Sambada Boogiewoo

Choreographer: Hanna Pitkänen and Laura Pitkänen (FI), May 2019

Step Sheet

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Intro: 32 couts

[1-8]: Step R L, shuffle R, Step L, ½ turn R on spot, shuffle fwd R
1-2Step R fwd, step L next to R

3&4Step R to side, step L next to R, step R to side

She sings “Cha cha”, dance with cha chan technique
5-6Step L fwd, turn ½ R with weight on L

7&8Step R fwd, step L next to R, step R fwd

She sings “polkkaa”, dance with polka tecnique

[9-16] Pivot ½ R, L samba cross, hop fwd, hop back, hop fwd x 3
1-2Step L fwd, turn ½ R shifting weight to R

3&4Cross L over R, step R to side, recover L (cross rock recover)

She sings “sambadaa”
5-6Hop fwd feet together, hop back feet together

7&8Hop fwd 3 times feet together **

She sings “letkajenkkaa” (small hops, knees bend)

[17-25] Skate R, ¼ turn L with a skate L, boogie walks x 3, ¼ turn L, rock back R, full triple turn L
1-2Skate R, turn ¼ L skate to L

3&4Run R, L, R or do boogie walks

5-6Turn ¼ L step L fwd, recover R (prep for turn L)

Twist upper body ¼ R to prep for a full turn over L shoulder
7&8step L fwd, turn ½ R step back R, turn ½ R step L fwd

Easier option: run L, R, L

[26-33] Pivot ¼ L x 3, curtsey or bow
1-2Step fwd R, turn ¼ L shifting weight to L

3-4Step fwd R, turn ¼ L shifting weight to L

5-6Step fwd R, turn ¼ L shifting weight to L *

7-8curtsey (men can bow), straighten legs (9:00)

*TAGS 1&2: End of walls 3 (3:00) and wall 7 (6:00), change the curtsey or bow
1-2, 3-4, 5-6Hop fwd, hop back feet together, flick R, shimmy sholders.

**RESTART: On wall 4, after 16 counts there´s a 4 count break, pose and start again (3:00)

ENDING: On wall 11 (starting 9:00) dance until count 8, turn ½ R step back L, turn ¼ R step R to side (12:00)

Have fun!

Last Update – 7 Nov. 2019

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About the Choreographer

Hanna Pitkänen and Laura Pitkänen (FI), May 2019

Hanna and Laura Pitkänen, a dynamic sister duo from Finland, have captured the essence of dance with their vibrant performances since May 2019. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, they continue to inspire and delight audiences with their passion and creativity.

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