Let's Bachata

Choreographer: Amy Christian -Sohn (December 2008)

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Step Sheet

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Intro: 56cts (7 eights). Right after the singer say’s “Come on” 3 times.(Approx at 0.26secs into music).
Sequence: A-32cts, B, A, B, A,A,A,A-32cts, B, A,A,A-32cts.
This Latin dance, Bachata - originates from the Dominican Republic.
Bachata is a four-step beat, achieved with a walking Cuban hip motion & a unique hip “pop”. (Option – You could choose not to do those “pop” Bumps & do Touches, instead).

Part A – 48 Counts
Side, Together, Side, Bump, X 2
1-4 Step R foot to right side, Step L foot next to R, Step R foot to right side, Touch L toe as you Bump L hip,

5-8 Step L foot to left side, Step R foot next to L, Step L foot to L side, Touch R toe, as you Bump R hip,

½ Turn Right Triple Step, Bump, ¾ Turn Left Triple Step, Bump,
1-4 ¼ Turn right stepping on R foot, Step L next to R, ¼ Turn right on R foot, Touch L foot, Bumping L hip, (6’oclock),

5-8 ¼ Turn left stepping on L foot, Step R next to L, ½ Turn left on R foot, Touch R foot, Bumping R hip, (9’oclock),

Back, Back, Back, Bump, Sway Fwd, Sway Back, Sway Fwd, Hitch,
1-4 Step back on R, Step back on L, Step back on R, Bump L hip,(diagonally fwd),

5-8 Rock fwd on L, Recover on R, Rock fwd on L, (Sway on those Rocks & make it look sexy) Hitch R foot,

Fwd Lock Step, Bump, Sway Back, Sway Fwd, Sway Back, Hitch,
1-4 Step diagonally fwd on R foot, Lock step L behind R, Step fwd on R, Bump L hip,(diagonally back),

5-8 Rock back on L, Recover on R, Rock back on L, (Sway on those Rocks & make it look sexy), Hitch R foot,

* (A Minus, or A- ends here. 32 counts of Part A . After A-, you go straight into
Part B)

Walk, Walk, Step, Turn, Out, Out, In, Bump,
1-4 Walk fwd R, L, R, Pivot ½ turn left on L foot,

5-8 Step R foot to R side, Step L foot to L side, Step R foot next to L, Bump L hip,

¼ L Sailor, R Sailor, Step, Bump,
1-3 Sweep L foot behind R, making a ¼ turn right, Step R foot to R side, Step L foot to L side,

4-6 Sweep R foot behind L, Step L foot to L side, Step R foot to R side,

7-8 Step L foot to L side, Touch R on the spot and Bump R hip.

Part B – 32 Counts
Rocking Chair, Step, Pivot, Hold, Hold,
1-3.1 Step fwd on R foot, Recover on L foot, Step back on R foot, Recover on L foot,

5-6 Step fwd on R foot, Pivot ½ turn left, keeping weight on R foot,

7-8 Hold for 2 counts, as you Turn your head sharply looking left, As R hand goes straight up & L hand goes across you waist to the right. Hands styl’g is optional.

L Coaster Step, Kick, ¼ Jazz Box,
1-4 Step back on L, Step R next to L, Step fwd on L, Kick R foot diagonally fwd,

5-6 ¼ Turn right stepping R foot across L, Step back on L,

7-8 Step R to R side, Step L next to R,

R Mambo, Step, Sweep ¾ Turn, Touch, Hold,
1-4 Rock R foot out to R side, Recover on L foot, Step R next to L, Step fwd on L,

5-8 Sweep R foot in front, making a ¾ turn left, (it helps if you are on the ball of your L foot, when you sweep your R foot(5-6), Touch R next to L, Hold (as you sharply look right and hold (7-8),

Rumba Box With Touches,
1-4 Step R foot to R side, Step L next to R, Step fwd on R, Touch L next to R(4),

5-8 Step L to L side, Step R next to L, Step back on L, Touch R next to L(8).

(Batchata style hip bumps, may be added to the Touches on counts 4 and 8).

A- or A Minus, is 32 counts of Part A (See *)

The Finish – After the last A- (32cts), finish with,
1-2 Walk fwd, R, L,

3-8 Touch R foot behind L foot, Unwind a ¾ turn right slowly, facing the front wall & look down & hold.

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About the Choreographer

Amy Christian -Sohn (December 2008)

Amy Christian-Sohn is a talented dancer and choreographer whose dynamic artistry brings joy and inspiration to audiences everywhere. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, she continues to celebrate the power of movement and creativity.

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