Spanish Harlem

Choreographer: Evelyn Khinoo (Jan 2013)

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Start: 16 counts (from the marimba instrument, on the short piano roll.
Helpful hint: count the two 8-count sets of the marimba beats starting with 2; the 1 is silent--you’ll know what I mean as soon as you hear the marimba)

A. FORWARD, HOLD, RECOVER, ½ TURN, SIDE, HOLD, TOGETHER, CROSS
1-2Step R forward; hold

3-4Recover back onto L; step R forward into ½ turn R (6 o’clock)

5-6Step L to L side; hold and drag R toward L

7-8Step R next to L and slightly back; cross L over R

B. SIDE, HOLD, TOGETHER, CROSS, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, SIDE ROCK
1-2Step R to R side; hold and drag L toward R

3-4Step L next to R and slightly back; cross R over L

5-6Rock L to L side; recover onto R (travel slightly diagonally forward during steps 5-8)

7-8Cross L over R; rock R to R side

C. RECOVER, CROSS, SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS BEHIND, HOLD, SIDE, CROSS
1-2Recover onto L; cross R over L (travel slightly diagonally forward during steps 1-2)

3-4Rock L to L side; rock R to R side

5-6Cross L behind R; hold

7-8Step R to R side; cross L “slightly” over R

D. SWIVEL ½ R, HOLD, SWIVEL ½ L, FLICK, SWAY, HOLD, RECOVER, TOUCH
1-2Swivel ½ turn R (feet swivel while in place); hold (wt. on R) (12 o’clock)

3-4Swivel ½ turn L (feet swivel while in place, wt. on L); flick R behind L (6 o’clock) [restart after count 4]

5-6Step R to R side and sway R; hold

7-8Recover onto L; touch R next to L (option: drag R next to L--1 count)

Restart in Section D, walls 2, 5, 8, 11: Complete steps 1-4, then restart at Section A

1-Count Ending: Facing the front at the beginning of wall 13, complete Section A; L will be crossed over R. Add 1 count: unwind ½ turn R.

Contact: ekhinoo@sbcglobal.net; 650-325-6913, Menlo Park, CA, USA - www.EvelynAndDenny.com

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About the Choreographer

Evelyn Khinoo (Jan 2013)

Evelyn Khinoo, a talented dancer featured in our archive since January 2013, brings infectious energy and creativity to the stage with every performance. With a passion for dance that shines through her stunning choreography, Evelyn continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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