SAMBA SWAY

Choreographer: Paul Chapman

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STEP, TURN, TURN, TOUCH
1-2Step right foot slightly forward, pivot ¼ turn to left on balls of both feet
3-4Pivot ¼ turn to right and touch left toe beside right foot
5-6Step left foot slightly forward, pivot ¼ turn to right on balls of both feet
7-8Pivot ¼ turn left and touch right toe beside left foot
 
9-16Repeat steps 1-8

CHASSE RIGHT, ROCK, ¼ TURN, SHUFFLE, ROCK BACK
17&18Step right foot to right side, step left foot beside right, step right to right
19-20Rock forward on left foot, replace weight back on to right foot
21&22Making ¼ turn to left, shuffle forward left, right, left
23-24Rock back on right foot, replace weight on to left foot

REVERSE PIVOT, ½ TURN RIGHT, ROCK, REVERS PIVOT, ½ TURN LEFT, ROCK
25-26Put weight back on to right foot, pivot ½ turn right
27-28Rock left foot out to left side, replace weight on to right foot
29-30Step left foot back, pivot ½ turn to left
31-32Rock right foot out to right side, replace weight on to left foot

DIAGONAL STEP SLIDE, STEP, TOUCH TWICE WITH HIP SWAYS
33-34Traveling to right, turn body slightly to right, step right foot to right. Push hips right, slide left foot up to right foot pushing hips back to left
35-36Step right foot to right, push hips to right, touch left toe beside right foot
37-40Repeats steps 33-36 traveling to left, body angled slightly left

KICK, KICK, SHUFFLE, ROCK STEP BACK, TOUCH
41-42Kick right foot forward, pivot ¼ turn right, kick right foot forward
43&44Shuffle on the spot, right, left, right
45-46Rock forward on left foot, replace weight on to right foot
47-48Step back on left foot, touch right toe beside left foot

STEP, SLIDE, SLIDE, CLICK
49-50Step right foot to right and slightly forward, slide left foot up to right
51-52Keep left foot moving slide it to the left while lifting left heel, click fingers
53-54Step left foot slightly forward, slide right foot up to left
55-56Continue sliding right foot out to right side, click fingers as you drop right heel with weight on right foot

LEFT ¾ TURN, STEP TURN, STEP TURN, STEP TURN, STEP TOUCH
57-58Step left foot slightly forward and to the left, start to turn left, step slide and slightly behind left foot on ball of right foot
59-60Step forward and left, continue to turn left, step slide and slightly behind on right foot
61-62Step forward and left continue to turn left, step slide and slightly behind on ball of right foot
You should now be facing 1st quarter wall
63-64Step left foot forward, touch toe of right foot beside left

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About the Choreographer

Paul Chapman

Paul Chapman is a dynamic choreographer known for his innovative dance styles and infectious energy, with three captivating pieces featured in our archive. His work consistently inspires and engages audiences, showcasing his passion for storytelling through movement.

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