I'm Into You

Choreographer: Ruben Luna , (May 2011)

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Intro: 40 count intro to start dancing after Lil Wayne rap section, first step when Jennifer sings “You got me...”

[1-8] Right Hip-a-Hip, Side-Cross-Side-Touch, 1/4-Fwd-Rock, 1/4-Side-Cross
1 a2Touch side R opening body slightly to front right diagonal [1:00] pushing on ball of foot to raise hip up to right; Recover hip and weight down to L; Push on ball of R foot to raise hip up to right

a3 a4Step in place on R; Step L across R; Step side R; Touch L toe to side opening body slightly to front left diagonal [11:00]

a5, 6Turn ¼ left [9:00] stepping forward L; Step forward R; Rock forward on L

a7, 8Recover weight back on R; Turn ¼ left [6:00] stepping side L; Step R across L

[9-16] Left Hip-a-Hip, Side-Cross-Side-Touch, 1/4-Fwd-Rock, 1/4-Side-Cross
1 a2Touch side L opening body slightly to front left diagonal [5:00] pushing on ball of foot to raise hip up to left; Recover hip and weight down to R; Push on ball of L foot to raise hip up to left

a3 a4Step in place on L; Step R across L; Step side L; Touch R toe to side opening body slightly to front right diagonal [7:00]

a5, 6Turn ¼ right [9:00] stepping forward R; Step forward L; Rock forward on R

a7, 8Recover weight back on L; Turn ¼ right [12:00] stepping side R; Step L across R

*RESTART: During wall 2, this is where you go to the beginning of the dance and start over from count 1.

[17-24] R Samba Whisk, Side-Close-Side, R Botafogo, ½ Turning Volta
1 a2Step side R; Step on ball of L behind R; Recover weight to R

3 a4Step side L; Step together R; Step side L

5 a6Step R across L; Rock side L; Recover weight to R

7 a8Step L across R; Turn ¼ left [9:00] stepping on ball of R; Turn 1/4 left [6:00] stepping in place L (should end with L stepped across R)

[25-32] R Botafogo, L ¼ Turning Botafogo, R Botafogo, L 3/8 Turning Botafogo
1 a2Step R across L; Rock side L; Recover weight to R

3 a4Step L across R; Turn ¼ left [3:00] rocking side R; Recover weight to L

5 a6Step R across L; Rock side L; Recover weight to R

7 a8Step L across R; Turn 3/8 left [11:00] rocking side R; Recover weight to L

[33-40] Serpiente ¼ Turn (Weave, Sweep, Weave 1/4), Rock-Recover-Back, ½ Pivot Turn
These 4 counts are the start of a “Serpiente” as used in the various Latin rhythms, and often follows with another cross step with a sweep around to the front rather than the ¼ turn on count 4:
1 a2Step R across L; Step side L; Step R behind L releasing L foot to sweep front to back

3 a4Step L behind R; Step side R; Turn ¼ right [3:00] stepping forward L

5 a6Rock forward R; Recover back on L; Step back R

7 a8Turn 3/8 left [11:00] stepping forward L; Step forward R; Turn ½ left [5:00] and step forward L

[41-48] Serpiente ¼ Turn (Weave, Sweep, Weave 1/4), Rock-Recover-Back, Coaster Step
1 a2Step R across L; Step side L [square to 6:00]; Step R behind L releasing L foot to sweep front to back

3 a4Step L behind R; Step side R; Turn ¼ right [9:00] stepping forward L

5 a6Rock forward R; Recover back on L; Step back R

7 & 8 &Step back L; Step back R; Step together L; Step forward R

[49-56] Spiral-Step-Step, Spiral-Step-¼ Rock, Recover-Cross-1/4, 1/4-Recover
1, 2 &Step forward L and make full right “spiral” turn [9:00] on ball of L leaving R toe on floor; Step forward R; Step forward L

3, 4 &Make full right “spiral” turn [9:00] on ball of L leaving R toe on floor; Step forward R; Turn ¼ right [12:00] rocking side L

5, 6 &Recover weight to side R; Step L across R, Turn ¼ left [9:00] stepping back R

7, 8Turn ¼ left [6:00] rocking side L; Recover weight to side R

[57-64] Spiral-Step-Step, Spiral-Step-¼ Rock, Recover-Cross, Full Turning Volta
1, 2 &Shift weight to L and “spiral” turn ¾ right [3:00] on ball of L (raise R foot next to L ankle); Step forward R; Step forward L

3, 4 &“Spiral” full turn [3:00] on ball of L (raise R foot next to L ankle); Step forward R; Turn ¼ right [6:00] rocking side L

5, 6Recover weight to side R; Step L across R

a7 a8These 2 counts turn a full turn in total and travel slightly to right side from where they begin: Turn 1/4 left [3:00] stepping in place on ball of R; Turn 1/4 left [12:00] stepping L across R; Turn 1/4 left [9:00] stepping in place on ball of R; Turn 1/4 left [6:00] stepping L across R

Work your hips and torso (practice those isolations) and have fun!!

Step Description: Provided by Debi Pancoast, www.FootNotesByDeb.com, info@footnotesbydeb.com

Contact Ruben Luna: www.n2linedance.net, rsluna2@aol.com

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About the Choreographer

Ruben Luna , (May 2011)

Ruben Luna, a talented choreographer since May 2011, has made a vibrant mark in the dance community with three captivating works featured in our archive. Known for his innovative style and dynamic performances, Ruben continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike with his passion for movement.

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