Texas Samba

Choreographer: Gaye Teather (UK) (May 2010)

Demo Video

Step Sheet

PDF

Track available as free download from www.danestevens.co.uk

Intro: 16 counts from start of main beat (start on the word “Samba”)

Dance rotates in CW direction

Right side rock & cross. Left side rock & cross. Kick-ball-cross x 2
1&2 Rock Right to Right side. Recover onto Left. Cross Right over Left

3&4 Rock Left to Left side. Recover onto Right. Cross Left over Right

5&6 Kick Right diagonally forward Right. Step Right beside Left. Cross Left over Right

7&8 Kick Right diagonally forward Right. Step Right beside Left. Cross Left over Right

Sway x 4. Sailor half turn Right. Step. Pivot quarter turn Right
1 – 2 Step Right to Right swaying hips Right. Sway hips Left

3 – 4 Sway hips Right. Sway hips Left

5&6 Half turn Right sweeping Right around to step behind Left. Step Left to Left. Step forward on Right

7 – 8 Step forward on Left. Pivot quarter turn Right (Facing 9 o’clock)

Left & Right cross samba steps. Forward rock. Shuffle half turn Left
1&2 Cross Left over Right. Rock Right to Right side. Recover onto Left

3&4 Cross Right over Left. Rock Left to Left side. Recover onto Right

Note: Steps 1 – 4 travel slightly forward
5 – 6 Rock forward on Left. Recover onto Right

7&8 Half turn Left stepping forward on Left. Step Right beside Left. Step forward on Left (Facing 3 o’clock)

Kick-ball-step x 2. Jazz box. Cross
1&2 Kick Right foot forward. Step Right beside Left. Step forward on Left

3&4 Kick Right foot forward. Step Right beside Left. Step forward on Left

5 – 6 Cross Right over Left. Step back on Left

7 – 8 Step Right to Right side. Cross Left over Right

Start again

Choreographer’s note: The track has a lovely bouncy Samba rhythm so remember to put lots of bounce and style into your steps and upper body movement. Feel it! Enjoy it!

Music

About the Choreographer

Gaye Teather (UK) (May 2010)

Gaye Teather is a talented UK-based dancer and choreographer whose dynamic style has captivated audiences since May 2010. With one impressive dance featured in our archive, Gaye continues to inspire and share her passion for movement and creativity.

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