La Bamba

Choreographer: Eva Pau (June 2010)

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Start dancing after 16 count

TOE, HEEL, CROSS, HOLD X 2
1 – 2 Touch right toe next to left instep turning knee in, touch right heel to right side

3 – 4 Cross right over left, hold

5 – 6 Touch left toe next to right instep turning knee in, touch left heel to left side

7 – 8 Cross left over right, hold

BACK SHUFFLE, HOLD, ½ TURN L SHUFFLE, HOLD
1 – 4 Shuffle back right, left, right, hold

5 – 8 Shuffle back left, right, left to turn ½ L (6:00)

Restart here at 5th wall (facing 6:00)

FORWARD MAMBO, HOLD, BACK MAMBO, HOLD
1 – 4 Rock right forward, recover on left, step right back

5 – 8 Rock left back, recover on right, step left forward

STEP ¼ TURN L, CROSS, HOLD, WEAVE
1 – 4 Step right forward, ¼ turn L, cross right over left, hold

5 – 8 Step left to side, step right behind left, step left to side, cross right over left

BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS, HOLD, TOE STRUTS X 2
1 – 4 Step left back in place, step right to side, cross left over right, hold

5 – 8 Touch right toe to right, step right in place, touch left toe forward, step left in place

FORWARD ROCK, RECOVER ½ TURN R, HOLD, FORWARD SHUFFLE, HOLD
1 – 4 Rock right forward, recover on left, ½ turn R step right forward, hold

5 – 8 Forward shuffle left, right, left, hold

SIDE MAMBO, HOLD X 2
1 – 4 Rock right to side, recover on left, step right together, hold

5 – 8 Rock left to side, recover on right, step left together, hold

Ending
Replace first 3 counts of 5th section with behind, ½ turn R, forward to return to 12:00

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About the Choreographer

Eva Pau (June 2010)

Eva Pau, featured in our archive since June 2010, brings an infectious energy and passion for dance that captivates audiences. With one remarkable performance showcasing her unique style, Eva continues to inspire both dancers and enthusiasts alike.

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