Viva La Rumba

Choreographer: Ira Weisburd (USA) April 2012

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Introduction: 16 counts - Approximately 9.5 sec. Into song. - NO TAGS, NO RESTARTS !!

I DEDICATE THIS DANCE TO RINI DONKERS FROM THE NETHERLANDS FOR SUGGESTING THIS SONG !

Special Thanks to Juliet Lam for proofing the Step Sheet !!

PART I. (STEP FORWARD, HOLD; ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER; STEP BACK, HOLD; ROCK BACK, RECOVER)
1-2Step R forward, hold

3-4Step L forward, Recover back onto R

5-6Step L back, hold

7-8Step R back, Recover forward on L

PART II. (STEP FORWARD, HOLD; MAKE 1/4 PIVOT TURN TO R; WEAVE 3 WITH L OVER R, RONDE w/R)
1-2Step R forward, hold

3-4Step L forward, Pivot 1/4 turn on R to R to face (3:00)

5-8Step L across R, Step R to R, Step L behind R, Sweep R from front to back

PART III. (STEP R BACK, SWEEP L, ROCK BACK, RECOVER; STEP L FORWARD, HOLD; STEP FORWARD, LOCK)
1-2Step R back, Sweep L from front to back

3-4Rock back on L, Recover forward on R

5-6Step L (diagonally forward to L corner), hold (1:30)

7-8Step R Forward, Lock L behind R (1:30)

PART IV. (STEP R FORWARD, HOLD; STEP, LOCK; STEP L FORWARD, HOLD; ROCK FORWARD ON R, RECOVER BACK ON L)
1-2Step R forward (angle body to R corner), hold (3:00)

3-4Step L forward (angle body to L corner), Lock R behind L

5-6Step L forward, hold

7-8Rock forward on R, Recover back on L

PART V. (1/2 TURN R ON R, HOLD; STEP L FORWARD, LOCK, STEP, HOLD; PIVOT 1/2 TURN L)
1-2Make 1/2 turn R on R to face 9:00, hold and angle body to face R corner (10:30)

3-4Step L forward, Lock R behind L

5-6Step L forward, hold (9:00)

7-8Step R forward, Pivot 1/2 turn L on L (3:00)

PART VI. (STEP R TO R, HOLD; STEP L BEHIND, STEP R TO R; CROSS, HOLD; STEP R BACK, 1/2 TURN L ON L)
1-2Step R to R, hold

3-4Step L behind R, Step R to R

5-6Step L across R, hold

7-8Step R back, Make 1/2 turn L on L (9:00)

PART VII. (STEP R TO R, HOLD; STEP L BEHIND, STEP R TO R; CROSS, HOLD; STEP R BACK, STEP L TO L)
1-2Step R to R, hold

3-4Step L behind R, Step R to R

5-6Step L across R, hold

7-8Step R back, Step L to L

PART VIII. (R TWINKLE; L TWINKLE)
1-2Step R across L, hold

3-4Step L to L, Step-close R beside L

5-6Step L across R, hold

7-8Step R to R, Step-close L beside R

PART IX. (R HEEL GRIND STEP WITH 1/4 TURN R; ROCK R BACK, RECOVER FORWARD ON L) - 2 TIMES
1-2Touch R heel forward, turning R foot 1/4 to R with weight, Step L back (12:00)

3-4Rock back on R, Recover forward on L

5-6Touch R heel forward, turning R foot 1/4 R with weight, Step L back (3:00)

7-8Rock back on R, Recover forward on L

BEGIN DANCE. Dance goes through 4x. ENDING (on 12:00 wall): Part VI, VII, VIII, IX, VIII, IX, VIII, IX

For special Dance Edit: - Email: dancewithira@comcast.net

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About the Choreographer

Ira Weisburd (USA) April 2012

Ira Weisburd is a dynamic performer from the USA, known for his vibrant contributions to the dance community. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, he continues to inspire audiences with his unique style and passion for movement.

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