Learn To Samba
Choreographer: ilona tessmer-willis (USA) March 2017
Demo Video
Step Sheet
S1: FORWARD R & L CROSS SAMBAS (AKA BOTAFOGAS)
1a2Cross R over L, Step L slightly to L Side (a), Step R Step in place (weight on right)
3a4Cross L over R, Step R slightly to R Side (a), Step L Step in place(weight on left)
5a6Cross R over L, Step L slightly to L Side, (a), Step R Step in place (weight on right)
7a8Cross L over R, Step R slightly to R Side (a), Step L Step in place (weight on left)
S2: 1/2 R TURN: CIRCULAR VOLTAS, L FORWARD ROCK, L COASTER STEP
1a21/4 R Turn: R Step Forward , L Ball Step behind R (a), 1/4 R Turn: R Step Forward(weight on R)
a3L Ball Step behind R (a), Step R Forward (weight on R)
a4L Ball Step behind R(a), Step R Forward (weight on R)
5-6L Rock Forward, Recover R
7&8L Step Back, R Step next to L, L Step Forward
S3: SAMBA BASIC R L R L (AKA WHISKS)
1a2R Step to Right Side, L Ball Step behind R (a), R Step in Place (weight on right)
3a4L Step to Left Side, R Ball Step behind L (a), L Step in Place (weight on left)
5a6R Step to Right Side, L Ball Step behind R (a), R Step in Place (weight on right)
7a8L Step to Left Side, R Ball Step behind L (a), L Step in Place (weight on left)
S4: 1/4 R TURN: R & L TOE HIP HEEL 2X
1a21/8 R Turn: R Toe Hip (a) Drop Heel
3a41/8 R Turn: L Toe Hip (a) Drop Heel
5&6R Toe Hip (a) Drop Heel
7&8L Toe Hip (a) Drop Heel (weight on left)
Have fun dancing the Samba!
Contact: hel.38@att.net
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About the Choreographer
ilona tessmer-willis (USA) March 2017
Ilona Tessmer-Willis is an accomplished choreographer based in the USA, known for her innovative dance works that captivate audiences. With two dynamic pieces archived, she continues to inspire the dance community with her creative vision and passion for movement.Can't find the right video?
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