Move To Miami (aka The Samba Dance)

Choreographer: Amy Christian. (June 2018)

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(2nd song choice **New Rules by Dua Lipa. You can use any song with the Samba rhythm)
Intro: 16 counts. Start on Lyrics.
(The Restarts make this dance a 4 Wall dance).

R SAMBA, L SAMBA, ¼ JAZZ BOX,
1&2Cross R over L, Rock L out to left side, Recover on R out to right side at an angle [1:30],

3&4Cross L over R, Rock R out to right side, Recover on L out to left side at an angle [11:30],

5-8(¼ Jazz Box) Cross R over L, ¼ Right stepping L back, Step R to right side, Step L slightly fwd [3:00],

R SAMBA, L SAMBA, ROCK FWD, RECOVER, ½ WALK, WALK,
1&2Cross R over L, Rock L out to left side, Recover on R out to right side at an angle [4:30],

3&4Cross L over R, Rock R out to right side, Recover on L out to left side at an angle [1:30],

5-6Rock fwd on R [3:00], Recover on L,

7-8½ Turn right step fwd on R, [9:00], Step fwd on L, (Option – 2 half turns, turning right),

*(RESTARTS happen here on Wall 2 and Wall 5)

R SAMBA, L SAMBA, CROSS SHUFFLE, ¼ FWD SHUFFLE,
1&2Cross R over L, Rock L out to left side, Recover on R out to right side at an angle [11:30],

3&4Cross L over R, Rock R out to right side, Recover on L out to left side at an angle [7:30],

5&6(Cross Shuffle) Cross R over L, Step on ball of L to the left, Cross R over L,

7&8¼ Turn left, Shuffle fwd, [6:00],

R SAMBA, L SAMBA, CROSS, SWITCHES X 2, HOLD,
1&2Cross R over L, Rock L out to left side, Recover on R out to right side at an angle [7:30],

3&4Cross L over R, Rock R out to right side, Recover on L out to left side at an angle [5:30],

5 Cross R over L,

6&7(Switches) Touch L out to left side, Replace L next to R, Touch R out to right side, [6:00]

8Hold, (Option - Strike a pose!)

Start over!

*RESTARTS happen on Wall 2 and Wall 5. Dance 16 counts and restart. The restarts make this dance a 4 wall dance.
[**[For the song New Rules – 4 count TAG – Happens after Wall 3 and 7 and 10.
1-4 –V-Step (Fwd on R, Step Out on L, Step R back, Step L next to R).

***RESTART – Happens once on Wall 6. Dance 16 counts.

(I teach my classes,… the Samba Steps with the actual Samba counts,.. 1-a2, 3-a4 instead of 1&2, 3&4, to fit the music better).

Email: amyc@linefusiondance.com Website: www.linefusiondance.com

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About the Choreographer

Amy Christian. (June 2018)

Amy Christian is a talented dancer featured in our archive, showcasing her vibrant energy and passion for the art form. Since June 2018, her standout performance has captivated audiences and continues to inspire fellow artists in the dance community.

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