Riva Neba
Choreographer: William Sevone . April 2011
Teach Video
Step Sheet
Choreographers note:- ALL steps are shallow (small) within the dance. Feel the rhythm to feel the dance.
Always remember - 'The beat may reach your feet - but the rhythm should electrify your soul'.
Dance starts with the vocals ‘Eso Beso…’ (24 counts from start of intro)
2x Side-Recover-Cross. 2x Press Mambo (12:00)
1& 2Press right to right side, recover onto left, cross right over left.
3& 4Press left to left side, recover onto right, cross left over right.
5& 6Press right forward, recover onto left, step backward onto right.
7& 8Press left backward, recover onto right, step forward onto left.
Fwd Lockstep. 1/4 Right-Chasse. Rock Bwd. Recover. Side.1/2 Left-Side. Recover. Together (9:00)
9& 10Step forward onto right, lock left behind right, step forward onto right.
11& 12Turn ¼ right (3) & step left to left, step right next to left, step left to left.
13& 14Press right behind left, recover onto left, step right to right side.
15& 16Turn ½ left (9) & step left to left side, recover onto right, step left next to right.
Cross Shuffle. Chasse. 1/2 Right-Chasse. Cross Shuffle (3:00)
17& 18Cross shuffle left stepping: R.L-R.
19& 20Chasse left stepping: L.R-L.
21& 22Turn ½ right (3) & right to right side, step left next to right, step right to right side.
23& 24Cross shuffle right stepping: L.R-L.
1/4 Left-Back, Together. Diagonal Fwd and Flick. 3x Diagonal Fwd-Recover-Fwd and Flick. 1/8 Right (3:00)
25&Turn ¼ left (12) & step backward onto right, step left next to right.
26Step diagonally forward onto right (10.30) and at the same time flick left foot backward.
27&Press left diagonally forward (1.30), recover onto right.
28Return weight to left - at the same time flick right foot backward.
29&Press right diagonally forward (10.30), recover onto left
30Return weight to right - at the same time flick left foot backward.
31&Press left diagonally forward (1.30), recover onto right.
32Return weight to left - at the same time flick right foot backward.
&Turn 1/8th right to face new wall (right foot preparing for Count 1)
No ‘Flick Back’ option for last section (25-32&):
25& 26Turn ¼ left (12) & step backward onto right, step left next to right, step forward diagonally left (10.30)
27& 28Press left diagonally forward right (1.30), recover onto right, return weight to left.
29& 30Press right diagonally forward left (10.30), recover onto left, return weight to right.
31& 32Press left diagonally forward right (1.30), recover onto right, return weight to left.
&Turn 1/8th right to face new wall (right foot preparing for Count 1).
Dance Finish: The dance will finish on Wall 7 (6:00) & at the start of the quick fade out (count 16 - 9:00)
To allow the dance to finish facing the ‘Home’ Wall, perform the following AFTER count 16:
1& 2Turn ¼ left (12) & press right forward, recover onto left, touch right toe backward – or – bending at left knee touch right to right side.
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William Sevone . April 2011
William Sevone, featured in our archive since April 2011, is a talented artist known for his captivating dance performance that continues to inspire audiences. With a unique blend of creativity and passion, William brings an upbeat energy that resonates within the dance community.Can't find the right video?
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