Samba-Loco-Mambo

Choreographer: Kathy Hunyadi , 1/24/11

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Phrased, Beg/Int, Samba–Mambo Rhythm, Sequence A, A, B, A, A, B, B
Dance starts after vocals & instrumental at beginning of song (32 counts)

Part A – 32 Counts
[1-8] MAMBO BASIC FORWARD, BACK & SIDE
1&2Rock forward on L, Step R in place, Step L beside R

3&4Rock back on R, Step L in place, Step R beside L

5&6Rock side left on L, Step R in place, Step L beside R

7&8Rock side right on R, Step L in place, Step R beside L

[9-16] SIDE LEFT, TOGETHER, CHASSE, SIDE RIGHT, TOGETHER, CHASSE
1,2Step L to side, Step R together with L

3&4Step L to side, Step R together with L, Step L to side

5,6Step R to side, Step L together with R

7&8Step R to side, Step L together with R, Step R to side

[17-24] MAMBO WITH FULL CHASE TURN
1&2Rock forward on L, Step R in place, Step back on L

3&4Rock back on R, Step L in place, Step forward on R

5&6Step forward on L, Turn 1/2 right stepping R in place, Continue another 1/2 right stepping back on L

7&8Rock back on R, Recover weight to L, Step forward on R

[25-32] TOUCH, TOUCH, CROSS-SIDE-TOGETHER
1,2Touch L toe forward across R, Touch L toe back at diagonal

3&4Cross step L over R, Step R to side, Step L beside R

5,6Touch R toe forward across L, Touch R toe back at diagonal

7&8Cross step R over L, Step L to side, Step R beside L

Part B - 48 Counts
[1-8] LEFT 1/4 TURN INTO CROSS BALL CHANGES (2 WAY VOLTA)
1&2Turn 1/4 left and cross L over R, Step R to side & slightly back with ball of foot, Cross L over R

&3&4Step R to right side & slightly back, Cross L over R, Step R to right side & slightly back, Cross L over R

5&6Step R foot back, Step ball of L slightly back, Cross R over L

&7&8Step ball of L slightly back, Cross R over L, Step ball of L slightly back, Cross R over L

[9-16] TURNING OPEN BOX
1&2Turn 1/4 left Stepping L forward, Step R to side, Step L together with R

3&4Turn 1/4 left stepping R back, Step L to side, Step R together with L

5&6Turn 1/4 left Stepping L forward, Step R to side, Step L together with R

7&8Step R back, Step L to side, Step R together with L

[17-24] FULL LEFT PADDLE TURN, FULL RIGHT PADDLE TURN
1-4Step L to left side toe turned out (1), Step R side & slightly back (diagonal) with ball only (&), Lift L foot and set back down in place turning toes out again continuing to turn (2), Step R side & slightly back (diagonal) with ball of foot only(&), Repeat for counts 3&4 turning a total of one full turn LEFT

5-8REPEAT paddle turn this time one full turn RIGHT

[25-32] STEP BALL CHANGES (2ND POSITION BREAKS) with LEFT 1/4 TURN
1&2Step L forward, Step R to side on ball of foot, Step L in place

3&4Step R forward, Step L to side on ball of foot, Step R in place

5&6Step L forward while turning 1/4 left, Step R to side on ball of foot, Step L in place

7&8Step R forward, Step L to side on ball of foot, Step R in place

[33-40] SPANISH BREAKS (Step, Kick, Back-Ball-Change)
1,2Step forward on L, Kick R forward

3&4Step back on R, Step back on ball of L, Step R in place

5,6Step forward on L, Kick R forward

7&8Step back on R, Step back on ball of L, Step R in place

[41-48] SYNCOPATED WEAVE WITH HITCH
1&2&Step L in front of R, Step R to side, Step L behind R, Step R to side

3,4Step L in front of R, Hitch R knee up

5&6&Step R behind L, Step L to side, Step R in front of L, Step L to side

7,8Step R behind L, Hitch L knee up

BEGIN AGAIN

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About the Choreographer

Kathy Hunyadi , 1/24/11

Kathy Hunyadi, born on January 24, 2011, is a vibrant young talent who has already showcased her passion for dance, with one delightful performance featured in our archive. Her enthusiasm and dedication to the art form promise a bright future in the world of dance!

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