, Recover back onto R

PART IV. (BACK, HOOK R, FORWARD, 1/2 R TURN BACK; BACK, RECOVER, WALK, WALK)
1-2Step L back, Lift R across L

3-4Step R forward, Step L back making 1/2 R Turn (9:00)

5-6Step R back, Recover forward onto L

7-8Step R forward, Step L forward

REPEAT DANCE.

WALL 5 (facing 12:00): PART I (1-8), PART II (1-8), PART III (1-3, Hold), then
RESTART DANCE (facing 3:00)

WALL 12 (facing 9:00): PART I (1-8), PART II (1-8), PART III (1-3), then
ENDING (&4&5): (BALL, CROSS IN FRONT, BALL CROSS IN BACK and take a pose !!)

Contact ~ Email: dancewithira@comcast.net

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About the Choreographer

Ira Weisburd (USA) August, 2015

Ira Weisburd (USA) is a dynamic choreographer and performer known for his innovative approach to dance, with two captivating pieces featured in our archive. His work continues to inspire and engage audiences, showcasing his passion for creativity and expression in the world of movement.

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