Rumba Estrellita

Choreographer: Nena Matela (USA) Oct 2014

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Start dancing on first heavy drumbeat

S1: RUMBA BOX
1-4Step R side, step L together, step R back, touch L together

5-8Step L side, step R together, step L forward, touch R together

9-16Repeat 1-8

S2: DOUBLE WEAVE TO RIGHT, DOUBLE WEAVE TO LEFT
1-4Cross R over, step L side, cross R behind, step L side

5-8Cross R over, step L side, cross R behind, turn body to right diagonal & touch L side

9-16Repeat 1-8 with opposite footwork and direction

S3: TURNING SIDE-DRAG-SIDE TOUCH
1-4Square up to left wall and step R side, step L together, step R side, hold

5-8Turn ½ right and step L side, step R together, step L side, touch R together

9-12Step R side, step L together, step R side, hold

13-16Turn ½ right and step L side, step R together, turn ¼ right and step L side, touch R together

S4: ROCK-RECOVER-STEP-HOLD, WALK AROUND-SCUFF
1-4Rock R side, recover to L, step R together, hold

5-8Rock L side, recover to R, step L together, hold

9-12Turn ½ right walking around R, L, R, brush L forward

13-16Turn ½ right walking around L, R, L, brush R forward

S5: CROSS ROCK-RECOVER-STEP-HOLD
1-4Cross R over, recover to L, step R side, hold

5-8Cross L over, recover to R, step L side, hold

9-16Repeat 1-8

Arm styling: raise left arm up, elbow to side and hold right forearm across chest (1-4). Reverse arms (5-8)

S6: POINT-AND-CROSS-HOLD, SIDE ROCK-RECOVER
1-4Rock R side, recover to L, cross R over, hold

5-8Rock L side, recover to R. cross L over, hold

9-16Repeat 1-8

17-18Rock R side, recover to L

S7: EXTENDED CROSS-STEP-CROSS-TOUCH
1-2Cross R over, step L side

3-6Repeat 1-2, twice

7-8Cross R over, touch L side

9-10Cross L over, step R side

11-14Repeat 9-10, twice

15-16Cross L over, touch R side

S8: ROCK-RECOVER-STEP-HOLD
1-4Rock R forward, recover to L, step R together, hold

5-8Rock L forward, recover to R, step L together, hold

9-12Rock R back, recover to L, step R together, hold

13-16Rock L back, recover to R, step L together, hold

Arm styling: Raise arms, palms out, elbows tucked at sides and yell "AAHH" (9-10) & (13-14). Drop arms to sides (11-12) & (15-16)

REPEAT

Contact: Nena Matela (USA)
Submitted by rolando.ansano@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Nena Matela (USA) Oct 2014

Nena Matela, a vibrant performer from the USA, has showcased her talent in our archive with one captivating dance, delighting audiences with her energy and passion. With a flair for creativity and an infectious enthusiasm, Nena continues to inspire others in the dance community!

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