Black River Rumba

Choreographer: Ryan Hunt (UK) - May 2025

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Black River Rumba by Ryan Hunt (UK) - May 2025 - 32 Count, 4 Wall, Improver Dance
Intro: 8 counts (after 3 seconds)

Weave Cross Side Behind w/ Sweep, Weave Behind Side Cross w/ HOLD
1-4 Cross R over L (1), Step L to L (2), Cross R Behind L (3), Sweep L from front to back (4)
5-8 Cross L behind R (5), Step R to R (6), Cross L over R (7), HOLD (8)

Scissor Cross w/ HOLD, 1/4 Back, 1/4 Side, Cross w/ HOLD
1-4 Step R to R (1), Close L next to R (2), Cross R over L (3), HOLD (4)
5-8 Make 1/4 R stepping L back (5) [3:00], Make 1/4 R stepping R to R (6) [6:00], Cross L over R (7)*, HOLD (8)

Cucaracha w/ Kick, Cucaracha w/ HOLD
1-4 Rock R to R as you circle R hip (1), Recover L (2), Close R next to L (3), Kick L forward (4)
5-8 Rock L to L as you circle L hip (5), Recover R (6), Close L next to R (7), HOLD (8)

Mambo Back w/ HOLD, 3/4 Runaround w/ Sweep
1-4 Rock Back on R as you Lean upper body back (1), Recover L (2), Close R next to L (3), HOLD (4)
5-8 Make 3/4 L as you run L (5), R (6), L (7), Sweep R from back to front (8) [9:00]

Tag: Danced after Wall 4 and Wall 8 – both times facing 12:00.
Shakey V-Step w/ Shoulder Touches
1-4 Step R Out/Forward (1), HOLD (2), Step L Out/Forward (3), HOLD (4)
Note: Shimmy shoulders on counts 1-4
5-8 Step R Back as you place R hand on L shoulder (5), HOLD (6), Close L next to R as you place L hand on R shoulder (7), HOLD (8)

Full Paddle Turn w/ Arm Rolls
1-4 Step Forward R (1), Paddle/Pivot 1/4 L (2) [9:00], Step Forward R (3), Paddle/Pivot 1/4 L (4) [6:00]
5-8 Step Forward R (5), Paddle/Pivot 1/4 L (6) [3:00], Step Forward R (7), Paddle/Pivot 1/4 L (8) [12:00]
Note: Roll Arms Forward in front of chest on counts 1-8

Cross Shuffle w/ Scoot Hitch, Cross Shuffle w/ Scoot Hitch
1-4 Cross R over L (1), Step L to L (2), Cross R over L (3), Scoot/Hop on R as you Hitch L Knee on “Hey!” (4)
5-8 Cross L over R (5), Step R to R (6), Cross L over R (7), Scoot/Hop on L as you Hitch R Knee on “Hey!” (8)

Prissy Cross w/ HOLD, Prissy Cross w/ Scoot Hitch, Cross Rock, Recover, Side Rock, Recover
1-4 Cross R over L (1), HOLD (2), Cross L over R (3), Scoot/Hop on L as you Hitch R Knee on “Hey!” (4)
5-8 Cross Rock R over L (5), Recover L (6), Rock R to R (7), Recover L (8)

Ending – On Wall 11, Dance 15 counts (*), and then Flick R back and throw both arms in the air!

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About the Choreographer

Ryan Hunt (UK) - May 2025

Ryan Hunt (UK) is an innovative dance artist known for his captivating performances and creative choreography. With one dazzling dance featured in our archive, he continues to inspire and engage audiences with his vibrant artistic vision.

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