La Paloma Tango

Choreographer: Helaine Norman – February 2019

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Intro: 32 counts - No Tags Or Restarts

Note: Pose in a stance before beginning of dance. End with same stance.
STANCE: Point right side with weight on left, arms out to side.

I. (BE IN STANCE BEFORE BEGINNING) REVERSE WEAVE, POINT; CROSS, POINT, HOLD, IN-OUT
1-2-3(Posed in stance to begin) Step R behind L, step L side, cross R over L

4Point L side

5–6Cross L over R, point R side

7Hold

&8Touch R together, touch R side

II. BACK HOLD, BACK HOLD; ROCK RECOVER, STEP, HOLD
1-2Step R back

3-4Step L back

5-6Rock R back, recover on L

7-8Step R forward, hold

Optional styling for 1-4: Sweeps with steps

III. FORWARD HOLD, FORWARD HOLD; ROCK RECOVER, SWEEP
1-2Step L forward, hold

3-4Step R forward, hold

5-6Rock L forward, recover on R

7-8Step L back, sweep R side

Optional styling for 1-4: Sweeps with steps

IV. BEHIND, ¼ TURN STEP STEP, FLICK; BEHIND, 1/2 TURN STEP STEP, FLICK
1-3Step R behind, 1/4 turn left and step L, step R together (9:00)

4Flick L behind

5-7Step L behind, ½ turn right and step R, step L together (3:00)

8Flick R behind

V. FORWARD HOLD, STEP STEP; BEHIND, ¼ TURN, STEP STEP HOLD (ENDING IN STANCE)
1-2Step R forward, hold

3-4Step L back, step R together

5-6Step L behind, 1/4 turn right and step (with sway) R side (6:00)

7-8Step L side (with sway), hold (finish posed in the stance)

REPEAT

Contact: helaine43@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Helaine Norman – February 2019

Helaine Norman is a talented performer featured in our archive with a captivating dance that showcases her dynamic skill and creativity. Since joining us in February 2019, she has brought enthusiasm and artistry to our vibrant community!

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