Bunga Bunga

Choreographer: Malou Bugarin (NY) Apr.11

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Introduction: 32 counts to intro – start on the heavy drumbeat

MERENGUE STEP ¼ PIVOT X2 ROCK FORWARD, ½ TURNING SHUFFLE
1-4Step forward on LF (1), ¼ pivot turn right (2), step forward LF (3), pivot ¼ turn right (4)
Styling: Move hips to sides
Arms – Put Right hand on stomach, left hand on to Left side
5-6Rock forward left (5), recover right(6) (6:00)
7&8Make ¼ turn stepping left to left side (7), step right next to left & make ¼ stepping forward on left (8) (12:00)

WALK FORWARD WITH SHOULDER SHIMMIES, RIGHT SIDE CLOSE TOGETHER WITH BRUSH & KNEE POP
1Whilst shimmying, walk forward on right – knees bent slightly
2Whilst shimmying, walk forward on left – knees bent slightly
3Whilst shimmying, walk forward on right – knees bent slightly
4Whilst shimmying, walk forward on left – knees bent slightly
5-6Step right to right , close left beside right
7-8Step right to right, brush left toe and pop left knee toward right

WALK BACK WITH SHOULDER SHIMMIES, LEFT SIDE ROCK, COASTER STEP
1Whilst shimmying, walk back on left – knees slightly bent
2Whilst shimmying, walk back on right – knees slightly bent
3Whilst shimmying, walk back on left – knees slightly bent
4Whilst shimmying, walk back on right – knees slightly bent
5-6Rock on left to side, rock on right to place
7&8Rock back on left, step right beside left, step forward with left

RAINBOW TWIST,ROCK BACK STEPS X 2
1-2Dig right heels in front of left, swivel toes to right, putting weight on the heels, step left foot in place
3-4Rock back right foot, step left foot forward
5-8Repeat steps 1-4

MERENGUE STYLE CURB TURN ( FULL PADDLE TURN)
1-2Turning ¼ to left, step forward on right, step left in place
3-4Turning ¼ to left, step forward on right, step left in place
5-6Turning ¼ to left, step forward on right, step left in place
7-8Turning ¼ to left, step forward on right, touch left heel forward

MERENGUE STYLE CURB TURN (FULL PADDLE TURN)
1-2Turning ¼ to right, step forward left, step right in place
3-4Turning ¼ to right, step forward left, step right in place
5-6Turning ¼ to right, step forward left, step right in place
7-8Turning ¼ to right, step forward left, touch right heel forward

BACK ROCK, ¼ TURN X2
1-2Rock right back, replace left
3-4¼ turn right stepping right forward, step left beside right
5-6Rock right back, replace left
7-8¼ turn right stepping right forward, step left beside right

JAZZ BOX, ¼ TURN. OUT – OUT, IN- TOUCH
1-2Cross right over left, step back on left
3-4¼ turn right stepping forward with right, close left beside right
5-6Step right out, step left out ( shoulder width)
7-8Step right in, touch left next to right

(4/20/11)

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About the Choreographer

Malou Bugarin (NY) Apr.11

Malou Bugarin, based in New York, is a vibrant dancer known for her captivating performances and passion for the art. With one celebrated dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with her dynamic talent.

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