EL TORRO

Choreographer: Chris Peel

Step Sheet

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"Matador" by Sylvia begins with guitar arpeggios (4 bars) followed by 7 bars (28 counts) which introduce the beat. Allow 3 bars (12 counts) of beat and dance the introduction twice. Begin dance with the rhythm section. Lyrics will kick in on count 17.

"Mighty Matador" by Dave Sheriff begins with a fanfare, followed by 8 bars (32 counts) which introduce the rhythm. Allow 4 bars (16 counts) of rhythm and dance the introduction twice. Begin dance with lyrics.

INTRODUCTION
Dance twice and do not use thereafter

1-4Stomp right forward, fan right, fan forward taking weight, hold/clap/clap to right (shoulder level)

5-8Stomp left forward, fan left, fan forward taking weight, hold/clap/clap to left (shoulder level)

THE MAIN DANCE
STOMP, SLIDE, STEP IN PLACE, WEAVE LEFT, STEP TOGETHER

1-4Stomp right forward, slide left next to right, step right in place, step left together

5-8Step right across left, side step left, step right behind left, step left together

FORWARD & BACK ROCKS, ¼ TURN RIGHT, STEPS IN PLACE

9-12Rock right forward, rock left in place, rock right back, rock left in place

13-16Step ¼ turn right on right, step left next to right, step right in place, step left together

17-32Repeat steps 1-16 (facing side wall)

STOMP, FAN, ½ TURN LEFT, STOMP, FAN, *½ TURN RIGHT

33-36Stomp right forward, fan right, fan forward taking weight, hold/curve right arm above head, left arm across back while snapping fingers with attitude and a toss of the head!

37-40½ turn left (in 60 degrees sections) stepping left, right, left (turn completed), step right together

41-44Stomp left forward, fan left, fan forward taking weight, hold/curve left arm above head, right arm across back while snapping fingers with attitude and a toss of the head!

45-48½ turn right (in 60 degrees sections) stepping right, left, right (turn completed), step left together

OPTIONAL STYLING

33-48Keeping arms as indicated, turn head in the direction of turn, snap fingers on each count and use small, scuffing steps. Make all arm movements decisive, definite and convincing!

VINE RIGHT, TOUCH-TWIST 'N' SWISH, VINE LEFT, TOUCH-TWIST 'N' SWISH

49-50Side step right, step left behind right

51&52Side step right- touch left/weight on toes, rise and twist right (both feet) and "swish" matador's "cape" from right to left (follow movement with eyes)

53-54Side step left, step right behind left

55&56Side step left- touch right/weight on toes, rise and twist left (both feet) and "swish" matador's "cape" from left to right (follow movement with eyes)

MONTEREY ½ TURN RIGHT (TWICE)

57-60Touch right to side, spin ½ turn right on left/step right together, touch left to side, step left together

61-64Touch right to side, spin ½ turn right on left/step right together, touch left to side, step left together

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Chris Peel

Chris Peel is a visionary line dance choreographer with an impressive portfolio of 94 original dances, each showcasing their unparalleled creativity and passion for the art form. Their innovative approach and dedication to the line dance community have not only inspired countless dancers around the world but have also elevated the genre to new heights of artistic expression.

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